Getting Help from Industry Sources

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Industry Associations

Library associations in BC and Canada provide information and assistance. Registration and fees are required for membership.

BC Library Association (BCLA)

The British Columbia Library Association is a non-profit, independent, voluntary association representing Librarians and Library Technicians from all types of libraries.

Library Technicians and Assistants Section [LTAS], BC Library Association

Provides relevant professional development, networking opportunities, and advocacy for library technicians and assistants in B.C.

Vancouver Association of Law Libraries

Canadian Federation of Library Associations

Special Libraries Association

Health Libraries Association of BC

Visible Minority Librarians of Canada

A collaborative network to connect, engage and support visible minority librarians of Canada. Provides a mentorship program for new librarians and new immigrant librarians.