About

Our Vision:

That l'Association des bibliothécaires du Québec - Quebec Library Association be a thriving organization that fosters and effectively serves the professional interests of all its members and, thereby, Quebec society at large.

Our Mission:

L'Association des bibliothécaires du Québec - Quebec Library Association is a bilingual, non-profit voluntary association of library and information professionals, related personnel, and supporters throughout the province of Quebec. The Association provides a network for its members' mutual support through education, advocacy, and communication. It promotes the role of library and information specialists and their institutions in the greater Quebec community.

• 2011 Board of Directors

Our Goals:

• To provide opportunities for its members to pursue and develop ther professional interests
• To ensure the viability and growth of the Association
• To facilitate the exchange of information on Association and library-related issues
• To strenthen ties with national, provincial and local library associations and other related organizations
• To raise political and public awareness on relevant issues and to advocate on behalf of library and information specialists and their institutions

Our Strategic Plan:

• Strategic Plan 2011-2016

Annual Reports:

• 2010 Annual Report (PDF)
• 2009 Annual Report (PDF)
• 2008 Annual Report (PDF)
• 2007 Annual Report (PDF)
• 2006 Annual Report (PDF)
• 2005 Annual Report (PDF)

Our Position Statements:

• Statement on Harper Collins' eBook Lending Policy

Our Programs & Events:

• Workshops
• Speakers
• Social events
• Annual Conference

Our Publications:

• ABQLA Bulletin (issued 3 times per year)
• Annual Membership Directory

• Quebec Library Association: An Historical Overview, 1932–2007 = L’Association des bibliothécaires de Québec: un survoi historique. By Peter McNally and Rosemary Cochrane. Pp. 32, 32. Montreal: Association des bibliothécaires de Québec. 2009. Cdn$20.00 (Canada); $25.00 (US); $30.00 (rest of world, including postage). ISBN: 09697803. [Library and Information History review] [Lorne Bruce's review] [Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science review]

Our Sections:

• Public Libraries
• School Libraries
• Youth & Children's Libraries
• College & Research Libraries