The article outlines the evolution, development, and current operational programme of the ISBD's (International Standard Bibliographic Description) within the framework of IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations). (Author/JAB)

Four individuals describe what it is like to exhibit at ALA's national convention: A.L. Remley discusses an exhibitor's life on the road; Paul Foreman gives an independent publisher's perspective on exhibiting; Tony Leisner gives tips on the art of selling exhibit space; and Edward Malinowski discusses the Combined Book Exhibit. (JPF)

Discusses the role of the American Library Association (ALA) in continuing education for media specialists. ALA objectives in this area are listed, the association's mechanisms for accomplishing these objectives are identified, and recommendations for individuals are offered. Four references are listed. (MES)

Options open to librarians as an alternative to union membership are described; a review of ALA, NEA, AAUP, and other groups indicates the scope of their activities in the areas of negotiation and grievances.

A twenty year survey indicates the important role the professional journal plays in the American Association of School Librarians and underscores the fact that a professional journal reflects the profession itself. (Author)

The first annual conference of the International Association of School Librarianship is reported upon. (SJ)

ALA reactions to threats of government intimidation of individuals, of the press, and of one library group against another are described. Background and on-the-spot interviews about libraries vanishing $200 million are presented. (Author/SJ)

The constituency of the American Library Association Committees is presented. (NH)

The American Library Association maintains a program for promotion and defense of intellectual freedom, composed of the Intellectual Freedom Committee, the Office for Intellectual Freedom, the Freedom to Read Foundation and the Program of Action for Mediation, Arbitration and Inquiry. Each performs a unique role in the challenge of censorship.…

A professional organization is one aspect used in defining an occupation as professional". In light of the current interest of librarians on the issue, this article looks at the American Library Association to see how closely it fits the typology of a professional organization. (38 references) (SJ)

The past twenty years have brought notable advances in bibliography, publications, legislation, standards, collections, buildings, intellectual freedom, international relations, interlibrary cooperation, information science -- the bones and sinews of good library serivce. (24 references) (Author)

By the past chairman of ALA's Committee on Organization. "Restructuring can be sensitive to membership desires for greater representation, more responsive budgeting authority, and simpler organizational structure, but it cannot completely change the direction or thrust of organizational activities. The membership must decide on the basic…

The 1972 midwinter meeting of the American Library Association (ALA) in Chicago is analyzed and reported upon. (SJ)