SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 1.12/2:Ar
SERIES TITLE: American Doctoral Dissertations on the Arab Worlds
ORGINATING DEPT./AGENCY: Library of Congress
FREQUENCY: Irregular
YEARS PUBLISHED:
DESCRIPTION:
List of doctoral dissertations on all subjects related to the
Arab World accepted by universities in the United States and Canada from
1883 to 1967/68.
USES:
Can be used to serve as an introduction to areas of research on the Arab
World for scholars who are interested in studying this area.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
Bibliographies and Lists of Publications LC 1.12/CT
INDEXED IN:
ISSN:
AVAILABLE IN:
MICROFORM: No
MACHINE READABLE FORMAT: No
INTERNET: No
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
STUDENT NAMES: Holly Mercer
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 1.12/2: P96/date
SERIES TITLE: Library of Congress Publications In Print
ORIGINATING DEPT./AGENCY : Library of Congress
FREQUENCY: Annual
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1956-
DESCRIPTION:
This is a comprehensive listing of all publications
of the Library of Congress which are currently in
print. Also includes works which are published by
private presses instead of by the Library of Congress
-- but were prepared by Library of Congress staff.
Brief citations of available works include complete
bibliographic citations, stock numbers, and price.
Library of Congress call numbers and card numbers
are included where applicable. If an LC call number
has not been assigned to the book, then the citation
lists the location of the Library of Congress subdivision
to which the book has been assigned.
USES:
Of primary interest to librarians who have a special
interest in publications related to the Library of
Congress. Also a useful source for any member of the
general public who is interested in ordering Library of
Congress publications.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS :
Selected Publications LC 1.12/2 : P96/2:date
INDEXED IN:
ISSN: 0083-1603
AVAILABLE IN :
MICROFORM: No
MACHINE READABLE FORM : No
INTERNET : 1993 issue only is available on
the Library of Congress's gopher server: LC Marvel -- at:
http://gopher.marvel.loc.gov
or point your gopher to marvel.loc.gov.
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
STUDENT NAMES: Kerry Stubbs
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 1.17: vol.nos. & nos. SERIES TITLE: Quarterly Journal of Library of Congress ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Library of Congress FREQUENCY: Quarterly YEARS PUBLISHED: 1943-1983 DESCRIPTION: Published as a supplement to the Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress. Includes news of exhibits, new accessions, reports from various divisions, information on collections, interviews, and information on the Nation Union catalog, etc. USES: Provides an entertaining look at a slice of the history of the Library of Congress for interested member of the general public. RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress LC 1.1:date INDEXED IN: ISSN: 0041-7939 AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: Titled Quarterly Journal of Current Acquisitions prior to v.21 STUDENT NAMES:
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 1.18: vol.nos. & nos. SERIES TITLE: Library of Congress Information Bulletin ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Library of Congress FREQUENCY: Weekly YEARS PUBLISHED: 1942- DESCRIPTION: Describes all activities of the Library of Congress: exhibits and collections; special visitors; conferences; etc. Includes announcements of vacancies, new appointments, and summaries of annual reports from the library's various departments. Contains illustrations. USES: Of interest to persons in the library and information science profession and those interested in Library of Congress activities and programs. Of particular interest to Library of Congress personnel. RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Quarterly Journal of Library of Congress LC 1.17: vol.nos. & nos. Exhibitions: LC 1.22:date Calendar of Events in the Library of Congress LC 1.22/2:date INDEXED IN: Art and Archaeological Technology Abstracts Library and Information Science Abstracts Library Literature ISSN: 0041-7904 AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: Available in microform OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: STUDENT NAMES: Sarah Helen Boyd, Rod Bustos
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 1.32/5: vol.nos. & nos. SERIES TITLE: FEDLINK Technical Notes ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Library of Congress/ Federal Library and Information Center Committee/ Federal Library and Information Center Network (FEDLINK) FREQUENCY: Monthly YEARS PUBLISHED: 1983- DESCRIPTION: Contains news of FEDLINK, OCLC, NTIS, and a calendar of events. Each issue contains a concise summary of "FEDLINK Facts You Should Know" and lists upcoming FEDLINK training seminars and relevant conferences. USES: Service to promote current awareness among FEDLINK staff and other library and information science professionals concerned about FEDLINK, OCLC, and NTIS activities. RELATED PUBLICATIONS: FLICC Newsletter LC 1.32:nos. INDEXED IN: ISSN: 0737-4178 AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: no OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: STUDENT NAMES: Rod Bustos, Lee Hilyer, Laura Milliman
