This article is based upon the results of a survey which examined the nature of computer collections and services offered by the young people's and schools' library ser vices of British public libraries. An overview of service incidence, col lection accessibility and depth of provision is followed by an analy sis of formats and content. Collection management is explored, focussing upon the formulation of policies, bibliographical aids to selection, and the supply and pro motion of computer materials. The article concludes with a review of trends in service development.
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