Dear SLA Member, The SLA Board has been reviewing the structure of the organization over the past few years, and is choosing to take the Association in a new direction. In an effort to increase programming for members, to create a dynamic organization that is even more responsive to developments in the library environment, and
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Dear SLA Members, The Saskatchewan Library Association is undergoing many changes, and now is an exciting time of development and renewal. The SLA Board is excited about these changes and about our future, and is committed to keeping you informed and to hearing your opinions. Because there are a lot of changes coming, the first
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The Saskatchewan Young Readers’ Choice Award is celebrating 10 years. They have different promotions this year such as 10 author visits, more sets of nominees to be given away and a very special poster featuring Gainer the Gopher, the mascot of the Saskatchewan Roughriders entitled Huddle up with Willow books. The Willow Awards website has
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The University Library at the University of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce 2 recent appointments: Donna Frederick has been appointed as the Metadata Librarian, a three year term position effective September 8, 2011. Donna is a recent graduate of the San Jose State University MLIS program. Crystal Hampson has been appointed as the Acquisitions Librarian,
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Dear Saskatchewan Library Association Members, Exciting things are happening at SLA and we wanted to send you a brief update to let you know what the Board has been working on since the AGM. Search for a new Executive Director: Our search for a new Executive Director is well under way. The job posting closed
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The Saskatchewan Library Association (SLA) is currently seeking a highly organized, articulate and diplomatic individual to take on the priorities of the organization including advocating for libraries and creating a sense of connection with the community. The Executive Director reports to the Executive through the President. SLA is a provincial, volunteer, non-profit organization designed to
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The ability to volunteer for committees is a benefit of CLA membership. Service on a committee provides you with an opportunity to share your expertise, demonstrate leadership, and collaborate with colleagues on work that is essential to the Association. It also allows you the potential to shape CLA policies and positions, and to support the
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Mark your calendars!! The WILU 2012 conference will be hosted by Grant MacEwan University, Edmonton, Alberta, from May 23-25, 2012. The Workshop for Instruction in Library Use (WILU) is an annual conference that highlights the latest research, education, and innovations in the areas of information literacy, library instruction, and research skills. This is the 41st
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Call for Proposals and Posters 2012 CLA National Conference & Trade Show May 30 – June 2, 2012 Ottawa CLA is pleased to announce that the call for proposals for the 2012 CLA National Conference is open. We would like to encourage proposals for program and poster sessions from the library, information, archive and related
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The Fall season is in full swing and the October calendar has fabulous sessions to cater to your professional development and ongoing education. The full Fall 2011calendar is available to download here. October Sessions: Browsing for books – finding eBooks online with Sarah Forbes Tuesday October 4, 2011 @ 3pm ET / 12 pm PT You don’t
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