College and Research Libraries dinavia, and the U.S.A. If you are already in- volved in instruction programs, you might be bored by variations of the same theme; the authors become bogged down in detail of"how we do it good in our library." This is the kind of information that might be best summarized in chart or table form, since it is comparative in nature. In one chapter, the authors offer a lucid discussion of user education and its integration into the functioning of the academic library. They point out that working on a library in- struction program sometimes leads to modi- fications of existing library practices-some- thing-to which we should surely be open, since all of our practices and policies need to be reviewed from time to time in light of changing user needs. Included in the book are also a brief, cogent, and fair discussion of user educa- tion in the U.S. A. and a final summing up of needs for resources and staffing in user educa- tion programs. It was somewhat annoying for an American reader to come across acronyms that were never explained (OSTI, CNAA, etc.) and at least one author referred to in the text who was Recent Publications I 187 never cited in the final list of references. The writing style throughout is extremely dry. But if you're an Anglophile, you'll be charmed to know that at one British university students are allowed a "tea break" in the midst of their library instruction exercise.-Ellen Meltzer, University of California, Berkeley. Cope, Gabriele E. Coping with the OCLC Cataloging Subsystem. Kay Y. Hoffman, technical designer. Lincoln, Neb.: Ego Books, 1978. 81p. $8.40 prepaid. (Available from Ego Books, 6011 Meadowbrook La., Lincoln, NB 68510.) Since the development of OCLC in 1971, numerous manuals describing its use have been published. One of the latest is Gabriele E. Cope's and Kay Y. Hoffman's Coping with the OCLC Cataloging Subsystem. The value of the work is that the authors have gathered information that has appeared in other manuals, notably those distributed by OCLC, Inc. Although they have not compiled a definitive volume, the authors have pre- sented a clear and concise summary ofhow the system operates. It is important to note that You Need Only One. When selecting an acquisitions agent or changing from your current agent, what are your needs and who should you be looking for? Does your library need ... ? 0 I. Economical programs specially designed to aid library budgets. 0 2. Complete U.S. and European sales/service staffs and fulfillment centers. 0 3. Periodicals, continuations, and monographs, domestic and foreign. 0 4. Frequent bibliographic and service publications. 0 S. Coordinated programs for conversion from "direct ordering" or other agents . 0 6. Worldwide resources. H these are your needs, then Stechert Macmillan, Inc. is your one source-one service acquisitions agency! With over 100 years of acquisitions experience, Stechert's tradition of excellence (started way back in 1872 by Stechert-Hafner) offers you a total, comprehensive service, whether your library is large or small; academic, public or special; domestic or foreign. Coupling these six Stecher! Macmillan services with our annual "Holdings Renewal List" and quarterly claims report for periodicals; "Standing Order" program for continuations; Publisher Relations Program; and BOPFA (Blanket Order Program for French AcquiSitions) and PONT A (Popular New Titles From Abroad) plans- it's easy to see why, when you select Stecher! Macmillan, "You Need Only One!" Why not write our Sales Promotion Manager today for information about the complete lble of Stec:hert Macmillan services! stechert ~ Macmlllan.lnc. W Servmg Libranes Since J 872 866 Third Avenue I New York, N.Y . 10022 USA 188 I College & Research Libraries • March 1979 one cannot master the use of OCLC simply by reading this book. According to the authors, "Interpretation of the text and demonstrations on the terminal by an instructor are essential to master the intricacies of the OCLC system" (p. vii). The book is divided into nine sections, and the authors explain that the manual "is or- ganized in such a manner that parts of it might be used separately." Topics covered include terminal operation, catalog card formats and profiles, and bibliographic searching. Illus- trations are provided for the OCLC 100 keyboard, sample screens, catalog cards, and catalog card profiles. Additionally , the reader is referred to appropriate documents through- out the volume. A preface gives a bibliography of manuals , cassettes, newsletters , and workbooks, and a glossary provides a group of succinct defi- nitions. An appendix contains sample work forms that may be used by those learning to catalog on-line. The single-page index is a Back Order Problems? We are tenacious at Book House. In our concern about your order, we continue to birddog it until we deliver the book or find it out-of- print. Only upon your instructions do we cancel. We call our program "Concerned Service" and it pays off for academic libraries through- out the U.S.A. Let us show youl For a'ny book in print (U.S. and Canada), send your orders to the Book House. Call 517-849-9361 Collect A The House of Superior D. Library Service BOOK HOUSE 208 West Chicago Jonesville, Mich. 49250 major drawback to the volume, especially when compared to those found in OCLC man- uals. The best source for those using or learning to use the OCLC terminal is On-Line Catalog- ing, which contains flow charts, full-page illus- trations of the terminal , thorough descriptions of the system, and tables. The preparation of catalog card profiles is similarly well d e - lineated in the Design of Formats and Packs of Catalog Cards. These manuals should be con- sulted for a thorough unde rstanding of the system. Because this volume will b ecome outdated very quickly, it is hoped that it will be continu- ally revised. Despite these limitations , this book will prove a useful supplement to library science and cataloging departm ent collec- tions.-Lucy T. Heckman , St. John's Univer- sity, jamaica , New York. Fothergill, Richard, and Butchart, Ian. Non- Book Materials in Libraries: A Practical Guide. London: Clive Bingley; Hamden , Conn .: Linnet Books, 1978. 256p. $17.50. LC 78-15999. ISBN 0-85157-253-7 Bingley; 0-208-01673-2 Linnet. This work on nonbook materials (N BM ) is written from a distinctly British perspective. According to the authors, the book is intended "to provide the librarian with the skills to select, control and exploit" (p.8) nonbook ma- terials. ~. Chapter 1 is devoted to a brief definition of their topic and a historical overview of the development of NBM. Chapter 2 identifies the range of users and why they have not fully utilized the nonbook format. The authors appropriately note in chapter 3 the problems faced by librarians in the use of NBM. The remainder of the chapter is de- voted to discussing the types of materials used in NBM, the various formats , the equipment necessary for each format , and, finally, simple guidance on the operation of the equipment. The basic principles ofNBM in this section are well stated, and the beginner to the field will find some helpful material. From a practical vantage point, the most important part of this book is chapter 4, where selection techniques and sources (primarily British) are identified; cataloging, classifica- tion, and indexing are explored (the authors support for NBM the use of the same standard