Library Community: Associations

A selection of Canadian, US & International associations listed alphabetically. Library technician, librarian, archivist & records manager associations are included. Links open in a new window. LTAIG is not responsible for the content on external websites. If you would like to suggest a link to add to this list, email us at: ltaigonline@gmail.com

International Associations

Canada

Alberta Association of Library Technicians
"The Alberta Association of Library Technicians (AALT) is an organization dedicated to fostering and enhancing the professional image of Library Technicians through information, education, promotion and support." [...]

ARMA Vancouver Chapter
"[ARMA Vancouver's] mission is to advance quality information management programs by providing members with advocacy, professional development and networking opportunities." [...]

The Association of Canadian Archivists
"Established in 1975 and incorporated in 1978, the Association of Canadian Archivists (ACA) evolved from the Archives Section of the Canadian Historical Association (CHA)." [...]

Atlantic Provinces Library Association
"APLA is one of the oldest library organizations in North America with a diverse membership representing all levels of interest and participation. The association's mission is to promote the interests of libraries in the Atlantic provinces while fostering the development of librarians, library technicians and information professionals through cooperative efforts and the promotion of library interests." [...]

British Columbia Library Association
"The purposes of the Association are to encourage library organization and development throughout British Columbia, to coordinate library services in various parts of the province, to create friendly and helpful cooperation between libraries, to maintain contact with similar organizations throughout Canada and elsewhere, and to advance by education, research, friendly association and through cooperative effort the mutual interest of all libraries and library personnel." [...]

BCLA Library Technicians & Assistants Interest Group
LTAIG is an interest group of the British Columbia Library Association that aims to support and promote the roles of library technicians and assistants throughout the province of British Columbia. [...]

British Columbia Courthouse Library Society
"The B.C. Courthouse Library Society is a non-profit organization providing access to legal information resources and information services to members of the legal community and the public of British Columbia." [...]

Canadian Association of Law Libraries
CALL "represents members from all types of Canadian law libraries – academic, corporate, court, government, law society and private law firm libraries." [...]

Canadian Health Libraries Association
"Established in 1976, CHLA/ABSC grew out of the efforts of the Canadian Group of the Medical Library Association and the Canadian Association of Special Libraries and Information Services. Today, CHLA is a professional organization of approximately 400 individuals in the health sciences library field in Canada." [...]

Canadian Library Association
"CLA is a non-profit voluntary organization, governed by an elected Executive Council, which is advised by over thirty interest groups and committees."
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CLA Library Technicians Interest Group [LTIG]
LTIG is the interest group for library technicians within the Canadian Library Association. [...]

Council on Library/ Media Technicians [COLT]
"Since 1967 COLT, an affiliate of the American Library Association, has addressed the issues of concern to library support staff personnel. The issues cover areas such as technical education, continuing education, certification, job description uniformity, and the more elusive goals of gaining recognition and respect for the very professional work that we do." [...]

Manitoba Library Association
"The Manitoba Library Association (MLA) is a provincial, voluntary, non-incorporated association with over 350 personal and institutional members. MLA is a registered charity and, therefore, has a strictly non-profit, educational orientation." [...]

Manitoba Association of Library Technicians
"MALT was established in 1971 as a nonprofit organization with the objectives to promote and advance the role of library technicians and respond to issues that relate to the entire library community." [...]

Nova Scotia Library Association
"The Nova Scotia Library Association was formed in 1973 as a vehicle for library workers to exchange ideas, enhance ideas, enhance skills, keep abreast of local issues and to promote the value of libraries." [...]

Ontario Association of Library Technicians
"OALT / ABO is a non-profit organization established in 1973. Our role is to promote a wider understanding, acceptance and advancement of Library Technician graduates and students, and to further the cause of Library Technicians in the workforce." [...]

Ontario Library Association
"Founded in 1900, the Ontario Library Association is the oldest continually operating library association in Canada. With 5,265 members as of January 1, 2006, the OLA is the largest library association in the country." [...]

Québec Library Association / L'Association des bibliothécaires du Québec
"The ABQLA, a non-profit voluntary association of library personnel and friends in the province of Québec, provides a network for its members' mutual support. It serves the community through education, advocacy and communication." [...]

Saskatchewan Library Association
"The Saskatchewan Library Association is a provincial, volunteer, non-profit organization designed to further the development of library service in Saskatchewan and through libraries, the culture of the province." [...]

Saskatchewan Association of Library Technicians
SALT is a registered non-profit organization
whose objectives are "to provide and encourage a medium for mutual support and to promote the value of Library Technicians in Saskatchewan." [...]

Special Libraries Association - Western Canada Chapter
"The Western Canada Chapter was formed in 1985, and geographically covers the four provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, and the Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut." [...]

Vancouver Association of Law Libraries
"The Vancouver Association of Law Libraries (VALL) is a forum for information exchange and continuing education. Membership is open to those working in or associated with law libraries." [...]

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International

ALA Library & Information Technology Association 
"The Library and Information Technology Association is a coalition of members and staff joining together to carry forward LITA's mission and strategic initiatives through internal governance and wide spread representation." [...]

American Library Association
"The mission of the American Library Association is to provide leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all." [...]

Association for Information Management Professionals [ARMA]
"ARMA International is a not-for-profit professional association and the authority on managing records and information – paper and electronic." [...]

Australian Library & Information Association
"The Australian Library and Information Association [ALIA] is the professional organisation for the Australian library and information services sector. It seeks to empower the profession in the development, promotion and delivery of quality library and information services to the nation, through leadership, advocacy and mutual support." [...]

International Federation of Library Associations & Institutions [IFLA]
"IFLA (The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the library and information profession." [...]

Medical Libraries Association
"Founded in 1898, MLA is a nonprofit, educational organization of more than 1,100 institutions and 3,600 individual members in the health sciences information field, committed to educating health information professionals, supporting health information research, promoting access to the world's health sciences information, and working to ensure that the best health information is available to all." [...]

Pacific Northwest Library Association
"The Pacific Northwest Library Association (PNLA) is an organization of people who work in, with, and for libraries." [...]

Society of American Archivists
"Founded in 1936, the Society of American Archivists is North America's oldest and largest national archival professional association. SAA's mission is to serve the educational and informational needs of more than 4,600 individual and institutional members and to provide leadership to ensure the identification, preservation, and use of records of historical value." [...]

Special Libraries Association [SLA]
"The Special Libraries Association (SLA) was founded in 1909 in the state of New York and is now the international association representing the interests of thousands of information professionals in over eighty countries worldwide." [...]

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