LASSAL Mission

The mission of LaSSAL shall be to provide a forum within the Louisiana Library Association for addressing a wide variety of issues relating to library support staff, including but not limited to, continuing education, the promotion of ideas among our members, and the advancement of professional development, thus enhancing our effectiveness in the library.

LaSSAL Goals

• Provide opportunities for continuing education programs and professional development.
• Promote the sharing of ideas and communication among support staff with similar work responsibilities at other libraries.
• Encourage support staff to achieve a common goal of quality library service.
• Represent support staff in state and national associations.
• Enhance the image of support staff.
• Ensure mutual respect between librarians and support staff.
• Seek greater input to long range library planning.
• Recognize work experience as a factor in promoting and hiring.