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ISSN 2369-4939
Volume 4 Issue 1
January 8, 2018
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Happy New Year!
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday break. Regina, like all of  Saskatchewan, was in a deep freeze starting a few days before Christmas and lasting until New Year's Day. I live 2 blocks away from an outdoor skating rink but unfortunately it was too cold to venture outside with my 7 year old daughter.
One piece of news that might be of interest to some is a recent article that discusses the dollar value of Edmonton Public Library on the city's economy. Similar return on investment studies have been done elsewhere but I'm particularly interested in any done in Saskatchewan. I would love to know if libraries in our province have engaged in similar work in their community. Feel free to contact me at [email protected] or call 306.585.5418 if your library will undertake, is in the process, or has completed a return on investment study. SLA can be a resource for collecting and sharing this information. Having these types of figures will support ongoing library advocacy efforts in our province.Read more
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Jeannie Straub
On December 21, 2017, SLA lost a friend and colleague when Jeannie Straub was tragically killed in a car accident while on her way home from B.C. for Christmas with her husband and the family dog Opie. Her husband Sean Flotre survived the accident and is beginning the long road to recovery in Vancouver; sadly, Opie also died in the crash.
During the last several years, Jeannie had been the primary
designer of graphic materials for
 SLA. The newsletter (SLAte), SLW posters, bookmarks, web banners, Book Spine Poetry website and Conference logos and programs all seemed that much more vibrant when created by Jeannie's skillful hand. At just 41 years old, she was in the prime of her life, and for so many reasons we will miss her very much. Her work for SLA was youthful and meaningful, and she changed our public face to reflect a more energetic and compelling profile.
A gofundme fundraiser has been established in Jeannie's memory and to help Sean through his recovery. Those wishing to donate can contribute
here.
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You have ideas, skills and talent! Why not share them through the Education Institute? The Education Institute is now accepting session proposals for the Winter Semester. You can submit your proposal
here.
Proposals are due January 12th.
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 Canada's national network of provincial and territorial library associations. The Partnership meets twice a year to collaborate and to develop services and programs for members of their respective associations.
More than 7,500 people who work for or with the library and information management sector belong to the associations that make up The Partnership.
For a list of current job openings, please visit the
job board
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- CFLA-FCAB Executive Director's Report can be read here.
- Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA-FCAB) Concerned about US Net Neutrality Protection Elimination news release
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Saskatchewan Libraries Conference 2018
May 3-4, 2018
Regina, Saskatchewan
Get Ready to Participate in the 2018 Conference
The theme, Libraries! Convergence Under Living Skies speaks to the opportunity for libraries of all types and from many places to work together.
You can participate as a sponsor, exhibitor, advertiser, presenter, volunteer, and delegate!
Many of you are waiting to get involved so here are the general tentative dates to be watching for:
- Available now: book your accommodations- use the HiltonLink for the SLA guestroom block until April 30th 2018: For phone reservations, guests can reach the Reservations Department at 306-525-6767 and quote the booking code LIB.
- Early January: distribution of the exhibitor, advertiser, and sponsor prospectus and on the SLA website
- Mid- January : presenter confirmations will go out to those who submitted proposals
- Mid-February: the draft program will be posted on the SLA website
- Late February: the delegate registration information will be posted with early bird deadline by end of March
In 2018 the Saskatchewan Libraries Conference is being held at the Double Tree by Hilton in Regina on Thursday May 3rd and Friday May 4th as part of a week-long convergence of national library leaders:
- Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) Members Meeting - May 1st
- Canadian Urban Libraries Council (CULC) Meeting - May 1st
- Canadian Federation of Library Associations/ Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothéques (CFLA-FCAB) National Forum - May 2nd
- SLA Conference - May 3rd and 4th
If you have questions, please contact:
Dorothea Warren, Executive Director, Saskatchewan Library Association
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How well do you know SLA? Try answering these questions.
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- Freedom to Read Week grant applicatio
 ns are now on the SLA website.For project ideas, please visit the FTRW website.The deadline for applications is January 15, 2018.
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In his 2002 book Choice Cuts, Mark Kurlansky wrote that, "Food is . . . one of the single most significant trademarks of a culture." It is this connection between food and the culture of a place and its people, that prompted the One Book, One Province Committee to select Amy Jo Ehman's book, Out of Old Saskatchewan Kitchens, as the selected title for the 2018 One Book, One Province Program.
Out of Old Saskatchewan Kitchens
tells the story of our province through our diverse culinary history. Stories and archival photographs supplement the recipes in the book to tell the history of Saskatchewan as evidenced through the food that we (have and in some cases continue to) eat.
