Outlines the most likely options concerning the nature of the proposed association, its relationship to other bodies, and its role and method of operation. (Author/PF)

Activities, philosophies and future plans of the International and Comparative Librarianship Group are described. (4 references) (SJ)

The developmental stages and first meeting of the Commonwealth Library Association (COMLA), which was inaugurated in November 1972, are discussed. (SJ)

Briefly discusses the history of the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) and the parts of the new statutes dealing with name change, statement of purposes, voting system, dues, and specific articles on international library associations and international organizations. (VT)

The President of INTAMEL (International Association of Metropolitan City Libraries) gives an overview of the changes taking place in the world public library system and the efforts of INTAMEL members to document and respond to those changes. The Declaration of Rome, a policy and goals statement, is appended. (KE)

Four separate reports include (1) proposed international guidelines for school libraries; (2) standards and regulations for school libraries in the USSR; (3) the development of school libraries in Poland; and (4) the activities of the Federation of Yugoslav Library Associations, which is working on a national plan for library and information…

The Planning Group on School Libraries in the International Federation of Library Associations was organized in 1973 in Grenoble, France. The new Group will provide a structure through which the interest in school librarianship of the associations affiliated with IFLA can be channeled. (Author)

Since 1945 many library developments have taken place in the Pacific Islands. The greatest strides have been made in Fiji and Papua New Guinea, which have benefited from the investment placed in educating and training librarians. The lack of trained personnel, however, still remains as an obstacle to library development. (Author/LLS)

History of international library and information organizations, as well as the status of communications among them, and the organizations' present role and future possibilities. (LS)

The seminar for developing nations described here had as its theme: Recent Developments in Advanced Librarianship. (SJ)

Discusses the role of international organizations and library associations in improving the libraries of developing nations, and describes the successes and failures of various programs aimed at universal bibliographical control, universal availability of publications, and promulgation of universal library standards. (FM)

In preparation for the 1971 children's sub-section meeting of the International Federation of Library Associations, librarians from Belgium, Denmark, Federal Republic of Germany, France, Great Britain, Norway, Sweden, U.S.A., U.S.S.R., and Yugoslavia prepared descriptions of the professional organizations of the children's librarians within their…

Overview of library movement in Bangladesh highlights British (1851-1947) and Pakistan periods (1947-1971), separation of Bangladesh from Pakistan, libraries in development plans (1951-1970), three important public libraries, development of national library, book resources, a library network plan, legislation, finance, leadership, library…