[Note: This is an archived post. This spotlight has been removed from the GLA homepage to make way for the latest spotlight.] This month, GLA is featuring Emory University Libraries in our spotlight. Please visit the GLA homepage (https://gla.georgialibraries.org) to learn more about Emory’s rich collections and innovative projects including the Rushdie archive and Digital…
From:Lisa DurdenDivision DirectorProfessional Licensing BoardsOffice of the Secretary of State, Brian P. Kemp Librarian certifications expire on June 30, 2012. They may go ahead and begin renewing their certifications online at http://www.sos.ga.gov/plb/librarians. Please keep in mind that amendments to O.C.G.A. §50-36-1 became effective on January 1, 2012 requiring that all persons who are renewing their…
[Note: This is an archived post. This spotlight has been removed from the GLA homepage to make way for the latest spotlight.] This month, GLA’s featured library is the Cobb County Public Library System in Marietta, Georgia. Please visit the GLA homepage (https://gla.georgialibraries.org/) to learn more about Cobb County’s many community-building initiatives and activities! If…
Please consider nominating a deserving person or team for a GLA Award. The deadline for nominations is May 14, 2012, and the awards will be presented at COMO/SELA in October. All awards except for the GLA Honorary Membership come with a beautiful plaque and a check for $100! Visit https://gla.georgialibraries.org/comm_awards.htm to find all the information…
[Note: This is an archived post. This spotlight has been removed from the GLA homepage to make way for the latest spotlight.] This month, GLA’s featured library is the Oconee County Library in Watkinsville, Georgia. Please visit the GLA homepage to learn more about the Oconee County Library’s fun and innovative programming, tailored to patrons…
[Note: This is an archived post. This spotlight has been removed from the GLA homepage to make way for the latest spotlight.] This month, GLA’s featured library is Odum Library at Valdosta State University. Please visit the GLA homepage learn more about Odum Library’s embedded librarianship and user experience testing. Never ones to miss an…
Please join us for Georgia Library Day 2012 on February 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in Room 216 of the state capitol building. There will be refreshments, information sheets, stickers, and opportunities to talk to lawmakers about the immense value libraries bring to American society and democracy. RSVP to ebagley@agnesscott.edu by February 10,…
[Note: This is an archived post. This spotlight has been removed from the GLA homepage to make way for the latest spotlight.] This month we are featuring the Georgia Tech Library in the GLA Spotlight. Please visit the GLA homepage (https://gla.georgialibraries.org/) to learn more about the vibrant Georgia Tech Library complex which includes four buildings;…
Sharon Forks Library, a branch of the Forsyth County Library System, turns eleven years old this year. Opened in November 2000, Sharon Forks was designed in the Arts and Crafts style, featuring mullioned-window interior walls, overhead mosaic panels, and furniture reminiscent of Stickley handicraft. Patrons find the vivid jewel-tone colors warm and welcoming. The 23,000…
Enjoying the library spotlight feature on the GLA website and wondering how you can get your library in on the action? Now is your chance because we’re looking for new libraries to feature! Please just email tessa.minchew@gpc.edu and include your name, contact information, and the name of your library, library system, or special collection. We’ll…