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IFLA/UBCIM Publication on Choice's 36th Annual list of Outstanding Academic Titles

PRESS RELEASE : for immediate release
05 January 2000
IFLA HQ
The Hague, Netherlands

IFLA is proud to announce that the following UBCIM Publication has been selected for Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles list.

An Annotated Guide to Current National Bibliographies, Barbara L. Bell (2nd completely revised edition), 487 p. ISBN 3-598-11376-5

'Carefully selected from am ong the new publications reviewed in Choice during the preceding 12 months, Outstanding Academic Titles are truly the 'best of the best.' This year's approximately 600 titles are no exception. Each is an outstanding example of distinguished scholarship, fully deserving of inclusion in this highly prestigious list representing fewer than 10 percent of the titles selected for review in Choice and fewer than 3 percent of all titles submitted to Choice.'
Irving E. Rockwood Editor & Publisher

'A current national bibliography is a mirror that reflects the culture of a country. By looking at the current national bibliography one is able to learn about the uniqueness of a country. The emphasis on agriculture and technology, the make-up of its society through its various language publications, particular customs and ceremonies important in the life of the nation, the importance- of education, literature, and science, prominent literary authors of the time and political, social and religious trends within a country are all discernible. A current national bibliography should reflect the interests and unique characteristics of a country much as a mirror reflects the uniqueness of an individual.'
Barbara L. Bell Author

The first edition dates from 1986 and since that time many changes have taken place in the world, both technically and geo-politically. The methodology for the first edition was to locate and examine the national bibliographies and analytically describe these titles. The second edition includes additional information (such as OCLC numbers, automation, formats etc.); updated information (e.g., new legal deposit laws, new enhancements in the national bibliography); the addition of new countries; and future plans within a country's bibliographic world.

This publication can be ordered from:

K.G. Saur Verlag

Postfach 70 16 20
81316 Munich
Germany
Tel: +49-89-7-69 02 232
Fax: +49-89-7-69 02 150/250
E-mail: CustomerService_Saur@csi.com

The price of the publication is DM 168.

UBCIM

The purpose of the Universal Bibliographic Control and International MARC Core Programme (UBCIM) is to coordinate activities aimed at the development of systems and standards for bibliographic control at the national level and the international exchange of bibliographic data. This includes the support for professional activities of appropriate IFLA Sections and Divisions, maintenance of bibliographic and format standards, and acting as clearinghouse for information on all IFLA endeavours in these fields.

UBCIM promotes the UNIMARC format and coordinates its development and maintenance by a group of experts, the Permanent UNIMARC Committee. Occasionally seminars are organized for training and dissemination purposes. Furthermore, the Programme ensures publication of projects related to international bibliographic and format standards and proceedings of relevant meetings and seminars.

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