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SLA is hosting seven in-person events with author Jennifer Wallace throughout the month of April.
The event locations and dates are:
- Saskatoon – April 3 at the University of Saskatchewan and Saskatoon Public Library
- Weyburn – April 4 at Weyburn Public Library
- Moose Jaw – April 5 at Moose Jaw Public Library
- Regina – April 8 at the Dr. John Archer Library, University of Regina; April 25 at Regina Public Library Glen Elm Branch
- Prince Albert – April 9 at Prince Albert Public Library
- Watrous – April 10 at Watrous Branch Library
One Book One Province is a province-wide program that launched in 2017. It aims to increase literacy and create a reading culture by providing opportunities for residents to become more socially engaged in their community through a shared story.
Be sure to add Miss G and Me to your April TBR list, and we look forward to seeing you at one of our April events!
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2024 Conference Early Bird Deadline in Two Weeks
Are you planning to register for the 2024 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference, and just haven't had a chance to yet? Now is the time! The early bird deadline is March 15, 2024 so register before then to receive the discounted rate.
Information on our conference speakers, a full event schedule, and descriptions of each session are available on our website!
We also still have some spots available for both conference sponsors and exhibitors. If this is of interest to your organization, click here to view our full 2024 Sponsorship & Exhibitors Prospectus.
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Webinar on Creating
Accessible Presentations
Have you ever wondered how to make your presentations more accessible? Do you want your presentations to reach as many people as possible? Join us for a webinar titled Presenting Accessibly: Strategies for Creating Accessible Conference Presentations, presented by Riane LaPaire.
This webinar will take you through the necessary steps to ensure you can present with accessibility in mind. The presentation will be accompanied by hands-on practice as well as time for questions.
Riane LaPaire has been working in libraries since 2008, and she currently works as the Braille & Accessibility Testing Coordinator with the National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS).
The webinar will take place via Zoom on March 7, 2024 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm. It is free for all SLA members, both individual and institutional, and $25 for non-members. Participants should be prepared to use slide-making software such as PowerPoint during the hands-on practice.
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Program Grant Established for National Indigenous Peoples Day
SLA is pleased to announce that a new annual program grant has been established in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day!
SLA will be offering grants to libraries to put on National Indigenous Peoples Day programs on or around June 21, 2024. These ten $200 grants are available to SLA’s individual or institutional members to support them as they celebrate and promote National Indigenous Peoples Day in their communities.
Grant applications will open on April 1, 2024.
Applications will be assessed on how well the program aligns with the National Indigenous Peoples Day theme of recognizing and celebrating the history, heritage, and diversity of First Nations and Métis peoples in Saskatchewan. Stay tuned for more information about these grants coming soon!
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Congratulations to Our MLIS Bursary Recipients! | |
Indigenous Student MLIS Education Bursary
This year's recipient of the Indigenous Student MLIS Education Bursary is Myles Shingoose!
Myles is a member of the Cote First Nations on Treaty 4 land. He holds a master’s degree in history through the University of Saskatchewan and is currently working towards a Master of Library and Information Services degree through the University of Alberta while working full-time at the University of Saskatchewan library. Myles spent two years working at the Saskatoon Public Library in Interlibrary Loan and Outreach and Access services before moving to the University of Saskatchewan Library where he has spent the last five years in Interlibrary Loans and in the Indigenous Studies Portal (I-Portal). His work in the I-Portal has allowed him to continue his historical scholarship while contributing to highlighting Indigenous focused scholarly resources.
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Maureen Woods Education Bursary
This year's recipient of the Maureen Woods Education Bursary is Desirae Munro!
Desirae has been working in Saskatchewan’s public libraries since 2019 and recently finished her MLIS with the iSchool at Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY). She sees the library as the heart of the community being served — fitting not only the "third space" concept, but personally sitting at the centre of her Ikigai (the Japanese concept of something that gives a person a sense of purpose, a reason for living). Desirae loves working with people and credits the great librarians she grew up with for the inspiration to finally pursue her dream of being a librarian when she "grows up" (although astronaut still sounds fun). She looks forward to continuing her work in library leadership roles that strengthen and build our communities.
