The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals Yearbook 2009

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. Designed to complement the CILIP website, the "Yearbook" puts vital data on the key organization for information professionals at your fingertips. This unique sourcebook has five main sections: Part 1 - The Organization; Practical information about the organization including contact information for home nations headquarters, staff directory and who does what, enabling you to direct enquiries to the right person. Part 2 - Governance; Annually updated listing of Honorary Officers, Council, Committees and Panels; Core documents: the CILIP Royal Charter, Bye-laws and Regulations; Part 3 - General Information; Regional Branches and Special Interest Groups; including aims and achievements; Medals and Awards: criteria and listings of past winners; and, making use of facilities at London headquarters, room hire etc. Part 4 - Members; and, the listing of CILIP's membership in the UK and overseas.
Part 5 - Historical Information; essays on the heritage of CILIP's parent bodies 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, listing of IIS and LA medal and award-winners. This work is a suitable 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.