Special Libraries AssociationThe Special Libraries Association (SLA) was a United States-based international professional association for librarians and information professionals working in business, government, law, finance, technology, military, non-profit, academic, or other special libraries.
Association of Independent Information ProfessionalsThe Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP) is an international professional association for information professionals specializing in primary and secondary research, marketing and communications, information management and technology, training and consulting, and writing and .
International Federation of Library Associations and InstitutionsThe International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is an international body that represents the interests of library users and information professionals. Founded in Scotland in 1927, IFLA operates as a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization with its headquarters located at the National Library of the Netherlands in The Hague.Association of Christian LibrariansThe Association of Christian Librarians (ACL) is a non-profit, professional organization of librarians whose members are evangelical Christians. The stated mission of the organization is to “strengthen libraries through professional development of evangelical librarians, scholarship, and spiritual encouragement for service in higher education.” ACL holds a national conference each year hosted by one of its member institutions.
Seminar on the Acquisition of Latin American Library MaterialsThe Seminar on the Acquisition of Latin American Library Materials (SALALM) is the oldest professional Area Studies library organization for academic librarians, archivists, book vendors, scholars, and students who specialize in Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Members are from at least 20 different countries. SALALM promotes better library services and purchasing power among individual members and member libraries.
International Council on ArchivesThe International Council on Archives (ICA; French: Conseil international des archives; Spanish: Consejo Internacional de Archivos) is an international non-governmental organization which exists to promote international cooperation for archives and archivists.
Conference of Directors of National LibrariesThe Conference of Directors of National Libraries (CDNL) is an international association of the chief executives of national libraries. Formed in 1974, CDNL hosts a meeting every year at the national library of the host of that year's IFLA World Library and Information Congress. The CDNL plays a fundamental role in international cooperation between libraries and has been instrumental in setting common standards for information exchange and digital preservation.Polar Libraries ColloquyThe Polar Libraries Colloquy is an international organization of librarians, archivists and others concerned with the collection, preservation, and dissemination of information dealing with the Arctic and Antarctic regions.
LibraryCollection of books, materials and mediaA library patron retrieving a book from a shelf at a libraryA library is a collection of books, and possibly other materials and media, that is accessible for use by its members and members of allied institutions. Libraries provide physical (hard copies) or digital (soft copies) materials, and may be a physical location, a virtual space, or both.Asociación de Estados Iberoamericanos para el Desarrollo de las Bibliotecas Nacionales de IberoaméricaAsociación de Estados Iberoamericanos para el Desarrollo de las Bibliotecas Nacionales de Iberoamérica (ABINIA; transl. Association of Ibero-American States for the Development of the National Libraries of Ibero-America) is an association of Ibero-American national libraries. It began in Mexico on 14 December 1989 as the Asociación de Bibliotecas Nacionales de Iberoamérica (Association of Ibero-American National Libraries). In 1999 the group adopted its current name.Information professionalThe term information professional or information specialist refers to professionals responsible for the collection, documentation, organization, storage, preservation, retrieval, and dissemination of printed and digital information. The service delivered to the client is known as an information service.
LibrarianA librarian is a person who professionally works with information management. The professional duties of librarians encompass a wide range of activities, including the provision of access to information, the conduct of research, the creation and management of information systems, the creation, leadership, and evaluation of educational programs, and the provision of instruction on information literacy to users.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.