Fifteen papers on computer centers and data processing management presented at the Association for Educational Data Systems (AEDS) 1976 convention are included in this document. The first two papers review the recent controversy for proposed licensing of data processors, and they are followed by a description of the Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals. Also included is an article about the changing education of data processing managers. Two articles deal with the use of computing services for library circulation and assignment of students to schools. Five articles deal with the use of information systems and computer facilities by schools and organizations. Billing rates for computing services, computer security in a university administrative computer system, and the use of transaction processing for university registration are discussed. An article which describes ways in which potential computer users can prepare to utilize computer services concludes the document. (CH)