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GELA is looking for self-nominations for various Executive positions! We encourage all members and those interested in joining our community to consider nominating themselves for one of the available positions by March 25th, 2026.  Available roles include:  President (April 2026 – June 2027 + a half-year term as Past President) Vice President (April 2026 – June 2027, moving into the President role in April 2027ContinueContinue reading “Call for GELA Executive Nominations”

Visit the Provincial Archives of Alberta’s state-of-the-art facility andsee the amazing treasure trove of historic documents and mediacollected for future generations to enjoy and learn from! The tourwill take visitors through the Reading Room and areas not normallyaccessible to the public, such as, the vaults and conservation lab. Click HERE to register. GELA PAA TourDownload

Don’t stress, be prepared!  Join us for a series of job interview workshops presented by the Library and Information Studies Students’ Association (LISSA) and the Greater Edmonton Library Association (GELA). Please note the date of the Public Library Interview Workshop has changed and is now happening on Tuesday March 24th. The sessions will be onlineContinueContinue reading “LISSA and GELA present: Job Interview Workshop Series”

We would like to invite our GELA members to attend our virtual panel discussion on Friday, January 30th from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. MST on “LIS Advocacy: Inside and Out.” Our panelists joining us for this conversation are: Stephanie Foremsky, Community Engagement Manager at St. Albert Public Library Sandra Anderson, Librarian at the ATA Library AllisonContinueContinue reading “LIS Advocacy: Inside and Out! GELA Panel Discussion, January 30th”

The holidays are fast approaching, and to celebrate, GELA is hosting an evening social at Remedy Cafe on Whyte Ave! (10479 Whyte Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 4Z7). Drop by on Monday, December 15th between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. for some cozy drinks, board games, conversation, and holiday cheer! Please note that food and drinksContinueContinue reading “You’re Invited! GELA Holiday Social Night at Remedy Cafe on Whyte Ave – Dec 15”

The Greater Edmonton Library Association wants to hear from members and non-members about how to better serve the greater Edmonton library community! Our mission is to create an interconnected community of librarians, library technicians, library staff, students and other interested professionals in Edmonton and surrounding areas. To help us be more responsive, we are seekingContinueContinue reading “GELA Survey: We want to hear from you!”

Next week on Friday, 7 November at 6:30pm Library and Information Studies Student Association (LISSA) and the Greater Edmonton Library Association (GELA) are hosting our annual fall mixer. Stop by the 4th Floor Atrium in Education North, University of Alberta North Campus for an evening full of casual socializing, delicious snacks, and fun games! We look forwardContinueContinue reading “Save the date! Annual Library Mixer for Students and Professionals – Friday, November 7th!”

Thank you to everyone who attended our GELA/FLIF Letter Writing Game Night on Monday! Because of you, our premier, minister of education, and MLAs will be receiving 63 letters and postcards urging them to defend intellectual freedom! If you were unable to attend but still care about this cause, we encourage you to send a letter orContinueContinue reading “Thank you for making our Letter Writing & Game Night a huge success”

Do you feel misrepresented by the Government of Alberta’s recent decisions regarding materials in school libraries? The Greater Edmonton Library Association (GELA) and Future Librarians for Intellectual Freedom (FLIF) invite you to make your voice heard. Join us for a night of board games, snacks, community, and letter writing to our MLAs to urge themContinueContinue reading “You’re Invited! GELA and FLIF Game Night and Letter Writing Campaign”

EDMONTON, AB – September 8, 2025 – The Greater Edmonton Library Association (GELA) has been closely following the decisions made by the Government of Alberta concerning Ministerial Order #030/2025: Standards for the Selection, Availability, and Access of School Library Materials. As an organization dedicated to librarians, library workers, and the ethics of librarianship, GELA hasContinueContinue reading “GELA Statement on Government of Alberta School Library Standards”