Immediate Opening: AAAL Chair-Elect

AAAL Committees

Dear AAAL Community,

I hope that you all had a wonderful summer and that your academic year is off to a great start! I am writing today about an exciting AAAL Executive opportunity which is available right now!

Are you interested in high-impact service to your regional academic library association?

The AAAL Executive has an immediate opening for the position of Chair-Elect. If you are interested in self-nominating or in nominating a colleague for this opportunity, please submit an expression of interest to duffyj@macewan.ca by 5pm MT on Thursday, September 12. PLEASE NOTE: If we have more than one expression of interest, a special election will be held per the AAAL by-laws.

The duties of the Chair Elect are listed below.

AAAL Duties: Chair-Elect

  • Call for volunteers for executive and standing committee positions as needed and ensure positions are filled and elections carried out as needed;
  • Communicate changes to the Executive and Committee roster, including position terms, to the Communications Committee.
  • Conduct general meetings in Chair’s absence;
  • Perform other duties as designated by the Chair;
  • Submit written bi-annual reports to the Chair for inclusion in meeting packages three weeks prior to Fall and Annual General Meetings Revised Spring, 2020 page
  • Assist the Chair in conducting the Annual General Meeting e.g. leading the roundtable discussions.
  • Assist Chair in coordinating Executive and Sub-Committee meetings
  • Attend Statistics & Assessments Meetings as an ex-Officio member
  • Solicit applications for the Professional Development award and oversee award disbursement.

Thank you for all for considering! I look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

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

Chair, Association of Alberta Academic Libraries 2024-25

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

Liaison for the School of Continuing Education and MacEwan International

MacEwan University

AAAL Mentorship Program: Application Deadline, July 27

Mentorship Program

Looking to make connections, share professional advice, meet new colleagues, and gain new perspectives on library challenges?  Join the AAAL Mentorship Program!

The Alberta Association of Academic Libraries 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 progressing to 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 program is open to all practicing library professionals (i.e., with completed degree/diploma) employed by AAAL member institutions. Please note that the program does not facilitate job placements or internships.

Deadline to Apply: Saturday, July 27, 2024 (with matches communicated in late August).

If you have any questions, please contact the committee: aaal.mentorship@gmail.ca 

Thank you on behalf of the AAAL Mentorship Committee,

Alice Swabey

AAAL Mentorship Program: Find a Mentor / Become a Mentor!

Mentorship

Looking to make connections, share professional advice, meet new colleagues and gain new perspectives on library challenges?  Join the AAAL Mentorship Program!

The Alberta Association of Academic Libraries 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 progressing to 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 program is open to all practicing library professionals (i.e., with completed degree/diploma) employed by AAAL member institutions. The application forms for both roles are accessible through the AAAL site. Please note that the program does not facilitate job placements or internships.

Deadline to Apply: Saturday, July 27, 2024 (with matches communicated in late August).

If you have any questions, please contact the committee: aaal.mentorship@gmail.ca 

Thank you on behalf of the AAAL Mentorship Committee,

Alice Swabey

Call for Nominations for LAA Board of Directors 2024-2025

Member News

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

Dear LAA Members and Alberta Library Community,

We’re thrilled to invite you to take an active role in shaping the future of the Library
Association of Alberta by becoming a Board member!

As a board member, you’ll have the opportunity to influence the direction of the Board and
the Association, working collaboratively with others to enhance the library profession across the province. The upcoming 2024-2025 year promises to be an exciting one, as LAA joins as a partner with the Stronger Together Conference, bringing in-person learning back to library workers in Alberta, and rolling out the LAA strategic planning process.

While serving on the board requires a time commitment, it’s a rewarding experience that
allows you to chair and participate in various committees such as Continuing Education,
Member Services and Advocacy.

Through your contributions, you’ll not only benefit the Alberta library community but also develop your own personal skills and network.

For 2024-2025, we have four positions available:

  • First Vice President/President-Elect (three-year term)
  • Second Vice President (two-year term)
  • Two Directors (two-year terms)

Detailed descriptions for these positions are included on the attached information sheet. If you
have questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to one of the
current board members listed at www.libraryassociationalberta.com

If you’re passionate about promoting library services in Alberta, we encourage you to
consider running for a position on the LAA board. The deadline for nominations is May 7,
2024 with the online election taking place from May 13, 2024 – May 24, 2024. Successful candidates will be announced at the Annual General Meeting on May 30, 2024. Nominations from any current member of the LAA are welcome.

You can nominate yourself or another candidate HERE. And if you are considering running
for one of these positions, please reach out with questions or ideas! Please note that
nominations must come from those with current LAA memberships.

We’re looking forward to an exciting election and the opportunity to welcome new voices from all library sectors to the Board.

LAA Nominations Announcement 2024-2025.pdf

Sincerely,

Sent on behalf of Jessica Knoch
Library Association of Alberta, Past President

AAAL Spring Meeting Package

Spring Meeting

We are excited to be able to meet for our Spring AGM in Red Deer! Thank you Red Deer Polytechnic for hosting us. 

Please look at the spring meeting package below for details about our upcoming meeting. We also encourage you to consider putting your name forward for Chair-Elect! 

2024 Spring AGM Meeting Package
 

Chair-Elect: Our Chair-Elect position is open for nominations! Put your name or your colleagues name (with their permission) forward to join our Executive team. Details about the position can be found at this link: Appendix A; Responsibilities of AAAL Officers and Committees. The Chair-Elect is the first of three evolving positions and is held for one year before moving into the Chair position. The Chair position is one year and moves into the Past Chair position. This allows for continuity of experience and support for the Association.