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Library and Information Society

Notes The congress also offers an international trade exhibition with over 80 exhibitors and an exhibition
of approximately 1000 sqm. The combined buying power of all delegates can be estimated at more
than 1.2 billion dollars.

Self Assessment

State whether the following statements are true or false:
6. IFLA currently has over 1600 members from 151 countries world wide.
7. The IFLA world library and information congress is the international flagship professional
and trade event for the library and information service sector.

13.6 Summary

• 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.
• IAML is the professional association of music librarians.
• IAML draws most of its membership from Europe and North America.
• The IASLIC, acronym for the Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centers,
was established on 3 September 1955 as a non-profit making national, professional body to
promote the quality of library and information services.
• The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading
international body representing the interests of library and information services and their
users.
• The IFLA World Library and Information Congress is the international flagship professional
and trade event for the library and information services sector.

13.7 Keywords

Affiliated : Associated
Intensive : Demanding
Altruistic : Unselfish
Delegates : Representatives, Agent.

13.8 Review Questions

1. What is CILIP?
2. Define librarianship as a profession.
3. What are the attributes of a Profession?
4. Write the functions of CILIP.
5. Write the role of professionals in LIS education.
6. Write the criteria of a professional.
7. Explain in detail IASLIC.

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