Policy and Regulations

Non-Corporate Membership is an entry-level professional membership category of the Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA), established in accordance with the Sri Lanka Library Association (Incorporation) Law No. 20 of 1974, as amended by Act No. 7 of 2004, and the Rules and Regulations of the Association. It is intended as a pathway to Corporate Membership.

Eligibility

A person shall be eligible to apply for Non-Corporate Membership if he or she has:

  1. successfully completed the three-year professional course conducted by the Sri Lanka Library Association; or
  2. obtained an equivalent or higher qualification in Library and Information Science from a recognized university or other institution approved by the Council.

    The determination of the equivalency of qualifications shall rest exclusively with the Council of the Sri Lanka Library Association.

Admission Procedure

Applications shall be submitted to the General Secretary in the prescribed form together with certified copies of qualifications and all supporting documents required by the Association.

The General Secretary shall examine each application and submit it, together with her recommendations, to the Executive Council for consideration. Applications recommended by the Executive Council shall be submitted to the Council for final approval. No applicant shall be admitted to membership unless and until such approval is granted by the Council.

Membership Fees

Upon approval, the applicant shall pay the prescribed Annual Non-Corporate Membership Fee together with the prescribed Administrative and Processing Fee, which shall be payable only once upon admission. The Annual Membership Fee shall thereafter be payable in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Association.

Admission Procedure

Non-Corporate Membership shall not confer the rights, privileges, status or professional recognition accorded to Corporate Members. Accordingly, a Non-Corporate Member:

  1. Shall not be entitled to attend or participate in the Annual General Meeting or exercise any voting rights;
  2. Shall not be eligible to contest for or hold office in the Council, Executive Council, or as a Convener or Chairperson of any Committee;
  3. May be appointed only as an ordinary member of a Committee, subject to the approval of the Council;
  4. Shall not be entitled to wear or be issued any ceremonial cloak of the Association;
  5. Shall not be entitled to use the designation “Chartered Librarian” or any title, designation or post-nominal letters reserved for Corporate Members; and
  6. Shall not be entitled to any rights, privileges, benefits or services expressly reserved for Corporate Members under the Incorporation Law, the Rules and Regulations, or any policy of the Association.

Progression to Corporate Membership

A Non-Corporate Member who subsequently satisfies the qualifications, experience and other requirements prescribed under the Incorporation Law, the Rules and Regulations, and the policies of the Association may apply for admission to Corporate Membership through the prescribed procedure.

Interpretation

This Policy shall be read together with the Sri Lanka Library Association (Incorporation) Law No. 20 of 1974, as amended by Act No. 7 of 2004, and the Rules and Regulations of the Association. In the event of any inconsistency, the provisions of the Incorporation Law and the Rules and Regulations shall prevail.

Procedure for Obtaining Non-Corporate Membership

Applicants seeking Non-Corporate Membership of the Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA) shall follow the procedure outlined below:

Step 1: Obtain the Application Form

Step 2: Complete and Submit the Application

The applicant shall complete the application form in full and submit it together with all required supporting documents, including:

  • Certified copies of educational and professional qualifications
  • Copy of the National Identity Card
  • Copies of Employment evidence (Service letters/ Service confirmation letters), where applicable and
  • Any other documents requested by the Council.

* Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Step 3: Administrative Review and Verification

The SLLA Office shall review the application to ensure that,

  • The application form has been completed correctly,
  • Required documents have been submitted, and
  • The applicant meets the prescribed eligibility requirements.

* The Office may verify qualifications, employment details, and other supporting information where necessary.

Step 4: Recommendation and Council Consideration

Eligible applications shall be forwarded with the relevant recommendations to the Executive Council and thereafter to the Council for consideration.

The Council shall have the authority to:

  • Approve the application.
  • Defer consideration pending further information. or
  • Reject the application.

Step 5: Payment of Membership Fees

Upon approval by the Council, the applicant shall pay:

  • The prescribed Registration Fee and
  • The Annual Non-Corporate Membership Subscription.

* Membership shall be confirmed only after receipt of the required payments.

Step 6: Membership Confirmation

Following payment:

  • The applicant’s name shall be entered into the SLLA Membership Register,
  • A Membership Number shall be assigned, and
  • A Membership Certification letter shall be issued in accordance with the Rules of the Association.

Note:

Admission to Non-Corporate Membership is subject to approval by the Executive Council and the Council of the Sri Lanka Library Association and compliance with the Constitution, Rules, and Regulations of the Association.

Download Non-Corporate Policy and Regulations

Download Procedure for Obtaining Non-Corporate Membership

Download Non-Corporate Application form

You have the option either to download the application form and send it physically (post / by hand) or scan the duly filled application form and email it to info@slla.lk 

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