Included are final reports from the president, executive secretary, acquisitions section, cataloging and classification section, reproduction of library materials section, serials section, council of regional groups, decimal classification editorial policy committee, and the ad hoc committee on new directions for RTSD. (SJ)

The highlights of the June 10-14, 1973 Special Libraries Association annual conference are discussed. (SJ)

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)

The benefits and the problems for American librarianship in the American Library Association (ALA)-Library of Congress (LC) association can best be understood through examining the origins of their relationship. (7 references) (Author)

Everything, for the second year in a row, seemed to be looking up for the Special Libraries Association as it gathered in Pittsburgh in June. This article is a brief report on the conference. (Author/SJ)

Librarians and publishers have worked together for the past twenty years and hopefully will continue to cooperate in the future. Past and present programs such as National Library Week and the International Book Year are discussed. (DH)

The impact of the cut off of Federal funds for library programs which was announced during the ALA Midwinter Meeting is discussed. (NH)

The President of INTAMEL (International Association of Metropolitan City Libraries) gives an overview of the changes taking place in the world public library system and the efforts of INTAMEL members to document and respond to those changes. The Declaration of Rome, a policy and goals statement, is appended. (KE)

The three parts of this directory contain an historical and general description of the Special Libraries Association; the Association's officers committees, representatives, and council; and a listing of personal members arranged by various groupings. (NH)

The author reviews the past manifestations of the suppression of intellectual freedom, and possible future reoccurrances, and the role that libraries have played, and must play to combat it. (SJ)

The activities of the American Library Association in its attempt to influence the selection of the Librarian of Congress in 1939 are discussed. (26 references) (NH)

An historical sketch of censorship in New Zealand resulting in the establishment of a tribunal which seems to be a means whereby the almost necessary evil of censorship could be made bearable. (NH)

The author traces the involvement of the library press in controversial social issues concerning the library world. (28 references) (SJ)

The big question of the 1971 Special Libraries Association conference in San Francisco was the same as last year: What's with the Special Library Association/American Society for Information Science Merger? (MM)