Forest Park Branch The Clayton County Library System’s (CCLS) mission is to contribute to the success of the citizens of our diverse community by offering a full range of library services that meet their informational, educational and leisure interests, fostering the love of reading in our youth and the lifelong pursuit of knowledge for all.… Continue Reading Clayton County Library System in the Spotlight!
Did you miss GaCOMO16, a particular session, or do you just want to refer back to a really interesting slide? Check out the GaCOMO Slideshare page! A number of presenters have submitted their presentation materials to help create this resource. [If you presented this year and would like your materials to be included on the… Continue Reading GaCOMO Slideshare Page Is Live!
On January 14th, Atlanta Emerging Librarians will be meeting to kick off the new year with our annual “Mingle with the Admins”. As is tradition, we have invited a mix of public, academic and special library administrators to share information about their libraries and any open positions they may have available. This year’s Mingle… Continue Reading AEL Mingle with the Admins – January 14, 2017
The fall 2016 issue of the Georgia Library Quarterly is now available at http://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/glq/ Read about GLA and COMO conference news, as well as Georgia library news; read an article about the history of the COMO conference; learn about the history of Georgia public libraries; and check out the spotlights, MOPL, and book reviews!
Watercolor by Nancy Muldowney* The City of Brunswick, located on the Georgia Coast, has had a long and rich history dating back to1738 when the first European settler arrived. The city was one of the original five ports of entry during colonial America, and was officially founded in 1771. Today, the Port of Brunswick is… Continue Reading Brunswick-Glynn County Library in the Spotlight!
Located on the west side of the Gordon State College campus sits Hightower Library, which recently re-opened after undergoing a complete renovation. The building was not the only thing to undergo changes. Upon re-opening its doors, the library received a new name which reflects its mission to support individual and collaborative group study. It is… Continue Reading Hightower Library, Gordon State College in the Spotlight!
Registration Form MidWinter Planning Meeting Agenda Dear GLA Member, It is time to register for the Georgia Library Association 2017 MidWinter Planning Meeting. This year’s meeting will he held on December 14-15 at the Downs Continuing Education Center at Clayton State University and the Clayton State University Library in Morrow, Georgia. The MidWinter Planning Meeting… Continue Reading GLA MidWinter Planning Meeting
Metro-Atlanta Library Association (MALA) and GLA’s New Members Round Table invite you to their 3rd Annual Potluck Party! Every year MALA and NMRT host a potluck party to bring together librarians and library staff from the Atlanta area. Please join in our annual tradition and make some new friends! Party will be followed by a… Continue Reading MALA/NMRT Annual Potluck Party – December 3rd, 2016
Do you need to brush up on your interview skills? Is your resume or CV current and on trend? Do you want to volunteer, but do not know how to get involved? Join Atlanta Emerging Librarians on Saturday, November 12th at 1:00 pm as our guest speakers review vital job search tips and give you… Continue Reading Atlanta Emerging Librarians Presents: Jump Into the Job Market!
The 2017 GLA officers are: Elizabeth McKinney – PresidentFred Smith – Vice President/President ElectMack Freeman – Vice President for MembershipAshley Dupuy – Vice President for Branding and MarketingEli Arnold – TreasurerGeri Mullis – Secretary Congratulations to the new Georgia Library Association leadership!