Section 20: Provision of library facilities, etc.

(1) The Institute shall-
(a) provide and maintain a library comprising books and publications for the promotion and advancement of knowledge of the art and science of administration, and such other books and publications as the Council may think necessary for the purpose;
(b) encourage research into industrial administration in such area of services as-
(i) plant location design, layout equipment and maintenance;
(ii) materials, products planning and control;
(iii) product development;
(iv) output or sales determination;
(v) organisation of materials and production control;
(vi) sourcing of goods and materials;
(vii) movement and distribution of goods and materials;
(viii) profit appraisal and organisation;
(ix) work study and measurement;
(x) financial and general administration of materials, goods and services;
(xi) office services administration,
and such other areas of study as the Council may deem appropriate.