World Guide to Library, Archive, and Information Science Associations

This handbook provides thorough, up-to-date information on associations concerned with the fields of librarianship, documentation, information science and archives. The second, completely revised and considerably enlarged edition contains 633 comprehensive and updated entries from over 130 countries. Over 170 new entries documenting the latest trends and developments in the field are included, and an increase of more than 7 % in the number of associations covered. The first part lists internationally active associations in alphabetical order. In the second part, national associations are arranged by country, and listed within the countries alphabetically. The volume includes indexes of names, subjects and official organs.

The entries contain the following details:

• Name, with abbreviation and English translation where available
• Address with telephone, telex, fax, eMail and URL
• Functionaries, members of staff
• Languages, Year of foundation
• Main field of interest and goals
• Structure, finances
• Summary of members (numbers, structure, types of membership)
• Membership conferences, congresses, publications
• Activities (e.g. legislative proceedings or educational)

Résumé

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the information profession.

The series IFLA Publications deals with many of the means through which libraries, information centres, and information professionals worldwide can formulate their goals, exert their influence as a group, protect their interests, and find solutions to global problems.