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Seema Sharma, Lovely Professional University Unit 11: Library Associations: India, UK and USA

Unit 11: Library Associations: India, UK and USA Notes

CONTENTS
Objectives

Introduction
11.1 Concept of Library Associations

11.1.1 Aims and Objectives of Library Associations
11.1.2 Functions and Activities of Library Associations
11.1.3 Programmes and Activities of Library Associations

11.2 A General Account of Library Associations in India
11.2.1 Indian Library Association (ILA)
11.2.2 Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC)

11.3 Library Associations in other Countries: UK and USA
11.3.1 Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)
11.3.2 Special Libraries Association (SLA)

11.3.3 American Library Association (ALA)
11.3.4 Library Association (LA-UK)

11.3.5 Association for Information Management (ASLIB)
11.4 Summary
11.5 Keywords

11.6 Review Questions
11.7 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
Explain the concept of Library Associations
Discuss the general account of Library Associations in India

Describe the Library Associations in UK and USA
Introduction

In the previous unit, we dealt with the concept, technical issues and various directories of Digital
Library along with the concept of Virtual Library, Virtual Library Environment and its Lifelong
Learning aspects. Library associations are learned societies. They promote development of the
library movement in a country. They strive for better provision of library and information
services. In this process, library associations also strive for advancement of the profession and
the professionals. Professional associations are made up of, by and for the professionals in the

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