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  Guidelines and Standards for
Branch Public Libraries,
A Discussion

MaLIA donates copies of its latest publication to public libraries The Hon. Dolores Cristina being presented with copies of publication, "A Mosaic of Library and Archive Practice in Malta" by MaLIA Chairman Mr. Laurence Zerafa and Council members Ms. Cecily Rizzo, Ms. Mary Samut-Tagliaferro and Mr. Victor Vella. Also present are Mr. Joseph Debattista, Officer in charge of the Central Public Library and Ms. Maroma Camilleri from the National Library of Malta.

MaLIA's latest publication: A Mosaic of Library and Archive Practice in Malta Order it now!! Read the Review by Dr Mike Freeman

• to unite all persons engaged, interested or involved in library, information and archival work;  
• to assist in the improvement of status, salaries and qualifications of librarians;  
• to focus national attention on library, information and archival issues;  
• to  watch and make representation regarding legislation affecting  libraries, archives, copyright, legal deposit and laws affecting the  censorship, and to assist in the promotion of legislation concerning  the improvement and satisfactory application of library development;  
• to encourage the establishment, promotion and use of libraries and archives in Malta and Gozo;  
• to hold conferences and meetings concerning library matters and policies;  
• to promote, encourage and assist bibliographical studies and research;  
• to maintain a library collection for members of the Association in such location that the Association may decide;  
• to hold courses in library and information studies;  
• to maintain a register of library and information professionals.

MaLIA  is a member of the International Federation of Library Associations  (IFLA), the Commonwealth Library Association (COMLA), and the European  Bureau of Library, Information and Documentation Associations (EBLIDA).

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