Bangladesh Association of Librarians, Information Scientists and Documentalists (BALID) ( bn, বাংলাদেশ গ্রন্থাগারিক ও তথ্যায়নবিদ সমিতি (বেলিড)) is a non-political and professional association of
librarians and
Information scientist
The term information scientist developed in the latter part of the twentieth century to describe an individual, usually with a relevant subject degree (such as one in Information and Computer Science - CIS) or high level of subject knowledge, prov ...
s of
Bangladesh.
Birth of BALID
BALID was founded as "Bangladesh Young Librarians, Information Scientists and Documentalists (BAYLID) on January 23, 1986 by
Bangladeshi young library professionals who wished to establish an association to develop the libraries and its professionals. Its inauguration was declared on the same date at "Sabuj Chattar" (Green Premises) of
Modern Language Institute
Modern may refer to:
History
*Modern history
** Early Modern period
** Late Modern period
*** 18th century
*** 19th century
*** 20th century
** Contemporary history
* Moderns, a faction of Freemasonry that existed in the 18th century
Philosophy ...
of
Dhaka University
The University of Dhaka (also known as Dhaka University, or DU) is a public research university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is the oldest university in Bangladesh. The university opened its doors to students on July 1st 1921. Currently i ...
,
Bangladesh.
Later the name was changed to "Bangladesh Association of Librarians, Information Scientists and Documentalists (BALID)". In the
Bengali language the name is (বাংলাদেশ গ্রন্থাগারিক ও তথ্যায়নবিদ সমিতি - বেলিড) .
Aims and objectives
#To serve Library, Information and Documentation centers to develop these for all the citizen of the country.
#To help to develop the professional status of Librarians, Information Scientists and Documentalists.
#To help to promote the professionals proficiency.
#To take care of welfare and professional interest of the members.
#To help the professionals to co-operate with various libraries, information and documentation centres.
#To make the platform for co-operation with other relevant local, regional and international organizations.
#Take part in participation in socio-economic activities and help to other same groups.
External links
Bangladesh Association of Librarians, Information Scientists and DocumentalistsOfficial site
Professional associations based in Bangladesh
Library associations
Organizations established in 1986
1986 establishments in Bangladesh
Learned societies of Bangladesh
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