Georgia Library Association

Professional Development Events in November

This list is provided by Georgia Public Library Service.Visit the GPLS CE Calendar for the program descriptions and to register. ADVOCACYNov. 17: Graphic Design 101 (CSL in Session)Nov. 17: Beyond the Survey: a practical approach to interviews and focus groups (Infopeople)ASSESSMENT & PLANNINGNov. 12: Article, author and journal metrics: what librarians need to know (Library… Continue Reading Professional Development Events in November

Georgia Library Association

GLA Meet-up in Savannah Area – December 4, 2015

The Georgia Library Association (GLA) Membership Committee is pleased to announce a meet-up in Savannah area. This event will be held from 3-5 p.m. on Friday, December 4.   If you are near Chatham, Bryan, Bullock, Effingham, Liberty counties, this is for you! Location:Savannah College of Art and Design – Jen Library201 E Broughton StreetSavannah, GA… Continue Reading GLA Meet-up in Savannah Area – December 4, 2015

Georgia Library Association

GLA Election Results

Congratulations to the newly elected officers of the Georgia Library Association for 2016! First Vice-President Elect: Elizabeth McKinney, Georgia Public Library ServiceSecond  Vice President/Membership Chair: Mack Freeman, West Georgia Regional LibrarySecretary: Casey Long, Agnes Scott CollegeTreasurer: Eli Arnold,  Oglethorpe University*President: Cathy Jeffrey, Clayton State University (Currently serving Vice President/President Elect-elected in 2014)

Georgia Library Association

Atlanta Emerging Librarians presents “Library Tech Notes: Updates in the Field”

Atlanta Emerging Librarians presents “Library Tech Notes: Updates in the Field” Date: Saturday, October 17th, 2015Time: 10:30am – 12:30pmLocation: Buckhead Public Library Auditorium (269 Buckhead Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30305)Register at http://bit.ly/1L8onWI The event will have several presenters who will be talking about a variety of technology topics ranging from library marketing tools to accessibility.… Continue Reading Atlanta Emerging Librarians presents “Library Tech Notes: Updates in the Field”

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It Takes Two: Technical Services and Public Services Collaborations – Next GLA Carterette Series Webinar

It Takes Two: Technical Services and Public Services CollaborationsWednesday, October 21, 20152pm Eastern (11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central)Register: https://goo.gl/Bd5Dul Description:   In many libraries, Technical Services and Public Services are seen as two distinct functional areas with little opportunity for cross-departmental collaboration. Both functional areas possess specialized knowledge and increased communication between Technical Services… Continue Reading It Takes Two: Technical Services and Public Services Collaborations – Next GLA Carterette Series Webinar

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GLQ Summer 2015 Issue Now Available

The summer 2015 issue of the Georgia Library Quarterly is now available at: http://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/glq/ Learn about how the Carterette webinar series began: Making a Difference in Georgia: How the Carterette Webinar Series Began Read a peer-reviewed article:  Publication Trends in Library Reserves: A Quantitative Content Analysis Check out the GLA 2016 officer candidates:  GLA Officer… Continue Reading GLQ Summer 2015 Issue Now Available