Selected Information Resources for Library Technicians

PCC Library Technology BLOG

PCC Library Technician student's blog. Articles by current and previous students. Topics range from work experiences, tips and discussions of new technologies.

Library Support Staff Resource Center American Library Association (ALA)

information for and about library support staff and paraprofessionals.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, information on Library Technicians Job Descriptions and Information 

California School Library Association Resources

www.csla.net/res/

Council on Library/Media Technicians

an international organization for library and media support staff.

American Library Association Support Staff Round Table

addressing a wide variety of issues of concern to library support staff, including but not limited to basic training programs, education, career development, job duties and responsibilities and other related issues.

LIBSUP-L

electronic mailing list for library support staff.

ASSOCIATES

Published three times a year, the Electronic Library Support Staff Journal provides a forum for and about library support staff issues.

Librarian's Internet

Categorized directory of links covering all aspects of the profession

Occupational Information Network

A summary the knowledge, skills and work environments for library technicians

Library Technician Programs in the U.S.

Listing of programs around the country from the Council on Library/Media Technicians.

Education for Librarianship

links to a searchable database of library school programs.

Multilingual Library Glossary

Terms, expressions and abbreviations commonly used in libraries in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese.

Online Dictionary of Library and Information Science

compiled by Joan M. Reitz.  It is also available in print from Libraries Unlimited.