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The Correct answer is i and iii are correct

Key PointsIASLIC:​

• The Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC) was founded on September 03, 1955.
• The headquarters of the Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC) is located at Kolkata - 700 054, West Bengal, India
• Dr. S L hora was elected as the first president and Mr. J Saha as the first honorary General Secretary of IASLIC.
• The second edition of the Directory of Special and Research Libraries in India was in 1985.
• ​Research in progress: IASLIC has launched a compilation of a register of Research in Progress (RiP) from October 2012.
• Publications:
  • The serial publications of IASLIC are the IASLIC Bulletin (quarterly), established in 1956.
  • IASLIC Newsletter (monthly).
  • Indian Library Science Abstracts (annual).
• IASLIC gives the Best Librarian of the Year and Best Article in the IASLIC Bulletin awards every year.
• THE IASLIC SM Ganguly Award has been given to the Librarian of the Year since 1993.

The Correct answer is All of these

Key Points

• Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T):
  • ​Founded nearly 85 years ago, ASIS&T is the premier professional body uniting information science researchers and practitioners worldwide.
  • Its 2,000+ members—from over 50 countries—include faculty, developers, librarians, students, and information professionals dedicated to advancing how information is stored, retrieved, analyzed, managed, archived, and share.
• Vision: To be the leading global voice on information science and technology research and its real-world applications.
• Mission: To foster and disseminate cutting-edge research and best practices in information science and technology.
• Core Values:
  • Interdisciplinarity: Solving information challenges by integrating diverse disciplines.
  • Knowledge Sharing: Promoting the exchange and publication of research for the benefit of society.
  • Lifelong Learning: Supporting continuous professional development and education.
  • Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Ensuring all voices contribute to the field’s growth.
  • Societal Impact: Recognizing and amplifying information science’s effects on individuals, communities, and cultures.
  • Community: Building a collaborative network of researchers and practitioners.
  • Balanced Open Access: Advocating for freely available research while sustaining the association’s finances and member benefits.

The Correct answer is Drop Everything and Read.

Key Points

• D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read)
  • Each April, “Drop Everything and Read” invites people of all ages to pause daily routines and dive into a good book, extending the celebration beyond just April 12 (Beverly Cleary’s birthday, when it first appeared in Ramona Quimby, Age 8) to the entire month.
  • It’s a reminder to make reading a priority anytime you visit this site during April (or whenever inspiration strikes).

Additional Information 

The Correct answer is A, C, and D.

Key Points

• In August 2020, ALA dissolved ALCTS, LITA, and LLAMA and, on September 1, launched Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures.
• Core brings together librarians and information professionals working in leadership, collections & technical services, and technology.
• Mission: Cultivate and amplify library workers’ expertise in core functions through community building, advocacy, and learning.
• Vision: Core members, by balancing maintenance and innovation, will shape the future of the profession through collaboration and leadership.
• Values:
  • Transparency: Clear roles, processes, and opportunities for every member.
  • Diversity: Strength through inclusion of varied voices and perspectives.
  • Inclusion: Welcoming all members—new or experienced—to participate.
  • Knowledge Sharing: Providing programming and publications that foster professional growth.
  • Collaboration: Creating meaningful, accessible ways for members to work together.
  • Sustainability: Prioritizing both economic and ecological stewardship to secure our shared future.
  • Innovation: Balancing agility with strategic planning to keep Core—and the profession—ahead of the curve.

The Correct answer is Pardeep Rai.

Key Points

• Pardeep Rai has been elected as the President of ILA for 2025-2028.
• Dr. Dharam Kumar has been elected as General Secretary of ILA for 2025-28.

Ex-ILA Presidents

The correct answer is Raja Library Foundation (RRRLF), Kolkata

Key Points

•  Raja Library Foundation (RRRLF), Kolkata
  • RRRLF was established on 20th May 1972 by GOI  and is registered under the Societies Act 1961 of  West Bengal.
  • The supreme policy-making body of RRRLF is called Foundation and has 22 members.
  • 1972 was celebrated as an international Book year.
  • DYRC ( District youth Resource center) is an effort of RRRLF.
  • Granthana is an official publication of RRRLF.
  • The directory of Public Libraries is provided by RRRLF.
  • The CIP( India) project and SDP(skill Development program) for public libraries in India are initiated by RRRLF.
  • RRRLF initiated the compilation of the Web bibliography of Rabindranath Tagore.
  • The Foundation institutes “RRRLF Fellowship” to offer fellowship to five eminent men and women in the field of Library service.
  • Matching Scheme Assistance by RRRLF.

Important Points

•  Central Reference Library:
  • It was established in 1955 on the National Library of India campus.
  • Central Reference Library publishes Indian National Bibliography from 1957.
• Delhi Public Library:
  • DPL was established in 1951 by UNESCO as Pilot Project.
  • It is The National Depository Library of India.
  • DPL was inaugurated by Pandith Jawaharlal Nehru.

