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Like the other contributors to this session, I have been asked to deal with the subject under a number of sub‐headings. But before I do so, I should like to make a few general remarks.

Likethe other contributors to this session, I have been asked to deal with the subject under a number of sub‐headings. But before I do so, I should like to make a few general remarks.

The scheme about to be described handles the circulation of 200–300 periodical titles to 100 readers, most of whom are housed in one building.

Much has been said, and written, on systems of journal circulation. Mr. Hanson's contribution to this subject is valuable in that, as distinct from its predecessors, it describes no one system in particular but attempts to analyse the cost, in time, of circulation. It incidentally provides some figures by which the efficiency of this operation can be measured in so far as it involves the useful dissemination of information.

The papers in this issue were given at the 25th Annual Conference, held at Bristol University from 22nd to 25th September, 1950. Some 230 delegates from the British Isles, the Commonwealth and Europe were welcomed to dinner on Friday evening by Sir Philip Morris, C.B.E., M.A., Vice‐Chancellor of the University, and Lady Morris. No papers were given on Friday evening, Mr. J. E. Wright arranging an informal dance after dinner.

Any account of the exhibition at this year's Conference would be incomplete without some mention of the purpose for which these exhibitions are held, and their limitations.

The Institute of the Motor Industry, founded in 1920, is an incorporated institution providing qualifications, by examination, for executives and administrative staff in the motor industry. Most of the membership is drawn from the servicing and repair side of the industry but there is an increasing number of members engaged in the manufacture of vehicles and ancillary products. Thus, any library service provided must cover the needs of these individuals, as well as those of students studying for the examinations of the Institute.

TheInstitute of the Motor Industry, founded in 1920, is an incorporated institution providing qualifications, by examination, for executives and administrative staff in the motor industry. Most of the membership is drawn from the servicing and repair side of the industry but there is an increasing number of members engaged in the manufacture of vehicles and ancillary products. Thus, any library service provided must cover the needs of these individuals, as well as those of students studying for the examinations of the Institute.

FROM 5th to 8th October, 1951, Aslib was fortunate in holding its Annual Conference again at Ashorne Hill, near Leamington Spa, and our thanks are due for the third time to Colonel and Mrs. J. H. Alexander and their staff for the excellence of the catering and domestic arrangements. The weather also co‐operated and sunshine displayed all the autumn beauties of the garden and countryside.

The formation, in May, 1949, of the new Aslib, incorporating the Association of Special Libraries and Information Bureaux and the British Society for International Bibliography, led to a change in the dating of Aslib's financial year, which will now run from January to December instead of from July to June. This report, therefore, extends over eighteen months and links the activities of the old organization with those of its successor.