A survey of the resources and services of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) libraries was made so that the libraries in the complex could share the benefit of the experiences of each other. The report is based on questionnaire replies received from 31 CSIR Institutions and eight Co-operative Research Associations and relates to the year 1968-69. A list of CSIR Institutions is provided with their address, budget and strength of scientific and technical staff and the year of establishment. Other information given includes: library collections, clientele, control and administration, acquisition, technical processing, building and equipment, and services. (NH)