British Columbia Library Association

Library Technicians & Assistants Interest Group (LTAIG)

LTAIG is an interest group that functions under the umbrella of the British Columbia Library Association (BCLA). The LTAIG committee is composed of volunteers with a commitment to developing and strengthening ties within the library field, and more specifically, among its members throughout the province of British Columbia.

Our Mission

The mission of the Library Technicians and Assistants Interest Group (LTAIG) is to

provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and concerns, among library technicians and library assistants.
represent the common interest of library technicians and library assistants.
coordinate education and networking activities for its members.
utilize online networking tools to raise awareness of LTAIG, and to update its members on the activities of LTAIG.
act as a liaison with relevant institutions and organizations on behalf of its membership.

Email List

The LTAIG email list is for discussion and sharing resources and ideas relevant to the library support staff community. To subscribe, unsubscribe, and manage your list options , visit http://www.bclibraries.ca/listservs/bcla/

Blog

Please note that we now have a blog, to which we have a direct link in the above menu. It is designed to complement the website, and provides:

Interviews with local library technicians and assistants
Library news
Essays by members
Resources
Interview tips

The blog is located athttp://ltaig.wordpress.com/

Contact Us

If you have any comments or questions about LTAIG, or if you would like to volunteer with LTAIG, please contact Sarah Felkar and Stephen Karr at ltaigchair@gmail.com

If you have any comments or questions about the website, please contact Stephen Karr at ltaigonline@gmail.com

Latest News

LTAIG Chapter Meeting in Prince George

Hi everyone,

There will be a LTAIG chapter meeting in Prince George, March 31, at 8pm at the lounge of the Ramada Inn (444 George Street, Coach's Corner Pub). This meeting is a chance to learn more about the recent activities of the Library Technicians and Assistants Interest Group. We are examining how to better serve our community and provide ways that members can more effectively share their ideas, concerns, and ambitions with one another.

If you have any questions or plan to attend, please contact me at sfelkar@gmail.com

Thank you,

Sarah Felkar

LTAIG Chapter Meetings: Message from Christina Neigel

Hello folks,

There will be a meeting in Victoria at the Harbour Towers Hotel (345 Quebec Street Victoria) lounge at 6pm on March 9 for any library techncians or assistants who may be interested in the recent activities of the Library Technician and Assistant's Interest Group. LTAIG is examining how to better serve its community and provide ways that members can more effectively share their ideas, concerns, and ambitions with one another.

There will also be a meeting in the Resource Room (A263) of the Abbotsford Campus of UFV for those who live in the Fraser Valley. This meeting will be held on Wednesday April 7th at 6 pm.

There will be another at the BCLA conference in Penticton on Friday April 23rd at 4:30 pm to 5:30 in the Ramada hotel. Location will be in the UFV suite.

It is extremely important that both current members of BCLA and those considering membership , engage in discussion around the future of this interest group and action that can be taken to strengthen representation and participation.

This is a great opportunity for those who do not feel they have a 'voice' in professional memberships to put their ideas on the table and forge new opportunities for both themselves and those that follow in their footsteps.

If you are interested in attending either of these meetings or have other questions, feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Christina Neigel

You can contact Christina at Christina.Neigel@ufv.ca or 604-854-4558.

LTAIG General Meeting on January 18

Thank you to all who came out to our meeting on January 18. Pictures are now posted on the site, and you can find them here. Minutes will be posted soon.

2009 Salary Survey Results

Courtesy Sarah Felkar, the results from the 2009 LTAIG Salary Survey have been released. You can find them on the site here, and a print-friendly version here.