Each year, GELA awards Professional Development (PD) Grant to a GELA member to participate in or attend library-related conferences, workshops, seminars, or lectures. Applications for this year’s PD Grant are now being accepted until midnight on March 17, 2023. This year we will award up to $200. The PD Grant recipient will be chosen byContinueContinue reading “Professional Development Grant”
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GELA Program and Services Survey
Hello library community and fellow information professionals! The Greater Edmonton Library Association (GELA) is looking to re-evaluate and revitalize our services and programs to better reflect the needs of our community and we want to hear from you. We believe every voice is important, whether you work in a library or are part of theContinueContinue reading “GELA Program and Services Survey”
GELA Student Mixer
Professional Development Grant
Each year, GELA awards Professional Development (PD) Grant to a GELA member to participate in or attend library-related conferences, workshops, seminars, or lectures. Applications for this year’s PD Grant are now being accepted until midnight on March 26, 2022. This year we will award up to $200. The PD Grant recipient will be chosen byContinueContinue reading “Professional Development Grant”
Virtual Games Night
Join the Greater Edmonton Library Association (GELA) and the Library and Information Studies Student Association (LISSA) for a night of virtual games on February 17, 2022, at 6 PM. This free event will be hosted on Discord and is an opportunity to connect with other members of the LIS community in Edmonton. Please RSVP by February 16 atContinueContinue reading “Virtual Games Night”
Career Planning Workshops
The Greater Edmonton Library Association (GELA) in partnership with the Northern Alberta Health Libraries Association (NAHLA) will be offering three virtual sessions focused on career planning. Sessions include: Ace Your Cover Letters & Resumes – March 3, 2022; 6:00-7:00pm This Q&A panel will discuss cover letters and resumes including tips on what employers look forContinueContinue reading “Career Planning Workshops”
Fall 2021 Speed Networking Event
The Greater Edmonton Library Association (GELA) invites professionals from GLAM institutions (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums), new graduates, and students to participate in our Fall 2021 Speed Networking Event taking place virtually on Thursday, November 4th from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Our goal is to encourage connections and dialogue between experienced professionals from GLAM institutions and students/new graduates/emergingContinueContinue reading “Fall 2021 Speed Networking Event”
GELA Student Mixer
On September 29, GELA’s student reps hosted a board game night for all current MacEwan LIT students and U of A SLIS students. The event was held at the Table Top Café, and a couple dozen (fully vaxxed) students came out for an evening of (masked) games and pizza.
GELA/NAHLA Career Planning Workshops
GELA, in partnership with NAHLA, are offering three virtual sessions focused on career planning! These free events are open to all, but planned with our GELA and NAHLA members in mind. Membership is not required; however GELA or NAHLA memberships can be obtained by visiting their respective online membership pages. Please email gelaedmonton@gmail.com with anyContinueContinue reading “GELA/NAHLA Career Planning Workshops”
GELA Professional Buddies Mentorship Program, 2020-2021
GELA is excited to announce its Professional Buddies Mentorship Program for 2020-2021! We believe in fostering positive relationships in the library community, and although our program will run until the end of April 2021, the casual mentoring relationships may develop over the years to come. For mentees, this program is a great opportunity to networkContinueContinue reading “GELA Professional Buddies Mentorship Program, 2020-2021”
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