Cherokee Regional Library System recognized as Georgia’s Public Library of the Year
by: Deborah Hakes Georgia’s public library of the year is a four-branch system that has found ways to build upon…
The Georgia Library Association’s (GLA) mission is to provide leadership in empowering and supporting library and information professionals, and the diverse library community. GLA promotes professional growth, fosters innovation, creativity, expertise, and advocacy that advances and sustains library services throughout the state of Georgia.
by: Deborah Hakes Georgia’s public library of the year is a four-branch system that has found ways to build upon…
I spotted the observation around the time of the millennium. A pundit wrote that communication is becoming less dependent on…
From Scott Pieper, Scholarship Committee Vice-Chair The application period for the Beard and Hubbard Scholarships is now open! The Hubbard…
Career Conversations with Dr. Tonya Moore
April 14, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Online
Join GLA Black Caucus on Wednesday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m. for Career Conversations with Dr. Tonya Moore, Director of Career Services at Gordon State College.
Register here: https://bit.ly/2PPnk7F
Women of Wikipedia Editathon
April 21, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Online
Women of Wikipedia—the 6th annual Emory Libraries editathon dedicated to improving Wikipedia articles about notable women—will be held on Wednesday, April 21 from 3-5 p.m. online via Zoom. Participants will learn how to edit the content of Wikipedia articles related to women of all races, nationalities, and ethnicities (including transgender and nonbinary individuals) who have made significant contributions to their field.
Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EmoryWOW2021
Zoom link will be emailed to registrants
Southern University and College Academic Business Librarians Conference (SOUCABL)
April 23, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Online
Are you an academic librarian with liaison responsibilities in business, finance, or entrepreneurship? In the Southern US? If so, the Southern University and College Academic Business Librarians Conference (SOUCABL) is for you! SOUCABL is a great opportunity to meet other information professionals, develop your regional network of colleagues, share ideas, and brainstorm solutions.
To learn more visit - http://soucablconference.mozello.com/
“Georgia Library Quarterly”
As the official journal of GLA, GLQ is a refereed, open-access journal focusing on library and information science…
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Professional Development
Atlanta Emerging Librarians (GLA) meets 4 times a year for networking events and professional development presentations…
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Advocacy for Libraries
Library advocates play a key role in educating our communities about why libraries are essential in an information society.
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During its rich 100-year history, Georgia Library Association (GLA) members have united to discuss common interests and to meet the challenges facing libraries. To this day, these talented individuals continue to contribute their hard work, diverse talents, and strong leadership in shaping the future of Georgia’s libraries.
GLA’s strength has been built on its membership, which now includes more than 800 librarians, trustees, paraprofessionals and friends representing school, public, academic and special libraries across the state of Georgia. Joining GLA means becoming part of the tradition of innovative librarianship. GLA welcomes additional members to bring fresh ideas, new energy, and their own rich histories of library experience.