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Foundation of Library and Information Science Seema Sharma, Lovely Professional University

Notes Unit 15: Promoters of Library and Information Services

CONTENTS
Objectives

Introduction
15.1 Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF)

15.1.1 Genesis
15.1.2 Foundation
15.1.3 Objectives

15.1.4 Organization
15.1.5 Functions and Publications
15.2 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

15.2.1 Objectives
15.2.2 Organization
15.2.3 Membership

15.2.4 Functions and Activities
15.3 International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)

15.3.1 Objectives
15.3.2 Organization
15.3.3 Membership

15.3.4 Functions and Activities
15.4 Summary

15.5 Keywords
15.6 Review Questions
15.7 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
Explain the Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF)

Discuss the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Describe the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
Introduction

In the previous unit, we dealt with the concepts of ethics, profession, professionals,
professionalism, ethical codes and such other ideas. Promotion of library and information

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