Georgia Library Association

AEL Presents… The Extroverted Introvert: Public Speaking and Library Instruction for the New Librarian

AEL Presents… The Extroverted Introvert: Public Speaking and Library Instruction for the New LibrarianDate: Saturday, April 25thTime: 2-4pmLocation: Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library, 1282 McConnell Drive, Decatur, GA 30033 GLA’s Atlanta Emerging Librarians is proud to present our first formal presentation for 2015! We think that one of the most valuable skills a librarian can…

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Carterette Series Webinar on Information Access and Civil Discourse – April 1, 2015

From the Georgia Library Association Carterette Series comes another fantastic free webinar, open to all: I Reject Your Reality and Substitute My Own: Information Access and Civil Discourse in the Digital Age Wednesday, April 1, 20152pm Eastern (11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central)Register at http://goo.gl/ffQjzA In this webinar, Brandy Horne will outline different factors…

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Professional Development Events in March

This list is provided by Georgia Public Library Service. The GPLS CE Calendar has been updated with free online continuing education events for March. Some selections include:Tuesday, March 10 (2–3 PM)Genealogy Research at the Library: How to Get the Most out of Library Resources (Booklist)Almost all public libraries offer the library edition of popular ancestry…

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Call for Proposals for Atlanta Area Bibliographic Instruction Group (AABIG) Annual Conference – – due March 2015

The Atlanta Area Bibliographic Instruction Group (AABIG) 14th annual conference is being held this year on June 12th at the University of Georgia’s Miller Learning Center. This year’s theme is Breaking Down Silos:  Innovative Teaching & Collaboration Across Departments.  The conference will feature a variety of 20, 45-minute, and Pecha Kucha sessions, in addition to…

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Got Fandom?: How Mini-Cons Can Transform Libraries and Communities – Free Webinar on February 25, 2015

Wednesday, February 25, 20152pm Eastern (11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central)Register:  http://goo.gl/qf2CSZ Fandoms and libraries go together like Sherlock and Watson. Megan Aarant and Natalie Couch from Chattahoochee Valley Libraries in Columbus, GA will share their best practices on how to tap into the power of fandom to promote multiple literacies and attract…

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Professional Development Events in February

This list is provided by Georgia Public Library Service. The GPLS CE calendar has been updated with free, online continuing education events for February. Some highlights include: Wednesday, Feb. 11 (1–2 PM)Creative Ways to Get More Facebook Engagement in 2015 (4Good)You see the potential that Facebook offers for engaging supporters and creating more exposure for…

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Carterette Series Webinar: Jumping into the Digital Humanities – 12/03/2014

Jumping into the Digital HumanitiesWednesday, December 3, 201411am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central | 2pm EasternRegister:  http://goo.gl/6M7Qk3 Sarah V. Melton, Digital Projects Coordinator at the Emory Center for Digital Humanities, will introduce digital humanities (DH) newbies to some of the concepts, tools, and conversations in DH. How are researchers using digital tools in…

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Atlanta Emerging Librarians Event: You Got the Job – Now What? (10/25/2014)

The GLA Atlanta Emerging Librarians presents You Got the Job – Now What?  Rising to the Challenge in Your New Library Position.  When you’re starting a new job, learning the technical and practical skills of the position is one part of what will make you a success.  The soft skills – like conflict management, good…

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Personal Digital Archiving: A Train the Trainer Free Webinar – October 22,2014

Personal Digital Archiving: A Train the Trainer WebinarWednesday, October 22nd11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central | 2pm Eastern60 minutes Register: https://georgialibraries.webex.com/georgialibraries/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=647320186 The Society of Georgia Archivists, the Atlanta chapter of ARMA International, and the Georgia Library Association present a train-the-trainer session on Personal Digital Archiving. Designed for information professionals from all backgrounds and…

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Professional Development Events in October

This list is provided by Jay Turner, Director of Continuing Education, Georgia Public Library Service. The GPLS CE calendar has been updated with free, online continuing education events for October. Some highlights include: Tuesday, Oct. 14 (1–2 PM) Digital Citizenship: New Roles and Responsibilities in the Digital Age (WebJunction) Today’s digital world is redefining “citizenship.”…