Danish Union of Librarians | |
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| Headquarters | Frederiksberg, Denmark |
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Members | 5500 |
Key people | Pernille Drost, president |
| Affiliations | AC |
| Website | www.bf.dk |
The Danish Union of Librarians (BF) is a trade union in Denmark. It has a membership of 5500, and is affiliated with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.
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