Time Sensitive Events and Updates for mid-September

Events and Updates for Mid-September

September 15, 2017

SLA Executive Director Search

SLA is seeking an executive director who is responsible for the effective operation, administration, and planning of the association. The executive director leads in proposing policy direction, strategic and operational planning, and staff management. The deadline for applications is September 25. Visit the website for more information.

SLA Happy Hour - confirm Hosts

The 4th Annual Saskatchewan Libraries Happy Hour will be held on November 2, 2017 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at locations around the province. So far we have volunteer hosts from Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Dysart, and a few pending. If you want your community for library folks (staff, trustees, volunteers, stakeholders) to have an opportunity to socialize, network, and perhaps develop some great ideas over a beverage and appies then take the lead and volunteer. Contact Judy [email protected]

Volunteer hosts: pick a location, commit to being there at 5:00, order and pay for the appetizers (and then send receipt to be reimbursed), sign in the attendees, and have fun. The location should be somewhere that can accommodate a table of librarians (you can guess how many!) and will serve appies. No rental is covered.

The Book Spine Poetry Contest is on!

Entries are now being accepted for the Book Spine Poetry Contest. The deadline for entries is November 1. Visit the website for more information and for a downloadable poster and to enter online. If you wish to link to Saskatchewan Library Week graphics, please visit the dropbox.

Culture Days are coming!

Culture Days, September 29 and 30 and October 1, aims to raise the awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities. SLA has approved 10 grants to libraries that plan and execute special programming for Culture Days. Check out the great map showing all the Culture Days events in the province.

2017 SALT Continuing Education Session

The Saskatchewan Association of Library Technicians (SALT) is hosting a continuing education session featuring Stephanie Shyluk of the Open Door Society on Friday, Sept. 22nd in Saskatoon. Everyone is welcome. The session is free to members and $20 for non-members. More information on the session, as well as other information of interest, are online.

Wicihitowin Aboriginal Engagement Conference

The conference, on October 11 & 12 in Saskatoon, will focus on Aboriginal

engagement and human service delivery topics relevant to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal participants. Visit the conference website for more information, a downloadable poster and online registration.

IFLA Global Vision - Voting Closes October 1

IFLA has embarked on an ambious project to create a global vision for libraries. YOUR VOICE is important. Take a few minutes to read the material and vote.

Indigenous Canada MOOC

The University of Alberta has developed a free MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) entitled Indigenous Canada starting October 2. This course explores Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada from an Indigenous perspective, and is designed for anyone with an interest in acquiring a basic familiarity with Indigenous history and issues. The information is available in both English and French. Or access the toolkit through the Indigenous Matters Hub on the CFLA-FCAB website.

Call for Applicants

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is organizing Connecting Communities + Cultures: The Vital Role of Libraries, Archives, and Museums in the Arts, a two-day symposium as part of TIFF's Reel Heritage initiative that offers professional development sessions for 15-20 emerging librarians, archivists and students looking to enter the field. The deadline to submit an application is October 1.