Sothik Hok

Cambodian Library Association

Cambodian Librarians and Documentalists Association (CLDA) is a non-profit and non-political association established in 1996 to represent the librarians, information specialists, libraries and information centers nationwide. The objectives of CLDA are to: 1. Promote and advocate the value of libraries and information centers, the professionalism of librarians, information specialists as well as the library interest groups in Cambodia; 2. Defend and promote the interests of all people engaged in library and information work or who are interested in libraries and information centers; 3. Promote the development of libraries and information centers of any kind in Cambodia; 4. Unite and foster relations among members who are librarians, information specialists and the library and information interest groups; 5. Represent libraries and information centers in Cambodia in the national and international arenas; 6. Encourage and promote lifelong learning and reading among Cambodians. Since its establishment, the association has provided several library trainings to its members and has sent some members to get training abroad. On March 20, 2013, the CLDA held its 5th congress to select new board members. The six new board members include Mr. Hok Sothik, Ms. Kolap Mao, Mr. Neth Wanna, Ms. Chhuon Mony, Ms. Seng Sowatha, and Ms. Yim Mory.