The 1972 midwinter meeting of the American Library Association (ALA) in Chicago is analyzed and reported upon. (SJ)

The contents of a report prepared by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development are summarized, and the appropriate implementation of its recommendations in the U. S. discussed. The report contains recommendations for the development and management of systems for collecting, interpreting and repackaging technical information. (AL)

Article describes a new technique in reporting the results of discussion groups to the plenary session of a small conference. Instead of one person from each group writing a report, each group restaged its discussion for 15 minutes before the whole conference, concentrating on major points and conclusions. (PD)

The prime issue at the convetion of the Special Libraries Association is the proposed merger with the American Society for Information Science. (MF)

Summarizes conference discussions on the need for public involvement in demanding science and technology respond to societal needs, and the need for scientists to broaden their concept of their role. (AL)

A brief introduction for librarians discussing current types and possible sources of technical reports. (MF)

Complete reports from the Manpower, Certification, Professional Education, and Media Support Personnel Committees at the 1970 DAVI Convention in Detroit. (LS)

An account of the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting (Chicago, January 18-24, 1970). (JB)

A report on the American Library Association Midwinter Conference (Chicago, January 18-24, 1970), with emphasis on the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) activities. (JB)

Evaluation audiences can understand evaluation reports if the reports are written in common language, use proper organization, and incorporate information which provides the audience with a context for understanding the report. Suggestions about how this can be achieved are offered. (Author/RL)