Important Information
March 13, 2020
Saskatchewan Libraries Conference: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

The Saskatchewan Library Association (SLA) Conference Planning Executive is closely monitoring the potential impact that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) may have on our 2020 Pre-Conference and Conference that will take place in Regina May 6, 7, and 8.  We are proceeding with conference planning and will take direction from information provided by health resources at the provincial and federal governments. SLA is aware that this COVID-19 is an evolving situation and the association will continue to confer regularly and provide you with updates.

Information about the conference is available on the SLA website.


Manitoba Libraries Conference and CFLA-FCAB National Forum
The Manitoba Library Association and the CFLA-FCAB are working closely with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to monitor the situation regarding the COVID-19. The risk of acquiring COVID-19 in Manitoba remains low.

You can view the MLA's full message here.


Reminder: Board Nominations
SLA is still accepting nominations for the Board of Directors.
As a board member, you have an opportunity to lead and influence the direction of the Association. You will become familiar with issues affecting libraries of all types. As an organization, we work collectively to improve and support libraries through advocacy, communication, stakeholder engagement, professional development and networking. You will gain experience that contributes to your professional portfolio and at a personal level, you get to make new friends and contacts.


Mary Donaldson Award of Merit

Applications are still being accepted for the Mary Donaldson Award of Merit. The Mary Donaldson Award of Merit was established in 1977 to provide a bursary to a full-time or part-time Saskatchewan student enrolled in a library and information technician program. The award will be presented during the Saskatchewan Libraries Conference on May 8, 2020. Please note that the deadline for applications is March 31, 2020

More information is available on the SLA website.


Visible Minority Librarians of Canada (ViMLoC) Network Mentorship Program

The Visible Minority Librarians of Canada (ViMLoC) Network Mentorship Program is now accepting applications for the 2020 session. This mentoring session will run from May 1st to June 30th, 2020. The deadline to apply is March 22, 2020. More information is available here



 

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15-2010 7th Ave.

Regina, SK S4R 1C2

Phone: 306-780-9413 or 306-780-9409

Fax: 306-780-9447 

 

Email:  slaexdir@sasktel.net or slaprograms@sasktel.net 

Web:  saskla.ca 

      

 

 

 

 

The Saskatchewan Library Association gratefully acknowledges 

the support of our funding agencies.