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In addition to presenting the major findings of their research and exploring numerous f$ctors that contribute to the underutilization of NTIS resources, the authors also provide extensive information regarding NTIS itself. The book begins with a history of the agency’s mission and primary func- tions, a description of its acquisitions policies, products, and services, and a suck of its deposit account sales to academic and public libraries. The middle chapters discuss the study’s methodology and results. These are followed by an analysis of bibliographic control over NTIS-distributed materials, including a detailed e~ination of the overlap between coverage of NTIS records in the ~~n~~~y Catalog of US. Government Publications and Government Repotis Announcements & Index. The

first half of the book concludes with extensive recommendations for mainstreaming NTIS publica-

tions into the collections and services of academic and public libraries. The latter half is comprised

of thin appendices (including a useful historical compilation of executive and departmental orders and statutes mandating NTIS’s organization and functions), a bibliography of source materials, and an index.

The authors freely attest to the exploratory nature of their study and make a concerted effort to

define its limitations. Within these limits, the book clearly documents poor access to NTIS materials

and identifies many likely causes. The book provokes as many questions as it answers (e.g., how

accurate is NTIS-related reference service in those libraries that house NTIS publications in subject- oriented collections rather than with documents or general collections? If access to NTIS materials provided by staff in Federal depository libraries is relatively ineffective, what is it like in libraries

lacking substantial documents collections and expertise? The work is also successful in achieving

its objective of stimulating debate over these important issues.

The authors’ long list of suggestions for improving user access to NTIS resources is addressed

not only to librarians, but to library educators and to NTIS officials as well. Regardless of whether NTIS operations are ultimately privatized, those responsible for Ntilling its mandated functions should

pay close heed to the findings and recommendations of this study. As has been convincingly demonstrated with other “non-traditional” information formats, the fundamental barrier to increas-

ed use lies in the persistent reliance on bibiographic records incompatible with those adopted for

more traditional library materials. The discouraging findings reported here reinforce Hernon and McClure’s earlier arguments that, until standard&d records are made avaialble for all NTIS publica- tions, it is unlikely that they “will be integrated bibliographically, physically, or professionally” (p.

126) into academic and public library collections.

*Cynthia E. Bower is Head Documents Librarian, University of Arizona Library, Tucson, Ariz.ona 85721.

Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790-1920, by William Thomdale and William Dollarhind, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc., 1987, xxvi, 420 pages, 22 n 29 cm, $49.95 (plus $2.00 postage), ISBN O-8063-1188-6, LC87-80143.

Reviewed by Jim Walsh*

The American county is the basic census unit for genealogical research. However, county boun- daries and names changed often; some ceased to exist. Thus, knowing a county name did not mean you would locate. the desired census information, until now. Tke Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Cen- suses, f7!W1920 has incorporated these changes in one publication, making it the most complete map source for use in locating census records until the year 2002.

The book consists of nearly 400 maps, which superimpose previous country boundaries and names over present-day boundaries, and range in scale from approx~~ly 1:1,70@000 to 1:21,~,~. Ac- companying each map is information on census availability and notes on special circumstances for that census and state, and the names and dates of counties created after 1920.

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The Introduction in a concise overview of the history, completeness, and peculiarities of the cen-

suses. The Appendix, Bibliography, and County index provide information on the problems of map- ping boundaries, sources used to produce the maps, and lists of all “present-day U.S. counties, and

nearly all counties defunct or later renamed.” This is a well researched and organized reference tool: the most complete, if not the only one

of its kind (Histon’cal U.S. County Outline Map Collection, 1840-1980 and Historical Atlas and

Chronology of County Boundaries, 1788-1980 are similar in scope, but not nearly as complete). The guide, which fulfills its purpose exceptionally well, is essential for any map, genealogical, or large

reference collection, or for any library that receives genealogy or census questions.

*Jim Walsh is the Government Publications and Map Librarian, Wessell Library, Tufts University, Medford,

Massachusetts 02155.

Map Librarianship, 2nd ed., by Mary Larsgaard, Littleton, Colorado: Libraries Unlimited, Inc., 1986, 382 pages, $43.50 (U.S.), $52,50 (elsewhere), ISBN O-87287-537-7, LC86-21381.

Reviewed by Michael Dulka*

Since its initial publication in 1978, Map Libmrianship has been the standard text in the field. The

expanded second edition, like the first, “is intended to serve persons who deal with cartographic collections.” Because the work focuses on the theory, techniques, and practices of map librarianship,

it may be used as a classroom text, a working manual, and a reference source.

The information in the book parallels the steps a librarian would take in dealing with catographic materials. The longest chapterL‘Selection and Acquisitions’l-has received the most extensive revi-

sion. Attention is paid to not only maps but also other cartographic materials, such as remote sensing imagery. Important changes in the depository systems of U.S. government agencies have been incor- porated into the text.

The chapter on classification has changed little, while the chapter on cataloging has been significantly

altered to reflect changes in the field due to AACR2 and the increased us of computerized cataloging. The remaining chapters cover storage, care, and repair; reference services; public relations and marketing; and education. Eliminated from this edition are chapters on administration and the philosophy of map librarianship. Extensive bibliographies and appendices comprise approximately one-third of the volume. Included in the appendices are examples of policies, forms, and a suggested course syllabus.

The author has maintained a pleasant, informal writing style that creates a bond between herself and the reader. Most of the added text has made this a current state-of-the-art work, though some of the changes are little more than casual references to non-map cartographic materials, rather than in-depth discussions. Still, the text acts as a guide to the literature, which is the book’s strongest asset; the working librarian or student will find here the tools that am necessary for continued research.

Map Librarianship continues to be the leading work of its kind. Its purchase is mandatory by any

library with cartographic materials.

*klichael Dulka is the Map Librarian, Dag HammarskjSld, Library, United Nations, New York, New York 10017.

NTIS Privatization Study Responses to April 28,1986, Federal Register Notice Request for Public Comment, prepared by National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA: NTIS, June 1986, unpaginated, $10.00, NTIS order number: PB86-211240.

Public Workshop to Discuss Alternatives and Issues Associated with Privatization of the Na-