GELA Prison Libraries Project

Liz Fulton-Lyne will be presenting our next orientation for potential volunteers interested in the Greater Edmonton Library Association (GELA) Prison Libraries Project. Please feel free to share with interested friends or colleagues. PLEASE NOTE THE VENUE CHANGE: This orientation will be now held in the Basement of the University of Alberta Coutts Education Library.  The details areContinue reading "GELA Prison Libraries Project"

Call for Nominations – GELA Executive

If you’re excited about the Greater Edmonton library community and would like to contribute to it, the Greater Edmonton Library Association (GELA) is seeking self-nominations for the following executive positions: Vice-President/President Elect/Past President (3 year commitment) Publicity Councillor (2 year commitment) Program Councillor (2 year commitment) (2 positions) Student Representative from University of Alberta SLISContinue reading "Call for Nominations – GELA Executive"

GELA & NAHLA Resume Workshop

The Greater Edmonton Library Association (GELA)  in partnership with the Northern Alberta Health Libraries Association (NAHLA) will be offering a Resume Workshop. GELA and NAHLA wish to assist local students, new graduates, and professionals looking to improve their resumes. The event is open to GELA and NAHLA members. Memberships can be obtained at the event.Continue reading "GELA & NAHLA Resume Workshop"

GELA Professional Buddies Program 2018-2019

The Greater Edmonton Library Association is excited to announce its Professional Buddies Mentorship Program for 2018-2019. Last year you Speed Networked with us and this year we invite you to participate as mentors and mentees. We believe in fostering positive relationships in the library community. For mentees it’s a great opportunity to network and toContinue reading "GELA Professional Buddies Program 2018-2019"

GELA Prison Libraries Project: Project introduction for new volunteers

GELA Prison Libraries Project Project introduction for new volunteers Wednesday, October 10 6:30-8pm Coutts Education Library (basement, room LB-13), U of Alberta Please RSVP: gelaprisonproject@gmail.com GELA offers volunteer introduction every 2-3 months; you will hear about the project's current work, ethics, and what we need from new volunteers. Here's where you start with us, if you'dContinue reading "GELA Prison Libraries Project: Project introduction for new volunteers"

GELA and LISAA Resume Workshop

The Greater Edmonton Library Association (GELA) and the University of Alberta Library Information Studies Alumni Association (LISAA) will be offering a Resume Workshop. LISAA and GELA wish to assist local students, new graduates, and professionals looking to improve their resumes. Where: MacEwan University, Building 5, Room 5-323 (campus map) Date: April 19, 2018 Time: 6:00pmContinue reading "GELA and LISAA Resume Workshop"

Volunteer orientation for the GELA Prison Libraries Project

All are welcome to a volunteer orientation for the Greater Edmonton Library Association Prison Libraries Project! Tuesday, April 10 7-8:30pm Coutts Library https://library.ualberta.ca/locations/coutts Education Building South (east end) University of Alberta contact: gelaprisonproject@gmail.com You MUST RSVP to the event by email. This will be a general orientation to: GELA's history ethos / ethics of the projectContinue reading "Volunteer orientation for the GELA Prison Libraries Project"