Three librarians give their impressions of sales representatives who work at library conventions. Henry Stewart discusses how they can be knowledgeable information sources about current products and services; Susan Martin describes how library automation vendors can help librarians learn about new technology; and Peggy Sullivan discusses the…

Discusses the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the American National Standards Committees Z39 and X3, the American Library Association's Standards Committee, the Information Systems Standards Board, the International Standardization Organization (ISO), and other organizations involved in creating and reviewing library standards. The…

Special features include articles about the small public library: (1) the Public Library Association's Small and Medium-Sized Libraries Section; (2) a photo album of small public libraries in Mississippi; (3) small public libraries and public library standards; (4) the role of nonprofessionals; (5) training the nondegreed library worker; and (6)…

Provides a historical view of the Special Libraries Association (SLA) Government Relations Committee Program and discusses the current agenda. The work of the Government Relations Network as a link between SLA and its members is described, tips on communicating with legislators are offered, and member involvement is urged. (4 references) (MES)

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)