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Unit 5: Types of Library and their Function in Indian Context

The main objectives of the Association are: Notes
• Promoting library movement in the country,
• Developing Library and Information Science education,
• Training and research, betterment of library personnel,
• Cooperation at the national and international levels,
• Promotion of standards, norms, services and guidelines, and
• Providing a forum for professionals and publication of materials.

Write a short note about Imperial Library.

Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres
In the forgoing perspective, the IASLIC, acronym for the Indian Association of Special Libraries
and Information Centres, was established on 3rd September 1955 as a non-profit making national,
professional body to:
• undertake, support and co-ordinate research and studies
• organize general and special meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences at national and
regional level
• publish journals, monographs, manuals, newsletters, papers, proceedings and reports
• conduct short-term training courses
• collaborate with other fraternal bodies in promoting the interests of the library and informa-
tion profession
• undertake such other activities which are incidental and conducive to the attainment of its
objects.
The essential role of the IASLIC has been that of a leader-coordinator, who seeks to bring about a
harmonious development in the entire field of special librarianship in India thorough development
and coordination of professional thinking and performance of the persons in the profession. The
IASLIC expects one and all interested in this total development to muster strong around the IASLIC
banner and help it to fulfil its cherished aims and objectives.
IASLIC is democratically structured. The general body of members triennially elects 13 office-bearers
and 47 members to the Governing Body which is the highest organ to formulate the policies and
programmes of work. The Governing Body appoints from among its members the Executive
Committee consisting of 8 office-bearers and 9 members to manage the regular activities. Seven
Divisions are also constituted as follows by the Governing Body.
• Education Division
• Information Services Division
• Library Services Division
• Publication & Publicity Division
• Serial Division
• SIG (Special Interest Group) Division
• Study Circle Division.

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