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The correct answer is ILA

Key PointsIndian Library Association (ILA)

• In 1995, a database NALANDA of over 10,000 libraries (5336 Academic, 1470 Public, and 3280 Special) was created by ILA.
• The Indian Library Association was founded on 13 September 1933.
•  ILA is a member of IFLA and the Commonwealth Library Association.
• 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.

Additional InformationNISCAIR

• The National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), located in New Delhi, India

           founded in 2002.

• In 2021, the institute was merged with the National Institute of Science, Technology, and Development Studies to form the National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR).
• It operated under the umbrella of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) 
• In 2002, the Indian Scientific Documentation Centre (INSDOC), was merged with NISCOM in 2002, to form National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR).

DRTC

• ​Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC) is a research center for library and information science.
• It is located at the Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore. 
• It was established in April 1962, under the auspices of Prof. S. R. Ranganathan.
• DRTC has a Ph.D. collaboration with the University of Trento, Italy.
• The DRTC offers a Junior Research Fellowship program in Library & Information Science.

The correct answer is "National Physical Laboratory (CSIR), New Delhi".

Key Points

• The headquarters of the Society for Information Science (SIS) is located at the National Physical Laboratory (CSIR), New Delhi.
• The Society for Information Science (SIS) was formed in 1975.

Aims of the Society for Information Science (SIS):

• To promote the interchange of information among the specialists and between specialists and the public.
• To encourage and assist the professionals to maintain the integrity and competence of the profession.
• To encourage a sense of partnership amongst the professionals engaged in the fields of information science.

Additional Information

The correct answer is RRRNA (New Delhi).

Key PointsRRRNA:

• Raja Ram Mohan Roy National Agency for ISBN is responsible for ISBN registration in the country.
• It is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Education, Division, Deptt. of Higher Education. 
• It was founded in January 1985 and is situated in New Delhi.

ISBN :​

• The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is a unique International Publisher’s Identifier number for monographic publications such as books, pamphlets, educational kits, microform, CD-ROMs, and other digital and electronic publications. 
• An ISBN is a 13-digit number consisting of five elements.
• Five elements are- 978-81-8038-835-4
  • Ist element- Denotes a specified prefix element (978).
  • IInd element- Identifies the particular country or geographical area (81)
  • IIIrd element- Identifies the particular publisher (8038)
  • IVth element- Identifies the particular edition, and format of a specific title (835)

  • Vth element- Check digit (4).

• Periodicals, magazines, journals, and other types of serial publications are not eligible for ISBNs.

Additional InformationNational Library:

• The National Library of India is a library located in Belvedere Estate, Alipore, Kolkata, India
• It is India's largest library by volume and public record.
• Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the then Union Minister of Education opened the Library to the Public on 1st February 1953.

The correct answer is "Andhra Desa Library Association".

Key Points

• ILA- 
  • It stands for the Indian Library Association.
  • It was formed on September 13, 1933.
  • It promotes the library movement in the country.
  • It is the largest professional body in the field of library and information science in the country.

• IASLIC-
  • It stands for the Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres.
  • It was founded on September 3, 1955.
  • It supports development in the entire field of special librarianship in India. 
  • It is headquartered in Kolkata.

• Andhra Desa Library Association-
  • It was established on April 10, 1914.
  • Its earlier name was "Andhra Desh Grantha Bhandagara Sangham".
  • It was renamed as Andhra Pradesh Library Association (Andhra Pradesh Granthalaya Sangham) after the formation of Andhra Pradesh State.
  • It is the first library association to conduct library training classes in India.
  • It is the first library association in India.
  • It promotes the library movement in Andhra Pradesh.

• MALA-
  • It stands for Madras Library Association.
  • It was established on January 31, 1928, by Dr. S.R. Ranganathan and Mr. K.V. Krishanswamy Aiyer.
  • It promotes the library movement in Madras (Tamil Nadu).

The correct answer is RRRLF.

Key Points

•  Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF):
  • It was established in May 1972 as an autonomous organization under Deptt. of Culture of Government of India
  • It promotes library services in India.
  • It arranges assistance under various schemes to develop public libraries and improve reading habits.

