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ISSN 2369-4939
Volume 6 Issue 11
November 1, 2020
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Letter from the President
Greetings from Regina during what feels like winter already. I hope you are keeping safe and healthy these days. I am sure many of you are well into your new routines with kids back in school and in activities - be that online or in person. I hope that you are taking care of yourselves during what can be a stressful time.
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Photo Credit: Andrew Marshall
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October was a busy month. I hope everyone had a good Saskatchewan Library Week. I think it is even more important during this time to acknowledge the hard work, dedication, flexibility and good cheer of library workers across the province (and country and around the world). You have stepped up to be a beacon in your community - a steady presence continuing to offer resources and services. I appreciate all that you do and am impressed by how well you continue to do your work so well even during a pandemic. Kudos!
Saskatchewan Library Week programming looked different across the province than in previous years, but I am happy to report that the videos that were produced to support programming in our libraries continue to get attention both in and out of the province. These videos will continue to be available to you beyond SLW, so I encourage you to consider using them in your communities as a program starter.
Read more.
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T he Education Institute (EI) offers a wide variety of webinars and online courses, hosted by experts across all sectors of the library & information profession. SLA members pay the member fee of $45. After each webinar, registrants will receive a recording of the session, which can be accessed for one year after the session date. View the Education Institute's Fall calendar here.
For more information, please visit the EI website.
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2020 Video Project
With so many challenges presented by COVD-19, SLA's video series was very welcome during Saskatchewan Library Week and Culture Days.
With more than 1600 views in total, the videos provided a basis for learning a new skill, enhancing your writing skills or just listening to a reading from a favorite author. The videos will remain on the SLA website for at least a year and can be viewed anytime.
 Culture Days 2020: September 25 to October 25
Culture Days celebrations took a different turn this year, with four weeks full of virtual activities.
Culture Days is asking for feedback to consider the possibilities moving forward. The information collected will help inform new directions and decision-making.
Whether you attended or organized an activity, please answer the survey until November 5. You can enter to win a $250 gift card.
Saskatchewan Library Week: October 18 to 24, 2020
Libraries: Resilient in Changing Times
Libraries truly are "Resilient in Changing Times." Many took advantage of the videos that SLA provided and planned programs around the videos, while others planned their own original programs while adhering to all the SHA guidelines.
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Over 100 people attended the "Story Stroll" in Shellbrook. The book that was chosen was "The Biggest Pumpkin Ever" by Stephen Kroll.
Reminder: Last Day to Enter the Book Spine Poetry Contest
You have until the end of today (November 1) to submit your entry to the Book Spine Poetry Contest. Winners will receive a $100 Chapters gift card.
 
The OBOP Committee met with Paul Seesequasis this week. Among the topics we discussed were theme, library visits (if we are able to have them), virtual readings, and possib
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le gallery exhibitions. At Paul's suggestion, we will be adopting Our Photos, Our Stories as our theme.
Welcome to two new committee members. Paula Daigle is a librarian at First Nations University of Canada and Kathleen Irwin is a retired Theatre professor from the University of Regina.
For more information about Paul Seesequasis and Blanket Toss Under Midnight Sun, please click here.
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The Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan Celebrates Saskatchewan Library Week
During Saskatchewan Library Week, SLA received a message from the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan recognizing libraries and the many contributions they make to communities across the province.
Read the full letter here.
Saskatoon Public Library Media Release: SPL Permanently Eliminating Late Fines
On January 1, 2021, Saskatoon Public Library (SPL) will be discountinuing the practice of charging late fines for overdue items. All late fines currently on patron accounts will also be forgiven at this time.
SPL is joining more than 100 other library systems across North America that have gone fine free in recent years, including Calgary, Edmonton and Halifax. Libraries that have adopted a fine free model have reported increases in the number of active library users, as well as overall circulation numbers.
Regina Public Library Media Release: Educator empowering parents to support their child's learning
Author and educator Dr. Debbie Pushor will share confidence-building strategies for parents and caregivers to support their child's learning in authentic and meaningful ways - even during the challenges of a pandemic.
Regina Public Library (RPL) will host her free online Zoom presentation and Q&A, Empowering Parents, Engaging Learners: Creating Collaborative Learning Environments, on Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00pm.
Library Advocacy Example from a Grade 8 Student
SLA is committed to advocating for libraries and we believe that it is never too early to start supporting your library.
This message was written by a grade 8 student in support of the new Main Branch at Saskatoon Public Library.
Willow Awards
The Willow Awards operations have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Dates and programs may change over the course of the year, as they did in the spring of 2020 during the voting and gala periods.
In October, packages of posters, bookmarks and other information were sent to all school libraries, public libraries, First Nations, and more.
The deadline to apply for a launch event is November 12.
Stay tuned for another contest coming up! There will be a chance to win a Skype session with author Connie Nelson.
LibraryCon Live! 2020
Join Library Journal and School Library Journal for their fourth annual LibraryCon Live! This day-long, free celebration of stories and characters will be on November 5, 2020.
2020 Prime Minister's Awards
The recipients of the 2020 Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence, Teaching Excellence in STEM, and Excellence in Early Childhood Education have been announced.
Newsletters from other cultural organizations
Check out the latest newsletters from the following organizations:
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Saskatchewan Library Association
10-2010 7th Ave.
Regina, SK S4R 1C2
Phone: 306-780-9413 or 306-780-9409
Fax: 306-780-3633
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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