SLA Programs

Call for Proposals: 2012 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference

Sep 9th, 2011 | By

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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Saskatchewan Library Week Guerilla Promotion Week Volunteers!

Aug 18th, 2011 | By

The Saskatchewan Library Week Committee needs your help! In an effort to build on the success of last year and to raise awareness about Saskatchewan Library Week before it happens, the Saskatchewan Library Week Committee is organizing the second annual guerilla advertising campaign and we are looking for volunteers. During the week of September 19th-25th
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Call for conference 2012 committee

Aug 16th, 2011 | By

Hello SLA Members, The 2012 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference Planning Committee is still looking for members. There are many ways you can get involved to help provide library workers across the province with an opportunity to share  ideas, network with colleagues, and learn about emerging trends and issues that affect all types of libraries. The 2012
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2011 Mary Donaldson Memorial Lecture posted

May 26th, 2011 | By

The 2011 Mary Donaldson Memorial Lecture by Brad Fraser is now available on our website.



2011 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference session presentations available

May 12th, 2011 | By

The 2011 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference session presentations are now available on the 2011 Presentations page. Thank you to Scott Douglas and Rebecca Macaulay for providing their presentations.



Final conference brochure version and an update

May 2nd, 2011 | By

The final version of the brochure can be downloaded from the brochure page (or directly here). Please remember to bring this copy with you to the conference as we will not be giving out copies of the full brochure. The Amazing SLA Race has been canceled. You can still join Ann Foster and Jenny Ryan
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2011 Mary Donaldson Memorial Lecture Announcement

Apr 8th, 2011 | By
2011 Mary Donaldson Memorial Lecture Announcement

 We are pleased to announce the 2011 Mary Donaldson Memorial Lecture will be presented by  Brad Fraser, well-know playwright, director, writer and talk show host. This year’s lecture is entitled is Censorship – Curse or Gift?  The lecture will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2011, 2:15 pm, TCU Place in Saskatoon.  The Mary Donaldson
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2011 Saskatchewan Library Week Theme Announced

Apr 7th, 2011 | By

The theme for the 2011 Saskatchewan Library Week is Read Local. Eating local produce and buying local merchandise have recently become a national trend, so why not try reading local as well?  Saskatchewan libraries have unique collections relating to all things Saskatchewan, from local authors, artists, and athletes, to local history and genealogy. Saskatchewan Library
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2011 TD Summer Reading Club – Splash! Celebrate Summer

Apr 7th, 2011 | By

The 2011 TD Summer Reading Club theme is Splash! Celebrate Summer. Building sandcastles at the seashore, fishing off the end of a dock, setting off in a canoe or just splashing around in a local pool are all part of the fun this summer and the local libraries are getting ready to share it all!
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Conference Reminders and Updates – and the Amazing SLA Race!

Mar 29th, 2011 | By

This is a reminder to make sure you register for the Saskatchewan Libraries Conference 2011. Registration information can be found on the website: http://saskla.ca/conferences/registration The deadline to book your hotel room at the special SLA rate of $169 (at either the Hilton Garden Inn or Delta Bessborough) is fast approaching! Book before April 6. More
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