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 networkContinue reading "GELA Professional Buddies Mentorship Program, 2020-2021"

Thank you to all current and former members of GELA. We have appreciated your membership and hope you consider renewing for 2020/2021. Your participation allows GELA to offer valuable programming and networking opportunities as well as the ability to advocate for and facilitate literacy and skills-based programming in correctional institutions. We recognized that our communityContinue reading "GELA Memberships: Time to Join or Renew!"

The GELA 2019-2020 Executive Board Reports are now available for viewing. Please email gelaedmonton@gmail.com if you have queries about anything in these reports. We look forward to seeing you at our AGM later in 2020.

Thank you for being a GELA member this past year, we truly couldn’t do anything without you and your continued support!  In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and with an eye to the health and safety of our members, your GELA executive has decided to postpone GELA’s AGM until sometime in the Fall. BecauseContinue reading "GELA AGM Postponed to Fall 2020"

The Greater Edmonton Library Association (GELA) in partnership with the Northern Alberta Health Libraries Association (NAHLA) will be offering a Resume Writing Workshop to assist local students, new graduates, and professionals to improve their resumes. The event is free to attend for GELA and NAHLA members. Memberships can be obtained at the event. Where: EPLContinue reading "NAHLA-GELA Resume Writing Workshop – Mar 4, 2020"

The next Greater Edmonton Library Association (GELA) Prison Libraries Project orientation has been scheduled. We ask all potential volunteers to attend an orientation session. Current volunteers are also always welcome! When: Thursday January 30,  7-8pmWhere: Room LB-13, Coutts Education Library (Basement), U of A The session will provide you with a perspective on what it'sContinue reading "GELA prison project orientation – Jan 30, 2020"

The GELA Prison Project is continuing a successful fundraiser from last year with Indigo Books.  When you Buy an Indigo e-Gift Card through our fundraising page, 20% of your purchase is donated to the GELA Prison Project!  What a great way to start your Christmas shopping and supporting a great cause at the same time. The funds raisedContinue reading "GELA Prison Committee Indigo eGift Card Fundraiser"

The Greater Edmonton Library Association (GELA) invites students, new graduates, and other interested community members to sign up for our Fall 2019 Speed Networking event. DATE: Wednesday, November 6th, 2019TIME: 6:00pm-8:00pmLOCATION: Program Room, EPL Strathcona Branch (8331 104 St NW). Mix and mingle with experienced library and information professionals, invited from public libraries, academic libraries,Continue reading "GELA Speed Networking!"

Join us for a walking tour of NorQuest College's - Singhmar Centre for Learning, followed by dinner! The tour starts at 5:30, and dinner at 6:30. Meet in 2-180, on the second floor of the Learning Centre. After the tour, we will walk to a cafe / restaurant, as yet TBD. Optional RSVP here: https://forms.gle/TGjzvmUvjwr9Nah79

Seeking LIS professionals to participate in GELA's Fall 2019 Speed Networking Event scheduled for Wednesday, November 6th, from 6:00pm-8:00pm, at EPL's Strathcona Branch (8331 104 St NW).  Our goal is to encourage connections and dialogue between experienced LIS professionals and students/new graduates/emerging community members. Sign up to share your experience and provide guidance to emergingContinue reading "Call for LIS Professionals for 2019 Speed Networking Event"