Association of Library and Information Professionals of the Czech Republic

Association of Library and Information Professionals of the Czech Republic (SKIP in Czech) is a voluntary, special and professional organization of librarians and information professionals which has a character of a civic association.
The mission of SKIP is an effort to constantly improve the standards of library and information services and in that manner to increase the professional prestige. It also works toward the goal of better conditions for the development and activities of libraries and information centres.
SKIP has more than 1 500 members and is organized regionally. It has ten regional committees. Specialized activities are handled by sections such as that for public libraries, by clubs such as that for children libraries, and by commissions such as commisions for legislation, publishing, international contacts and automation.

it participates in the creation and realization of professional legislative conceptions
it cooperates with educational institutions and other organizations which deal with librarianship and information science in this country and abroad
it organizes professional and social events for librarians and information professionals
it takes part in professional training of specialists and contributes toward lifelong learning for librarians and information professionals
it develops contacts with professional associations and organizations of the same or similar objective both in this country and abroad, is member of International Federation of Library Assosications - IFLA
it publishes a professional newsletter Bulletin SKIP

nation-wide promotional action "Library Week"
national conference "Libraries of the present times" (joint organizer)
"Seminar on library systems automation"
"Library workshop" - a meeting on the problems of public libraries
"Libraries for the Next Millennium" - a seminar for construction or reconstruction of library buildings
other events in regions

Anybody interested in joining SKIP should contact chairperson of the appropriate region.

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