CLA Releases Revised Guidelines for the Education of Library Technicians

March 11, 2011

The Canadian Library Association (CLA) is pleased to announce the release of the new Guidelines for the Education of Library Technicians. This document is a revision of the Guidelines first produced in 1991.

The new Guidelines have been produced by the CLA Library Technicians Interest Group, in consultation with the Program Chairs/Coordinators of Canadian institutions offering Library Technician programs.

The purpose of the Guidelines for the Education of Library Technicians is to promote excellence in the training and education of library technicians and to serve as a national standard for both educational institutions in Canada and employers who need to determine the capabilities of program graduates.

Karen Hildebrandt, convenor of the Library Technicians Interest Group, is thrilled that this update has been completed. “So much has changed in libraries in the past 20 years, and Library Technician education must continue to keep pace. These updated Guidelines will help our educators to ensure that graduates have the necessary competencies to meet the needs of a variety of employers.”

The Guidelines for the Education of Library Technicians is available on the CLA website.