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 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…

The Association of International Libraries (AIL) represents another phase of international library cooperation--international libraries joining together to achieve bibliographic control over the many and varied publications of intergovernmental organizations. Previous articles in this series are EJ 076 898 and LI 503 055.) (15 references)…

The 1971 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) resolution establishing a working group on developing countries has brought about one of the more successful and dramatic changes for IFLA in its relationship with the third world. Its reputation has been transformed from a generally European-American orientation to that of a truly…

Recounts history of development of Universal Availability of Publications (UAP) concept over past decade. Origin of concept in International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, three resolutions dealing with international interlibrary loans, conferences, Unesco support, and a document prepared for the 1982 UAP Congress are…

Papers on the acquisition and cataloging of serials presented at the 1982 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) "CONSER (CONversion of SERials): What It Is and How It Works," a description by Barrie A. F. Burns (Canada) of a North American cooperative serials cataloging project and its origins,…

This overview of Indo-American cooperation in the field of librarianship suggests generalities governing the relationship and discusses future considerations. A brief history of involvement, private support, agency activity, and other cooperative efforts are reviewed. References are provided. (EJS)

Two papers on rare books and documents which were delivered at the 1982 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference are presented. In "Museums of the Book: Their Problems and Their Relations to Libraries," Jaroslav Vrchotka (Czechoslovakia) provides a discussion of museum activities, noting similarities and…

Papers on library acquisitions, cooperative collection development, and the international exchange of publications, which were presented at the 1983 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference, include: (1) "Acquisition of South Asian Materials for the Libraries of North America and Europe: Problems, Prospects, and…

Papers on library acquisition and the exchange of unwanted publications among libraries which were presented at the 1982 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) "Acquisition Work of the National Library of China: Organization and Functions," a discussion by Zeng Jiguang (People's Republic of China)…

This report describes the activities of the Council on Library Resources, Inc. (CLR) during the 1981-82 fiscal year. Contents include lists of members of the Council, the Council Board of Directors, and the Council staff; a listing of CLR committee members and officers; a preface; a brief statement of highlights of the year's activities and future…

This report describes the activities of the Council on Library Resources, Inc. (CLR) during the 1980-1981 fiscal year. Contents include lists of members of the Council, the Council Board of Directors, and the Council staff; a preface; a brief statement of highlights of the year's activities; and sections devoted to activities in specific program…

This report describes the activities of the Council on Library Resources, Inc. (CLR) during the 1982-83 fiscal year. Contents include lists of members of the Council, the Council Board of Directors, and the Council staff; a listing of CLR committee members and officers; a preface; a brief statement of highlights of the year's activities and future…