Describes the history and programs of the Southwestern Library Association, emphasizing interstate interlibrary cooperation. (PF)

Reviews some of the current trends in library cooperation in Latin America. (Author/PF)

Gives highlights of library cooperation in Canada. (PF)

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 aims, structure, activities, publications and role of the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) are discussed. Previous articles in this series are EJ 076 898, LI 530 055 and LI 503 225. (9 references) (SJ)

Traces the need for, and the development of, the International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD) Program and reviews the status of the different ISBDs. Early criticisms of ISBD, its final acceptance, and benefits it has brought are discussed. An 11-item reference list is attached. (Author/JL)

This 1976 inventory is published to indicate the extent to which current cooperative library programs are operating, and to describe programs which may be appropriate for libraries not now participating in these organizations. Data for the inventory was gathered in questionnaires and distributed by the Bureau of Library Development in November…

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

Part of a series published by the "Journal of Library History," this document includes unannotated bibliographies of South Carolina, Mississippi, and Minnesota library history. For each one there is an introduction which includes a short history of libraries in the state and a brief overview of relevant publications. Coverage varies from…

This paper discusses the experiences of the IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) Twinning Project, an international twinning database developed and maintained by the IFLA Programme for Universal Availability of Publications, which acts as a kind of "dating agency" aiming to match partner libraries as…

This brief introduction by Herman Liebaers, president of the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA), sets the stage for this issue's topic of librarianship overseas. (MF)