About SLA Western Canada Chapter

Our Parent Organization

SLA is an international, non-profit organization, providing support and services to information professionals who share a common interest in the special library field.

Mission: To advance the leadership role of our members in putting knowledge to work for the benefit of decision-makers in corporations, government, the professions, and society; as well as to shape the destiny of our information and knowledge-based society.

Vision and Values: Our vision is to be known as the leading professional association in the information industry - a catalyst in the development of the information economy, and a strategic partner in the emerging information society.

Our Chapter

The Chapter offers its members professional development programs and employment assistance, and actively builds awareness in the community about the value of information professionals in their organizations.

The Chapter has a Discussion List to facilitate networking with other information professionals, as well as a web journal, Wired West.

Geographical diversity contributes to our rapid adoption of new technology and is also the force behind our distributed programming with regional directors offering programmes reflecting local interests.

In 2000, we compiled a Chapter history with highlights of the past fifteen years. Researching our history also resulted in a variety of retrospective lists which are available through the Archives section.

SLA WCC also has a Strategic Plan which helps direct the Chapter's services for the coming year.

We welcome your participation whether attending events, contributing to Wired West or "lurking" on our Discussion List.

If you would like to further develop your technical or leadership skills in a non-threatening environment, contact our President.