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Medicine Hat College Libraries News

Library News

MHC Libraries is currently in the process of migrating to OCLC WorldShare ILS system. This means leaving a long-term partnership with the University of Lethbridge; however, the new system will allow MHC to streamline workflows and explore new initiatives.

MHC is participating in the ILAAP pilot project by using the assessment tool in library information literacy classes. The library continues to provide a number of popular services and activities including individual student appointments, One Community One Card (reciprocal borrowing with Shortgrass Library System), iPads for loan, a giant Scrabble board, draws for Good Food Box Day, and events like Shakespeare in the Library, Human Library, and story time for daycare children.

Shared Internship Program Update

The Shared Internship Program in Medicine Hat is in its second year, with intern Librarian Jordan DeSousa taking on a number of responsibilities across the Medicine Hat College (MHC) Library, Shortgrass Library System (SLS), and the Medicine Hat Public Library (MHPL).

Medicine Hat College News

Medicine Hat College (MHC) board of governors has appointed Dr. Denise K. Henning as the institution’s new president and CEO, effective May 15, 2014. [more]

Please provide your feedback: New Vision, Mission and Values

At the Spring 2013 AAL meeting, members began the process of brainstorming the updated vision, mission and goals/values for AAAL as they have not been reviewed in quite some time. The Executive has also worked on revising these statements. Please submit your comments/feedback on the following new statements; we will bring a summary of your ideas to the Fall 2013 meeting for final review. Continue reading Please provide your feedback: New Vision, Mission and Values