Question from NWP

Member News

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

Northwestern Polytechnic Learning Commons is looking to move away from cash and invoiced based payment system. We currently collect fees for printing and printing credits, late fees for our technology reserve items, and lost books. They can either pay us directly with cash, or we have to put them on financial hold or send them to Finance to pay. This is becoming difficult to do with our distance students. 

We are wondering if any other institution has a system set up in which students (or externals) can pay for lost books or other fees online, and if so, which vendor do you use? 

If not online, how do you collect your fees? 

If you have information to share regarding this query, please contact: awills@nwpolytech.ca

Sent on behalf of,

Amanda Wills, MLIS

Chairperson, Learning Commons

Librarian

AAAL Auditor Needed

AAAL Committees

As announced at our recent AGM on May 2, the Executive continues to invite interest in the open position of AAAL auditor.

This is a gratifying but critical voluntary service position that requires a minimal time commitment.

If you are interested in this special service opportunity, OR if you would like more information, please contact Yvonne Phillips, AAAL Treasurer at Yvonne.Phillips@rdpolytech.ca

Thank you and best wishes,

Jane

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

Librarian for Mathematics & Statistics, Dept of Public Safety and Justice Studies

Liaison for the School of Continuing Education and MacEwan International

Sessional Faculty, Department of English

Past Chair, Association of Alberta Academic Libraries 2025-26

MacEwan University

7-275C John L. Haar Library

duffyj@macewan.ca

Capal Conference Program, Schedule & Registration

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This conference may be of interest to some AAAL members:

The program and schedule for CAPAL25 have been set, and registration through the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences Congress website continues.

32 sessions, including panels, presentations, conversations, and lightning talks, will convene on the St. James Campus of George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario.

If you have any questions, email capalconference@gmail.com.

We hope you can make it to CAPAL25 on June 2 & 3, and we’ll see you all there!

Best,

Sent on behalf of the CAPAL25 Planning Committee

Stronger Together Library Conference – Registration Now Open!

Member News

This conference may be of interest to some AAAL members:

Registration is officially open for the Stronger Together Library Conference 2025, happening October 8–9 at the DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton!

This year’s conference promises to be better than ever, with:

  • More engaging sessions
  • More time to network
  • Two amazing keynotes: Tim Caulfield (Wednesday) and Pam August (Thursday)
  • Enjoy hot breakfast and lunch both days, library-focused exhibitors, and top-tier accommodations.

Don’t miss Alberta’s biggest library event of the year!

Register Today