LAA

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/librar… or the news page on our website: laa.ca/page/news.aspx

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

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

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-…

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

📜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:

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