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Whyte, Jean P. – Australian Library Journal, 1987
Reviews the formation of the Australian Institute of Librarians, which was forwarded in 1937 and dissolved in 1949, and the achievements of its founders. Particular attention is paid to the inaugural meeting, conferences, and the importance of branches of the institute. (19 notes with references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Conferences, Developed Nations, Foreign Countries, Library Associations

Rayward, W. Boyd – Australian Library Journal, 1987
Reviews John Wallace Metcalfe's writing on the nature and function of the public library in Australian society, the constitution and regulation of education for librarianship, and techniques for cataloging and indexing. (51 notes with references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Developed Nations, Foreign Countries, Indexing

Adams, Jenny; And Others – Australian Library Journal, 1987
The needs and expectations of members of the Library Association of Australia are explored in four articles. Highlights include fee requirements, lobbying by the association, the inclusion of information professionals in the membership, the possible role of trade unions, and the distribution of women in leadership positions. (CLB)
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Fees, Foreign Countries, Group Membership

Flowers, Edward; And Others – Australian Library Journal, 1987
The achievements of the Library Association of Australia in the areas of professional development, library education, and standards of library service are reviewed in six articles. The role of the Board of Examiners and achievements in special librarianship and library technical staff development are also discussed. (11 notes with references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Developed Nations, Foreign Countries, Library Associations