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Call for Hosts: AAAL Fall 2022 Meeting

Fall Meeting

The Alberta Association of Academic Libraries (AAAL) is currently seeking a host institution for our Fall 2022 Meeting, to be held in mid-November. 

The meeting will be held either in hybrid (in-person and online) format or fully online, dependent upon feedback from the membership. 

What does hosting a meeting involve for my institution? 

  1. Acting as host on the day of the meeting, including a presentation about your institution. 
  2. Providing a point of contact on the day of the meeting to provide opening remarks
  3. For an in-person gathering: arranging a meeting space and catering for attendees (catering costs covered by AAAL)
    • Space for participants to eat lunch — this can be in the same space and/or a nearby space
    • Meeting Technology: Computer, projector, internet connection.

As the Learning & Development Committee develops themes and programming, we also invite potential hosts to share their ideas with us. 

If your institution is interested in hosting, or if you have questions about hosting, please reach out to Alison Pitcher, AAAL Chair (pitchera2@macewan.ca) no later than Tuesday, September 13th. 

Kind Regards,

AAAL Executive

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Survey: Wellness Initiatives in Canadian Academic Libraries

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This call for survey participation may be of interest to some AAAL members:

Are you a Canadian academic librarian or staff member who is involved in offering wellness initiatives at your Library?* I am writing to invite your participation in the research study “Exploring Wellness Initiatives in Canadian Academic Libraries.” Participation should take less than 15 minutes.

The purpose of this research project is to identify wellness programming and initiatives at university and college libraries in Canada.  These initiatives may include programming, campus partnerships, collections, space and materials. 

Please participate only if you are involved in wellness initiatives at your Institution.

Take the Survey
 

Or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://brock.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d5cfn0LeGw6OLgW

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me (see below for contact information). 

Thank you for your help!

Justine Cotton, MLIS MA
Teaching & Learning Librarian

Brock University | James A. Gibson Library

Niagara Region   |  1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way  |  St. Catharines, ON  L2S 3A1
brocku.ca | E jcotton@brocku.ca

This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through Brock University’s Office of Research Ethics [#21-309-COTTON]. 

If you have any pertinent questions about your rights as a research participant, please contact the Brock University Research Ethics Officer (905 688-5550 ext 3035, reb@brocku.ca) 

*for the purposes of this study, wellness initiatives are defined as activities that touch on any of the emotional, physical, social, spiritual and intellectual aspects of health. Examples may include loaning out yoga mats or offering stress management workshops. Involvement could be during the planning, coordinating, or delivery of initiatives.*

Seeking a Canadian Institutional Host for True North Science Boot Camp (TNSBC) 2023

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This call for an institutional host may be of interest to some AAAL members:

EXTENDED Deadline – Prestigious STEM Library Leadership Opportunity below! 

The TNSBC is an annual professional development program led by Canadian science librarians for science librarians around the globe! TNSBC activities typically span three days and feature educational presentations delivered by both scientists and STEM librarians. 

The successful host institution will determine the TNSBC 2023 conference modality – online, hybrid, or in-person! 

The event provides leadership opportunities for librarians to learn more about science and the research process, discuss and develop best practices, and share ideas and experiences in an intimate atmosphere. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to showcase institutional talent!

You can find information on our website about submitting your proposal: https://sites.google.com/macewan.ca/tnsbc-2022/about/host-tnsbc-2023.  

Proposals to host TNSBC 2023 should be emailed to tnsbootcamp@gmail.com by Monday, September 19, 2022. 

The successful host institution will be contacted by Friday, September 30, 2022.

Example of previous TNSBC Programs: 

If you have questions about hosting, please contact us at tnsbootcamp@gmail.com. Or feel free to contact me directly at duffyj@macewan.ca!

Sincerely,

Jane C. Duffy, B.A., M.A., M.L.S., M.A.C.T.

Co-Chair, TNSBC 2022

Survey: With Great Comics Comes Great Responsibility

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This call for survey participation may be of interest to some AAAL members:

With Great Comics Comes Great Responsibility: Academic Libraries and Comics Collection Development

Invitation to Participate: You are invited to participate in this research study about acquisition and collection development of comics.

The literature on comics in libraries is a currently developing area but it rarely focuses on the collection development and acquisition elements, especially within academic libraries.  As a librarian who is responsible for acquisition and collection development, we would appreciate your opinion about how one acquires and develops comic book collections in university or college libraries.

Purpose of the Study: From this research, we wish to gain an understanding of how librarians decide to acquire comic books and use them in their collections. Similarly, we want to know your understandings and perceptions of users’ needs.

Participation: If you wish to participate in this study, please complete the survey using the survey link provided. The survey should take you approximately 15 minutes or less to complete. You do not have to answer any questions that you do not want to answer. Once you have completed the survey, please submit the survey using the ‘submit’ option. 

Survey Link
Consent Details
 

Lorisia MacLeod BA, MLIS

Past ALA Spectrum Scholar and ARL Diversity Scholar

AAAL Mentorship Program: Call for Mentors and Mentees

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Looking to make connections, share professional advice, meet new colleagues and gain new perspectives on library challenges?  Join the Alberta Association of Academic Libraries (AAAL) Mentorship Program!

The program is open to all practicing library professionals (i.e., with library degree and/or diploma completed) currently employed by an AAAL member institution.

The AAAL Mentorship Committee is recruiting mentors and mentees from its member libraries for the upcoming academic year:

  • Mentors: Offer guidance, support, and encouragement as needed to a fellow AAAL library member who might be early on in their career or taking on new roles. 
  • Mentees: Engage with an experienced library member, develop professional relationships with colleagues in different AAAL library environments, and grow your knowledge of library and information work.

If you are interested in becoming a mentor or a mentee, please check out the detailed information available at the AAAL Mentorship webpage. The application forms for both roles are also accessible through the AAAL site.

**Please note that the program does not facilitate job placements or internships.**

Mentor Application Form
Mentee Application Form
 

Application Deadline: Saturday, July 30, 2022 (with matches communicated in late August).

If you have any questions, please contact the committee: aaal.mentorship@gmail.ca and share this invitation as you see fit.

Thanks for your interest in the AAAL Mentorship Program!

AAAL Mentorship Committee