This report summarizes the results of a study made by the Department of Purchases and Supply in response to House Joint Resolution No. 165 of the 1968 General Assembly.

The Department of Purchases and Supply wishes to express its gratitude to Mr. H. D. Damant, Director, University Press Services, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and Mr. Charles E. Moran, Jr., Director, University of Virginia Printing Office, for the professional aid which they gave in the review of the many publications received.

The Department of Purchases and Supply gratefully acknowledges the splendid co-operation of the departments, institutions, and agencies of the State during the course of the study.

Respectfully submitted,

G. Lloyd Nunnally, CPPO
Director, Department of Purchases & Supply