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 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.  


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