Describes the Arizona State University library's system for altering science faculty members to new materials in their areas of interest. (PF)

A program of the Cambria County Library System, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to provide toys and activities for preschoolers is described. (PF)

Describes the qualifications and duties of area specialists with particular reference to the Library of Congress. (Author/PF)

The Technical Report Service of Bell Laboratories specializes in procuring and distributing report literature. (PF)

Points out the innovative nature of the American Library Association "Guidelines for Information Services." (PF)

Describes a bookmobile tour of 500 miles through rural New Mexico. (PF)

The present paper gives a brief introduction about E-collections. It discusses the e-books, e-journals, utility, features, advantages and issues for the development of e-collections. E-books will offer a rich learning experience, reinforced with audio, video, 3D animation and collaborative learning tools. E-journals on the other hand are…

Some apparent parameters, involving attitudes and behaviors, that affect urban libraries are discussed. (PF)

A brief description of reference, bibliography, preservation, administration, and staffing for a picture collection. (PF)

A history of medical libraries and information, from their exclusive use by physicians decades ago to the present use of such information by researchers, educators, students, health workers other than doctors, and even laymen. (LS)

The national program focuses on support of a systematic information network, but the problem at the school library level is that students and others do not know how to use what is available. Support for such education is needed. (LS)

At a joint meeting with NCLIS, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) expressed concern that the NCLIS program was not much concerned with school library programs, and might also reduce their federal support. AASL made some suggestions for improvement. (LS)

Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Community Schools received the $5,000 cash prize for the excellence of their library media program. Other finalists were: Arlington (Va.) Public Schools; Beaverton (Or.) School District; Fort Knox (Ky.) Dependent Schools; and Urbana (Il.) Community Schools District No. 16. (LS)

History and review of basic reference service. (LS)