ALCTS Network News v4n10 (November 4, 1992) URL = http://hegel.lib.ncsu.edu/stacks/serials/ann/ann-v4n10 ISSN: 1056-6694 ALCTS NETWORK NEWS An electronic publication of the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services Volume 4, Number 10 November 4, 1992 In this issue ERRATUM RECENT PUBLICATIONS UPCOMING CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES ************************************************************************** ERRATUM The e-mail address for Verna Urbanski, Chair of the Margaret Mann Citation Committee, was incorrectly listed in AN2 v4 no8. Here are the correct BITNET and INTERNET versions: BITNET: vurbansk@UNF1VM; INTERNET: vurbansk@unf1vm.cis.unf.edu ************************************************************************* RECENT PUBLICATIONS Worldwide English-Language Books in Print CD-ROM Product An agreement in principle has been reached between Bowker and Whitaker to create a combined database of over two million bindings on a single CD-ROM disc, updated monthly. The disc will contain all entries from Bowker's BOOKS IN PRINT PlusTM, the world's best selling subscription CD-ROM product, and Whitaker's Bookbank, the UK's best-selling bookstore CD-ROM tool. Because each company has its own CD-ROM software user interface, the new product will be available through each format, leaving customers to choose their preferred interface. Both versions will be available in early 1993. Library of Congress Publishes New Classification Schedules The Library of Congress announces six recently published classification schedules. All are available by contacting: The Library of Congress, Cataloging Distribution Service, Customer Services Section, Washington, DC 20541-5017; telephone: 1-(800)-255-3666 (toll-free in U.S.) or (202) 707-6100; fax: (202) 707-1334. The six new class schedules are as follows: U: Military Science, Fifth Edition (1992) incorporates all changes made from 1974 through December 1991. 167 pages. LCCN 92-13503. It costs $24 (North America) or $27 (international). PT. Part 2: Dutch and Scandinavian Literatures, Second Edition (1992) incorporates and integrates all of the changes made to PT. Part 2 between 1966 and December 1991 . This schedule should be used with the CDS publication P-PZ, Language and Literature Tables. 121 pages. LCCN 92-7101. The schedule is priced at $25 (North America) or $27 (international). PQ. Part 1: French Literature, Second Edition (1992) incorporates and integrates all of the changes made to PQ. Part 1 between 1966 and December 1991. This schedule must be used with P-PZ. Language and Literature Tables, also published by CDS. 222 pages. LCCN 92-31750. Prices: $27 (North America) or $29 (international). P-PM Supplement: Index to Languages and Dialects, Fourth Edition (1991) is a cumulation of the index entries appearing between 1983 and September 1990 and their integration into the third edition, which was published in 1983. 118 pages. LCCN 9027240. Cost: $18 (North America) or $20 (international). J: Political Science, Second Edition, 1991 revision (1991) is an unindexed, unrevised integration of the changes made between 1924 and 1991 into the second edition. Because it incorporates 65 years of changes into the basic text of the second edition, it is easier to use than the previous edition. 408 pages. LCCN 91-31229. Price: $30 (North America) or $35 (international). KL-KWX (draft): Law of Asia and Eurasia. Africa. Pacific Area and Antarctica (working draft, looseleaf) (1991). Price: $26 (North America) or $28 (international). Technical Leaflet on Duplication of Historical Negatives The Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) announces that its Senior Photograph and Paper Conservator, Gary Albright, has recently completed a new technical leaflet on duplication of historical negatives. The leaflet is designed to help curators, collections managers, and others with collections of glass plate, cellulose nitrate, or cellulose acetate negatives assess their collections and determine if duplication is appropriate. It provides advice on preparing collections for duplication and outlines the various duplication options currently available, reviewing the pros and cons for each. To obtain a free copy contact Gay Tracy, Northeast Document Conservation Center, 100 Brickstone Square, Andover, MA 01810; or call (508) 470-1010. WLN Collection Assessment Manual WLN has announced publication of the WLN Collection Assessment Manual, 4th edition, by Nancy Powell and Mary Bushing, with a preface by Dr. Paul Mosher. This edition supersedes the Pacific Northwest Collection Assessment Manual, 3rd edition, published in 1990. It has evolved from the authors' experiences with cooperative collection development projects in the Pacific Northwest, other parts of the U.S., and New Zealand. Cost of the manual is $50.00. Contact Sally Loken at 1-800-DIALWLN, (206-923-4055) or Fax 206-923-4009, to place your order. Preservation of New Technology Preservation of New Technology, a report from the Technology Assessment Advisory Committee (TAAC) is now available from the Commission on Preservation and Access. The 17-page paper examines the attributes of individual digital formats and considers which technologies best serve the preservation community. Michael Lesk, Division Manager for Computer Science Research at Bellcore and a member of TAAC, is the principal author of the paper, although the report represents the views of the entire committee. Among the recommendations articulated in the work, the author maintains that in this new technological