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Two CFLA-FCAB Positions Open
Board Member from Prairie Provinces
The Saskatchewan Library Association (SLA) and Manitoba Library Association (MLA) are jointly seeking nominations for a Prairie Provinces Representative to the CFLA-FCAB Board of Directors.
In order to be nominated, a candidate must be a member in good standing of a member organization (including SLA). Because the Federation represents associations it is important that nominees effectively represent and are connected with the association(s) they represent.
The Prairie Provinces Representative is a member of the CFLA-FCAB Board of Directors. Being a member of the Board can be time-consuming and challenging work as CFLA-FCAB is in its formative years and is working to advance and secure a strong national voice while at the same time building the organization from the ground up. The work is rewarding and provides an opportunity to work with colleagues from across the country.
This role is a two year commitment, from 2024 to 2026. Board members are expected to make themselves available for regular teleconference meetings (currently held monthly). Business will be conducted in between meetings by
email and teleconference.
Please submit your interest to SLA by email to info@saskla.ca before March 21, 2024.
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CFLA Copyright Committee Member
SLA is currently seeking a representative to the CFLA-FCAB Copyright Committee. This committee advises the CFLA Board on matters of copyright policy and advocacy, develops copyright-related policy and education, and actively promotes collaboration and alignment on copyright advocacy across CFLA-FCAB's member associations.
This position is a two year term from Winter 2024 to Winter 2026. The committee typically meets monthly between September and June, with additional meetings scheduled as required.
If this opportunity interests you, please express interest by email to info@saskla.ca before March 21, 2024.
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SLA Position Statement on Material Challenges
SLA's Advocacy & Development Committee has written a position statement outlining SLA's stance on material and program challenges in libraries. The statement has been approved by the SLA Board of Directors.
This statement affirms SLA's respect for the right of all patrons to choose which materials they deem appropriate for themselves and their families, while simultaneously respecting that this right does not extend to or allow for interference with other patrons and their same right to make those decisions for themselves.
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CFLA Copyright Committee Updates
At the January 2024 meeting, the CFLA Copyright Committee discussed the following:
- Don Taylor was elected as Chair of the CFLA Copyright Committee, and nominations were invited for the vice-chair role.
- The committee shared their gratitude for the work of Victoria Owen, Chair of the committee from 2017-2023.
- The AI working group completed the draft submission for the federal AI consultation, and has submitted it to the CFLA executive for approval.
- Work continues on the navigating copyright for accessibility guide, with legal review as the next step. This guide is modelled on the Australian Making Content Accessible: A Guide to Navigating Australian Copyright Law for Disability Access.
- The Crown Copyright Working Group contributed to the subject expert review of the draft Crown Copyright Code of Best Practices for Libraries. The Code will be released jointly by CARL and CFLA later this year.
- A draft statement on Public Lending Right (PLR) is underway and a revised version planned for the February meeting, incorporating feedback from committee members.
- Committee members contributed to a call for anticipated 2024 major copyright issues from IFLA’s Copyright and Other Legal Matters Committee.
At the February 2024 meeting, the CFLA Copyright Committee discussed the following:
- Role changes for CFLA Committee: Don Taylor ( British Columbia - BCLA) acclaimed as new Chair of CFLA Copyright Committee; Ann Ludbrook (Subject Matter Specialist) acclaimed for Vice Chair; we welcomed Laura Winton (CFLA vice-chair) to the Committee as CFLA Board Representative.
- Public Lending Right Position Paper Public Lending rights document is complete and ready to be submitted to the CFLA Executive committee. Public lending right (PLR) is a system that provides payment to creators whose works are available in public libraries.
- A2K Coalition: Quarterly meeting on Feb. 4th, 2024. Letters for delegates are coming.
