New York State Library Assistants - Vision and Mission Statement

Vision Statement

We would like to see a library community in New York State where library assistants have a voice in decisions that affect their future, are valued for their contributions, recognized and rewarded appropriately, and where there is equitable access to professional development opportunities.

NYSLAA will be a voice for New York's library assistants. We will lead the way in creating and supporting a system that will bring about real, positive change in the library community. Our Association shall be a place of competent professionalism and of community, where all our members can come secure in the knowledge that they will be welcomed for who they are; included actively and meaningfully in decisions that affect their lives; provided the quality services they need; and challenged to realize their best hopes, dreams, and aspirations.

Mission Statement

In carrying out that vision, the mission of the New York State Library Assistants' Association is:
To enhance the professional image and status of New York State's library assistants.
To further their professional growth.
To provide a network for communication to our members and the profession on library and library assistant issues and trends.
To network and cooperate with library organizations on local, state, national, and international levels.