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Unit 11: Library Associations: India, UK and USA

ASLIB aims to facilitate the coordination and systematic use of sources of knowledge and Notes
information in all public affairs and in industry and commerce and in all the arts and
sciences.

11.5 Keywords

Associations: Gathering of people for a common cause or purpose.
Conference: A conference is generally understood as a meeting of several people to discuss a
particular topic.
Continuing Education: Continuing education refers to any type of post-secondary education,
used to either obtain additional certifications, or as credits required to maintain a license.

Library Movement: Progressive development of libraries towards providing the public access
to knowledge and information.
Membership: Belonging, either individually or collectively, to a group. Some memberships may
require a fee to join or participate while some do not.
Objectives: A specific result that a person or system aims to achieve within a time frame and
with available resources.
Official Organ: A journal, newspaper or other publication representing a special group.
Organisation: An organization (or organisation) is a social entity that has a collective goal and
is linked to an external environment.
Profession: A profession is a job that requires specific training and is regulated by certain
standards.
Seminars: A seminar is, generally, a form of academic instruction, either at an academic institution
or offered by a commercial or professional organization.

Standard: A Standard is a published specification that establishes a common language, and
contains a technical specification or other precise criteria and is designed to be used consistently,
as a rule, a guideline, or a definition.

11.6 Review Questions

1. Discuss the objectives of library associations.
2. What are the functions and activities of library associations?
3. Explain the major objectives of IASLIC.

4. Describe the historical perspective of Chartered Institute of Library and Information
Professionals.
5. Discuss the role in LIS Education in CILIP.

6. Write brief note on special libraries association.
7. Discuss the functions and activities of ALA.
8. Explain the International Activities of Library Association (U.K.).
9. Describe the organization aspect of ASLIB.
10. Highlight the serial publications of ASLIB.

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