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| The
Perspective |
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Consequent
to five year plans and socio-economic developments in
post independent India there has been an increasing
demand for special type of Library and Information Services(LIS)
distinct from library services of general nature. Numerous
scientific, industrial and research organizations sprang
up, which built up their libraries and information centres
to collect and organize specialized information |
| Foundation
of IASLIC and its objects |
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In
the forgoing perspective, the IASLIC, acronym for the
Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information
Centres, was established on 3 September 1955 as a non-profit
making national, professional body to |
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promote
the quality of Library and Information Services |
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coordinate
the activities, and |
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foster
mutual cooperation and assistance among the special
libraries, scientific, technological and research institutions,
learned societies, commercial organizations, industrial
research establishments as well as centres of studies
in social sciences and humanities |
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improve
the technical efficiency of the professionals |
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act
as a centre of research and studies in special librarianship
and documentation techniques |
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act
as a centre of research and studies in special librarianship
and documentation techniques, |
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act
as a centre of information in scientific, technical
and other related fields of LIS in pursuance of the
aforesaid objects |
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Association |
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undertakes,
supports and co-ordinates research and studies |
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organizes
general and special meetings, seminars, workshops and
conferences at national and regional level |
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publishes
journals, monographs, manuals, newsletters, papers,
proceedings and reports |
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conducts
short-term training courses |
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collaborates
with other fraternal bodies in promoting the interests
of the library and information profession |
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undertakes
such other activities which are incidental and conducive
to the attainment of its objects. |
| Composition
of Membership |
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IASLIC
is composed of two kinds of members, namely individual
and institutional. The rates of subscription are given
at the end of this brochure. IASLIC has in its fold
most of the important libraries spread all over India
as institutional members, while a sizable number of
people in the profession are either life or ordinary
members. Persons not exceeding ten at a time of national
reputation in different fields of specialization are
elected as honorary members, the membership strength
is more than two thousands... more
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| Structure |
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IASLIC
is democratically structured. The general body of members
biennially elects 14 office-bearers and 20 members of
the Council, which is the highest organ to formulate the
policies and programmes of work. The Council appoints
from among its members the Executive and Finance Committee
consisting of 8 office-bearers and 4 members to manage
the regular activities. Six Divisions are also constituted
as follows, by the Council for each term.
· Documentation Services
· Education
· Publication & Publicity
· Library Services
· Documentary Reproduction and Transition
· Cooperation and Coordination of Libraries ...
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| Headquarter |
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IASLIC
maintains its headquarters at Kolkata in a small three
storeyed building of its own at P-291, CIT Scheme No
6M , Kankurgachi, Kolkata – 700 054, in the vicinity
of CIT industrial housing estate behind the Ramakrishna
Samachi Road Post Office. The Office is run by Voluntary
workers and remains open from 2 p.m. to 9 m except Sundays,
second Saturdays and national holidays |
| Professional
Status |
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While
the Association consistently strives to improve the
standard services in all kinds of libraries, within
its scope, systematic efforts are also made to raise
the emoluments and professional status of the library
personnel. It brings together library and information
personnel in all kinds of government and non-government
organisations. By so doing the IASLIC speaks the professions
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To
bring about mutual co-operation and unified action on
matters of common interests, IASLIC mooted the idea
of forming the Joint Council of Library Associations
of India (JOCLAI) especially of those at national level.
The JOCLAI meetings take place during the national meets
of each IASLIC and ILA. It has formulated a Code of
Ethics for the library profession in India |
| Revenue
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The
revenue of the IASLIC is drawn mostly from the membership
subscription and from sale of publications. Ad-hoc grants-in-aid
are, however, received from different funding bodies
mostly against some specific projects. So far it has
practically borne the entire financial burden of its
various projects, publications and activities out of
its own resources and without substantial and systematic
subsidy from the Government or from any other organization.
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| IASLIC’s
Hopes and Expectations |
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In
spite all financial or organizational difficulties,
the life of the IASLIC has been one that has been expanding
in different dimensions. The essential role of the IASLIC
has been that of a leader-coordinator, who seeks to
bring about a harmonious development in the entire field
of special librarianship in India thorough development
and coordination of professional thinking and performance
of the persons in the profession. The IASLIC expects
one and all interested in this total development to
muster strong around the IASLIC banner and help it fulfil
its cherished aims and objectives. |
