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Library and Information Society

Notes • Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
• Library of Congress
• Society of American Archivists (SAA)
• Special Libraries Association (SLA).

13.2 International Library Associations

Association of Christian Librarians (ACL)

Established in 1957 at Nyack College, the Association of Christian Librarians (ACL) has grown to
over 300 individual members. ACL’s international membership includes persons from across the
wide spectrum of denominations. Membership is open to Christians agreeing to Association’s purposes
and doctrinal statement who are involved in the practice or support of librarianship. Associate
membership is open to any other Christians interested in the practice or support of librarianship.” —
ACL History. The site provides information about the organization, its membership, publications,
annual conference, christian resources, and job announcements, etc.

International Association of Music Libraries, Archives & Documentation Centers
(IAML)

IAML is the professional association of music librarians. Its principal aims are: to encourage and
promote the activities of music libraries, archives and documentation centers and to strengthen
co-operation among institutions and individuals working in these fields to promote a better
understanding of the cultural importance of music libraries, archives and documentation centers
nationally and internationally to support and facilitate the realization of projects in music bibliography,
music documentation and music library and information science at national and international levels
to promote the availability of all publications and documents relating to music, including international
exchange and lending to support the development of international and national standards for
cataloguing, preservation and availability of music materials to promote professional education and
training to further the bibliographic control of music collections of all kinds to support the protection
and preservation of musical documents of all periods.

IAML draws most of its membership from Europe and North America.

It is also well represented in Australia, New Zealand and Japan, less well so in other parts of Asia, in
Latin America and Africa. Extending its coverage to these parts of the world is an important goal for
the Association.

13.3 International Association of School Librarianship (IASL)

Provide an international forum for people interested in promoting effective school library media
programmes as viable instruments in the educational process. Membership is worldwide, and includes
school librarians, teachers, librarians, library advisers, consultants, educational administrators, and
others who are responsible for library and information services in schools. Includes information about
the Association, links to IASL Newsletter, Journal: School Libraries Worldwide, The Annual
Conferences, Committees and Projects, IASL-LINK: The Association’s Listserv, Publications, and Links
to School Library Resources on the Internet.

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