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 1.38:nos. SERIES TITLE: Center for the Book Viewpoint Series ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Library of Congress/ Center for the Book FREQUENCY: Irregular YEARS PUBLISHED: 1980- DESCRIPTION: Contains information on various topics in library and information science presented through seminars, symposiums, and lectures sponsored by the Library of Congress. Topics include book collecting, censorship, the history of books and libraries, and the international flow of information. USES: Of interest to educators, librarians, and bibliophiles. RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Occasional Papers of the Council of Scholars LC 1.42 INDEXED IN: ISSN: AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: STUDENT NAMES: Dan Lee, Henry McCurley
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 1.46/date SERIES TITLE: Performing Arts Annual ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Library of Congress FREQUENCY: Annual YEARS PUBLISHED: 1986- DESCRIPTION: Cloth-bound volumes of approximately 200 pages each, illustrated with black and white photographs. Each issue consists of an eclectic collection of articles that highlight Library of Congress materials in theperforming arts. Major topics covered include dance, music, film, television, and the stage. USES: A valuable source of information on both historical and contemporary performing arts materials for scholars, librarians, and interested members of the general public. RELATED PUBLICATIONS: INDEXED IN: GPO Monthly Catalog ISSN: 0887-8234 AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: STUDENT NAMES: Leslie Rampey
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 2.10:nos. SERIES TITLE: Arms Control and Disarmament ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Library of Congress FREQUENCY: Quarterly YEARS PUBLISHED: 1964-1973 DESCRIPTION: Contains abstracts and annotations of the literature pertaining to arms control and disarmament. Includes material written an English, French, and German as well as any material published as an English translation. Sources include: trade books, monographs, periodicals, and elected government publications of national and international organizations and societies. Articles in newspapers and news magazines are excluded. Entries are arranged under five main subject headings which are then further subdivided into more specific categories. Discontinued in 1973 due to federal budget cuts. USES: Useful for research in the field of political science and the recent history of arms control. RELATED PUBLICATIONS: INDEXED IN: ISSN: AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: STUDENT NAMES: Tim Renick
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 3.6/5 - PARTS 3-4
SERIES TITLE: Catalog of Copyright Entries -- Third Series
-- Parts 3-4. Drama and Works Prepared for Oral Delivery.
ORIGINATING DEPT./AGENCY: Library of Congress/ Copyright Office.
FREQUENCY: Semi-annual
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1947-1977.
DESCRIPTION:
This is a subseries of the Catalog of Copyright Entries series.
Lists all lectures, sermons, monologues, domestic and foreign
plays and dramatic musicals -- both published and unpublished
-- that have been registered in the U.S. Copyright Office of
the Library of Congress during the previous 6 months. Published
in accordance with sections 210 and 211 of Title 17 of the United
States Code to provide evidence of copyright for court cases.
Main entries are listed in alphanumeric order by copyright
registration number. Main entries consist of a bibliographic
citation, physical description, date of publication (or copyright
registration if the item is unpublished),copyright symbol where
applicable, and name of copyright claimant. Entries are indexed
by title and author. A separate section lists all copyright
renewals made during the previous year. This series replaced
Catalogue of Copyright Entries and is superseded
by Catalog of Copyright Entries, Fourth Series --
Part 3 : Performing Arts.
USES: Useful to librarians researching copyright information and
any member of the general public seeking copyright information
on a published or unpublished dramatic work. Of particular
interest to dramatic performers seeking to make certain they
are not infringing on copyrighted work.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
Catalogue of Copyright Entries
LC 3.5:date
Catalog of Copyright Entries --Third Series -- Part 1 : Books and Pamphlets. . .
LC 3.6/5 -- Part 1:date
Catalog of Copyright Entries -- Third Series -- Part 2 : Periodicals
LC 3.6/5 -- Part 2:date
Catalog of Copyright Entries -- Third Series -- Part 5 : Music
LC 3.6/5 -- Part 3:date
Catalog of Copyright Entries -- Third Series Part 6 : Maps and Atlases
LC 3.6/5 -- Part 4:date
Catalog of Copyright Entries -- Third Series Part 7-11A : Works of Art. . .
