Library and Information Technician

Established, in 1973, the Ontario Association of Library Technicians / Association des bibliotechniciens de l'Ontario (OALT/ABO) is a professional, non-profit organization of Library and Information Technician graduates, students, associate and group members

Founded in 1900, the Ontario Library Association is the oldest continually operating library association in Canada. With more than 5,000 members, the OLA is the largest library association in the country

SLA Toronto was founded in 1940 and represents the interests of information professionals in Toronto and most of the province of Ontario west of Kingston

The American Library Association (ALA) was created 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

The Bibliographical Society of Canada is a bilingual (English/French) organization that has as its goal the scholarly study of the history, description, and transmission of texts in all media and formats, with a primary emphasis on Canada. Several of its goals are to further the study, research, and publication of book history and print culture and to publish bibliographies and studies of book history and print culture

CALL currently has approximately 500 members representing a wide variety of law library interests across Canada. It provides a forum for the exchange of information and ideas among members, fosters cooperation among Canadian law libraries, and plays an active role in promoting access to legal information for all Canadians

The CCA communicates archival needs and concerns to decision-makers, researchers and the general public

CHLA/ABSC is a professional organization of approximately 400 individuals in the health sciences library field in Canada

The Library and Archives Canada website provides a selection of specialized resources and links for archivists, librarians and publishers

A Project of the IFLA Management of Library Associations Section, coordinated by the American Library Association, International Relations Office

MLA offers career services for health sciences information professionals, students attending library school programs, and those interested in learning more about a career as a medical librarian

MLA is the professional organization in the United States devoted to music librarianship and all aspects of music materials in libraries

Blog from a group of Canadian publishers’ reps presenting their picks for the best upcoming books for kids, teens and adults in a variety of genres

The library weblog dedicated to resources for keeping current and professional development

Ideas and information for those working in Libraries

Developed by the Library Technicians & Assistants Interest Group of the British Columbia Library Association

ResourceShelf is published by Free Pint Ltd., a UK-based publisher of resources to support information professionals

From the South Central Library System