Fall DLC Meeting - Alexandria, VA

Outlines types of legal information: Federal, state, and local. Gives examples of Web sites. Presentation by Barbara Selby, Arthur J. Morris Law Library, University of Virginia.

Provides background on GPO’s cooperative cataloging efforts and introduces 2 speakers from Library of Congress. Moderated by Thomas A. Downing, Chief, Cataloging Branch, LPS.

Explains GPO policy on depository library item selection rates and discusses the importance of collection development policies for electronic materials. Presentation by Walter Zoller, Library Programs Service.

Describes 3 types of state funding available to libraries in Pennsylvania and gives examples of some of the projects undertaken. Presentation by John Geschwindt, State Library of Pennsylvania.

Discusses problems with electronic publications (preservation, maintaining content integrity, etc.) and proposes solution through global online library. Presentation by Chuck Eckman, Stanford University.