LC 3.6/5 -- Part 7-11A:date
Catalog of Copyright Entries -- Third Series -- Parts 11B : Commercial Prints
LC 3.6/5 -- Part 11B:date
Catalog of Copyright Entries -- Third Series -- Parts 12-13 : Motion Pictures and Filmstrips
LC 3.6/5 -- Parts 12-13:date
Catalog of Copyright Entries -- Third Series -- Part 16 : Sound Recordings
LC 3.6/5 -- Part 16:date.
Catalog of Copyright Entries -- Fourth Series -- Part 1 : Non-Dramatic Literary Works
LC 3.6/6 -- Part 1 :date
Catalog of Copyright Entries -- Fourth Series -- Part 2: Serials and Periodicals
LC 3.6/6 -- Part 2:date
Catalog of Copyright Entries -- Fourth Series -- Part 3 : Performing Arts
LC 3.6/6 -- Part 3:date
Catalog of Copyright Entries -- Fourth Series -- Part 4 : Motion Pictures and Filmstrips
LC 3.6/6 -- Part 4:date
Catalog of Copyright Entries -- Fourth Series -- Part 5: Visual Arts
LC 3.6/6 -- Part 5:date
Catalog of Copyright Entries -- Fourth Series -- Part 6 : Maps
LC 3.6/6 -- Part 6:date
Catalog of Copyright Entries -- Fourth Series -- Part 7 : Soundtracks
LC 3.6/6 -- Part7:date
Catalog of Copyright Entries -- Fourth Series -- Part 8: Renewals
LC 3.6/6 -- Part 8:date
Catalog of Copyright Entries -- Cumulated Series
LC 3.8
INDEXED IN :
ISSN: 0041-7858
AVAILABLE IN:
MICROFORM: Yes. Available in microfiche.
MACHINE READABLE FORMAT : No.
INTERNET: No
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
STUDENT NAME: Kerry Stubbs
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 4.7 SERIES TITLE: President's Papers Index Series ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Library of Congress FREQUENCY: Irregular YEARS PUBLISHED: 1958- DESCRIPTION: Part of a Library of Congress program authorized in 1957 to arrange, index,and microfilm the papers of the President of the U.S. housed at the Library of Congress. This program was created to preserve the papers' contents from destruction and to make them more readily available for study and research. To date, the papers of the first 23 presidents (George Washington through Calvin Coolidge) have been microfilmed and indexed. Indexes give names and dates of writers, names of recipients of each manuscript, and descriptive information about each document. USES: Of great value to scholars of American history. RELATED PUBLICATIONS: INDEXED IN: ISSN: AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: Available for sale from the Photoduplication Service, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20540. One copy of each index is supplied free to purchasers of the microfilm document. STUDENT NAMES: Jeanette Bergeron, Charles Egleston, Mary Morris, Virginia Montgomery,
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 5.6:date SERIES TITLE: Library of Congress Acquisitions ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division. FREQUENCY: YEARS PUBLISHED: DESCRIPTION: Each issue is expected to contain separate articles publicizing selected acquisitions of the Geography and Map Division. USES: Provides information about the collection of the Geography and Map Division to persons interested in this aspect of the Library of Congress's collection. RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Noteworthy Maps. 1- LC 5.5:nos. Handbooks, Manuals, Guides LC 5.8:ct. INDEXED IN: ISSN: AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: STUDENT NAMES: Virginia Sykes
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 14.18: SERIES TITLE: Major Legislation of the Congress ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Library of Congress FREQUENCY: Monthly while Congress is in session YEARS PUBLISHED: 1979- DESCRIPTION: Released at the close of each month that Congress in session. Summarizes current major issues and legislation. Issues are briefly analyzed and relevant legislation is described in a well-indexed and cross-references subject format. Indexes allow one to search for current bills and laws by title, Public Laws numbers, and both House and Senate report numbers. USES: Intended for use by members of Congress and their staff personnel. Also of use to lobbyists, special interest groups, and anyone interested in tracking legislation on a particular subject. RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Digest of Public General Bills and Related Resolutions, With Index LC 14.6: Congressional Record X: House Journal XJH: Senate Journal XJS: INDEXED IN: ISSN: 0277-2183 AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: Available in microfiche OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: STUDENT NAMES: Sandra Hughes, Tim Renick
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 14.19: vol.nos. & nos. SERIES TITLE: CRS Review ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service FREQUENCY: Bimonthly YEARS PUBLISHED: 1990- DESCRIPTION: Serves as a Congressional issue forum. Each installment focuses on a major topic, such as Health Care Reform. Provides a dynamic look at government activities as expressed in the opinions of Congressional researchers. USES: Useful to anyone with an interest in government issues-- political scientists, academicians, government officials,foreign diplomats, scholars, economists, etc. RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Digest of Public General Bills and Related Resolutions LC 14.6: Major Legislation of the Congress LC 14.18: CRS Studies in the Public Domain LC 14.20 INDEXED IN: Public Affairs Information Service ISSN: 1045-9170 AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: STUDENT NAMES:
