There are a variety of Open Access Week events happening around Alberta this week including talks on open access publishing, open education resources, open data, and more…

• University of Alberta (includes live-streamed and recorded talks for anyone unable to attend in person)
• University of Calgary
• University of Lethbridge
• MacEwan University
• Mount Royal University
  See also: webinars listed on openaccessweek.org

Also, be sure to check out the brand new institutional repositories set up at Mount Royal and MacEwan!

Hosting an event at an institution not listed above? Email Robyn Hall (hallr27@macewan.ca)

Working closely with an executive committee of nine members, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) reports to and takes direction from the Board of Directors via the Board Chair.  The CEO is appointed by the Executive Committee and assessed by the same.  The CEO is an ex officio member of all The Alberta Library committees including the Executive Committee and all project teams.  The CEO leads a team of six direct reports including Finance Manager, ORC Coordinator, Licensing Librarian, Training Librarian, IT Librarian, and an Executive Assistant.

The CEO identifies, develops, and prioritizes services, projects, and budgets in alignment with the TAL Strategic Plan and under the direction of the Board.  The CEO recommends strategies and services for consideration by the Board to respond to current and future challenges and opportunities.  An integral part of the CEO’s role is to review, plan, implement and evaluate TAL services.  Through innovation and collaboration, the CEO seeks continuous improvement to TAL’s services for member organizations and for Alberta’s library community.  The CEO facilitates relationship building among members from different sectors and from stakeholder organizations.

This past summer we made the switch from having three separate service desks to one single desk. And so far, the move has been a real hit with our students, faculty and staff.

Previously, when our three service desks were tucked away in their isolated corners, students were sent across the main floor from one desk to another. Now that our services are all in one place, a student can get help with looking for articles, printing, and checking out a book all in one go.

Our desk has also changed (we think) how people perceive library staff. At our new desk, which is now out front and center by the library’s main doors, we’ve had many students and faculty comment on how accessible and open we are.  If you happen to be in the Highlands area of Edmonton stop by and have a look at our spiffy new desk.

The AAAL website now has a presentations page currently being populated with past AAAL presentations.

If you don’t see yours, please send it to Jodi Lommer at jodil@nait.ca