The correct answer is Delhi.

Key Points

• ISBN Office was established initially in Kolkata but in 2007 it was shifted to Dehli.
• ISBN is the 13-digit number, which replaces the handling of long bibliographic descriptive records.
• Raja Rammohan Roy National Agency for ISBN is responsible for ISBN Registration in India.
• It comes under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education.

Additional Information 

• Raja Ram Mohan Roy library foundation was established in 1972.
• Its aim is to promote the book movement in India.
• It provides funds to Public Libraries in India.
• It Formulates the National Library Policy.
• Encourage State Governments to pass and adopt Library Act in various states.

The correct answer is ​M O Thomas.

Key Points

• The Indian Library Association (ILA) was established on September 13, 1933.
• It was formed on the occasion of the 1st All India Library Conference held at Calcutta (now Kolkata). 
• The ILA is the largest and most renowned professional body in the field of Library and Information Science in India.
• The headquarters of ILA is situated in Delhi, India.
• It is the premier national association representing the library profession in the country. 
• M O Thomas was the first president of ILA from 1933-1937.
• Dr. Mohan Rambhau Kherde is the current President of ILA.

Additional Information

• Publications:
  • The Journal of the Indian Library Association (JILA) is an official organ of the Indian Library Association (ILA).JILA as an official organ of ILA started in 1965. The journal is issued as a quarterly publication.
  • Since 1978, the Association has been publishing regularly the proceedings of the All India Library, Conference which includes the Seminar Papers discussed at the meeting.
  • In 1985, it brought out the fourth edition of the Indian Library Directory
  • An ILA Members Directory was published in 1987.
  • In 1995, a database NALANDA of over 10,000 libraries (5336 Academic, 1470 Public, and 3280 Special) was created.
• ILA has instituted many awards for encouraging excellence in professional practices such as: 
  • ILA-Kaula Best Librarian Award 
  • ILA- Vendanaikee Fellowship
  • ILA-C D Sharma Award 
  • ILA- AG Verghese Award
  • ILA-Dr. K Padma Umapathy and Dr. S K Umapathy Fellowship in Library and Information Sc.
  • ILA-Dr. L M Padhya Best University Library Award 
  • ILA-S M Ganguly Award

The Correct answer is 1945.

Key Points

• UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization which is associated with the International organization United Nations.
• It is formed on 16 November 1945 in London, the United Kingdom, and its headquarter is in Paris, France.
• The main objective of UNESCO is to maintain harmony and peaceful relations among nations all over the world.
• It aims to promote collaboration among nations through Science, Educational, and Cultural mediums.
• It ensures that people can lead a dignified life and do not suffer from any kind of exploitation.
• It works with a view to providing fundamental rights and freedom to all people around the globe to make it a better place.
• It runs various initiatives and programs supporting human welfare, environment conservation, preserving cultural heritage, promoting education, and international peace.
  • Education 2030 Framework for Action.
  • The Convention for Protection for World Cultural and Natural Heritage(1972).
  • World Water Assessment Program.​

Additional Information

Contribution of UNESCO in the Library Science Field:

• The Public Library Manifesto was adopted in 1994 by UNESCO.
• UNESCO’s School Library Manifesto was adopted in 1999.
• UNESCOs Records and Archives Management Programme - RAMP was established in 1979.
• UNESCO established the Memory of the World Programme in 1992.
• UNESCO created General Information Programme(PGI).
  • The General Information Programme has been replaced by Information for All Programme (IFAP) since 2001.

The correct answer is IASLIC.

Key Points

• "Indian Library Science Abstract" is an abstracting journal in the field of library and information science.
• It is published annually by IASLIC.

Additional Information

• IASLIC-
  • It stands for the Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres, headquartered in Kolkata.
  • It was founded on September 3, 1955.
  • It publishes Indian Library Science Abstracts annually.
• IATLIS-
  • It stands for the Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science founded on December 19, 1969.
  • Its objective is to exchange ideas and promote research in library and information science.
  • IATLIS Journal of Library Education and Research (IJLER) is its quarterly publication.
• SIS-
  • It stands for Society for Information Science formed in 1975.
  • It is a professional body to encourages interaction among information professionals, scientists, managers, and users.
• IFLA-
  • It stands for The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions.
  • It was founded on September 30, 1927.
  • It is headquartered in the Hague, at the National Library of Netherlands.
  • It publishes the "IFLA Journal" on a Quarterly basis.

The correct answer is 1988.

Key Points

• DDC (Dewey Decimal Classification) is owned by OCLC since 1988.
• In 1988, Forest Press, based in Albany, New York, becomes a division of OCLC.
• Before that, in 1958, The 16th edition of the DDC is published, which is the first to be edited under an agreement between the Library of Congress and Forest Press.
• OCLC Forest Press publishes Electronic Dewey, the first library classification scheme in electronic form in 1993.
• In 1999, The OCLC Forest Press office moves from Albany, New York, to OCLC headquarters in Dublin, Ohio; three years later, the Forest Press imprint retired.

