The Malta Library and Information Association (MaLIA), an affiliated member of the
International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA), was set up in 1969.
The association, whose membership is open to anyone involved in
library
A library is a collection of materials, books or media that are accessible for use and not just for display purposes. A library provides physical (hard copies) or digital access (soft copies) materials, and may be a physical location or a vir ...
and archive work, is linked with international similar associations and publishes
monographs and other material for educational and informational purpose on a regular basis.
MaLIA is also one of the founder members of the
Commonwealth Library Association
A commonwealth is a traditional English term for a political community founded for the common good. Historically, it has been synonymous with " republic". The noun "commonwealth", meaning "public welfare, general good or advantage", dates from th ...
(COMLA).
Aims
*To create a meeting ground for people engaged or interested in the library profession.
*To work towards the improvement of librarians status, salary and qualifications.
*To advise regarding legislation affecting libraries and to promote such legislation.
*To encourage the establishment, promotion and use of libraries in the Maltese Islands.
*To organize courses in library science.
See also
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Malta
Malta ( , , ), officially the Republic of Malta ( mt, Repubblika ta' Malta ), is an island country in the Mediterranean Sea. It consists of an archipelago, between Italy and Libya, and is often considered a part of Southern Europe. It lies ...
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External links
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Library-related professional associations
Professional associations based in Malta
Organizations established in 1969
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