The Chairman of the Seminar Dr. S. J. Cookey introduced the co-Chairman, Mr. M. N. Rao. The purpose and objectives of the Seminar were then outlined. The participants were informed that against a background of the various processes, problems and experiences in the complex business of the provision of books, the Seminar would seek to identify specific problems within individual countries in the Asia-Pacific Region, and consider methods of resolving them.