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Writing an Academic Paper using Library Issues

By Rebecca Rose, Research Papers Committee Chair Who can do it?  If you have any interest in anything related to libraries you can write and submit a research paper.  Writers may be librarians, paraprofessional staff, faculty, students…. What is it? Writing a research paper about libraries uses the same process as writing any other scholarly… Continue Reading Writing an Academic Paper using Library Issues

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Academic Library Division Call for Papers

The Academic Library Division of the Georgia Library Association/Georgia Chapter of ACRL invites Georgia librarians and library science students to submit research papers for presentation at 2015 COMO pertaining to academic libraries. Criteria for selection include purpose, content, organization, scholarship, and references.  Papers should include research on developments in academic libraries that present challenging opportunities… Continue Reading Academic Library Division Call for Papers

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Academic Division: Call for Papers, COMO 2014

The Academic Library Division of the Georgia Library Association/Georgia Chapter of ACRL invites Georgia librarians and library science students to submit research papers for presentation at 2014 COMO October 1-3 in Augusta pertaining to academic libraries. Criteria for selection include purpose, content, organization, scholarship, and references.  Papers should include research on developments in academic libraries… Continue Reading Academic Division: Call for Papers, COMO 2014

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ACRL Webcasts free to GLA members–sign up now!

For the second year, ACRL has given each state chapter two free webcasts! The webcasts will be streamed live to in-person groups in Atlanta and Athens, and any interested GLA members are welcome to attend. The sessions and session locations were chosen by popular vote by Academic Library Division membership last month. If you want… Continue Reading ACRL Webcasts free to GLA members–sign up now!

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Call for Nominations, GLA Academic Library Division

Are you an academic librarian looking to get more involved in the Georgia Library Association? The Academic Library Division of GLA is currently seeking nominations for the following offices: Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect (3 year commitment; must be a member of GLA and ACRL) Secretary (1 year commitment; must be member of GLA) ACRL Chapters Council Representative (2… Continue Reading Call for Nominations, GLA Academic Library Division

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GLA 2014 Election Results

The GLA Executive Board Officers for 2014 are:President: Susan Morris, University of Georgia1st Vice President/President Elect: Lace Keaton, Newton County Library System2nd Vice President/Membership Chair: Jay Turner, Georgia Public Library ServiceSecretary: Sandra E. Riggs, University of GeorgiaTreasurer: Ashley Dupuy, Kennesaw State University The GLA Academic Division Officers for 2014 are: Chair: Rhonda McCoy, Paine College… Continue Reading GLA 2014 Election Results

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Academic Division: Call for Papers, COMO 2013

The Academic Library Division of the Georgia Library Association/Georgia Chapter of ACRL invites Georgia librarians and library science students to submit research papers for presentation at 2013 COMO pertaining to academic libraries. Criteria for selection include purpose, content, organization, scholarship, and references. Cash awards funded by YBP Library Services and EBSCO for the top two… Continue Reading Academic Division: Call for Papers, COMO 2013

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GLA Academic Division Officers for 2013

The GLA Academic Division is pleased to announce the election results for the 2013 officers.  The new officers are as follows: Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect: Rhonda McCoy Secretary:La Loria Konata ACRL Representative:Sarah Steiner We congratulate all who ran in this year’s contest. Thank you for your interest in keeping the GLA Academic Division a vital and relevant professional group.

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GLA/SELA Call for Academic Papers

 The Academic Library Division of the Georgia Library Association/Georgia Chapter of ACRL invites Georgia and Southeastern (SELA) academic librarians to submit papers for presentation at the 2012 Georgia Council of Media Organizations’ Conference.  Accepted papers are to be delivered in person at the scheduled session.  Cash awards funded by Yankee Book and by EBSCO for… Continue Reading GLA/SELA Call for Academic Papers

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Academic Library Division Officer Nominations

Interested in becoming more involved in the Academic Library Division? Consider running for office! The ALD is seeking nominations for the positions of vice-chair/chair elect and secretary. The vice-chair/chair elect is responsible for identifying and booking a speaker for the COMO ALD luncheon, and helping the chair with speaker session/presenter recruitment. The secretary takes minutes… Continue Reading Academic Library Division Officer Nominations