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Saskatchewan Library Association Governance Changes
It was great to see so many SLA members together, learning and networking, at the Saskatchewan Libraries Conference in Regina. If you were not able to join us, you are probably wondering what happened at the Special Meeting (May 3) and the AGM (May 4), especially in relation to the vision put forward by the
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It was great to see so many SLA members together, learning and networking, at the Saskatchewan Libraries Conference in Regina. If you were not able to join us, you are probably wondering what happened at the Special Meeting (May 3) and the AGM (May 4), especially in relation to the vision put forward by the
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Refresh your memory and read the 2011 AGM minutes And then catch up on the last year by reading the SLA 2011-2012 Annual Report
Special Meeting Thursday May 3, 2012 6:30 p.m. Oak Room, Ramada Hotel, Regina, SK Annual General Meeting Friday May 4, 2012 8:00 a.m. Oak Room Ramada Hotel, Regina, SK All members welcome
Dear Members, The SLA Board needs your help to be dynamic and diverse! There are still a number of open positions on the Board, and if you think this organization is important, now is your opportunity to join us as we take a new, exciting path. The proposed vision for our organization means that we
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Dear Members, We hope that you have had a chance to read the report of SLA’s Board Governance Task Force (.docx). That group did a tremendous job of outlining a vision for the Saskatchewan Library Association’s future. On Thursday, May 3rd, at 6:30 p.m. at the Saskatchewan Libraries Conference, we will be holding a Special
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Advocacy
Are you a thought leader? We live in a time that is in need of inspiration. The aspirations of both individuals and society have always had a home within libraries and have traditionally found a voice through librarians. The theme for TEDx LibrariansTO is Librarians as Thought Leaders. Come to the event and experience this incredible opportunity to hear librarians
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CopyRight!
The eBook is not the enemy, so who is? A few weeks ago I watched Eli Neiburger’s 2 part presentation entitled: Libraries at the Tipping Point – How eBooks Impact Libraries. The thrust of his argument? Libraries are screwed. But are they really? We can make our best guesses and depending on whether you are a half-full / half-empty type of person, the future
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Academic Angles
WILU 2011: Input Needed WILU 2011 begins this Wednesday, June 1. If you are attending the problem-solving session on Friday, June 3, or even if you’re not, feel free to suggest an instructional ‘problem’ for which delegates can brainstorm solutions. Information on how to submit ideas on paper is at http://www2.uregina.ca/wilu2011/archives/454, or go directly to the website for the
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Special Libraries
Special Libraries Association Library Crawl March 25 We’re Back! Special librarians are invited to the “Library Crawl” of the season. Friday, March 25 at 4:00 pm MacKenzie Art Gallery Library A whole year has passed since the library crawl last March and there are more libraries to visit and more pubs to crawl. Here’s your chance to see the Mackenzie Art Gallery
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SLA Programs
Call for Proposals: 2012 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference Call for Proposals Saskatchewan Libraries Conference 2012 Celebrating Our Past, Embracing Our Future The Program Committee for the 2012 Saskatchewan Libraries Annual Conference invites you to submit a session proposal for the 2012 conference to be held at the Ramada Inn from May 3-5, 2012 in Regina. In recognition of SLA’s 70th anniversary, the
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Board Reports
SLA Board Meeting Invitation The next meeting of the SLA Board of Directors is scheduled for Monday, January 24, 2011 If you have any business you would like the board to discuss, please send your request by email to Caroline (slaexdir@sasktel.net) no later than Monday, January 17, 2011 SLA members are invited to attend SLA board meetings as non-voting
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