Report providing an alphabetical listing of the periodicals, both American and foreign, that are currently being received in the Washington (D.C.) Library of the National Bureau of Standards. Approximately 2,000 titles are cited, together with call numbers indicating the location of each in the NBS Washington Library. Although this information was compiled primarily for the use of the Bureau's scientific staff, it is also of value to libraries, scientific and technical organizations, and research workers.

Report documenting the isolation and identification of microorganisms found in the noses, throats, and lower intestines of twenty two dogs. The most frequently observed organisms were E. coli and S. viridans.

Report presenting a bibliography on atomic transition probabilities. The papers are arranged according to elements and stages of ionization, and the method employed and class of transitions are indicated behind each reference. Only articles on discrete transitions, both permitted and forbidden, are listed. Also included is a supplementary list of papers dealing with transition probabilities from a general point of view, a table showing the availability of numerical material on the individual atoms and ions, and a table of conversion factors.

Abstract: Progress is reported on research and development tasks under the Program Plan for Engineering Support and Development of Army Pressurized Water Reactor Power Plants, Contract AT(30-1)-2639, during the six months' period October 1, 1061 to March 31, 1962.

From preface: Proceedings of a conference of AEC contractor and depository librarians on the operations of the Division of Technical Information

Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing a materials survey conducted on lead. Physicality, history, geology, uses, and locations of lead is presented. This report includes maps, tables, illustrations, and photographs.

Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing mineral surveys conducted on mica. Physicality, history, types, methods, and uses of mica are presented. This report includes maps, tables, illustrations, and photographs.