The May, 1976, Association of Research Libraries (ARL) meeting included a variety of presentations on library networks. Susan Martin defined various categories of automated library networks, reviewed potential functions of such networks, and discussed the implications for individual library operations. LeMoyne Anderson listed forces which are moving research libraries toward cooperative arrangements, Richard De Gennaro discussed the specific implications of computerized cataloging networks, and Frederick Kilgour outlined their economic and service advantages. Stanley McElderry described several possible modes of research library response to a national bibliographic center. The Research Libraries Group (RLG) reported on its program to improve service and reduce budget increases through cooperation. The Library of Congress (LC)-RLG computer link and the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science's study of LC's role in a national network were described. Discussion and a short business meeting followed. Appendixes to the minutes include an ARL roster and auditor's report in addition to various task force and commission statements. (KB)