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 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"

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"

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"

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/emergingContinue 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.