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of the first 5 numbers of volume 7 (numbers 67-78 inclusive). The translations of numbers 67 and 68 are complete and should be issued in English edition soon. Numbers 69-71 have been received and are in various stages of translation, composition, or printing. Arrival of the numbers is still very slow. In number 65 of volume 6, the Russian edition included two color photographs which were reproduced in color through the loan of slides of the original figures by the Bulletin's chief editor, E. S. Korotkevich. Early indications are that, in the number of pages, the 12 numbers of volume 7 will average out closely to those comprising volume 6. The tendency to main tain a higher level of scientific approach is continuing to be in evidence in the numbers of volume 7 received thus far. In general, each number consists of articles comprising some 90 percent of the total page numbers; the balance is devoted to information concerning radio exchanges with the homeland, brief notes of specific and unusual occurrences, items from the foreign press relating to activities in the Antarctic, and a substantial bibliography. Frequently, the bibliography totals 40 items or more, almost exclusively from the Russian scientific literature. The Bulletin is thus a valuable source for further Pursuit of information, on the antarctic work being done by the U.S.S.R. The sales of the Bulletin have remained almost constant during the past year, and it would not be possible to continue the production without grant support from the National Science Foundation. The subscription rate for the volume comprising the 12 numbers placed under six covers is $40. Prospective subscribers should write to the American Geophysical Union, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 for details.
Antarctic Bibliography GEZA T. THCRONYI
Science and Technology Division Library of Congress The Antarctic Bibliography Project in the Science Division of the Library of Congress was conceived essentially as a support activity to the polar information section of the Office of Antarctic Programs, National Science Foundation. The purpose of the project is to provide bibliographic control of antarctic literature on a worldwide basis. Because of the multidisciplinary character of antarctic research, literature dealing with it is scattered throughout a large number of scientific journals and other publications. Articles dealing with the Antarctic September—October 1969
may be found in biological, medical, meteorological, geophysical, geological, engineering, and military journals, and many more. Consequently, the Antarctic Bibliography Project staff faces a much heavier search load (per item) than that of a discipline-oriented abstracting service. In addition to journal articles, the project covers books and monographs, governmentsponsored research reports, and publications emanating from various expeditions. Many of these publications are available at the Library of Congress; others are obtained directly from the publisher or author, from the Office of Antarctic Programs, or through interlibrary loan. Services are provided in the form of three main products: microcopy, index cards, and a book-form bibliography, viz: Microcopy. Each book, report, or article selected for inclusion in the Antarctic Bibliography is reproduced in toto on microfiches, using a camera located in the Division's quarters. The film is then processed by the Library's Photoduplication Service and made available to the Office of Antarctic Programs. Index Cards. A 3X5-inch card is prepared for each entry. The card contains the bibliographic citation, an abstract, and the following classification and indexing elements: Universal Decimal Classification number, author, subject, geographic location, and NSF grantee institution. Several copies of each card are supp l ied to the Office of Antarctic Programs, which maintains complete files and stocks for reference services. Copies of the cards are distributed on request to some 155 recipients, mostly research institutions and scientists. Close to 7.000 items have been distributed so far.
Book-form bibliography. The bibliographic ctations and abstracts are assembled into bound books in lots of 2,000 under the title Antarctic Bibliography. Each book also contains author, subject, geographic, and grantee indexes. Volume 3 of the bibliography (items 4,001-6,000) was published earlier this year and is available, like the earlier volumes, from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Volumes 1 and 2 are priced at $4.25 each, and volume 3 at $6.00. Antarctic Bibliography 1951-1961 In addition to providing current literature coverage since 1962, the Antarctic Bibliography Project, under a separate funding agreement with the National Science Foundation, undertook to prepare a retrospective bibliography for the period 1951-1961. This bibliography will be issued in book form with indexes. Neither microform reproductions of documents nor index cards will be issued. Work is now in the stage of final typing and index preparation, and the bibliography is expected to be completed later this year. 237
Antarctic Bibliography GEZA T. THCRONYI
Science and Technology Division Library of Congress The Antarctic Bibliography Project in the Science Division of the Library of Congress was conceived essentially as a support activity to the polar information section of the Office of Antarctic Programs, National Science Foundation. The purpose of the project is to provide bibliographic control of antarctic literature on a worldwide basis. Because of the multidisciplinary character of antarctic research, literature dealing with it is scattered throughout a large number of scientific journals and other publications. Articles dealing with the Antarctic September—October 1969
may be found in biological, medical, meteorological, geophysical, geological, engineering, and military journals, and many more. Consequently, the Antarctic Bibliography Project staff faces a much heavier search load (per item) than that of a discipline-oriented abstracting service. In addition to journal articles, the project covers books and monographs, governmentsponsored research reports, and publications emanating from various expeditions. Many of these publications are available at the Library of Congress; others are obtained directly from the publisher or author, from the Office of Antarctic Programs, or through interlibrary loan. Services are provided in the form of three main products: microcopy, index cards, and a book-form bibliography, viz: Microcopy. Each book, report, or article selected for inclusion in the Antarctic Bibliography is reproduced in toto on microfiches, using a camera located in the Division's quarters. The film is then processed by the Library's Photoduplication Service and made available to the Office of Antarctic Programs. Index Cards. A 3X5-inch card is prepared for each entry. The card contains the bibliographic citation, an abstract, and the following classification and indexing elements: Universal Decimal Classification number, author, subject, geographic location, and NSF grantee institution. Several copies of each card are supp l ied to the Office of Antarctic Programs, which maintains complete files and stocks for reference services. Copies of the cards are distributed on request to some 155 recipients, mostly research institutions and scientists. Close to 7.000 items have been distributed so far.
Book-form bibliography. The bibliographic ctations and abstracts are assembled into bound books in lots of 2,000 under the title Antarctic Bibliography. Each book also contains author, subject, geographic, and grantee indexes. Volume 3 of the bibliography (items 4,001-6,000) was published earlier this year and is available, like the earlier volumes, from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Volumes 1 and 2 are priced at $4.25 each, and volume 3 at $6.00. Antarctic Bibliography 1951-1961 In addition to providing current literature coverage since 1962, the Antarctic Bibliography Project, under a separate funding agreement with the National Science Foundation, undertook to prepare a retrospective bibliography for the period 1951-1961. This bibliography will be issued in book form with indexes. Neither microform reproductions of documents nor index cards will be issued. Work is now in the stage of final typing and index preparation, and the bibliography is expected to be completed later this year. 237
