The objectives of this Chapter shall be those of the Special Libraries Association: To provide an association of individuals and organizations having a professional, scientific or technical interest in library and information science, especially as these are applied in the recording, retrieval and dissemination of knowledge and information in areas such as the physical, biological, technical and social sciences and the humanities; and to promote and improve the communication, dissemination and use of such information and knowledge for the benefit of libraries or other educational organizations.

Taken from the Bylaws of the Illinois Chapter of the Special Libraries Association, Revised June, 1993.