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1. Bibliography of Library Automation.

Author

ERIC Clearinghouse on Library and Information Sciences, Washington, DC. and Billingsley, Alice

Abstract

This is a selective bibliography covering journal literature, trade publications, monographs, technical reports, and other documents which are readily available. The bibliography covers publications dated 1969 through 1971. Although material published in languages other than English was not actively sought, some references have been cited to call attention to work in the field conducted by non-English speaking countries. The bibliography has been categorized under subject headings which reflect the broad parameters of subject interests in the field. Items are listed under one category only. News notes and brief articles have generally been omitted unless of particular interest. (Author/NH)

Published
1971

2. Expanding Internationally: OCLC Gears Up.

Author

Chepesiuk, Ron

Abstract

Describes the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) efforts in China, Germany, Canada, Scotland, Jamaica and Brazil. Discusses FirstSearch, an end-user reference service, and WorldCat, a bibliographic database. Highlights international projects developing increased OCLC online availability, database loading software, CD-ROM cataloging, Chinese/Japanese/Korean cataloging systems, Cyrillic alphabet support, multilingual interfaces, and Internet connections. Includes OCLC fact sheet. (PEN)

Published
1997

3. African-American Fiction: A Slamming Genre.

Author

Brown, Vandella

Abstract

Once submerged in general fiction, African-American novels now have an authorship and readership to match other genres. This article examines the need for a separate genre section, African-American novels and writers, African-American collections in public libraries, African-American book clubs, book lists, and effects on mainstream publishing. Includes guidelines for creating an African-American genre collection. (PEN)

Published
1997

6. Canadian Conundrums

Author

Richler, Mordecai

Abstract

A summary of the Canadian literary scene.

Published
1975

7. Freeze Not, Fear Not.

Author

Wellisch, Hans H.

Abstract

Discusses problems involved and describes procedures for integrating card catalog entries made according to the Anglo American Cataloging Rules, Second Edition (AACR2), into an existing author/title file. The fear that integration of the new AACR2 headings into existing files would create bibliographic chaos has proved to be unfounded. (LLS)

Published
1980

8. Taking the Library Out of Library Education.

Author

Wilson, Pauline

Abstract

Discusses four reasons for the climate of change currently seen in library education: (1) new technology, (2) worsening financial conditions in higher education, (3) new library career options in industry, and (4) the desire of some to free themselves from the negative sterotype associated with the name librarian. (LLS)

Published
1981

9. Bibliography of Library Automation

Author

Billingsley, Alice

Abstract

This is a selective bibliography covering journal literature, trade publications, monographs and technical reports on the subject of library automation. (SJ)

Published
1972

10. Fools...by Heavenly Compulsion

Author

Schimmel, Nancy

Abstract

A brief history of astrology precedes a selected annotated bibliography on the subject. (5 references) (SJ)

Published
1972

11. Black Emotion and Experience; The Literature for Understanding

Author

Randall, Dudley

Abstract

On the premise that works of literature, rather than factual accounts, produce a better understanding of the emotional impact of the black experience in America, the author suggests works in which readers can relive and get inside portions of that experience. Bibliographies and anthologies are also listed. (115 references) (Author/KE)

Published
1973

12. An Apple a Day: Microcomputers in the Public Library.

Author

Romans, Anne F. and Ransom, Stanley A.

Abstract

Describes a program at the Plattsburgh Public Library in upstate New York designed to bring basic computer literacy to rural children. The program utilizes an Apple II Plus system and focuses on two aspects of computer literacy: software use and programing. (LLS)

Published
1980

13. More Books, Not Market Surveys!

Author

Ballard, Thomas H.

Abstract

Argues that public libraries should abandon their outreach programs which seek to attract nonusers to the library, and instead concentrate their resources on that 10 percent of the population who do use the library. (LLS)

Published
1981

14. International Understanding: A Booklist

Author

Lindenfeld, Joe

Abstract

The list is meant as a guide to help adult and young adult readers begin to learn a little more about the other countries with whom we share this earth. (32 references) (Author/NH)

Published
1972

15. Selective Bibliography of Bibliographies of Indian Material for Adults

Abstract

Entries in this selective bibliography, compiled by the ASD Adult Library Materials Committee Subcommittee on Materials for American Indians, have been annotated with the help of American Indians and classified according to levels of interest and types of materials covered. (66 references) (Author/KE)

Published
1973

16. 'Mediator': A New Role for AV Librarians.

Author

Allen, Nancy

Abstract

Suggests reference tools and resources which can be used by reference librarians to help patrons locate information pertaining to the mass media, including films (cinema), television, radio; and archives of tape, film stock, production documentation; and script materials. (LLS)

Published
1981

17. Books in Print 1969: An Analysis of Errors

Author

Cambier, Nora

Abstract

Books in Print," 1969, is a considerable improvement over that of 1968. However, one still might retain doubts about any library tool with an error of 8.8 percent. (MF)

Published
1970

18. So-Data Processing Never Fails?

Author

Valentine, Violet

Abstract

The lack of information on problems, mistakes and failures of electronic data processing in libraries is described. A brief annotated bibliography on the subject is presented. (SJ)

Published
1972

19. Carnegie-Whitney Awards for Guides to Library Resources

Subjects
Libraries, Gay youth, Bibliographies, Library use, Mental disorders, Technology, Book lists, Graphic novels, Disabilities, Youth, Novels, Library and information science
Abstract

The ALA Publishing Committee provides a grant of up to $5,000 for the preparation of print or electronic reading lists, indexes, or other guides to library resources that promote reading [...]

Published
2019

27. The Source

Author

Cherry, Susan Spaeth

Published
1979

34. Bibliography

Author

Cherry, Susan Spaeth

Published
1978

35. Women

Author

Cherry, Susan Spaeth

Published
1978

36. Bibliography

Author

Cherry, Susan Spaeth

Published
1979

38. Women

Author

Cherry, Susan Spaeth

Published
1979

44. Bibliography

Author

Mitchell, Elizabeth Pryse

Published
1977

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