Describes the 1975 annual conference of the American Library Association. (PF)

Using concepts from the literature of organizational analysis, the author finds several aspects of effectiveness within the ARL: little wastful expenditure of energy; the absence of intraorganizational tensions; and loyalty to the association in terms of member willingness to accept work assignments. (Author)

Contains pictures.

A report of the American Library Association's midwinter meeting, January 18-24, 1976. (Author)

Reports on the events of the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting, 1976. (PF)

Describes changes in the American Library Association between 1968 and 1976. (PF)

A brief review of the history of the Resources and Technical Services Division of the American Library Association from its founding in 1956 to the present is presented. (Author)

Reports from the following are included: President, Executive Secretary, Acquisitions, Cataloging and Classification, Reproduction of Library Materials, Serials, Council of Regional Groups, and Decimal Classification Editorial Policy Committee. (SJ)

Between July 1970 and June 1972 the Descriptive Cataloging Committee (DCC) considered nonprint materials, publication of the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR), and international standards. The committee also reorganized itself. (DH)

The underlying theme of ALA's midwinter meeting, as expressed in the title, is discussed. (Author/NH)

The motivation for the American Library Trustees Association's move for independence from ALA is the Urban Library Trustees Council. (NH)

Events of the American Library Association midwinter conference are discussed. (NH)