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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, 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 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”

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 communityContinueContinue 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. BecauseContinueContinue 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: EPLContinueContinue 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’sContinueContinue 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 raisedContinueContinue reading “GELA Prison Committee Indigo eGift Card Fundraiser”