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NorQuest Library’s New Website

September 2, 2014UncategorizedNews, NorQuestAAAL

NorQuest Library is thrilled to show off its new website http://library.norquest.ca

The library team began a client-centred website redesign project back in January 2014. We started by surveying college staff and students. We asked about the usability of our existing site and asked for input on a wishlist of features. We gathered data about mobile and device use. We even have a good idea why our clients are accessing our website. At the end of the survey, we asked interested students to participate in one of two focus groups. In these sessions we picked our top five websites and asked students to comment on their various features. Did you know anything with too many words on it represents “an essay”! The information gathered from our clients was combined with best practices to build the site we have today. The College’s adoption of Kentico CMS enabled a fully responsive design. The library staff retain full control over website content. The site is fluid and ever changing. It is a constant work in progress. This site is a giant leap forward for NorQuest Library Services and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication of the web development staff in our Marketing division. Onwards and upwards.
– Posted on behalf of Eve Poirier, Head Librarian, NorQuest Library Services

AAAL Spring 2014 Meeting Survey

May 6, 2014UncategorizedmeetingsAAAL

Your feedback is very important to us! Thank you for taking the time to complete this short survey. The information you provide will help us ensure that AAAL meetings and workshops are relevant, informative and enjoyable.

AAAL Spring 2014 Meeting Survey

The Time Between Photographs

May 5, 2014UncategorizedAAAL

The Reg Erhardt library welcomed SAIT photojournalism student Robyn Hertz to take a photograph of all full-time library staff on the last day of April, 2014. As the photo was filed in the library’s internal drive, it became clear that a lot had changed since 2011, the time of the last “all staff” photo-shoot. Continue reading The Time Between Photographs →

AAAL Proposed Increase to Membership Fees

March 27, 2014UncategorizedAAAL

A vote will take place to increase membership fees at the AAAL Annual General Meeting on April 15, 2014 in Calgary. The proposed membership fee is $100 per member library annually.

The attached document outlines the reasons for this increase and proposed expenses: AAAL Proposed Expenses-Membership Fees 2014

Membership fees and expenses will also be reviewed regularly, every two years, to ensure alignment with AAAL goals and member needs.

Comments may be posted here or emailed to Leigh Cunningham, AAAL Treasurer at aaal.secretarytreasurer[at]gmail.com

Save the Date! 2014 AGM – April 15 – Calgary

February 20, 2014UncategorizedAAAL

AAAL Annual General Meeting

Date: April 15, 2014

Location: University of Calgary

Details and Agenda forthcoming. Meeting time is usually 9am-4pm with time for networking, tours, and workshops.

Call for Library News:

Members are encouraged to share their news on this blog. Voting members have access to a wordpress account. Submissions can also be sent to Newsletter Editor Luke Malone at luke.malone[at] sait.ca