Georgia Library Association

Atlanta Emerging Librarians Informal Mingle – August 20, 2016

The Atlanta Emerging Librarians’ (AEL) next informal mingle will be at the Atlanta Rollergirls’ Grudge Match on Aug. 20, 2016 at 5pm.  Come join us for a night of fun while we watch the Denim Demons and the Sake Tuyas vie for 3rd and 4th place in the league. When: Aug. 20, 2016 at 5pmWhere:… Continue Reading Atlanta Emerging Librarians Informal Mingle – August 20, 2016

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Upcoming Carterette Webinar: Maximizing Outreach Without Maxing Out

Maximizing Outreach Without Maxing Out: No-to-Low Cost Ways of Getting Your Library’s Message Out ThereWednesday, August 17, 2016 2pm Eastern (11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central) Register:  https://goo.gl/brWx9y Description:   Almost every library considers marketing and outreach a priority, but too often staffing or budget constraints cut these efforts off at the knees. Join… Continue Reading Upcoming Carterette Webinar: Maximizing Outreach Without Maxing Out

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Savannah Area Librarians Meet-up – August 11, 2016

The Georgia Library Association’s Savannah Area Meet-up group is excited to announce our third meet-up.  It will be hosted by Live Oak Public Libraries. When:   Thursday, August 11, 2016Time:     3:00 PM to 5:00 PMWhere:  Southwest Chatham Library Branch 14097 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA 31419 If you are near Chatham, Bryan, Bullock, Effingham,… Continue Reading Savannah Area Librarians Meet-up – August 11, 2016

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Professional Development Events in July

This list is provided by Georgia Public Library Service.  Visit the GPLS brand new Learning Center to find out about training events, webinar archives, self-paced library courses, CE resources, and more. July 12 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pmHow to Set-Up a Minecraft Program for KidsIf you would like to know the challenges involved in… Continue Reading Professional Development Events in July

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Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System in the Spotlight

Aerial view of ARCPLS old and new headquarters The Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System (ARCPLS) is comprised of the Headquarters Library and five branches scattered throughout the greater Augusta, Georgia area.  The Headquarters Library was opened in 2010 across the street from the previous main location, transporting services and collections from a 3500 square foot… Continue Reading Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System in the Spotlight

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Upcoming Carterette Webinar: Integrated Assessment for Informed Collection Management – July 6, 2016

Integrated Assessment for Informed Collection Management: A Review of the Pilot YearWednesday, July 6, 20162pm Eastern (11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central)Register:  https://goo.gl/xgUbac Description: In June 2015, the Kennesaw State University Library System launched a pilot implementation of a newly-conceived Collection Assessment Plan. The plan follows a 5-year rotating schedule for systematically reviewing… Continue Reading Upcoming Carterette Webinar: Integrated Assessment for Informed Collection Management – July 6, 2016

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Professional Development Events in June

This list is provided by Georgia Public Library Service.  Visit the GPLS CE Calendar for the program descriptions and to register. Reading the Rainbow: New Trends in LGBTQ Literature06/07/2016 – 2:00pm Why Use Google Books?06/08/2016 – 11:00am Works in Progress Webinar: Linked Open Data for Digitized Special Collections06/08/2016 – 12:00pm Celebrating Diversity: A Discussion on… Continue Reading Professional Development Events in June