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 19.9: vol.nos. & nos. SERIES TITLE: Braille Book Review ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Library of Congress/ National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped FREQUENCY: Bimonthly YEARS PUBLISHED: 1932- DESCRIPTION: Annotated listing of books and other materials recently produced in braille for the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped loan collection. Books are listed separately for adults and children and are divided into fiction and nonfiction categories. Also provides information on over thirty braille magazines available through the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Distributed free to all blind and physically handicapped individuals participating in the Library of Congress free reading program. Each issue contains order forms for obtaining books and other materials from cooperating libraries. USES: Provides blind and physically handicapped individuals and their families, teachers, and service providers with a guide to current materials available in braille from the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Braille Books LC 19.9/2:date Talking Book Topics LC 19.10: vol.nos. & nos. INDEXED IN: ISSN: 0006-873X AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: Available in Braille and large print editions. STUDENT NAMES: David Poster, Susan Williams
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 19.10: Vol.nos. & nos.
SERIES TITLE: Talking Books Topics
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Library of Congress/ National
Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
FREQUENCY: Bimonthly
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1935-
DESCRIPTION: Annotated list of audio books recently added to
the loan collection of the National Library Service for
the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Listings are
divided into children's and adult materials.
Fiction, non-fiction and magazines are included.
Includes feature stories and general news articles.
Each issue is in large print and contains indexes
and an order form.
USES: Provides blind and physically handicapped individuals
and their families, teachers, and service providers with a
guide to audio materials available from the National
Library Service to the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Braille Book Review
LC 19.9: vol.nos. & nos.
Cassette Books
LC 19.10/3:date
INDEXED IN: Rehabilitation Literature
ISSN: 0039-9183
AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS:
Available on floppy disk or audio cassette.
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
STUDENT NAMES: Wendy Clark, Bobbie Daniel, Tommy Moore, Sara
Thigpen
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 19.10/3:date SERIES TITLE: Cassette Books ORIGINATING DEPT./AGENCY: Library of Congress/ National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped FREQUENCY: Annual (Biennial from 1977-1980) YEARS PUBLISHED: 1977- DESCRIPTION: Lists cassette books produced by NLS during the previous year. Books are divided into fiction and non-fiction subject headings and are listed alphabetically within subject categories under these headings. Nonfiction topics include biography, blindness and physical handicapes, computers, government and law,and religion. Fiction categories include adventure, classics, contemporary fiction, fantasy, and romance. Each entry lists title, author, number of cassettes on which book is contained, a summary of the book, and the year in which the print form of the book was published. All books listed in this publication may be borrowed by NLS patrons free of charge and postage for shipment of the books is also free. USES: Useful to disabled persons seeking copies of books on tape, as well as librarians,special education teachers, rehabilitation counselors, and others who work with blind and physically handicapped individuals. RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Library Resources for the Blind and Physically Handicapped LC 19.16:date Foreign Language Books LC 19.11/4:date INDEXED IN: ISSN: 0363-9029 AVAILABLE IN: MICROFORM: Yes MACHINE READABLE FORMAT: Yes INTERNET: No OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: Includes title and author indexes and also an order form at the back of the book. Also includes a separate index for flexible discs. STUDENT NAMES: Terre Blodgett
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 19.11/2:
SERIES TITLE: For Younger Readers: Braille and Talking Books
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Library of Congress/ National
Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
FREQUENCY: Biennial
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1964/65-
DESCRIPTION: Catalog of books in Braille and audiocassette
for younger readers. Titles are divided by subject and
arranged by media under fiction and non-fiction
headings. Includes title and author indexes and order forms.
USES: Useful source for educators, parents, and caregivers
of blind and physically handicapped children.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Talking Books Topics
LC 19.10: vol.nos. & nos.
Cassette Books
LC 19.10/3:
Instructional Cassette Recordings Catalog
LC 19.11/3:
INDEXED IN: GPO Monthly Catalog
ISSN: 0093-2825
AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: No postage is required to
borrow/return items. All materials, including playback
equipment and headphones, are free.
