About MaLIA
The objectives of MaLIA can be summarised as follows:
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to unite all persons engaged, interested or involved in library, information and archival work;
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to assist in the improvement of status, salaries and qualifications of librarians;
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to focus national attention on library, information and archival issues;
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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;
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to encourage the establishment, promotion and use of libraries and archives in Malta and Gozo;
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to hold conferences and meetings concerning library matters and policies;
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to promote, encourage and assist bibliographical studies and research;
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to maintain a library collection for members of the Association in such location that the Association may decide;
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to hold courses in library and information studies;
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to maintain a register of library and information professionals.
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