Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals Yearbook 2005-2006

CILIP: the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals represents the largest professional body of librarians and information professionals in the UK. Its mission is to provide the membership organization needed by the library and information profession in the twenty-first century. This unique sourcebook has five main sections: Part 1 deals with The Organization featuring; contact information for CILIP in the home nations; statutory information; and structure of CILIP, with key staff and their contact details. Part 2 is on Governance featuring: honorary officers; council, committees and panels; CILIP royal charter, bye-laws and regulations. Part 3 deals with General Information that features: regional branches and special interest groups; medals and awards; organizations in liaison with CILIP; facilities; and suppliers network.
Part 4 deals with Members that highlights: the listing of CILIP's membership in the UK and overseas Part 5 is on Historical Information that features: essays on the heritage of the Institute of Information Scientists and The Library Association; listing of Presidents, Secretaries and holders of honorary awards of the IIS and the LA; and also the listing of IIS and LA medal and award-winners. An invaluable source of contacts for all librarians and information professionals, this is the essential guide to the organization that aims to position the profession at the heart of the information society.