STUDENT NAMES: Margaret Bates, Wang Ying
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 19.11/4:date SERIES TITLE: Foreign Language Books ORGINATING DEPT./AGENCY: Library of Congress/ National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped FREQUENCY: Biennial YEARS PUBLISHED: 1984- DESCRIPTION: Lists foreign books published on cassette. Includes books in the following languages : Spanish, French, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Polish, Cambodian, and Laotian. Each entry lists the title, author, number of cassettes on which the book is contained, a summary of the book, and the year in which the print form of the book was published. All books listed in this catalog may be borrowed from the Library of Congress by eligible NLS patrons free of charge. Postage for these cassettes is also free. USES: Of primary use to blind and visually handicapped individuals who are interested in foreign language materials or whose first language is a foreign language. Also of interest to librarians, special education teachers, rehabilitation counselors, and others who work with blind and physically handicapped individuals. INDEXED IN: ISSN: 0748-4615 AVAILABLE IN: MICROFORM: Yes MACHINE READABLE FORMAT: Yes INTERNET: No OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: Includes title and author indexes. STUDENT NAMES: Terre Blodgett
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 19.12: vol.nos. & nos.
SERIES TITLE: Musical Mainstream
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Library of Congress/ National
Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
FREQUENCY: Bimonthly
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1977-
DESCRIPTION: Provides reprints of selected articles from
popular music magazines, as well as original articles
concerning music and the blind and physically
handicapped. Offers music reviews and current
information about the music program of the National
Library Service for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped, including additions to its collection.
USES: Of interest to librarians and to any individual who is
blind or otherwise physically handicapped and is interested
in music.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Music Circulars
LC 19.14:nos.
INDEXED IN:
ISSN: 0093-2817
AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: Free to blind and physically
handicapped persons.
STUDENT NAMES: Laura Milliman, Tommy Moore, Kathleen Parker
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 19.13: v.nos. & nos.
SERIES TITLE: [ ] News
ORIGINATING DEPT./AGENCY: Library of Congress/ National Library
Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
FREQUENCY: Quarterly
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1968-
DESCRIPTION:
Reports on current events in the National Library Service
for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS).. Reports on
news at headquarters and in regional and subregional NLS
libraries. Includes a section, "International Briefs", which
examines libraries services to blind and physically handicapped
people in foreign countries.
USES:
Primarily of interest to NLS patrons and NLS librarians
who wish to keep informed of events at NLS headquarters and
in other NLS libraries. Also of interest to counselors, special
education teachers, non-NLS librarians, and others who work
with blind and physically handicapped people. Also of
particular interest to non-disabled advocates for blind
and physically handicapped persons.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
Overseas Outlook LC 19.13/3: v.nos. & nos.
Facts LC 19.15
INDEXED IN:
ISSN: 1046-1663
AVAILABLE IN OTHER FORMATS:
MICROFORM: No
MACHINE READABLE FORMAT: No
INTERNET: Yes. Available on Library's of Congress's
LC Marvel gopher. Access on World Wide Web at:
gopher://marvel.loc.gov/
or point your gopher to marvel.loc.gov
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
Also available in Braille and large print formats. Formerly titled DBPH News.
STUDENT NAME: Kerry Stubbs
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 19.15 SERIES TITLE: Facts ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Library of Congress / National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped FREQUENCY: Irregular DESCRIPTION: 3-6 page publication concerning library resources and programs for the blind and physically handicapped offered through the Library of Congress. Focuses on new materials available and recent program developments. USES: Useful to blind and physically handicapped individuals and the people who work with them -- especially teachers and librarians. RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Library Programs : Library Programs for the Handicapped ED 1.18/6 Braille Book Review LC 19.9: vol.nos. & nos. Magazines in Special Media LC 19.11/2-2 Talking Books Topics LC 19.10: vol.nos. & nos. Cassette Books LC 19.10/3: Instructional Cassette Recordings Catalog LC 19.11/3: INDEXED IN: ISSN: AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: Also available in Spanish and contains ordering information for materials. STUDENT NAMES:
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 19.16:date
SERIES TITLE: Library Resources for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
ORGINATING DEPT./AGENCY: Library of Congress/ National Library Service for
the Blind and Physically Handicapped
FREQUENCY: Annual
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1968-
DESCRIPTION:
This is a directory which lists all libraries
which participate in the Library of Congress's National
Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
(NLS). Libraries are listed alphabetically by state,
entries include the library's address and telephone number
(also e-mail address, TDD number, and/or fax number,
if applicable), the name of the library director,
the library's hours, a brief listing of the types
of books available through this library (Braille,
cassette, large print, etc.), the types of special
services the library provides patrons (i.e. Kurzweil readers,
magnifiers, reference service, summer reading programs, etc.)
