Library Association of Ireland

The Library Association of Ireland (Irish: Cumann Leabharlann na hÉireann) is a professional body representing librarians that was founded in 1928. Its current president is Fionnuala Hanrahan. It publishes a journal An Leabharlann – The Irish Library and organises occasional conferences. The Annual Joint Conference of the Library Association of Ireland and CILIP Ireland will take place in Belfast, on 19 and 20 April 2012.[1]

Objectives

The objectives of the Library Association of Ireland are, "to promote and develop high standards of librarianship and of library and information services in Ireland, and to secure greater co-operation between libraries." [2]

Membership

There are two categories of membership for the Library Association of Ireland. These two categories include personal and institutional members. Personal members include professionals, para-professionals, international, students, and fraternal. Institutional members include libraries, library schools, corporate and government bodies, and institutions or societies. [3]

Publications

Books published by the Library Association of Ireland include:

The An Leabharlann is the journal published by the Library Association of Ireland. In the year 2013, the journal became available electronically. Currently the journal has published 22 volumes and 44 issues. [5]

References

  1. Library Association of Ireland
  2. "Welcome to the Website of the Library Association of Ireland". Retrieved 16 Nov 2013.
  3. "Types of Membership". Retrieved 16 Nov 2013.
  4. "Publications". Retrieved 16 Nov 2013.
  5. "An Leabharlann". Retrieved 16 Nov 2013.

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