• American Library Association Library Support Staff Resource Center
  http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/hrdr/librarysupportstaff/library_support_staff_resource_center.cfm
  Information on education requirements, work environment, financial aid, and career outlook
• LIBSUP-L -- http://www.itcompany.com/inforetriever/emailstf.htm
  Electronic mailing list for the discussion of all library-related topics as they pertain to library staff
• ASSOCIATES -- http://associates.ucr.edu/journal/
  An e-journal focused on library support staff issues. Subscription is free.
• Occupational Outlook Handbook -- http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos316.htm
  Current information on Library Technicians and Library Assistants
• Library Technician Wiki -- http://librarytechnician.wikispaces.com/home
  Based out of Australia but includes information relevant to US Library Technicians including upcoming conferences, newsletters, links to blogs, etc.

Becoming a member of a professional association is an important step in your career. Some of the benefits include connecting with other professionals in your field, staying up-to-date on emerging trends, and providing continuing education opportunities.

• American Library Association (ALA) -- http://www.ala.org/
  ALA has several divisions that may be of interest to future Library Technicians:
  • Library Support Staff Interests Round Table (LSSIRT) -- http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/rts/lssirt
    Round Table of the American Library Association providing information activities and resources for library paraprofessionals.
  • Public Library Association (PLA) -- http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/pla
    Division of ALA focused on all things Public Libraries.
  • Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) -- http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/
    Division of ALA focused on University Libraries
  • American Association of School Librarians (AASL) -- http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/
    Division of ALA focused on providing information activities and resources for school libraries.
• California Library Association (CLA) -- http://www.cla-net.org/
  
  • Student Interest Group (CLA-SIG) -- http://www.cla-net.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=26
    CLA-SIG Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/pages/California-Library-Association/87228833792
• Special Libraries Association (SLA) -- http://www.sla.org/
• Council on Library/Media Technicians (COLT) -- http://colt.ucr.edu/

Created by Michele Wyngard, Co-Chair CLA Student Interest Group | October 2011