The 1976 20th annual report for the Council in Library Resources (CLR) reviews the highlights of the past two decades, describes current activities in the context of the past, and relates those activities to the Council's perception of the development of an improved library system in the U.S. and abroad. The Council's board of directors, committee members, officers, and staff are listed. Summaries of the Council's activities in the following areas are given: (1) activities during the fiscal year 1975-1976; (2) the first fifteen years; (3) automation and national library services; (4) preservation and micrographics; (5) library management; (6) libraries and their users; (7) professional development; and (8) international library cooperation. A list of publications resulting from CLR supported programs and a summary of CLR supported projects for fiscal year 1976 are given. Financial statements are also included. (Author/AP)