Georgia Library Association

Master of Library Science Programs Fair in Atlanta – June 13, 2015

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The Metro Atlanta Library Association and the Georgia Library Association New Members’ Round Table are co-sponsoring a Master of Library Science Programs Fair in Atlanta. When: Saturday, June 13th from 2-4 PMWhere: Oglethorpe University, Turner Lynch Campus Center, Trustee Room (4484 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319)Who: Florida State University, University of Kentucky, University of… Continue Reading Master of Library Science Programs Fair in Atlanta – June 13, 2015

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Little Old Ladies and Rock Star Librarians: Genderizing the Librarian Stereotype – Free Webinar June 17, 2015

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Little Old Ladies and Rock Star Librarians: Genderizing the Librarian StereotypeWednesday, June 17, 20152pm Eastern (11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central)Register:  https://goo.gl/EnQYiT Ayanna Gaines will discuss how the stereotyping of librarianship not only harms the profession with regards to status and pay equity, but is also detrimental to both genders.  Her presentation will… Continue Reading Little Old Ladies and Rock Star Librarians: Genderizing the Librarian Stereotype – Free Webinar June 17, 2015

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New to GLA: Informal Meetups in YOUR Area!

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Are you interested in meeting new people in the library profession?Do you want to see more GLA events in your city?Do you enjoy discussing the finer points of library work over coffee? If you answered yes to these questions, please consider coordinating an informal meetup in your area. In an effort to expand the impact… Continue Reading New to GLA: Informal Meetups in YOUR Area!

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Atlanta Technical College Library in the Spotlight!

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What happens when politics and academia meet?  No, not another structured class but more like a serviceable collection.  That collection can be found at the Robert A. Holmes Law Library housed within The Atlanta Technical College Library.  The Law Library is named in honor of Mr. Robert A. Holmes: businessman, civic leader, and Georgia state… Continue Reading Atlanta Technical College Library in the Spotlight!

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Professional Development Events in May

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This list is provided by Georgia Public Library Service.Visit the GPLS CE Calendar for the latest and greatest in library continuing education. Some selections include:  Monday, May 11 (1-2 PM)Flourish with Feedback (Training Magazine Network) Feedback is a powerful intervention for improving human performance. Everyone gives and receives feedback every day in the workplace. Given… Continue Reading Professional Development Events in May

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GaCOMO Call for Proposals Submission Deadline Extended – New deadline May 22

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The website for the annual Georgia Conference of Media Organizations is now available. COMO 2015 will be held on October 7 – 9, 2015 at The Classic Center in Athens, Georgia.  The conference theme is “Adventures in Libraries: The Quest for Success” COMO 2015 invites proposals for pre-conference workshops, concurrent and poster sessions. Please submit… Continue Reading GaCOMO Call for Proposals Submission Deadline Extended – New deadline May 22