ALA—American Library Association

The American Library Association (ALA) is a national organization in the United States that represents professionals in the library field. It was established in the late 19th century, and its founder was Dr. Melvil Dewey, known for creating the Decimal Classification System. ALA is the largest association of its kind in the world, with its headquarters located in Chicago. It has around 40,000 members, including individuals and organizations. The association is administered by a council consisting of 150 members, and it employs approximately 300 staff members. The main goal of ALA is to support and improve the well-being of library professionals in the country. It also aims to foster connections and friendships among library professionals worldwide.

Functions, Activities and Contribution of ALA 

 LA—Library Association (UK)

The Library Association (UK) is one of the oldest and largest library associations, similar to the ALA in the US. It was founded in 1877 in London during the First International Conference of Librarians held in Brussels. Originally known as the Library Association of the United Kingdom, it later changed its name to the Library Association in 1896. The association started publishing the Library Association Record as its official journal. In 1992, it became a fully professional association with the implementation of new bye-laws.

 

Activities and Functions:

ILA— Indian Library Association

 ILA— Indian Library Association

Indian Library Association was founded in 1933 at Calcutta. Although the first effort for the foundation of an association of library personnels in India at national level was done

in 1920, the association was set up named with All India Association of Public Libraries,

in Calcutta, but due to some reasons it could not run. Again in 1933, with the efforts of Dr.

Ranganathan, Indian Library Association was founded on legal basis. Since then ILA has

been running successfully in the country. The ILA aims at establishing high standards of

librarianship and library services in the country.

Activities of ILA

IATLIS : Indian Association of The Teachers of Library and Info. Science

 IATLIS : Indian Association of The Teachers of Library and Info. Science

Founded : 10th Dec.1969

H.Q. - Punjab (Patiala)

The Idea of Founding an Association of Library Teachers was Floated at the UNESCO Regional Seminar Held at The University of Delhi in October 1960.

Objectives:

• To Promote Research and education in Library and Information Science.
• To Promote the Exchange of ideas on education in library and information Science.
• To Promote the Publication of Books and Periodicals On education in Library and Information.
• To Promote the Training of The Teachers of Library and information Science in India
• To Promote The Welfare of Teachers of Library and Information Science in india.

Publications:

IATLIS Journal of Library education and Research [UJLER]

Frequency-Quarterly

Awards:

1. IATLIS- Motiwale Best LIS Teacher Award.

2. IATLIS-Mr. Ratna Laxman RAO Best Woman LIS Teacher/Professional Award.

3. IATLIS - Prof. S.P. Narang Research Promotion Award [for Researcher]

4. IATLIS Prof. Jagindar Singh Ramdev Lifetime Achievement Award.

First President-Prof.Bashiruddin

First General Secretary - P.N.Kaula

Current President - Dr.Jagtar Singh

Current General Secretary - Dr.Khushpreet Singh Brar

XXXVIII (38th) IATLIS National Conference

Organised : 3 - 4 Dec 2022

Jointly Organised By : Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS)

&

Department of Library and Information Science

Mohanlal Sukhadia University at Udaipur(Raj)

Theme - ICT,NEP 2020 and LIS Education & Research in India

 IASLIC: Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information

IASLIC was founded In 1955, it is registered Society With Headquarters Located in Kolkata.

• It Was formed with the Aim of having an association in India similar to the Association for Information Management [ASLIB] in the UK and the Special Libraries Association [SLA] in the USA.

• IASLIC Was established on 3rd Sept. 1955. Dr. S.L. Hora was Elected the first President and Mr. J. Saha, The first Honorary General Secretary of IASLIC.

• At a Largely attended meeting of Librarians Held at Calcutta on 25th June 1955 Under the Chairmanship of Dr. S.L. Hora,The Idea of Starting an all India Association information Centre.

• Current President-Prof. Narendra Lahkar (2022-23)
• Current General Secretary-Shri Abhijit Kumar (2022-23)

IASLIC Seminar (2022)

29th National Seminar-2022

Organised: 24-26 Nov 2022

Venue: At NEHU Shillong Meghalaya

Theme: Library and Information centres in digital India

Present Scenario and future strategic