Included in this directory are facts regarding libraries and information centers in 24 countries having collections in the field of literacy. Each entry contains: name, address, and type of center; name of parent institution; source of support; personnel data; center objectives; proportion of collection devoted to literacy, adult education, and related fields; classification system and how material is arranged on the shelf; total number of books, documents, and periodicals in the field; type, name, and scope of publications; publications offered in exchange; and current activities and services. (SC)