world, computer-based archives can be encouraged, along with the cataloging and central deposit of machine-readable data and where appropriate, software standards can be encouraged. TAAC, a group of seven representatives of industry and academia working in the field of digital technology and its applications, was charged in 1989 with advising the Commission on applications of electronics for the preservation and access to deteriorating paper-based materials. Copies of Preservation of New Technology are available while supplies last for $5.00. Prepayment in U.S. funds is required, with checks made payable to "Commission on Preservation and Access," and sent to: Rebecca Kelly, Communications Assistant, Commission on Preservation and Access, 1400 16th Street, NW, Suite 740, Washington, DC 20036-2217. Please refer to complete title when ordering. New Network Planning Paper From Library of Congress The Cataloging Distribution Service of the Library of Congress has just published Network Planning Paper No. 22--The Role of the National Libraries in the Evolving National Network: Proceedings of the Library of Congress Network Advisory Committee Meeting, December 9-11, 1991. Prepared by LC's Network Development and MARC Standards Office, this new 80-page paper is the second in a series of three papers examining the roles and impact of the actions of different libraries and library-related organizations in the evolving national network. Network Planning Paper No. 22, The Role of the National Libraries in the Evolving National Network: Proceedings of the Library of Congress Network Advisory Committee Meeting, December 9-11, 1991, costs $18 (North America) or $20 (international). Network Planning Paper No. 21, the first paper in this three part series, is also available: Impact of Local Library Systems on the National Networking Environment: Proceedings of the Library of Congress Network Advisory Committee Meeting, April 1-3, 1991(142 pages); $20 (North America) or $22.75 (international). Discounts are available for bulk orders; contact CDS for details. Order directly from the Library of Congress, Cataloging Distribution Service, Customer Services Section, Washington, DC 20541-5017; telephone: 1-(800)-255-3666 (toll-free in U.S.) or (202) 707-6100; fax: (202) 707-1334. ************************************************************************* UPCOMING CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES IASSIST Conference Announcement and Call for Papers The International Association for Social Science Information Services and Technology (IASSIST) will hold its 19th annual conference in conjunction with the International Federation of Data Organizations (IFDO) in Edinburgh, Scotland over the period 11-14, May, 1993. The conference theme "Openness, Diversity and Standards: sharing data resources," will address the concern of members for managing and sharing computer-readable data during a time of rapid change. The IASSIST/IFDO Programme Committee invites proposals for papers, presentations, poster session, and panel discussion. For more information about registration contact: Alison Bayley, Data Library, The University of Edinburgh, Main Library Buildings, George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9LJ, Scotland, UK. 1993 ARLIS/NA Conference The Art Libraries of North America will hold its 21st Annual Conference in San Francisco, January 28-February 3, 1993. The theme of the conference is "Moving into the 21st Century." To receive a program and registration packet, contact: Pamela Parry, Executive Director, ARLIS/NA 1993 Conference, 3900 East Timrod Street, Tucson, AZ 85711; Telephone, 602-881-8479, fax, 602-322-6778. AMIGOS' Fall 1992 Conference The AMIGOS Fall 1992 Conference will be held November 19 - 20 at the Harvey Hotel-Addison in Dallas, Texas, to provide AMIGOS members and non-members the opportunity to participate in programs addressing contemporary library issues of national and regional interest. The AMIGOS Fall 1992 General Session and 4th Annual Collection Development Seminar come together on November 19 and 20 for the program "Access: Buy, Borrow (or Steal?)." This timely session explores the issues and choices surrounding access and document delivery. The program begins the afternoon of November 19 and continues the morning of November 20. Small Group Sessions during the mornings of November 19 and November 20 target several topics, including automated systems, national preservation issues, OCLC/AMIGOS Collection Analysis CD, OCLC reference services, AMIGOS Uncover, PRISM cataloging and PASSPORT, and PRISM Interlibrary Loan. There are two preconferences. A full-day preconference on November 18, "Untangling the Internet," introduces the basics of the Internet. Features, applications and benefits will be illustrated through online demonstration and discussion. "Preservation Environments for Libraries and Archives," a full-day preconference also on November 18, examines environmental factors and how they affect libraries. For registration materials and information regarding accommodations, transportation, meals and conference rates, contact the Conference Desk at AMIGOS, 800/843-8482 or 214/851-8000 (in Texas). Student rates are available. Indiana Library Federation May 5-7, 1993. Indiana Library Federation Annual Conference. Indianapolis Convention Center and Embassy Suites Hotel, Indianapolis. Theme: "Explore the Possibilities: Libraries in a Changing World." Contact Executive Director, Indiana Library Federation, 1500 N. 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