Swedish library association

1. Swedish Library Association

2. Swedish Library Association Is an independent, non-profit organization without any political affiliation. Works for a high standard library system, and for the application and development of the Swedish Library Act. Promotes libraries as ”safeguards” of democracy and freedom of expression .

3. Swedish Library Association Founded in 2000, as a fusion of two associations Public, school, academic and special libraries 3 500 members (individual & institutional) Individual 350 SKR ( $ 50). Institutions $ 100 – 700.

4. Five Perspectives on L ibraries Knowledge and learning Culture and experience Inspiration and development Democracy and freedom of information Sanctuary and fellowship

5. MEMBERS ANNUAL MEETING BOARD NETWORKS REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS WORKING COMMITTEE COUNCILS SECRETARY-GENERAL AND OFFICE LONG TERM WORKING GROUPS SHORT TERM WORKING GROUPS

6. Swedish Library Association Focus areas: Promote research and development Making the library visible Questions of immediate interest: now e-books Influencing public opinion and lobbying

7. N ational library strategy Library Lovers Campaign: The National Library was granted a new, broadened commission. Central administrative authority with overall responsibility for libraries financed by public funds. Providing a national overview Promoting co-operation Driving development forward Monitoring the public libraries

8. N ational library strategy Joint national catalogue Supplier independency Freely accessible metadata Open Source solutions Mobilize competence and resources based on an overall strategy Strategy for developing the technological infrastructure

9. Swedish Library Association Activities: Arrange about 10 conferences “The Library Days”: 600-700 members Attend fairs, political events Social a ctivities for the members

10. Swedish Library Association Publications: Magazine, 10 issues/year Reports Statistics Articles Homepage, twitter

11. Swedish Library Association According to the members, Swedish Library Association should: Unite Visualise Follow Develop Engage