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Unit 12: Library and Information Professionals
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions Notes
A worldwide organization created to provide librarians around the world with a forum for exchanging
ideas, promoting international co-operation, research and development in all fields of library activity.
Association of Independent Information Professionals
An organization of owners of information businesses and brokerages.
Catholic Library Association
An international membership organization, providing its members professional development through
educational and networking experiences, publications, scholarships, and other services.
Church and Synagogue Library Association
Serves librarians, many of whom are nonprofessional volunteers, through publications, a network of
religious libraries, and training sessions offered at regional and national workshops.
The Association of Christian Librarians
One of the oldest and largest evangelical academic library organizations.
The Association of Jewish Libraries
Promotes Jewish literacy through enhancement of libraries and library resources and through
leadership for the profession and practitioners of Judaica librarianship.
Define the ethics of librarianship.
Self Assessment
State whether the following statements are true or false:
5. Public Library Association is devoted to enhancing the development and effectiveness of
public librarians and library services.
6. Catholic Library Association is an international membership organization; providing its
members professional development through educational and networking experiences,
publications, scholarships, and other services.
7. Association of Christian Librarians is one of the oldest and largest evangelical Academic
Library Organisations.
12.4 Summary
• CILIP accredits degree programmes in library and information science at universities in the
UK, including City University, London, Lough borough University, the Manchester Metro-
politan University, the Robert Gordon University, the University of Sheffield and University
College London.
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