Mission

To promote the theory and practice of organizing knowledge and information.

Objectives

• To establish an active membership of people with an interest in Knowledge Organization (KO), whatever their background or qualifications;
• To explore the scope and role of KO and its value to society; to publicize the results and to spread the understanding that emerges;
• To enable members to develop a community of interest and to build bridges between those working in different sectors, particularly between researchers and practitioners;
• To encourage and support the next generation of KO researchers and practitioners, with attention to continuing professional development as well as basic education and training;
• To communicate the value of KO to senior decision-makers across the public and private sectors;
• To support ISKO at the international level and collaborate with other Chapters and related institutions and groups;
• To ensure the efficient administration of the Chapter according to its constitution.

Aims 2011-2014

1. To attract and retain new members and officers, especially KO thought leaders;
2. To develop and maintain strategies and targets that support our objectives and aims;
3. To establish our name and reputation among the communities, groups and businesses concerned with information and knowledge management and to collaborate with them where appropriate;
4. To establish regular two-way communication with and between our members, using a variety of easy and attractive media;
5. To establish a programme of events and activities in support of our objectives;
6. To involve our members in planning and running activities where possible;
7. To consolidate and improve our website presence;
8. To manage the Chapter’s resources effectively.