50 years of IATUL: current status and achievements

Ghose, Maitrayee (2006) 50 years of IATUL: current status and achievements. Report.

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Abstract

[English abstract]

The author discusses the role of International Association of Technological University Libraries (IATUL) in providing leadership to the Information professionals in technological university libraries. An attempt is made to comprehend the present status of IATUL and analyze the activities and contribution it has made to overcome the range of challenges facing by tertiary level Technological libraries throughout the world. SWOT analysis is used to assess the achievements, failures and ascertain constraints. The author has relied on web sites as well as ephemeral material such as minutes, annual reports, newsletters, and memoranda to construct this article. Meeting and Interview with IATUL present and past presidents and other office bearers of the associations provided useful sources of information. It is also attempted to provide relevant information for those interested to join IATUL for professional development.

Keywords:	IATUL, professional association, professional development, SWOT analysis
Subjects:	G. Industry, profession and education. > GD. Organizations.
ID Code:	8568
Deposited By:	Ghose, Maitrayee
Deposited On:	26 January 2007
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