The Library Association of Alberta strengthens the library community in Alberta through advocacy, continuing education and responsive member services.
Alberta, Canada
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Nominations are now open for the 2023-2024 LAA Board. The LAA is recruiting a First Vice President, Treasurer, Communications Officer and Director (one position). Deadline for nominations is April 29, 2022.
Nomination form: bit.ly/3nMRysk
Looking for LAA updates? Members will get emails delivered right to their emails but for public events/info check out our new LinkedIn page: linkedin.com/company/library… or the news page on our website: laa.ca/page/news.aspx
LAA retweeted
Today, Dr. Mary-Jo Romaniuk, vice-provost of #UCalgaryLibrary was recognized for outstanding service within the AB library community.
Megan Ginther from @Lib_Assn_AB presented Dr. Romaniuk with a Queen Elizabeth II #PlatinumJubileeMedal
Congratulations on this award!
The Academic Libraries Panel Series was created by Library Residents hoping to introduce current and prospective Library and Information Science students to the field of academic librarianship and runs Jan-May
Register: bit.ly/3jKYEf5
LAA retweeted
Wow, wow, wow!! Massive congrats to iSchool alum Dr. Toni Samek. Samek is the recipient of a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee medal. The medals are awarded for outstanding service. Thanks @Lib_Assn_AB! go.wisc.edu/1x5i0g @uwmadisonls @uwcdis @uwmadison
Please join us in celebrating the Library Association of Alberta nominees for the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal! Library Association of Alberta (LAA): bit.ly/3uJSTka
LAA retweeted
CFLA’s Indigenous Matters Committee is searching for new members / Le Comité des affaires autochtones de la Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (FCAB) est à la recherche de nouveaux membres cfla-fcab.ca/en/indigenous-m…
Understanding Hate Crimes in Library Contexts Dec 8 at 12:00 PM
Presented by University of Calgary law students who are working with the Government of Alberta's Provincial Security and Intelligence Office and Dr. Michael Nesbitt.
No registration: bit.ly/3VreHN3
LAA retweeted
📜Our report "Palaces for the People": Mapping Public Libraries' Capacity for Social Connection & Inclusion is out! hdl.handle.net/11375/28142
With thanks to the @SSHRC_CRSH Knowledge Synthesis Grant for funding.
DISINFORMATION AND THE LITERACY LANDSCAPE
Wed Dec 14 at noon
Join Nicole Cooke, the Augusta Baker Endowed Chair at USC, as she addresses our continued and collective battle against #misinformation, #disinformation, #malinformation, and the related #literacy concepts.
eLearning in Libraries Symposium 2022 (Dec 7 & 8)
This free, two-day event will include sessions on eLearning best practices, accessible design, open education, eLearning tools, and much more!
Register: bit.ly/3ODeUtO
A literacy PD opportunity, join the discussion via the link below:
Join us for a national discussion with experts from the family literacy field. We'll talk about different ways that practitioners can create programs and resources that encourages inter-generational learning.
Mark your calendar. We'll see you December 6: loom.ly/N8rYeog
ESL CONVERSATION GROUPS: UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
Wed November 16 at noon
Join Claudia Ratay to learn more about hosting an ESL conversation group.
Register: bit.ly/3WFED8X
Deadline for nominations extended to November 1st
Criteria and submission form here: bit.ly/3fNNBzO
STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Wed Nov 9 at noon
Learn how to meet people where they are, build relationships, and use local and library data and asset mapping.
Register: bit.ly/3Fjli7d
The Library Association of Alberta has agreed to manage nominations and host the Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Platinum Jubilee Medal awards ceremony for outstanding community leaders. Deadline October 29, 2022
See more: bit.ly/3fNNBzO
ENCOURAGING ENGAGEMENT IN ONLINE INSTRUCTION
Wed Nov 2
Through demonstration and hands-on participation, this webinar will introduce participants to free, low-barrier strategies and tools to incorporate active participation into any online instruction.
bit.ly/3VCv7Tp
The Library Association of Alberta has agreed to manage nominations and host the Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Platinum Jubilee Medal awards ceremony for outstanding community leaders. Deadline October 29, 2022
See more: bit.ly/3fNNBzO
The Library Association of Alberta has agreed to manage nominations and host the Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Platinum Jubilee Medal awards ceremony for outstanding community leaders. Deadline October 29, 2022
See more: bit.ly/3fNNBzO
SUCCESSFUL JOB SEARCHING: APPLICATIONS, COVER LETTERS, RÉSUMÉS, AND REFERENCES
Wed October 19 at Noon
This webinar will cover recommendations on the best application that highlights your accomplishments while addressing what employers want.
bit.ly/3ruMKqv