,and the types of special collections the library has
(i.e.specialized reference materials, local history/local
interest materials,films, etc.).
This source includes a section on "Other Library
Resources", which lists non-profit organizations which
are not affiliated with NLS but provide similar services.
Also included are appendices with statistics on the numbers
of disabled readers enrolled in NLS programs, the circulation
statistics of NLS libraries, and the budget, number of staff,
and collection size of NLS libraries.
USES:
Of interest to blind and physically handicapped persons
attempting to find an NLS library near them with the resources
they want/need. Also of interest to librarians, special education
teachers, counselors, and others who work regularly with blind and
physically handicapped individuals. The appendices may be of interest
to researchers in the field of library and information science,
particularly those who are interested in the area of library service
to people with disabilities.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
Cassette Books
LC 19.10/3:date
Foreign Language Books
LC 19.11/4:date
Address List : Regional and Subregional Libraries for the Blind and
Physically Handicapped
LC 19.17:date
Volunteers Who Produce Books, Tape, Large Print
LC 19.21:date
INDEXED IN: ERIC
ISSN: 0364-1236
AVAILABLE IN OTHER FORMATS:
MICROFORM: No
MACHINE READABLE FORMAT: No
INTERNET: No
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
Formerly titled Directory of Library Resources for
the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Available in Braille format.
STUDENT NAMES: Terre Blodgett, Kerry Stubbs
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 19.21 :date
SERIES TITLE: Volunteers Who Produce Books, Braille, Tape, Large Print
ORIGINATING DEPT./AGENCY: Library of Congress/ National Library Service
for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
FREQUENCY: Annual
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1963-
DESCRIPTION:
Directory listing names and addresses of groups
and individuals who transcribe and record books
and other reading materials for blind and physically
handicapped people. Entries are arranged in alphabetical
order by state and specify the types of services offered
: i.e. : Braille transcription, computer-assisted
transcription, tape recording, print enlargements,
or binding.
Entries for Braille transcribers also list any
Braille code specialties such as sheet music,
mathematics, and specific languages such as
French, Hebrew, Greek, etc.
Includes a separate section of special education
resource contacts in each state and a listing of
Braille proofreaders who are certified by the
Library of Congress.
USES: Of particular interest to blind and other physically
handicapped individuals who are unable to read print
and use specialized materials which are not
readily available in Braille, tape, or large print
format and must be specially transcribed. Also of
interest to librarians, special education
teachers, counselors, and other professionals
who frequently work with blind and physically
handicapped individuals.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS :
Library Resources for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
LC 19.16:date
Address List : Regional and Subregional Libraries for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped
LC 19.17:date
INDEXED IN:
ISSN: 0193-113X
AVAILABLE IN :
MICROFORM: No
MACHINE READABLE FORMAT: No
INTERNET: Yes. Available on the World Wide Web at:
gopher://marvel.loc.gov/
or point your gopher to marvel.loc.gov
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
Also available in large print and Braille formats.
STUDENT NAME: Kerry Stubbs
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 24.10:nos. SERIES TITLE: Hispanic Focus ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Library of Congress FREQUENCY: Irregular YEARS PUBLISHED: 1982- DESCRIPTION: Consists of short bibliographies, reading lists, and reference aids on Spanish/ Latin American holdings in the Library of Congress. Most titles are bibliographical listings of works by and about prominent Spanish or Latin American writers; however, some issues are more oriented toward current political topics, such as Peru's Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) guerilla organization. USES: Useful to researchers in Spanish or Latin American studies seeking information on resources in their fields of study available in the Library of Congress. RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Latin American Circulars C 18.106 Hispanic Foundation Bibliographic Series LC 24.7 INDEXED IN: GPO Monthly Catalog ISSN: AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: STUDENT NAMES: James Britton
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 26.7 SERIES TITLE: Library of Congress Subject Headings ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Library of Congress, Cataloging Distribution Service FREQUENCY: Annual YEARS PUBLISHED: 1975- DESCRIPTION: List of subject headings to be used by librarians when cataloging items. Annual updates are necessitated by frequent modifications. USES: Invaluable source for catalogers in the United States. Also useful for library patrons looking for information by subject headings. RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Library of Congress Subject Headings Weekly Lists LC 26.7/2 INDEXED IN: ISSN: 1048-9711 AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: Available in microform OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: STUDENT NAMES: Vicki Shamblen
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 30.24:nos. SERIES TITLE: Network Planning Papers ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Library of Congress, Network Developing Office FREQUENCY: YEARS PUBLISHED: 1978- DESCRIPTION: Collection of papers presented to the Library of Congress Network Advisory Committee concerning the evolving national network. USES: Provides information for a rational and cost-effective design for creating a network. Intended for anyone interested in library networking, document delivery, or the development of NREN. RELATED PUBLICATIONS: INDEXED IN: ERIC ISSN: 0160-9742 AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: STUDENT NAMES: Rebecca Parrish Telford
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 30.27/2:date
SERIES TITLE: Complete Catalog: Cataloging Distribution
Service
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Library of Congress, Cataloging
Distribution Service, Customer Services Section
FREQUENCY: Annual
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1990-
DESCRIPTION: Catalog of resources related to cataloging.
