Presents salient characteristics of the 1,000 or more special libraries in Canada. A properly constituted national referral centre and reports clearinghouse are lacking, and a strong national association, if developed, might be an instrument for fostering greater integration into the national information network. A selection of directories listing Canadian libraries concludes this paper which was delivered at the Special Library Association's Annual Conference (60th, Montreal, June, 1969). (Editor/JB)