EDMONTON, AB – August 14, 2025 – The Greater Edmonton Library Association (GELA) would like to congratulate the Civic Service Union 52 (CSU 52) on successfully reaching a signed Memorandum of Agreement with the Edmonton Public Library (EPL) on August 8th, 2025. The CSU 52 bargaining team announced that after two full days of bargaining,Continue reading "GELA Congratulates CSU 52 and EPL on Reaching Memorandum of Agreement"
Library Student Mixer
Are you a library student at the University of Alberta or MacEwan? Join us for our Library Student Mixer, co-hosted with the UofA's Library and Information Studies Students' Association (LISSA). This mixer is a great opportunity to meet new people, mingle, and unwind. Come alone or bring a friend--the more, the merrier! Event Details Date:Continue reading "Library Student Mixer"
Wikipedia Workshop
Don’t you hate it when you’re reading a Wikipedia article and find that the citations are incredibly lacking? Ever hoped there was something you could do about that? Well, you’re in luck! You are invited to a Wikipedia Workshop hosted by GELA and Wikimedia Canada! This event is for library and information workers who areContinue reading "Wikipedia Workshop"
GELA Book-edge Paint Night – 26 Oct 2023
Come enjoy a paint night with a fun library-themed twist! All materials will be provided with the entrance fee. If you have your own book to paint, bring it along, if not, one will be provided. Event tickets are $5.00 for GELA members and $10.00 for nonmembers. Payment can be made through paypal below. FoodContinue reading "GELA Book-edge Paint Night – 26 Oct 2023"
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 17, 2023. This year we will award up to $200. The PD Grant recipient will be chosen byContinue reading "Professional Development Grant"
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 theContinue 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 byContinue 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 atContinue 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 forContinue reading "Career Planning Workshops"
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