Professional Associations in Librarianship

Why is lifelong learning emphasized by professional LIS associations?

• To compete with other industries

• To replace traditional librarianship

• To ensure continuous professional competence

• To increase library funding

Which is NOT a core mission of most professional LIS associations?

• Advocacy for public policy

• Professional certification

• Employment guarantee

• Continuing education

The Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC) primarily focuses on:

• Public libraries

• School libraries

• Special and research libraries

• University archives

Which Indian association specifically promotes teaching and research in LIS education?

• ILA

• SIS

• IATLIS

• RRLF

Which of the following Indian associations has been known for fostering IT and library automation practices?

• RRRLF

• IASLIC

• ILA

• SIS

Which national body supports public libraries through funding and development in India?

• DRTC

• RRRLF

• UGC

• ILA

Which Indian LIS association conducts the biennial ‘All India Conference’?

• SIS

• IASLIC

• ILA

• INFLIBNET

IASLIC regularly publishes which reputed journal?

• IASLIC Bulletin

• LIS Research Quarterly

• Modern Librarian

• Journal of Knowledge Studies

Which of the following is the American body representing all types of libraries?

• SLA

• IFLA

• ALA

• CILIP

The Special Libraries Association (SLA) is primarily oriented toward which sector?

• Academic libraries

• School libraries

• Specialized and corporate libraries

• Public libraries