The study of obesity is a relatively new interdisciplinary academic field. The community college library shelves should contain two types of resources. First, several kinds of reference materials, and second, a host of broader materials that place the discussion of obesity within a cultural framework. This overview is divided into two major…

This article categorizes and discusses the kinds of cataclysmic events that threaten the human race and the natural world. A useful set of definitions is provided, and an annotated bibliography of a representative assortment of reference books and monographs.

While bullying is not a new topic, much focus has been placed on this troublesome, social phenomenon during the past few years. Bullying exists between children, neighbors, spouses, employers, co-workers, and various other relationships, and takes different forms including verbal, physical, and psychological abuse. Researchers and students at…

This annotated filmography includes titles selected for entertainment value, availability, and either the employment of a major character by a library, or at least one scene involving a major character in a library setting that is critical to the forward movement of the plot. (Contains 1 endnote.)

Provides resources for library instructors who are teaching with minimal formal training in the field of education. Reports that the professional library literature on this topic is plentiful and can provide both theoretical and practical help for library instructors in the areas of learning theory, technology use, and teaching/presentation style.…

Offers online resource information for librarians interested in technology competency lists. Provides information that translates to all job areas in the library environment. (Contains 28 resources.) (NB)

Asserts that the Internet plays a vital role in providing college library users equal access to government information, and that government depositories must promote their collections, especially what is available on the Internet. Provides a partial bibliography of Internet information for U.S. government publications. (CW)

Offers guidelines for improving community college library reference collections for Spanish-speaking patrons. Provides an annotated list of basic Spanish-language reference items, including dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other tools. (DMM)

Presents findings from a 1993 study of 100 leaders in the field of bibliographic and library instruction regarding their perceptions of the most helpful bibliographic instructional resources. Provides descriptions of responses related to best programs, monographs, journals, journal articles, and other resources. (MAB)