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Foundation of Library and Information Science

Notes Wheat ley medal for outstanding index.
Besterman Medal for outstanding bibliography and
Mecoliven Medal for best reference book.
(ix) Publication: Some noteworthy publication of LA is:

Library association record (Monthly) – official journal.
Library and information science abstract (Bi-Monthly).
Journal of librarianship (Quarterly).

Information Science (Quarterly).
Current research in library and information science (three issues)
Wetland’s guide to reference material (An important publication of WA)
British Humanities index (Quarterly).

Current Technology index (Monthly)
(x) Cooperation: L.A. makes bilateral contacts with the A.L.A., supports the work of IFLA and
Cooperate.
The Library Association (LA) and the Institute of Information Scientists (IIS) unite to form the
Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) on 1st April 2002.

11.1.3 Programmes and Activities of Library Associations

Library associations usually undertake all or some of the programmes and activities mentioned
below, depending-upon their stage of development. These associations interact with conceived
governments from time to time, using every conceivable opportunity for sound development
of a library system in the country. These tasks are done by advising, representing and helping in
drafting of legislation, formulation of policy statements, guidelines, etc.
Conferences: Organising conferences, seminars, lectures, etc. to afford opportunities for
library professionals to meet, discuss and exchange information, ideas, experiences and
expertise.

Library publicity: Organising library week, exhibitions, book fairs; competitions, etc. for
promoting library consciousness and reading and learning habits among the people.

Service conditions: Taking up with the managements at all levels, through appropriate
means, the issues relating to betterment of salary grades, service conditions and status of
library professionals, Library association also in help recruitment of library personnel:
They formulate codes of ethics for library professionals in order to preserve high values
in conduct and service.

Education: Conducting training courses that are necessary to supplement university
education in library and information science and continuing education programmes for
working professionals.

Publications: Library associations publish professional literature like a Regular periodical
and a newsletter as well as hoc publications such as proceedings, directories, catalogues,
bibliographies, course manuals, textbooks, reference books and others.
Standards, services, research: Formulating standards, guidelines, codes and manuals with
regard to practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, as a step towards fostering
cooperation among libraries. Undertaking bibliographical projects on their own and

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