This year's selection provides many entry points for libraries, book clubs, and other organizations, to engage with the book. Try some of the recipes at home, or in your library. Partner with a commercial cooking program at a local school to learn more about the history of Saskatchewan through its food. Encourage your library users to share recipes and stories that tell their own family history. The possibilities are endless!
One Book, One Province runs throughout March 2018 and planning is well underway for events and author visits around the province. Visit
http://onebooksk.ca
for more information and ideas. And be sure to follow the program on Facebook (One Book One Province Saskatchewan), Twitter (@OneBookSK), and Instagram (onebooksk). Send us information about your One Book, One Province program and we'll promote we'll even help you to promote it!
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Name: Dorothea Warren
Title: Executive Director Saskatchewan Library Association 
I have recently joined the Saskatchewan Library Association (SLA) and am looking forward to working with the many dedicated library workers, leaders and supporters in the province and beyond.
My previous employment has been primarily in the Public Service in Yukon and Saskatchewan working in the health and social services sectors. Most recently I had the opportunity to work as an Assistant Deputy Minister with the Yukon Government's Department of Health and Social Services. This was an active portfolio of responsibilities including: income support, addictions, family and children's programs, youth justice, disability and seniors services as well as cross sector leadership in addressing homelessness and FASD. Moving to the Yukon was a wonderful adventure and allowed my husband and me to experience Canada's north. We were simply awestruck by the spectacular scenery, history of the Chilkoot Trail and Klondike gold rush and the present day cultural mix. The strong influence of First Nations is foundational to the territory and is complemented by those with roots back to frontier days, the arrival of new Canadians, and many "transplants" from other jurisdictions who have made their home in this fascinating part of Canada. The Whitehorse Public Library which shares space with the Kwanlun Dun Cultural Center is located on the traditional territory of both the Kwanlun Dun First Nation and Ta'an Kwachun Council and overlooks the Yukon River. Similar to public libraries in Saskatchewan it provides a gathering place and a resource for all ages. I might add that the Yukon climate in winter is not typically quite as harsh as that in Saskatchewan.
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ABQLA is pleased to invite members of the library and information professional community to submit conference proposals for their 86th annual conference to be held in Montreal, Quebec on Friday, May 4th, 2018. The theme for this year's conference is "All Inclusive: Leading, Inspiring, Empowering." In an era of divisiveness and exclusion, libraries can play an important role in welcoming and empowering members of their communities.How does your library celebrate diversity? What services do you offer that empower your patrons? How is your library ensuring a safe and welcoming space for all? The ABQLA Conference Committee strives to provide a range of sessions that are of interest to the broad library community, and we encourage proposals from libraries and organizations of all sizes.For more information please go
here
Webinar Information
You are invited to a free AutoMate database webinar.
AutoMate provides authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for domestic and imported vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls.
AutoMate will replace Auto Repair Reference Center which is currently in the Multitype Database Licensing Program (MLDP).
- Indigo Love of Reading Foundation Literacy Fund Grants are now open for applications
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Family Literacy Day 2018 is January 27, 2018! The theme is Learn at Play, Every Day. You can find downloadable resources, including including posters, bookmarks, activity sheets and an event coordinators guide at FamilyLiteracyDay.ca.
And don't forget to register your event! Register before January 17, 2018 to be entered in our draw for a chance to win a Family Literacy Day prize pack!
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Library workers in Saskatchewan may be interested to know that four library sector societies will be at Congress:
All four local arrangement coordinators work at the University of Regina Library and they can be contacted with questions about their respective society/association. Updates about planned activities and dates will be available in SLAte leading up to the start of Congress.
Bibliographical Society of Canada (BSC) is currently accepting proposals for its annual conference at Congress 2018 at the University of Regina on May 29-30, 2018. Attached is the BSC's first call for papers in English and French.
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Saskatchewan Library Association
15-2010 7th Ave.
Regina, SK S4R 1C2
Phone: 306-780-9413 or 306-780-9409
Fax: 306-780-9447
SLA reserves the right to change or edit any submission or to refuse publication in its entirety.
The deadline for receipt of submissions for SLAte is the 25th of each month.
Everyone, Including Culture, Wins When You Buy Lottery Tickets
The core funding that SLA receives through SaskCulture is part of the Lottery Trust where a percentage of every lottery ticket sold goes to support sport, culture and recreation groups within Saskatchewan. It appears that recent lottery sales are not meeting expectations, which will not have an immediate effect on SLA. However we encourage you to remind audiences and arts council members that buying lottery tickets benefits the entire community. Saskatchewan Lotteries has also launched an app that you can download in the App Store or Google Play. More information is available on the Saskatchewan Lotteries website.
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