Professional Associations (International)
- American Theological Library Association
- Art Libraries Society of North America
- Association for Library and Information Science Education
- Bibliotèques Européennes de Théologie
- International Association of Music Libraries, Archives and Documentation Centres
- The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
- Librarians Without Borders
- North American Serials Interest Group
- Special Libraries Association
Professional Associations (Canada)
National
- Association of Canadian Archivists
- Association of Canadian Map Libraries and Archives
- Canadian Association of Law Libraries
- Canadian Association of Music Libraries, Archives, and Documentation Centres
- Canada Chapter of the Art Libraries Society of North America
- Canadian Health Libraries Association
- Canadian Library Association
- Canadian Association of Special Libraries and Information Services (a division within the CLA)
Regional/Provincial
- Association des archivistes du Québec
- Association pour l'avancement des sciences et des techniques de la documentation (ASTED)
- Corporation des Bibliothècaires Professionnels du Québec
- Montréal-Ottawa-Québec Chapter of the Art Libraries Society of North America
- Quebec Library Association
- Special Libraries Association Eastern Canada Chapter
- Special Libraries Association Toronto Chapter
- Special Libraries Association Western Canada Chapter
Professional Associations (Other Countries)
- Australia: Australian Library and Information Association
- France: Association des Bibliothécaires Français
- Russia: Russian Library Association
- UK: Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
- USA: American Association of Law Libraries
- USA: American Society for Information Science and Technology
- USA: American Library Association
- USA: Music Library Association
SLA Student Groups (in Canada)
- Dalhousie University
- University of British Columbia
- University of Montreal
- University of Toronto
- University of Western Ontario
There are many SLA Student Groups in the USA
Click for more information
Other 'Librarian' Sites
... And Now for Something Completely Different
- Cool Librarians
- Lipstick Librarian
- Modified Librarian
- Radical, Militant Librarian
- The Shifted Librarian (Blog)
Information and Advice
- Canadian Library Association Career Section
- Chartered Institute of Library and Information Profesionals (UK)
- Library & Information Science Professional's Career Development Center
- McGill University Career and Placement Service
- Special Library Association Career Centre
- Special Libraries Association Toronto Chapter
Job Posting Sites (Canada)
- British Columbia Library Association
- Canadian Library Association
- Corporation des Bibliothècaires Professionnels du Québec
- Foothills Library Association
- Manitoba Library Association
- Ontario Library Association
- Quebec Library Association
- Saskatchewan Library Association
- Special Libraries Association Eastern Canada Chapter
- Special Libraries Association Western Canada Chapter
- University of Toronto
- University of Western Ontario
- National Research Council
Job Posting Sites (US and International)
- American Society for Information Science and Technology Jobline
- American Theological Library Association Job Openings
- Art Libraries Society of North America
- Association for Library and Information Science Education
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- EDUCAUSE Job Listings
- Library Job Postings on the Internet
- Library and Information Technology Association
- LISjobs.com (USA and International)
- LISjobnet.com (UK and International)
- Music Library Association Placement Service Job List
- North American Serials Interest Group Jobs
- Special Libraries Association
- Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals
- TFPL (KM recruitment agency in the UK)
- United Nations (Information Management occupational group)
List-servs
Atlantic Canada Library and Information Studies Jobs List Send an email to mailserv [at] ac.dal.ca and in the body of the message, type: subscribe LIS-JOBLIST [your full name]
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (libJobs)
School of Library, Archival and Information Studies (UBC) Job List Open to students and all interested professionals]. Send blank e-mail to: SlaisJobs-subscribe [at] yahoogroups.ca
Summer Employment and Internships
- Federal Student Work Employment Program (FSWEP)
- International Development Research Centre
- National Research Council Canada
- Parliamentary Internship Programme
- SLA New York Chapter Internships
- Young Canada Works
Scholarships
Each year, SLA awards $30,000 to at least 5 students who have demonstrated their ability and desire to contribute to the Special Librarian field.
Click here for more information
SLA New York Chapter Scholarship
- Fellowships and Awards available to McGill Education Students
- American Association of Law Libraries Scholarships
- Chinese American Librarians Association Scholarships and Grants
- Fritz Schwartz Serials Education Scholarship (NASIG)
- ISI Information Science Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Scholarship
- World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
- Medical Library Association Grants and Scholarships
- Newberry Library Fellowships in the Humanities
- National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latino and the Spanish Speaking
- United States Department of Homeland Security Scholarship and Fellowship Program
Travel/Attendance Awards
- Art Libraries Society of North America Student Travel Award (34th annual Conference)
- Chemistry Division 'Attendance' Award (SLA Conference)
- Engineering Division Inspec Travel Stipend Award (SLA Conference)
- McGill Alma Mater Student Travel Grant
(scroll down to travel awards) - McGill Education Graduate Students' Society Travel Grant
- Museums, Arts and Humanities Division 'Attendance' Award (SLA Conference)
- Pharmaceutical and Health Technology Division Travel Award (SLA Conference)
- NASIG Conference Student Grant
Student Awards
- Pfizer Award of Excellence (coming soon)
- SLA Eastern Canada Anne M. Galler Book Prize
Professional Awards
- American Society for Information Science and Technology Awards
- Association for Library and Information Science Education
- Helmut Kallmann / Canadian Association of Music Libraries Award
- SLA Awards & Honors Program Lists many awards given by the SLA; local chapters and divisions also offer awards and grants not listed on the SLA main site.
- Marcia Tuttle International Grant (NASIG)