Benefits of membership

• Networking opportunities
• Member rates for our Annual Conference and association events
• Free membership for student members
• Student members are eligible to win our annual ABQLA Student Scholarship and the Anne Hébert Award

• Personal members are eligible to win our annual Professional Development Award
• Eligible to join the Partnership’s national Continuing Education Certificate (CEC) Program to enhance your professional development

Help the ABQLA

To better help the needs of our members, and to give the community at large, the association is now accepting donations. Please note that the ABQLA is not a registered charity and can not provide tax receipts.

Your donation supports:

• Events and other offerings to the library community as a whole
• Awards, particularly the Anne Hébert Bursary
• Our participation in partnerships with other associations across Québec and Canada

Please use the form to send us your donation via PayPal.

Get Connected

Every year, the ABQLA runs a mentorship program that pairs students and emerging professionals with members who are established in their field. Sign up before October 14, 2024 to be a part of this mutually enriching exchange.

Stay informed

The ABQLA Bulletin accepts submission of book reviews, opinion pieces on library-related issues, emerging technologies, suggested readings, websites, and any other topics related to libraries in Québec.

Deadlines for Submissions

We are currently accepting submissions on a rolling basis as we work on a new format for our Bulletin!

Submission Guidelines

Complete Submission Guidelines (PDF)

If you have any questions, please contact us at abqla@abqla.qc.ca

Stay Informed

As a member of the Partnership, the ABQLA maintains a national job board in association with the other provincial library associations across Canada.

Job Postings

To submit job postings, please send your information to the Partnership.