ILA.ppt
- 1. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS IN INDIA: INDIAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (ILA) Dr.Manish Kumar Deptt. of Library and Information Science University of Delhi, Delhi –110007 Email: kkmaniii2014@gmail.com
- 2. Background The term association is used to denote a group or body of individuals or institutions associated with a common purpose, activities, viz. a) Advancement of service oriented goals of the association, and b) Protection of the members’ interests Development of library associations in India is different from that of development of such associations in other countries i.e. state level associations emerged first prior to the formation of the national level library associations
- 3. History of ILA The year 1933 happens to be the most significant year in the history of Library & Information Science in India. It was September 13, 1933 when Indian Library Association was formally formed at the First All India Library Conference at Calcutta. The three components, namely The Council, The Executive Committee and the Sectional Committees are responsible for Policy making and the execution of the Programmers of ILA. (https://www.ilaindia.net/index.php/about-ila/4-vision- mission)
- 4. Indian Library Association (ILA) Since inception, ILA is working for the development of Libraries and Library Movement, improvement, status of Librarianship/ Librarians and stressing for better training facilities for librarians. Since than ILA is working as a representative body of Indian Librarians and Libraries and is dedicated to the cause of libraries It has members from all parts of the country, representatives from all types of libraries.
- 5. Objectives of ILA These members gave the Association three fold objectives which included: (a) the furtherance of the library movement in India; (b) the promotion of the training of librarians; and (c) the improvement of the status of librarians. In 1935 two more objectives were added: (a) promotion of research in library science; and (b) co-operation with international organizations with similar objectives.
- 6. Objectives of ILA The 1970 amendment to the constitution added following four more objectives: (a) publication of bulletins, periodicals, books etc., which tend to the realization of the objects of the association; (b) establishment of libraries, documentation & information centres and assistance to their establishment and working; (c) promotion of appropriate library legislation in India; and (d) to do all such other things as are incidental of above mentioned objects.
- 7. Objectives of ILA The amendment dated January 4, 1987 in the constitution has added three more objectives namely: (i) providing a common forum to all persons engaged or interested in library and information work by holding conferences and meetings for discussion of professional, technical and organisational issues; (ii) accreditation of institutions imparting library and information science education and training; and (iii) promotion as well as formulation of standards, norms, guidelines, etc. for management of Library and Information Systems and Services. (https://www.ilaindia.net/index.php/about-ila/4-vision- mission)
- 8. Activities of the ILA 1. It holds general body meetings and a conferences every year, including seminars on a current topics. 2. Organising continuing education programmes for working librarians and information specialists. 3. Association with the working of professional organisations, namely, IASLIC, AGLIS, DLA, IATLIS, IFLA, FID, COMLA,etc. 4. With the financial assistance from the NISSAT (now NISCAIR) it has been organising advanced level workshops on the Application of Computers in Library and Information Services in various cities. 5. The ILA has taken up consultancy projects with Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussouri, Indian National Centre for Arts, New Delhi, Sangeet Natak Academy, IGNOU etc.,
- 9. Activities of the ILA 6. The ILA gave all assistance for preparation of the final draft of the National Policy of Library and Information System. 7. The ILA took initiative in bringing the Model Act of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan and Dr.V. Venkatappaiah. Again this Model Act of Dr.V. Venkatappaiah was restructured and revised in 1995 as Public Libraries and Information Services Act. 8. The ILA represented in the Good Offices Committee of Libraries and Book Trade which arrives at conversion rates for the purchase of Foreign books. 9. It has an awards programme too, who rendered significant contribution in the Library and Information Services.
- 10. ILA PUBLICATIONS The Journal of Indian Library Association (JILA) is an official organ of Indian Library Association (ILA). This journal covers all different aspects of Library & Information Science. JILA as an official organ of ILA started since 1965. The journal is issued as a quarterly publication. JILA is a peer reviewed journal that publishes the high quality research articles on the subject.
- 11. ILA PUBLICATIONS Indian News Letters The other publications include Conference Proceedings, Annual Reports, Library Directories, ILA Presidential Addresses, etc.
- 12. ILA Office For initial 12 years the office of ILA was housed in the Imperial Library at Calcutta. It was shifted to Delhi in 1946 and remained there till September 1953 in the University of Delhi and thereafter it shifted back to Calcutta. In August 1964 the office moved to Delhi again and was housed in Delhi Public Library. An extra-ordinary General Body Meeting held on May 24,1970 made a change in the constitution to make Delhi/New Delhi as the permanent headquarter of the Association. Now the office of the Association is housed in its own one room flat located in a commercial building in north Delhi which was purchased way back in 1978. The office was finally moved to the present building in April, 1982.
- 13. Contd… Due to paucity of space and mushrooming of coaching centres in Mukherjee Nagar, the Office Bearers are putting their best efforts for the allocation of suitable land for the Association. A letter dated 6th June, 2016 has been sent to H.E. Shri Najeeb Jung, Lt. Governor of Delhi with a request for allocation of a piece of land on lease to ILA.
- 14. Conclusion The ILA has extended great impact on Indian Library Profession. It completed sixty years in 1993, and organised Diamond Jubilee celebrations in a fitting manner. Its services were recognized, besides providing ex-officio membership in NBT, RRRLF, NAPLIS, and many committees at national level. It acts as consulting agency for many organisations. On many occasions the ILA may attended problems faced by members, particularly, with regard to administration, pay scales and service matters. Many a time, on the request of the members, it has taken up the matters with the authorities and solved their immediate problems, during the last seventy years so.
- 15. Reference Indian Library Association https://www.ilaindia.net/index.php