The First Annual Central Georgia Libraries Unconference Report

The First Annual Central Georgia Libraries Unconference Report

By Tim Wojcik Ina Dillard Russell Library In an increasingly crowded field of library and information education sector events, Georgia College in Milledgeville hosted the first Central Georgia Libraries Unconference.  It was my first experience with an unconference by such a name.  It was, as the event handout stated, a “low-cost, low-travel professional development opportunity that…

Carterette Series Webinars

Carterette Series Webinars – Censorship: It’s Not Just For Books!

Censorship: It’s Not Just For Books!Wednesday, August 30, 20172pm Eastern (11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central)Register:  https://goo.gl/dLaAykDescription:   When you hear about censorship in libraries, you may automatically wonder what YA book is under attack this time.  However, many of the challenges to intellectual freedom we’re facing go well beyond books.  Online resources, speakers…

Georgia Library Association

ACRL Webinar Viewing Party: Fighting Fake News with the ACRL Framework – August 2, 2017.

The Academic Library Division of the Georgia Library Association would like to invite you to two free ACRL webinar viewing parties.  Please register for one or both of the webinars using the links below so that we can let our host locations know how many to expect. Viewing parties will be held simultaneously at the…

Georgia Library Association

1st Annual Central Georgia Libraries Unconference – July 28, 2017

The Russell Library of Georgia College invites you to the 1st Annual Central Georgia Libraries UnconferenceGrow Local: Cultivating a Culture of Professional Development in Central Georgia Libraries   Friday July 28, 2017   9am-4:30pmRussell Library: Georgia College & State University  Milledgeville, Georgia #growgalibs This event invites professional and support staff at academic and public libraries within the…

Georgia Library Association

MLS Programs Fair on Saturday July 29th at Oglethorpe

The 2017 MLS Programs Fair, coordinated jointly by the Metro-Atlanta Library Association and GLA’s New Members Round Table, will take place on Saturday, July 29th from 2:00-3:30pm at Oglethorpe University. There will be information available for MLS programs around the U.S., including:• Drexel University• Florida State University• Middle Tennessee State University• University of Alabama• University…

Georgia Library Association

GLA Savannah Area Meetup – July 13, 2017

7th Coastal Georgia Library Collaborative meet-upDate: Thursday, July 13, 2017Time: 5:30pmLocation: The Georgia Historical Society Reading Room, 501 Whitaker St., Savannah, GA 31401 This casual meet-up is open to all library workers regardless of your title – paraprofessional, faculty, librarian – it doesn’t matter! This is a chance for you to meet others who work in…

Carterette Series Webinars

Effective and Valuable Outreach: Aligning Activities to Goal-Driven Assessment – Free Carterette Webinar

Effective and Valuable Outreach: Aligning Activities to Goal-Driven AssessmentWednesday, July 19, 2017  2pm Eastern (11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central) Register: https://goo.gl/qMRNpy Description:   Outreach is a facet of many of our jobs. Over time, library job descriptions have been adjusted to include outreach, whether this includes targeting departments, student populations, or the surrounding…

Georgia Libraries Conference

Georgia Libraries Conference Call for Proposals Now Open!

Proposals are now being accepted for the 2017 Georgia Libraries Conference, including pre-conference sessions, presentations, demonstrations and posters. This year’s conference will take place October 4-6, 2017 at the Columbus, Georgia Convention & Trade Center. All proposal submissions are due by June 12, 2017.  Guidelines and forms for submitting your proposal(s) can be found on…

Georgia Library Association

Movin’ on Up: Advancing into Academic Library Middle Management – Carterette Series Webinar

Movin’ on Up: Advancing into Academic Library Middle ManagementWednesday, June 7, 2017 2pm Eastern (11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central) Register: https://goo.gl/DTk8qO Description:  Can an academic librarian who has only worked on the front lines compete with those who have supervisory experience for middle management positions? What traits are hiring committees looking for…