This annotated bibliography of material published through 1969 is a compilation and update of shorter reading lists prepared by the Library of the U. S. Civil Service Commission during the previous five years. The publications are listed under the following categories: Identification and Development of Managerial Skills; Career Planning; Improving Leadership Skills; Human Relations Skills; Managing Health and Tension; Followership; Completed Staff Work; Developing Creative Ability and Innovative Skills; Management of Time; Decision-Making and Problem Solving Skills; Communications Skills--General; Delegation and Order-Giving; Effective Speaking, including Telephone Usage; Effective Listening; Writing Improvement; Conference Leadership and Participation; and Reading Improvement. (DB)