Bibliotekforeningen
Bibliotekforeningen is a national or regional professional association for libraries, librarians, and information professionals. It acts as an umbrella organization representing library institutions and advocates for library services, literacy, information access, and professional standards.
The term Bibliotekforeningen is used in several Nordic contexts to denote a library association. The organization
Its purpose is to promote high-quality library services, professional ethics, continuing education, open access, and universal
Activities typically include annual conferences, publications (journals, bulletins), professional training, accreditation programs, advisory services to member
Membership is generally open to public libraries, academic libraries, school libraries, special libraries, and individual information
Governance is usually provided by a board or council, with a president or chair, treasurer, and committees
Impact often includes influencing national policy, supporting library workforce development, and fostering collaboration among libraries to
See also: Library Association, National Library, Information Policy.