This study presents an overview of the existing and emerging issues related to the application of information technology--computers, telecommunications, microform systems, audio and video devices--to all phases of emergency management: prevention, mitigation, response, and recovery. Both natural and man-caused disasters are treated in this…

This annotated bibliography of nonbook materials on library-information science represents the holdings of 40 public and academic libraries in Missouri. These collections offer a substantial listing of materials on teaching library skills from preschool to the adult level, inservice training and orientation, library outreach, special librarianship…

The Institute was held for school librarians who had experience in organizing and administering the printed media programs, but needed training in selection, organization and use of non-book materials, under a grant from the U.S. Office of Education. The criteria for selection of particpants required eight semester hours of library science, one…

This catalog describes a collection of 290 reels of audio-taped lectures suitable for the college and secondary school library. In total, the tapes represent a basic collection suitable for any college library. Most of the reels contain 45 to 60 minutes of recording. The 556 selected programs cover 24 academic subject areas, including foreign…

Summarizes the history, categorization, and issues related to electronic publishing and discusses its possible impact on print publishing and the future of libraries. A study that will be conducted to examine that impact is described, including the research questions, null hypotheses, research design, data collection, schedule, and budget. (CLB)

This annotated bibliography covers materials on library preservation published during 1984-1985 which show preservation as a field trying to raise the consciousness of librarians and the public, provide better training for librarians, and define itself. An emerging national preservation strategy is noted. (EM)

Reports on development and operation of public library collection of video recordings, describes results of user survey conducted over 6-month period, and offers brief guidelines. Potential users, censorship and copyright, organization of collection, fees, damage and loss, funding, purchasing and promotion, formats, processing and cataloging,…

This article reports on portion of Non-Print Project in which still image disks from Prints and Photographs division are being linked to microcomputer database with results that hold promise for preservation, access, collections management, and security. Bibliographies on videodiscs (6 items) and cataloging of graphic materials (10 items) are…

This resource guide is intended to help teachers and librarians integrate the best of a broad range of children's literature into the excitement of everyday learning. The guide contains annotations for contemporary children's books, videos, CD-ROMs and related media, as well as presenting inventive ideas for exploring them. An introduction…

This paper reports research in progress. It presents information in the literature on converting traditional courses into Web-based format. The paper is divided into four parts. The first part makes and introduction to Distance Education (DE) and Web-Based Instruction (WBI), which combines features from both face-to-face classroom instruction and…

Designed to assist librarians with collection development, this work identifies, describes, and evaluates more than 800 significant bibliographies of children's and young adult materials. Emphasis is on print and nonprint works published from 1986 through 1996, with some earlier but still useful publications also covered. In addition, special…

This report gives an overview of the past and present domestic and international legal framework for database protection. It describes database industry practices in securing protection against unauthorized use and Copyright Office registration practices relating to databases. Finally, it discusses issues raised and concerns expressed in a series…

This study examines patron preference for abridged versus unabridged audiobooks, looking at patron usage over time and noting any changes in preference and why they occurred. A survey was conducted at the four branches of the Geauga County Public Library System (Geauga County, Ohio) with a random sample of adult patrons. Of the 274 surveys…

Nearly 90% of all University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UWEC) students and staff are regular users of e-mail. The University has taken advantage of this widespread use and replaced many paper distributions--payroll earnings statements, unofficial transcripts, degree audits, adviser grade reports, bills, et cetera--with distribution via e-mail.…

Interactive multimedia electronic journals, or IMEJ journals, are a publication medium particularly suited for research in computer-enhanced learning. This paper describes the challenges and potential rewards in publishing such a journal; presents ideas for design and layout; and discusses issues of collaboration, copyrighting, and archiving that…