Associations Library

the international federation of library associations , institutions (ifla) leading international association of library organisations. global voice of library , information profession, , annual conference provides venue librarians learn 1 another.

library associations in asia include indian library association (ila), indian association of special libraries , information centers (iaslic), bengal library association (bla), kolkata, pakistan library association, pakistan librarians welfare organization, bangladesh association of librarians, information scientists , documentalists, library association of bangladesh, , sri lanka library association (founded 1960).

national associations of english-speaking world include american library association, australian library , information association, canadian library association, library , information association of new zealand aotearoa, , research libraries uk (a consortium of 30 university , other research libraries in united kingdom). library bodies such cilip (formerly library association, founded 1877) may advocate role libraries , librarians can play in modern internet environment, , in teaching of information literacy skills.

public library advocacy support given public library financial , philosophical goals or needs. takes form of monetary or material donations or campaigning institutions oversee library, advocacy groups such friends of libraries , community members. originally, library advocacy centered on library itself, current trends show libraries positioning demonstrate provide economic value community in means not directly related checking out of books , other media.