Mission
The Association’s mission is to empower Christian librarians through professional development, scholarship and spiritual encouragement for service in higher education and society in Africa.
Vision Statement
CALA-K is an influential, vibrant, growing community of Christian librarians that integrates faith, ministry and librarianship through development of members, services and scholarship.
Core Values
1) Members shall serve Christ in their institutions.
2) A common statement of purpose, faith and its constitution, which controls what the Association will and will not do, shall unite all members.
Objectives
- To base its success on an active, enthusiastic, and sharing membership.
- To provide leadership for a Christian librarians’ fraternity.
- To promote resource sharing efforts.
- To provide development grants for coursework, institutes, and workshops.
- To offer continuing education opportunities.
- To represent the interests of Christian librarians within their working environment.
- To coordinate unified efforts that shall result in significant institutional funding for automation of libraries.
- To afford opportunities for members to contribute meaningfully to their profession.
- To recognize outstanding contribution for library services.
- To provide forums for personal contact and interaction among members.
- To be open to all librarians who are serving the Lord in both academic and non-academic organizations.
- To motivate CALA-K members by reducing registration rates at the annual conference.