Additional Information

•  Indian Library Association
  • ​The Indian Library Association (ILA) was established on September 13, 1933.
  • 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.
• IASLIC
  • ​The Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC) supports development in the entire field of special librarianship in India.
  • The association was founded by J. Saha, A. K. Mukherjee, and G. B. Ghosh on 3 September 1955 in Kolkata. 
  • IASLIC maintains its headquarters in Kolkata.​
• IATLIS
  • IATLIS was founded in 1969.
  • The Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS), is a national professional organization to further the cause of library education in India.
  • Headquarters: Department of Library and Information Science, Punjab University, Patiala

Key Points

ALA:

• ALA stands for American Library Association.
• It provides leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.
• ALA has prescribed certain standards for library binding.

Important Points

The ALA standards for Class A library binding are:

• The weight of the stripped fabric shall not be less than 7.9 ounces per square yard.
• The total thread count including wrap and filling, shall not be less than 110 threads per inch.
• The breathing strength (by strip method) shall not be less than 120 pounds per inch for the filling and not less than 200 pounds per inch for the sum of wrap and filling.

the correct answer is 1909.

Key Points

• The Special Library Association (SLA) is a nonprofit global organization for information professionals and special librarians.
•  It was founded in 1909 to provide a forum for exchanging information and ideas among those working in specialized libraries and information centers.
• John Cotton Dana is the founder and first president of SLA.
• In 1979, SLA created the John Cotton Dana Award to recognize selected information professionals for a lifetime of achievement as well as exceptional service to special librarianship. The Dana Award is SLA’s highest honor.
• ​Historical Publications.: In 1959, SLA published Special Libraries Association—Its First Fifty Years, 1909-1959.
• ​Voices of SLA: an International Oral History is an international repository of interviews with SLA’s elected and volunteer leaders, SLA Fellows, honorees, mid-career professionals, people of significant influence on the profession, SLA staff members, and others.
• Official name changes were considered in 1982, 2003, and 2009 but they were eventually voted down by the membership.
• Fellowship in SLA- It is bestowed on active, mid-career SLA members in recognition of past, present and future service to the association and the profession.
• Rose L. Vormelker Award is given to a mid-career SLA member who actively teaches or mentors students or working professionals.
• James M. Matarazzo Rising Star Award is presented annually to up to five new SLA members who have been members for no more than five years and show exceptional promise of leadership and contribution to the association and profession.

The correct answer is 1995.

Key Points

• INFLIBNET Newsletter
  • ​​​It is a quarterly publication on INFLIBNET's activities.
  • Published by INFLIBNET. 
  • It provides timely information on various activities initiated by the INFLIBNET Centre to its users.

Additional Information

• INFLIBNET Centre
  • Information and Library Network Centre was initiated by the University Grants Commission in March 1991.
  • Its headquarter is in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
  • A library network is a network of two or more interconnected libraries.
  • The Library Network is a major medium of resource sharing.

The correct answer is 1949.

Additional Information

• UNESCO Public Library Manifesto-
  • It is the most important and basic document in the field of public librarianship
  • It was first published in 1949.
  • It suggests the scope and characteristics of a public library.
  • It declares the belief towards public libraries internationally.
  • The revised edition of "The UNESCO Public Library Manifesto" was produced in 1994 by UNESCO with the cooperation of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA).

Important 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.
  • Delhi Public Library was established on October 27, 1951, as a joint public library project of UNESCO and the Government of India.
  • It is recognized as the first public library in the country to satisfy all the criteria laid down in the UNESCO Public Library manifesto.
  • UNESCO has published a book on the library entitled "The Delhi Public Library".

The correct answer is DRTC

Key Points

•  DRTC
  • ​Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC) is a research center for library and information science.
  • It is located at the Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore. 
  • It was established in April 1962, under the auspices of Prof. S. R. Ranganathan.
  • DRTC has a Ph.D. collaboration with the University of Trento, Italy.
  • The DRTC offers a Junior Research Fellowship program in Library & Information Science.

Additional Information

• Indian Library Association​
  • The Indian Library Association (ILA) was established on September 13, 1933
  • 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.
• RRRLF
  • RRRLF was established in May 1972 by the department of culture, govt. of India.
  • It consists of 22 members nominated by Govt. of India amongst eminent Educationists, Librarians, Administrators, and senior officials.