The Georgia Library Association Awards Committee invites all local librarians to nominate their colleagues, co-workers, partners, and other library supporters for the 2014 GLA awards. We have extended the deadline for nominations to May 2, 2014. GLA has awards to celebrate a variety of library…
By Tom Brooks, Communications Assistant, Cobb County Public Library System The Cobb County Public Library System is dedicated to increasing the library’s impact on the community in 2014. This year, we are focusing on expansion of the library’s outreach services and services to community members…
The Future of Librarianship: A Librarian by Any Other NameDate: Saturday, April 19Time: 2-4 p.m.Location: Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library, 1282 McConnell Drive, Decatur, GA 30033 Register for this event Library school students have a growing number of job options awaiting them upon graduation. Some…
Event_List_Apr_2014This list is provided by Jay Turner, Director of Continuing Education, Georgia Public Library Service. PROGRAM INFORMATION & LOGIN April 8 (1–2 pm) How Nonprofit Data and Volunteers Can Save the World (GuideStar) Join VolunteerMatch on April 8, 2014, for a free Nonprofit Insights webinar…
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…
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…
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;…
DIY Video CreationPresented by Angela NoletWednesday, April 9 — 2:00pm – 3:00pm Eastern TimeRegister: http://tinyurl.com/qh9pmst Library users are increasingly online. Our libraries have the opportunity to reinforce the storytime environment, programs, and library products using video. Learn about cameras, filming, editing tools, and uploading video…
The Winter 2014 issue of the Georgia Library Quarterly is now available at: http://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/glq/ In this issue: Georgia Library Spotlight Chattahoochee Valley Libraries by Henry McCoyCobb County School District and Cobb County Public Library Collaboration by Janell McClureGeorgia Highlands College Libraries by Elijah Scott From…
Karyn Greer’s visit By Eleonora Straub Tucked away in Sandy Springs, GA is St. Jude the Apostle Catholic School. The St. Jude Library and Media Center serves the teachers and 511 students in grades k-8. Our amazing collection has over 20,000 items including books, e-books,…