Additional Information

• DDC was first published in 1876 by Melvil Dewey.
• Melvil Dewey is also referred to as the father of Modern Library classification.
• The first Edition of DDC was having 44 pages.

The Correct answer is ​Africa.

Key Points

• During its meeting in December 2008, IFLA’s Professional Committee approved the following SIGs:​
  • ATINA: Access to Information Network - Africa
  • Agricultural Libraries
  • E-Learning
  • E-Metrics
  • Environmental Sustainability and Libraries
  • Indigenous Matters
  • Library History
  • LIS Education in Developing Countries
  • National Information and Library Policy
  • National Organisations and International Relations
  • New Professionals
  • Religious Libraries in Dialogue
  • RFID
  • Semantic Web
  • Women, Information and Libraries.

Additional Information

• ATINA:
  • ​The Professional Committee (PC) officially approved the creation of a specialized group known as the Access to Information Network – Africa (ATINA) / Réseau d’Accès à l’Information en Afrique (RAIA) on December 1, 2008.
  • As per the decision, this group was allocated 2-hour sessions at every IFLA World Library and Information Congress from 2009 through 2012.
  • Additionally, the committee embraced the bilingual name ATINA/RAIA (English/French) for the group.

The Correct answer is July 2022:

Key Points

• In July 2022, IFLA and UNESCO, officially launched the newly updated Manifesto during the 87th World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) in Dublin, Ireland.
• The IFLA/UNESCO Public Library Manifesto proclaims UNESCO’s belief in the public library as a living force for education, culture and information, and as an essential agent for the fostering of peace and welfare through the minds of all people.
• This Manifesto was first created in 1949.
• Since 2020, IFLA and the UNESCO Information for All Programme (IFAP) have collaborated on an update to the Manifesto.
• The 1994 publication of the Public Library Manifesto lists 12 key missions related to information, literacy, education, and culture that should be at the core of public library services:

The correct answer is UNESCO.

Key Points

• UNESCO-
  • UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization.
  • It was founded in 1945.
  • It's headquartered in Paris, France.
  • The IFAP program was launched by UNESCO in 2001.
• IFLA-
  • IFLA stands for The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions.
  • It was founded in 1927 in Scotland.
  • It is headquartered in The Hague, in the National Library of the Netherlands "The Royal Library".
  • It is an independent, international, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization.
  • It is the global voice of the Library and Information profession.
• Library of Congress-
  • ​The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world.
  • It was founded in 1800 in Washington D.C., United States.
• ALA-
  • ALA stands for American Library Association.
  • It is the oldest and largest library association in the world.
  • It was founded on October 6, 1876.

Additional Information

• IFAP is designed to support the development of an inclusive knowledge society.
• IFAP aims to support member states to build effective information policies and knowledge strategies in the world increasingly using ICT.
• IFAP is one of UNESCO's intergovernmental programs.
•  The IFAP program has 6 priorities, they are-
  • Information for Development 
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Preservation
  • Information Ethics
  • Information access
  • Multilinguism

The correct answer is OCLC:

Key Points

• FAST (Faceted Application of Subject Terminology) is derived from the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH).
• The development of FAST has been a collaboration of OCLC Research and the Library of Congress. 
• Work on FAST began in late 1998.
• FAST was developed in large part to meet the need for a general-use subject terminology scheme, which is:
  • simple to learn and apply,
  • faceted-navigation friendly,
  • modern in its design, and
  • maintains upward compatibility with LCSH.
• Some FAST Applications:
  • searchFAST
  • FAST Converter
  • assign FAST
  • FAST Linked Data

Additional Information

• IFLA:
  • IFLA was founded in Scotland in 1927 with headquarters at the National Library of the Netherlands in The Hague.
  • Divisions of  IFLA:
    • Library Types (Division I)
    • Library Collections (Division II)
    • Library Services (Division III)
    • Support of the Profession (Division IV)
    • Regions (Division V) 
  • IFLA operates six strategic programs:
    • Committee on Standards
    • Copyright and Other Legal Matters (CLM) Advisory Committee
    • Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression (FAIFE) Advisory Committee
    • Library Development Programme (LDP)
    • Strategic Programme on Preservation and Conservation (PAC)
    • UNIMARC Strategic Programme
• American Library Association:
  • ​The American Library Association (ALA) was established in 1876.
  • Notable offices of ALA:
    • Office of Intellectual Freedom (OIF)
    • Office for Accreditation (OA)
    • Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services
    • Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP)
    • ALA Editions (book publishing).
• CILIP:
  • It was established in 2002 as a merger of the Library Association (LA, sometimes LAUK) and the Institute of Information Scientists (IIS).
  • CILIP launched a monthly journal, Information Professional in 2017.
  •  CILIP publications also include Lisjobnet (a recruitment website), and Facet Publishing (professional books)