 | Guidelines for the management of professional associations in the fields of archives, library and information work |
 |  | Preface |
| | Author's introduction |
|  | 1. Professional associations |
| | 1.1. Introduction |
| | 1.2. Context |
| | 1.3. Background |
| | References |
| | 2. Role and function of library, information science and archive professional associations |
| | 2.1. The role of the profession |
| | 2.2. What is professionalism? |
| | 2.3. Status and reputation |
| | 2.4. Essential elements |
| | References |
| | 3. Organisational structure |
| | Introduction |
| | 3.1. Membership |
| | 3.2. Qualifications |
| | 3.3. Structure |
| | 3.4. Objectives |
| | 3.4.1. Personal members services |
| | 3.4.2. Institutional members' services |
| | 3.4.3. Joint individual and institutional members' services |
| | References |
| | 4. Governance of the association |
| | 4.1. Social and political factors. |
| | 4.2. General assembly or congress |
| | 4.3. The council |
| | 4.4. Council - relationships |
| | 4.5. Council - operation |
| | 4.6. Council - makeup |
| | 4.7. Executive committee or bureau |
| | 4.8. Sub-organisations |
| | 4.9. Summary |
| | 5. Operation |
| | Introduction |
| | 5.1. Officers. |
| | 5.2. Officers. |
| | 5.3. Responsibilities. |
| | 5.4. Full-time staff |
| | 5.4.1. Responsibilities |
| | 5.4.2. Organisational chart |
| | Reference |
| | 6. Programmes and services |
| | Introduction |
| | 6.1. Personal services |
| | 6.1.1. Careers advice |
| | 6.1.2. Education* |
| | 6.1.3. Continuing professional development* |
| | 6.1.4. Seminars and conferences* |
| | 6.1.5. Salaries and conditions of service work |
| | 6.1.6. Job market and career development |
| | 6.1.7. Newsletters and journals* |
| | 6.1.8. Information services |
| | 6.1.9. Code of conduct* |
| | 6.2. Institutional |
| | 6.2.1. Standards* |
| | 6.2.2. Resourcing* |
| | 6.2.3. Legislative change* |
| | 6.2.4. Politics and lobbying |
| | 6.2.5. Freedom of information* |
| | 6.2.6. Public awareness* |
| | 6.2.7. Research |
| | 6.3. Other services - both to personal and institutional members |
| | 6.3.1. Publishing |
| | 6.3.2. Bibliographical work |
| | 6.3.3. Other services |
| | References |
| | 7. Policies, planning and procedures |
| | Introduction |
| | 7.1. Policy - definition |
| | 7.1.1. Policies |
| | 7.1.2. Internal |
| | 7.1.3. External |
| | 7.1.4. Code of conduct |
| | 7.2. Formulation |
| | 7.3. Policy activities |
| | 7.4. Adoption/Rejection |
| | 7.5. Procedures for implementation |
| | 7.6. Planning - why and how |
| | Reference |
| | 8. Finance : accounts and budgeting |
| | Introduction |
| | 8.1. Planning and budgeting |
| | 8.2. Accounts maintenance |
| | 8.2.1. Cash basis - accounting |
| | 8.2.2. Accrual - accounting |
| | 8.3. Financial reports |
| | 8.3.1. Statements of revenues and expenditures |
| | 8.3.2. Balance sheet |
| | 8.3.3. Statement of changes in fund balances |
| | 8.4. Internal controls |
| | 8.4.1. Independent audits |
| | 8.4.2. Cash flow |
| | 8.5. Financial reserves and investments |
| | 8.6. Sources of income |
| | 8.6.1. Membership |
| | 8.6.2. Categories of subscription |
| | 8.6.3. Association services income |
| | 8.6.4. User-service sources |
| | 8.6.5. Grant-aid and foundations |
| | 8.6.6. Government support |
| | Conclusions |
| | Appendix I |
| | 1. Election of chairman of council |
| | 2. Chairmen |
| | 3. Members |
| | 4. Quorum |
| | 5. Courtesy |
| | 6. Relevance |
| | 7. Discipline |
| | 8. Speeches |
| | 9. Right of reply |
| | 10. Matters arising |
| | 12. Withdrawal of motions |
| | 13. Absence of mover |
| | 14. Notices of motion |
| | 15. Committee's reports or minutes |
| | 16. Voting |
| | 17. Procedural motions |
| | 18. Amendment to motions |
| | 19. Reference back |
| | 20. Postponements |
| | 21. Next business |
| | 22. Closure |
| | 23. Adjournment |
| | 24. Distribution of rules |
| | 25. Amendment to rules |
| | 26. Suspension of rules |
| | Index to rules of procedure to be followed at council, committee and general meetings |
| | Appendix II |
| | Determination of personnel needs |
| | Recruitment and selection |
| | Orientation |
| | Performance appraisal |
| | Compensation |
| | Promotion |
| | Termination |
| | Appendix III |
| | Code of professional conduct |
| | Guidance notes on the code |
| | The status of the code |
| | The substance of the code |
| | Updating professional expertise |
| | Supervision of staff and trainees |
| | Duty to client and employer |
| | Promoting access to information |
| | Discrimination on race, colour, creed, gender and sexual orientation |
| | Confidentiality |
| | Personal financial interest |
| | Criminal offences |
| | Co-operation in disciplinary proceedings |
| | Appendix IV |
| | Appendix V |
| | Appendix VI |
| | Appendix VII |
Guidelines for the management of professional associations in the fields of archives, library and information work
Prepared by
Russell Bowden
Based on contributions from Ray Palmer and David Bender
General Information Programme and UNISIST
United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organisation
PGI-89/WS/11
Paris, September 1989
Recommended catalogue entry :
Bowden, Russell
Guidelines for the management of professional associations in the fields of archives, library and information work / prepared by Russell Bowden [for the] General Information Programme and UNISIST. Paris : Unesco, 1989. -ii, p.93 + vii appendices; 30cm. - (PGI-89/WS/11).
I - Guidelines for the Management of professional associations in the fields of archives, library and information work.
II - Unesco, General Information Programme and UNISIST.
© Unesco, 1989
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