Nova Scotia Library Association

NSLA the Nova Scotia Library Association is an association for those involved in librarianship/library and information studies at all levels and in all regions in Nova Scotia. Its purpose is to facilitate the exchange of ideas, and to promote a forum for the discussion of issues amongst people concerned with library and information services. NSLA w... as formed in 1973 as a vehicle for library workers to exchange ideas, enhance ideas, enhance skills, keep abreast of local issues and to promote the value of libraries. 1973 Western Counties Regional Library staff forms a Committee for a Nova Scotia Library Association. February 11, 1973 Library staff hold a meeting at the Halifax County Regional Library to discuss the possibility of establishing an association. They agree that a provincial association is needed, especially to meet the needs of paraprofessional staff. September 29 to October 1, 1973 The Nova Scotia Library Association (NSLA) has its first official meeting in Yarmouth. April 5, 1974 NSLA is officially incorporated. April 1979 A committee is established to review the Associations aims and objectives, as the membership and programming of NSLA becomes increasingly public library-oriented. October 1980 NSLA reaffirms the original role of the organization, with special attention being given to increasing membership from library types underrepresented in the Association. In 1988, the late Ann Connor Brimer bequeathed $1000 to NSLA to assist in the development of an annual award to an author of childrens books residing in the Atlantic Provinces. At the direction of the NSLA executive, a steering committee was formed to establish parameters and administer the award. A trust fund was established to finance the award, and NSLA agreed to undertake a major campaign to raise money so that the Ann Connor Brimer Award could be given on an annual basis. Along with the Brimer award, NSLA has been involved in a number of initiatives, including the National Summit on Information Policy, the Strategic Plan for Nova ...Read More