Following the text of a pre-conference paper entitled "The School Library Picture in Nova Scotia--One Part of the Canadian Scene," by Shirley Coulter, various International Association of School Librarianship (IASL) conference activities are summarized, and the conference program is presented, together with opening remarks by Thomas J. McInnis, Minister of Education for the Province of Nova Scotia. In addition, the full text is provided for 16 papers presented at the conference, and handouts, outlines, and/or summaries are included for 8 other conference presentations. Aspects of school librarianship discussed in the papers and presentations include the school library and the community, student/teacher/librarian cooperation, reading programs, children's literature, resources for rural schools, volunteers in the school, school/public library cooperation, library resources, museums, school media aides, library networks, teaching library skills, and multicultural education. Also included are the 1986 IASL general meeting agenda and minutes; the 1985/86 president's report, the treasurer's report and proposed budget for 1986/87; a statement on apartheid; and the IASL bylaws. A resolution of thanks presented by Mary Ann Paulin and acknowledgements from the IASL chairperson conclude the proceedings. (KM)