Georgia Library Association

Academic Library Division Call for Papers

Academic Library Division, call for papers, Events, Georgia Libraries Conference (GLC) 2021

The Academic Library Division of the Georgia Library Association/Georgia Chapter of ACRL invites Georgia librarians and library science students to submit research papers pertaining to academic libraries for presentation at 2022 Georgia Libraries Conference. Criteria for selection include purpose, content, organization, scholarship, and references. Papers should include research on developments in academic libraries that present challenging… Continue Reading Academic Library Division Call for Papers

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Free ACRL webinar “Online library instruction: Best practices for live synchronous teaching”

Academic Library Division, Events

The Academic Library Division of the Georgia Library Association invites you to attend a free ACRL webinar “Online library instruction: Best practices for live synchronous teaching” on July 8, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Eastern). Please use this link to register for the webinar https://forms.gle/wJwTwHrTT2xxdkJV6 The first 30 people to register will receive… Continue Reading Free ACRL webinar “Online library instruction: Best practices for live synchronous teaching”

GLA Academic Library Division Annual Meeting

Academic Library Division, Events

The Annual Meeting of the GLA Academic Library Division (ALD) will be held virtually on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 from 10am to 11:30am (Eastern Time). All are welcome as our meeting is open to ALD and non-ALD members. We are excited to announce that Dr. Shaundra Walker, Interim Library Director at Georgia College and the… Continue Reading GLA Academic Library Division Annual Meeting

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GLA’s Academic Library Division Academic Research Papers

Academic Library Division

The Academic Research Paper competition is an annual event that encourages research on developments in academic libraries that present challenging opportunities for libraries and librarianship throughout the state, region and/or nation.Join us on Thursday, Sept 24th at 2pm as the winners present their papers. Attendance is free for the GLC Webinar Bonus Pack Series, but… Continue Reading GLA’s Academic Library Division Academic Research Papers

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In Good Company: Michelle Jones

Academic Library Division, Librarian Spotlight

By Amber Spratlin Michelle Jones, Head of Reference Services and Professor of Library Science at Columbus State University’s Simon Schwob Memorial Library, took some time to talk about her library journey from part-time Reference Librarian, to Professor of Library Science after a promotion earlier this year.  Jones began working at CSU in Reference and Interlibrary Loan.… Continue Reading In Good Company: Michelle Jones

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Library Instruction in the Time of COVID-19

Academic Library Division, COVID-19 Response, Librarian Spotlight

By Amber Spratlin Reference and Instruction librarians have been hard at work planning library instruction in non-traditional ways to adapt to new classroom stipulations. CJ Ivory, Assistant Professor and Instruction Librarian in Ingram Library at the University of West Georgia (UWG), shared with us how the Instruction Librarians at UWG are handling the pandemic.  The University of West Georgia… Continue Reading Library Instruction in the Time of COVID-19

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Developing your Leadership Potential: Effective Practices and Innovative Ideas – ACRL webinar

Academic Library Division, ACRL, Events

The Academic Library Division of the Georgia Library Association would like to invite you to a free ACRL webinar virtual viewing party.Developing your Leadership Potential: Effective Practices and Innovative Ideas More information about the webinar – http://www.ala.org/acrl/onlinelearning/leadershippotential Participants will develop an awareness of sustainable core leadership development strategies. Participants will learn how to identify strengths… Continue Reading Developing your Leadership Potential: Effective Practices and Innovative Ideas – ACRL webinar

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GLA Academic Library Division: Call for papers – Deadline Extended

Academic Library Division, ACRL, call for papers, Georgia Libraries Conference (GLC) 2020

Academic Library Division of the Georgia Library Association Georgia Chapter of ACRL Georgia Libraries Conference October 7- 9, 2020 Macon, Georgia The Academic Library Division of the Georgia Library Association/Georgia Chapter of ACRL invites Georgia librarians and library science students to submit research papers pertaining to academic libraries for presentation at the 2020 Georgia Libraries… Continue Reading GLA Academic Library Division: Call for papers – Deadline Extended

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Copyright and Course Reserves: Electronic and Media Reserves – Webinar Viewing Party

Academic Library Division, Events

The Academic Library Division of the Georgia Library Association would like to invite you to a free ACRL webinar viewing party. Copyright and Course Reserves: Electronic and Media Reserves Live viewing date: 03/11/2020 Time: 2:00 PM Register at https://forms.gle/UvN2z2857YVvYEqM9 Viewing locations: Georgia College, Milledgeville, Ga Georgia State University Decatur Campus Georgia Southern Armstrong Lane Library, Savannah, Ga Frank… Continue Reading Copyright and Course Reserves: Electronic and Media Reserves – Webinar Viewing Party

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2020 GLA Executive Board and Academic Library Division Election Results

Academic Library Division, GLA elections, GLA Executive Board

Thank you all for your participation in the recent election for the open officer positions on the GLA Executive Board and Academic Library Division. We had a wonderful slate of talented candidates running for office this year and substantial membership participation in the election. The results of this year’s election are Vice-President/President Elect Oscar Gittemeier… Continue Reading 2020 GLA Executive Board and Academic Library Division Election Results