Description of American Library Association's (ALA) core publishing program known as "Books and Pams" (all publications except periodicals) highlights views of Gary Facente (new director), strengths and weaknesses, how to publish with ALA, 25 top sellers, international contacts, ALA publishing booth at Dallas Conference, politics, and…

Expands on three main copyright tips as they apply to editors and publishers: (1) know copyright basics (copyright notice, copyright registration, fair use); (2) know whom to contact if you have copyright questions or if you need to obtain copyright permission; and (3) communicate questions, intentions, and policies clearly and fully. (EJS)

Discussion of growing trend toward contracting out government printing to private sector highlights Government Printing Office duties, commercial publications, competition from National Technical Information Service, Ronald Reagan's moratorium on publication, use of microfiche, and implications of changes in government printing and distribution…

Reports on investments in the United States (including database activities) by four Dutch publishing companies--Elsevier-NDU, VNU, Kluwer, Wolters Samsom Group. An analysis of the reasons behind these investments, the solidness of the companies, the approach to the U.S. information market, and the knowledge transfer to Europe are highlighted. (EJS)

Discussion of software license agreements implies that they actually contribute to software piracy because of their stringency and indicates that competition in the software publishing field will eventually eliminate the piracy problem. (MBR)

Provides overview of dictionary publication in United States from Noah Webster's "A Compendious Dictionary of the English Language" (1806) to "Webster's Third New International Dictionary" (1961). Competition between Webster and Joseph Worcester, additional publication challenges to Webster's popularity, and practices in…

This list of piano music by American composers is the sixth and final project in a series of lists prepared by the MENC Bicentennial Commission. (Editor/RK)

Discusses the Fair Use'' doctrine regarding copyrights as established in Rosemont v. Random House and its effect on copyright law currently before Congress. (RB)

Historically, black Americans have all but been ignored by white authors and publishers of children's books in this country. As long as discrimination continues, the exclusively black press that has arisen will no doubt continue to exist. (3 references) (Author/SJ)

Some bracing thoughts and suggested guidelines on the delicate relationship between publishers and reviewers are presented by the president of a small, independent trade house. (Author/KE)

Over-the-transom'' proposals for college textbooks continue to flood editors' desks, but very few are properly prepared. This article suggests both guidelines for a good proposal, as well as some additional hints for textbook publication. (Author/JA)

The procedures involved in informing the public about curriculum development projects is discussed: Preliminary announcements, advance publicity, progress reports, trial studies, and final dissemination of the materials. (JB)

The cataloging in source experiment of the United States Library of Congress ended in 1959. Studies on the feasibility of another pre-publication cataloging program were undertaken and a new cataloging in publication program was started in 1971. Other programs for pre-publication cataloging in Brazil and Russia are described. (21 references)…

Librarians and publishers have worked together for the past twenty years and hopefully will continue to cooperate in the future. Past and present programs such as National Library Week and the International Book Year are discussed. (DH)

Some hitherto unreported and uncataloged publications which the Dutch East India Company printed in Ceylon during the eighteenth century were discovered through a search of the Ceylon National Archives, Wolvendaal Church Archives, and three libraries during the early months of 1971. (11 references) (Author/NH)