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Learn Why AIIP is Essential to your success

The Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP) is a professional network of independent business owners running diverse info-centric businesses.

AIIP'S Mission

To equip our members for ongoing business success

Our Vision

AIIP is the go-to source for collegial support, professional development, and mutually beneficial relationships that information professionals need to succeed as business owners.

AIIP MEMBERS

Members are part of an international ecosystem of independent information consultants with expertise across industries, services, and geographies. As the leading voice of the independent information industry, AIIP provides essential resources for info-entrepreneur members located in over 20 countries around the world.

AIIP's members provide expert, information-related services that fall into these communities of practice:

To find an expert for your next project, search our Business Directory.

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aiip CORE VALUES

Cultivating and supporting the international diversity of our members
Fostering the diversity of our members’ backgrounds and information industry business offerings
Providing professional development opportunities to help our members run their businesses successfully
Providing equitable and inclusive benefits for our membership and supporting these initiatives within the information industry
Demonstrating respect, integrity, responsibility, honesty, fairness, and transparency in our businesses and within our organization
Nurturing a collegial, non-competitive community of colleagues

AIIP ObjectiveS

Advance the knowledge and understanding of the information profession.
Promote and maintain high professional and ethical standards among its members.
Encourage independent information professionals to assemble to discuss common issues.
Promote the interchange of information among independent information professionals and various organizations.
Keep the public informed about the information profession and of the responsibilities of the information professional.

Member Benefits

AIIP members enjoy access to exclusive benefits.

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AIIP FOCUS

AIIP works closely with database distributors, producers, and other information providers to ensure that the needs of its members are considered.

Since June 6, 1987, AIIP’s mission, vision, and values have illustrated our commitment to cultivating a supportive and welcoming community. Learn more about our history.

We value the diversity of our members and their respective businesses. This combination strengthens us individually and collectively as we embrace the varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences we each bring to AIIP.

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