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Library Assistants' Association fonds
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12.5 cm of textual records
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The Library Assistants' Association (LAA) was formed in September 1965. There were 65 founding members. The stated objects of the LAA were as follows:
"The objects of this Association are the regulation of relations between the members of the Association and the University of British Columbia through collective bargaining, the advancement of the members' social and economic welfare, and the promotion of unity and goodwill among the members." (Section 2, LAA Constitution, Feb. 3, 1966).
Several battles were fought between the LAA and University Administration, with varying outcomes. One breakthrough which the LAA precipitated was the changing of promotion policies for Library Assistants, whereby the requirement of a BA for advancement was rescinded. By 1971 the LAA acted mainly as a "watchdog" for the benefit of supporting staff. Apathetic membership proved to be a recurring problem for the LAA, and by 1973 there were threats of dissolution. With the certification of the AUCE on campus in early 1974, the LAA, relieved of its bargaining powers, decided to dissolve officially on July 1, 1975.
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Fonds consists copies of the constitution, minutes (1965-1975), correspondence (1965-1975), membership records (1967-1974), accounts and financial reports (1966-1973) and various newsletters and reports. A subject series is also present.
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Original order has been maintained wherever possible; however, since the records were obviously maintained by several different people over time, some refilling was performed in order to ensure continuity of the documentation.
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