The eight papers in this collection were presented at the meetings of three sections of the Division of Management and Technology: (1) "Distributed Intelligence in Library Systems: Prospects and Problems" (S. Michael Malinconico); (2) "Library Cooperation Based on Information Technology Networks: A Vision for a European Library Future" (Morten Hein); (3) "The New PICA Library Network" (Look Costers); (4) "A Plan of Action for Collecting Statistical Data on the Prices of Library Materials" (Frederick C. Lynden); (5) "Harmonizing Library Statistics from Different Countries: A Nordic Adaptation of the International Standard for International Library Statistics" (Ivar A. L. Hoel); (6) "Training for Audiovisual Archivists and Librarians" (James Turner); (7) "Statistics: What Are the Future Needs?" (M. E. L. Jacob); and (8) "Statistics Section: Review of Current Activities" (Libena Vokac). (MAB)