- Crown Copyright: Crown Copyright Code of Best Practices is one of three Codes that will be discussed during a Fair Dealing Week webinar on Feb. 28th at 1pm ET, Leveraging Best Practices: Using the CARL Copyright Codes of Best Practice in your library. Registration required.
- MP Brian Masse’s Bill C-374,was introduced to remove copyright from government works on February 8th, 2024. CFLA is following with interest.
- Accessibility: Reasonable Search Guidelines document is progressing. Document has had input from a wide range of individuals in the community. The document is out for legal review. This document may be useful for other copyright checking processes that may benefit from a reasonable search process.
Copyright Committee updates provided by Christina Winter.
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• Mar. 7 - Presenting Accessibly: Strategies for Creating Accessible Conference Presentations webinar presented by Riane LaPaire
• Mar. 15 - Early bird registration deadline for the 2024 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference
• Apr. 1 - One Book One Province month begins
• Apr. 1 - Applications open for National Indigenous Peoples Day program grants
• Apr. 3-25 - various One Book One Province events happening across Saskatchewan
• Apr. 12 - 2024 Sask. Libraries Conference registration deadline for exhibitors
• Apr. 18 - 2024 Sask. Libraries Conference registration deadline for delegates
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Hello everyone,
Time flies when you’re having fun, as the old saying goes, and it’s that time of year again – we’re in the leadup to our annual Saskatchewan Libraries Conference! The Conference Planning and Conference Program Committees have been hard at work over the past number of months getting everything ready to roll, and we’ve got a fantastic program of professional development and top-of-mind topics prepared for you at this year’s event. (Is it dating myself to call it a “really big shoe?" That’s a reference that the kids these days definitely get, right?)
“But James,” you may say to yourself, “this is the March issue of SLAte, and the Saskatchewan Conference is the first week of May. Aren’t you a month early to be writing this?” Well, firstly, with the weather we’ve had so far this year, you could excuse me for being confused about what month it is. But, more importantly, I’d be remiss in my duties as President if I didn’t make sure you have the opportunity to take advantage of our discounted conference early-bird rates, which are available until Friday, March 15.
We’ve prepared a full slate of great presentations, interesting speakers and exciting events – and now all we need there is you! We look forward to having you join us at the DoubleTree Hotel in Regina on May 2-3, and don’t forget to get your registration in by March 15 to secure your early-bird pricing. See you there!
Until next time,
James Hope Howard
SLA President
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Sask Children's Festival Seeking Library Partners
The Children's Festival of Saskatchewan is developing a new program to bring the joy of its annual festival to more provincial audiences, and is seeking library partners to help them do that!
Since the onset of the pandemic, the Children's Festival of Saskatchewan has offered a variety of virtual programming options. Now going into its 5th year, they continue to offer their Virtual Festival as a way to ensure all children in Saskatchewan can access quality arts programming for free. This year, they hope to expand access to the Virtual Festival in a way that can help address digital poverty with their Provincial Outreach Program (POP) Events by partnering with libraries across the province.
The Children's Festival of Saskatchewan is looking for libraries willing to host events where one or more festival videos can be streamed during this year's festival from June 6-9, 2024. The videos will be free for libraries to access, and Teacher's Kits with additional programming ideas to accompany the videos are also available for free upon request.
Sound like something your library might be interested in? Contact Olivia Johnston, the festival's Classroom and Community Coordinator, by emailing community@childrensfestsk.ca before April 30, 2024.
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SLAte Submissions
Have something you want to see in SLAte? Send us a submission! The deadline for SLAte submissions is the 25th of each month, and submissions must be emailed to Lynn Penner at lpenner@saskla.ca. SLA reserves the right to change or edit any submission, or to refuse publication in its entirety.
SLAte is an open-access publication under a Creative Commons Attribution CC BY-NC-ND copyright license, excluding all logos and other material where indicated.
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