Offers for sale cataloging manuals and aids, authority
lists, catalog and union lists, CD-ROM products,
catalog cards, and MARC distribution services.
Includes subject and title indexes.
USES: Of interest to cataloging and acquisition librarians,
as well as any librarian interested in keeping abreast of
new LC publications.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Machine-Readable Cataloging
LC 30.27/2-2:date
The Alert Service and You
LC 30.27/2-3
MARC Distribution Services
LC 30.28
INDEXED IN:
ISSN: 1058-5249
AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS:
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
STUDENT NAMES: Jana White
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 33.9: vol.nos. SERIES TITLE: Antarctic Bibliography ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Library of Congress, Science and Technology Division, Cold Regions Bibliography Project FREQUENCY: Irregular YEARS PUBLISHED: 1965- DESCRIPTION: Continuing series of compilations presenting abstracts and indexes of current Antarctic literature published since 1962. Subject matter covered includes biological sciences, expeditions, geological sciences, logistics, equipment and supplies, atmospheric physics, and political geography. Material is divided into 13 separate subject headings. Each volume has author, subject, geographic, and grantee indexes. USES: Useful to any scientists or researchers interested in current research in the Antarctic. RELATED PUBLICATIONS: INDEXED IN: ISSN: 0066-4626 AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: STUDENT NAMES: Susan Williams
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 39.9:nos.
SERIES TITLE: Publications of the American Folklife Center
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Library of Congress/ American
Folklife Center
FREQUENCY: Irregular
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1978-
DESCRIPTION: Monographs, bibliographies,directories/indexes,
photographic "essays" and research filed reports covering all
aspects of folklife and folklore in the United States.
USES: Useful resource for cultural anthropologists,
ethnographers, or other individuals interested in the study
of folklore.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Folklife Center News
LC 39.10:vol.nos.
Studies in American Folklife
LC 39.11:nos.
Folklife Annual
LC 39.14:date
INDEXED IN: GPO Monthly Catalog
ISSN:
AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS:
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
STUDENT NAMES: John Dye
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 39.9:
SERIES TITLE: A Teacher's Guide to Folklife Resources for K-12 Classrooms
ORIGINATING DEPT./AGENCY: Library of Congress / American Folklife Center
FREQUENCY: Irregular
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1987-
DESCRIPTION:
Puts teachers in touch with professionals in the field of folklore
to better equip themselves in the preparation and execution of classroom
learning experiences for elementary and secondary school students.
The first part consists of a list of materials available for purchase
to aid in the clasroom (including catalogs which offer sound recordings
and documentary videos). The second part is a list of national, state,
and local agencies that are committed to offering programs on American culture
and will provide assistance. An appendix contains a suggested reading list
for educators.
