According to its President, the Association's achievements during the year were hampered by the change in Government, financial cutbacks, price increases, and job shortages for qualified librarians, but its membership continues to grow and its activities continue to diversify. Other topics covered in the report include the public lending right; future policy; the open university; relations with Aslib; activities of the association; research and development; library and information bureau; salaries and conditions of service; university, public, college of education, and special libraries; recruitment; education and publications. Reports of representatives on joint committees and other bodies are included, along with an obituary listing. (AB)