The papers contained in this special report were written as background material for a national conference. Following a conference summary, the following papers are included: "Labor Market Intermediaries: An Overview"; "A Reexamination of What is Known about Jobseeking Behavior in the United States"; "The Public Employment Service as a Labor Market Intermediary"; "The British Public Employment Service"; "The Role of Help Wanted Ads"; "An Analysis of the Temporary Help Industry"; "The Socio Economic Roles of the Temporary Help Service in the United States Labor Market"; "Hiring Halls as Labor Market Intermediaries"; "The Private Employment Agency as a Labor Market Intermediary"; "Community Based Organizations as Labor Market Intermediaries"; and "From School to Work: The Experience of Bell and Howell Schools in Matching Graduates to Careers." A list of conference attendees concludes the report. (JH)