USES:
Useful to elementary and secondary school teachers
who are planning to do a unit on folklife.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
Studies in American Folklife
LC 39.11
Folklife Annual
LC 39.14
Folk Arts
NF 2.8
INDEXED IN:
Library of Congress Publications Index at:
http://lcweb.loc.gov/loc/pub/index.html
ISSN:
AVAILABLE IN OTHER FORMATS:
MICROFORM: No
MACHINE READABLE FORMAT: No
INTERNET: full text available at:
gopher://marvel.loc.gov:70/00/research/reading.rooms/folklife/pub/teachers
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
STUDENT NAMES: Anne Sheble
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 39.10:vol.nos SERIES TITLE: Folklife Center News ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Library of Congress/ American Folklife Center FREQUENCY: Quarterly YEARS PUBLISHED: 1978- DESCRIPTION: Provides a forum for information of programs, projects, and activities of the Folklife Center. Each newsletter typically has two or more articles with accompanying black and white photos. USES: Useful source for anyone interested in the work of the Folklife Center or in the study of folklore in general. Of interest to researchers in the field of anthropology -- especially enthnology. RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Publications of the American Folklife Center LC 39.9:nos. Studies in American Folklife LC 39.11:nos. Folklife Annual LC 39.14 Smithsonian Folklife Studies SI 1.43 Fesitival of American Folklore SI 1.43/2 INDEXED IN: U.S. Government Periodicals Index ISSN: 0149-6840 AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: Available in full-text on the World Wide Web at http://lcweb.loc.gov.folklife or at gopher://marvel.loc.gov:70/11/research/reading.rooms/folklife/pub/fcn Subscriptions are available free of charge from Library of Congress, American Folklife Center, Washington, D.C. 20540-4610. STUDENT NAMES: Jane Ballard, Annika Bindler, Gayle Durnbaugh, Mary Macul, Nelson Morgan
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 39.11:nos. SERIES TITLE: Studies in American Folklore ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Library of Congress/ American Folklife Center FREQUENCY: Irregular YEARS PUBLISHED: 1984- DESCRIPTION: Catalog of early cylinder field recordings documenting traditional cultures around the world. Lists all cylinder holdings in federal hands and provides an overview of these holdings. Majority of recordings document music and lore of Native American cultures but cultures from every continent are represented. Contains bibliographies, inventories of collections, maps of recordings sites, and descriptive cataloging of recordings. USES: Of great value to cultural historians and anthropologists. RELATED PUBLICATIONS: INDEXED IN: ISSN: AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: STUDENT NAMES:
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 39.12:date
SERIES TITLE: American Folk Music and Folklore Recordings: a
Selected List
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Library of Congress/ American
Folklife Center
FREQUENCY: Annual
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1983-
DESCRIPTION: Reviews newly issued recordings of American
folk music and folklore. These recordings are made by
small companies and are usually the result of field
research. Featured recordings are chosen by a panel
of experts in American traditional music.
USES: Provides a guide to recordings of American folk music
to interested collectors, educators, and librarians.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Folklife Annual
LC 39.14:date
INDEXED IN:
ISSN:0748-5905
AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
STUDENT NAMES: Kathleen Parker
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: LC 39.14:date SERIES TITLE: Folklife Annual ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Library of Congress/ American Folklife Center FREQUENCY: Annual YEARS PUBLISHED: 1985- DESCRIPTION: Collection of articles on the everyday life of the common people in a particular region or period. Articles are written by specialist in folklife and related fields. Concentration of issues is primarily on U.S. folklife but international cultures are also discussed. Illustrated with black and white and color photos. USES: Promotes the documentation and study of American folklife; serves as a national forum for discussion of ideas, traditions, values, activities, and issues of folklore and folklife. Of interest to the general public as well as scholars of folklife and folklore. RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Publications of the American Folklife Center LC 39.9:nos. Folklife Center News LC 39.10:vol.nos. Studies in American Folklife LC 39.11:nos. American Folk Music and Folklore Recordings: a Selected List LC 39.12:date INDEXED IN: ISSN: 0747-5322 AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: STUDENT NAMES: Kristine Stephens
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: N 16.6:nos. SERIES TITLE: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Dept. of the Navy, Naval Records and Library Office FREQUENCY: Irregular YEARS PUBLISHED: 1894-1927 DESCRIPTION: An excellent source of primary research material for the Union and Confederate navies' activities in the Civil War. The 31 volume set is divided into two series. The first series includes naval records arranged chronologically, by cruiser, blockading squadron, or operations in Western waters. The second series contains statistical data, Confederate government vessel muster rolls, Union and Confederate naval department correspondence, etc. Includes maps, charts, and illustrations. Final volume of each series is a cumulative index. USES: Excellent source for Civil War historians specializing in naval topics. Of use to other Civil War historians, scholars, and genealogists. RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Civil War Naval Chronology, 1861-1865 D 207.2:nos. History of American Naval Fighting Ships D 207.10:vol.nos. INDEXED IN: GPO Monthly Catalog ISSN: AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: STUDENT NAMES: Jimmie Epling