Traces the development of a specialty within the profession of librarianship, highlighting the origins of art libraries (particularly in museums), growth of the literature of art, the formation of professional associations, and the development of specialized education in library schools. Forty-five references are cited. (EJS)

This paper discusses the work of the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD) working group. The first section provides background on ISBDs and the revision process. Reasons for the current need for an ISBD working group are summarized in the second section, including the…

There are programs and meetings for everyone at the 1973 ALA conference in Las Vegas. Library Journal'' recommends programs in broad subject areas such as: Management and Personnel, Public Libraries, Multimedia, and Intellectual Freedom. (DH)

In the library field, union-related, social, technological, economic, and legislative factors have been contributing to union membership growth. Recent limited research indicates, however, that if librarians had a choice, they would prefer to affiliate with a professional association turned quasi union rather than a traditional labor organization.…

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)

The theme for the AALS annual conference was Research and Legislation in Library Education.'' The conference programs are reported. (NH)

The International Association of Metropolitan City Libraries (INTAMEL) was founded in 1968. This profile is the first in a series on international library associations. (20 references) (DH)

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

This article is a comment on the reaction to the Report of the Study Committee on The Role of the AALS in Continuing Library Education" as voiced at the AALS annual meeting in January 1972. (14 references) (Author)

Report of current news and developments in libraries, including suggestions for accreditation of public libraries and the need for convictions and social action by librarians and library associations. (JS)

The intent of the American Library Association resolution on compliance is that libraries begin to utilize their own expertise or that of a state or local equal employment or human relations commission or voluntary compliance agency toward a positive employment goal. (AB)

The American Library Association's Social Responsibility Round Table is emphasizing local action to give a national thrust on the issues of society and the role of activist librarians in it. (AB)

A brief account of the Association of American Library Schools' meeting at Berkeley. (MF)