About NCLPA

The North Carolina Library Paraprofessional Association is a round table of the North Carolina Library Association. Membership consists of paraprofessionals (anyone not holding an MLS degree) and professionals concerned with paraprofessionals in the library workplace. The association is dedicated to:

• Promoting the development and recognition of the paraprofessional as an important and vital member of the library workforce;
• Encouraging discussion, activities and programs which support the mutual interest of the North Carolina Library Paraprofessional Association and the North Carolina Library Association;
• Providing a forum for paraprofessionals to share ideas and concerns of common interest and to identify common needs and goals;
• Acting as a stimulus to make NCLA more responsive to paraprofessional concerns; and
• Encouraging and maintaining a cooperative and supportive relationship among paraprofessionals and other library staff.

Membership in NCLA/NCLPA can help you by providing...

• Current information on events of concern to libraries, librarians, and support staff

• Regional Directors across the State to serve library paraprofessionals locally

• Choice of 16 sections and roundtables to join

• Networking with colleagues

• Assistance in developing leadership skills

• Online training

• Reduced rates for continuing education programs, activities, workshops, and conferences

• NCLA listserv membership