Substantial efforts must be continued toward creation of a national network of libraries able to fulfil the task falling to it in the cultural economic and social development of the country. (Author)

An aspect of library legislation which is generally ignored is legislation that promotes the utilization of academic libraries to maximize the potential of a nation's resources. From the available literature it would seem that library legislation in developing nations still conforms strictly to the traditional view that library legislation should…

Several recommendations for cooperation and preparation of an over-all plan for the development of national scientific and technical information systems in the Ibero-American region were made. (AB)

The topics discussed, method of work and achievements of an annual seminar on library planning, included in the training course for educational planners organized by the International Institute for Educational Planning in Paris, are examined. (AB)

Presents overview of the growth of librarianship in Brazil, noting types of libraries, library services, the cultural center concept, automation, interlibrary loan, library networks, and special programs for the library profession. (EJS)