Reports given by the president, treasurer, chapter and division liaison officers, and the advisory council at the meeting are presented. Also included are actions of the board of directors, resolutions passed, and general news of the 64th annual conference. (SJ)

Presents a summary of the activities and events that were part of the Special Libraries Association 81st annual conference held in Pittsburgh in June 1990. Included are highlights of the business meetings, conference programs of the various divisions, and summaries of presentations by speakers John Naisbitt and Richard Saul Wurman. (LRW)

Operation Involvement" was the title of a program presented by the San Francisco Bay Region Chapter of the Special Libraries Association to call attention to the need for more active participation by librarians in social problems. (AB)

Discusses special features of music libraries and music librarianship to acquaint members of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) with the profession. Information about the Music Library Association and International Association of Music Libraries is provided, and areas for shared concerns, possible future…

The three parts of this directory contain an historical and general description of the Special Libraries Association; the Association's officers committees, representatives, and council; and a listing of personal members arranged by various groupings. (NH)

A reprint from a chapter in The Black Librarian in America" edited by E.J. Josey (Scarecrow Press, 1970), p.253-271, describes the experiences of a Negro librarian both in preparation for the field and in a working environment. (AB)

A five year plan for continuing education for members of the Science-Technology Division of the Special Libraries Association is considered. (Author)

Provides a historical view of the Special Libraries Association (SLA) Government Relations Committee Program and discusses the current agenda. The work of the Government Relations Network as a link between SLA and its members is described, tips on communicating with legislators are offered, and member involvement is urged. (4 references) (MES)

The three parts of this annual membership directory contain an historical and general description of the Special Libraries Association (SLA); the SLA officers, committees, representatives, and council; and a listing of individual members arranged by various groupings. (SJ)

Biomedical libraries are discussed as a distinct and specialized group of special libraries and their unique services and user interactions are described. The move toward professional standards, as evidenced by the Medical Library Association's new certification program, and the current state of development for a new section of IFLA established…

Results of survey of 113 Special Libraries Association scholarship recipients from 1955-1978 are reported. Tabulations of 48 responses received cover four areas: personal data, scholarship, scholastic activities, professional activities. Recommendations for changes in award and follow-up procedures are offered. Names of scholarship recipients and…

Describes interdenominational, international organization of 1,500 members (individuals, churches and synagogues, institutions, affiliated groups) which encourages congregational librarianship and provides guidance in establishment of library service. History, membership, organizational structure, workshops, publications, standards, participation…

This survey examines the career advisory service offered for the past two years during the Special Libraries Association Conference and considers possible alternatives and improvements which will help the service in the future. Information supplied by advisors and advisees on separate questionnaires is discussed and analyzed. (EJS)

Examines the growth of map libraries in the United States, the evolution of specialized professional training for map librarians, and the associated growth of a corpus of literature about maps in libraries. The author also discusses map librarianship today and concludes that we have reached the end of the "Emergence of Maps in Libraries"…

Based on the needs that exist and the scarcity of programs in this area, a model for continuing education for the Special Libraries Association through which its members can arrange an educational program to suit their particular needs is proposed. (Author)