Kerala Library Association (KLA)

To unite all libraries in Kerala by holding conferences and meetings for the discussion of questions affecting the library profession and matters affecting libraries or their regulation or management or other wise. To promote appropriate library legislation in the state. To promote the better administration of libraries. To promote library science education and the improvement in the training of l

ibrarians in Kerala. To promote and encourage bibliographical study and research. To promote the establishment of libraries, documentation and information centres in Kerala. To publish information of service or interest to the members of the Association or for the promotion of the objects of the Association. To promote whatever may tend to the improvement of the position and qualifications of the librarians. To affiliate to the Association, other associations in Kerala with similar objects. To co-operate with other State, National, International and other organizations with similar objects. To do all such other things as incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above mentioned objects. PROGRAMMES
KLA conducts seminars, computer training programs, conferences and workshops every year for the library professionals. The subject matter of these include technical & professional topics, library development plans, library legislation, library awareness, promotion of reading habits and role of libraries for national development. Public functions & meetings are also organized by KLA off and on. KLA in association with State Library Council had launched a training programme for working librarians in rural libraries of Kerala during 1996-97.