Describes the history and programs of the Southwestern Library Association, emphasizing interstate interlibrary cooperation. (PF)

Reviews some of the current trends in library cooperation in Latin America. (Author/PF)

Gives highlights of library cooperation in Canada. (PF)

The conclusion of a report on a survey of collective bargaining in academic libraries. (PF)

This guide to library resources in the Virgin Islands will introduce the reader to academic, public, secondary school, and special collections of library materials. By scanning the descriptions of the resources, services, and facilities of the territory's libraries, students and researchers can be assured of finding library assistance to fit their…

The International Standard Bibliographic Description for Monographic Publications (ISBD(M)) is an international standard developed by the International Federation of Library Associations Working Group; it seeks to introduce uniformity in the bibliographic descriptions prepared in national cataloging agencies throughout the world for use in…

An interview with John Thomas, founder of the National Librarians Association. (PF)

Discusses special features of music libraries and music librarianship to acquaint members of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) with the profession. Information about the Music Library Association and International Association of Music Libraries is provided, and areas for shared concerns, possible future…

A four-part account of a gathering of the world's library workers in the fall of 1977, the 50th anniversary of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA): "IFLA 1977" by W. Boyd Rayward; "Revolutionary Manifesto" by Alain Leens; "Innocents Abroad" by Richard M. Dougherty; and…

A brief rundown on the accomplishments of the copyright subcommittee, the Machine-Assisted Reference Section, the History Section, the publications committees, membership survey, and planning group. (JAB)

Summarizes proceedings of the Library and Information Technology Association's third five-year assessment of the state of the art of library automation. Highlights include both descriptions of presentations and comments from conference participants. (JPF)

This report of the American Library Association's 1987 conference in San Francisco summarizes meetings on: local area networks, personal liability of library trustees, librarian shortages, AIDS education, CD-ROM technology, literacy, Black librarians and the political process, and restriction of young adult literature. Exhibit highlights are also…

Summarizes events at the 1988 American Library Association (ALA) annual conference, which addressed such issues as professional recruiting, national politics, leadership, copyright problems, support for the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science, accreditation, and intellectual freedom. A listing of ALA officers and awards is…

Summarizes events at the 1988 Medical Library Association (MLA) annual meeting, which addressed such issues as the growing complexities of the health care field, credentialing, and technological change. A list of MLA officers and awards is included. (MES)