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Boyce, Bert R.; Wallace, Danny P. – American Libraries, 1987
Responds to an earlier article that suggested reforms in the journal communication system intended to reduce the number of articles published, thus easing the burden on libraries. The role of published articles in scholarly communication, research and information retrieval, and the library's responsibility to support these activities are…
Descriptors: Information Retrieval, Library Policy, Periodicals, Publish or Perish Issue
Bourke, Thomas A. – American Libraries, 1987
Explores the trends and current status of library use of microforms for the preservation and dissemination of research materials. A sampling of topics available on microform is provided, and a directory of the publishers mentioned is included. (CLB)
Descriptors: Library Collections, Microforms, Modern History, Optical Data Disks
Chabran, Richard – American Libraries, 1987
Describes the special needs of users wishing to do research in Latino culture and history, and the response by academic libraries in the areas of special collections, reference services, and instruction programs. A bibliography of references and resources is provided. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Studies, Hispanic American Culture
