Nova Scotia Library Association

Hey folks, tomorrow is the deadline to submit your conference proposals!! Are you doing something different at your library? Come share with your colleagues at our conference!📚

The deadline for conference proposal submissions has been extended to Friday, July 12! 📚

The theme of our 2024 conference is "Make it Happen, Make it Matter!".

To learn more about submitting your conference proposal, and our theme, visit: https://tinyurl.com/mr2v8jtr

We look forward to hearing from you!

We have decided to extend the deadline for our awards nominations. The new deadline for nominations will be July 19th.

The two awards are as follows:

1.) Norman Horrocks Award for Library Leadership
https://www.nsla.ns.ca/about-nsla/awards/norman-horrocks-award
The Norman Horrocks Award for Library Leadership was established to honour leadership in the Nova Scotia Library community and is given by NSLA for distinguished contributions to the promotion and development of library service in Nova Scotia. Those contributions should be of lasting significance and may be for leadership of various kinds – ranging from local projects to those of provincial scope and may cover any type of library activity.

2.) Emile Theriault Library and Information Technology Award
https://www.nsla.ns.ca/about-nsla/awards/emile-theriault-award
The Emile Theriault Library and Information Technology Award recognizes the efforts of a library support staff member, who has made a major contribution to their library community.

Please click on the links above for more information regarding the nominations criteria and process for each award. Nominate someone today!!

The deadline for conference proposal submissions has been extended to Friday, July 12! 📚

The theme of our 2024 conference is "Make it Happen, Make it Matter!".

To learn more about submitting your conference proposal, and our theme, visit: https://tinyurl.com/mr2v8jtr

We look forward to hearing from you!

Conference proposals are due THIS FRIDAY! 📚

The theme of our 2024 conference is "Make it Happen, Make it Matter!".

To learn more about submitting your conference proposal, and our theme, visit: https://tinyurl.com/mr2v8jtr

Our call for proposals ends June 28th. We look forward to hearing from you!

Nominations are still open for two of our awards!📚 Learn more below:

Norman Horrocks Award for Library Leadership
https://www.nsla.ns.ca/about.../awards/norman-horrocks-award
The Norman Horrocks Award for Library Leadership was established to honour leadership in the Nova Scotia Library community and is given by NSLA for distinguished contributions to the promotion and development of library service in Nova Scotia. Those contributions should be of lasting significance and may be for leadership of various kinds – ranging from local projects to those of provincial scope and may cover any type of library activity.

Emile Theriault Library and Information Technology Award
https://www.nsla.ns.ca/about.../awards/emile-theriault-award
The Emile Theriault Library and Information Technology Award recognizes the efforts of a library support staff member, who has made a major contribution to their library community.

Please click on the links above for more information regarding the nominations criteria and process for each award. The deadline for nominations is June 30th.

Hey folks! This is a friendly reminder that conference proposals are still open!📚

The theme of our 2024 conference is "Make it Happen, Make it Matter!".

To learn more about submitting your conference proposal, and our theme, visit: https://tinyurl.com/mr2v8jtr

Our call for proposals ends June 28th. We look forward to hearing from you!

The NSLA Conference Planning Committee is pleased to announce that Lorisia MacLeod will be headlining the 2024 Conference!🎉

Lorisia MacLeod is a proud member of the James Smith Cree nation and a third generation library worker. She currently is the Learning Services Librarian at The Alberta Library and serves/has served on many associations.

Her work in the field ranges from developing citation templates for Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers to recently completing two years as CFLA-FCAB's first openly Indigenous Chair. A key focus for her in the field is leadership and particularly the strength that comes with collaboration and good policy/procedures.

Learn more about our upcoming 2024 conference here: https://tinyurl.com/ycb352sw

Congratulations to all of the Master of Information graduates, and a special congratulations to the recipients of the NSLA award, Nolan Goguen and Alison Brierley!📚🎉

Dalhousie University. Department of Information Science

It's the final week to register for our upcoming virtual spring session📚

Join us on May 27th at 4pm for our virtual Spring Information Session! We will be discussing Intellectual Freedom and Public Libraries with Sharon Day, Executive Director of Customer Experience at Edmonton Public Library, and Michael Dudley, Accessibility, International, and Extended Services Librarian at the University of Winnipeg.

Topics to be discussed will include: professional ethics & contexts, public libraries and the culture war, how should public libraries respond, and more!

To register for this event, please email [email protected].

The Dalhousie University Faculty of Management invites members of the Dal community to join them on May 30, when they celebrate Dr. Vivian Howard’s retirement.

RSVP to [email protected] before May 25.

Read more about this event, and Dr. Howard's career, below:

‘Passionate, tenacious, and generous’ Dr. Vivian Howard retires After 30 years in the classroom, Dr. Vivian Howard thinks she’s taught her final course — and it was extra special. Anna Jacquart, her daughter, was a student in that final class. Anna was born in 1994 when her mother was completing the Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS). It seems ...

Nominations are still open for two of our awards!📚 Learn more below:

Norman Horrocks Award for Library Leadership
https://www.nsla.ns.ca/about-nsla/awards/norman-horrocks-award
The Norman Horrocks Award for Library Leadership was established to honour leadership in the Nova Scotia Library community and is given by NSLA for distinguished contributions to the promotion and development of library service in Nova Scotia. Those contributions should be of lasting significance and may be for leadership of various kinds – ranging from local projects to those of provincial scope and may cover any type of library activity.

Emile Theriault Library and Information Technology Award
https://www.nsla.ns.ca/about-nsla/awards/emile-theriault-award
The Emile Theriault Library and Information Technology Award recognizes the efforts of a library support staff member, who has made a major contribution to their library community.

Please click on the links above for more information regarding the nominations criteria and process for each award. The deadline for nominations is June 30th.

We are now accepting conference proposals!!📚

Libraries are more important than ever before. Make it Happen, Make it Matter! symbolizes the positive impacts libraries, and library staff, have on everyone who passes through our physical or digital doors. We provide exemplary service, and fill societal gaps, while offering engaging resources and experiences. Libraries are an inclusive space that celebrate diversity, we make inclusivity happen, and make it matter.

This year we are accepting proposals for 1-hour sessions (including time for questions) and pre-conference sessions or workshops. If more time is required, please include the information in your proposal.

Please submit your proposals via email to [email protected] by June 28, 2024, and include the following information:
- Session title;
- Abstract (approximately 250-300 words);
- Presenters’ names, professional affiliation, and email address (indicate primary contact if more than one presenter);
- Any technical requirements

Come show us how you Make it Happen and Make it Matter at the 2024 NSLA Conference!

There's still time to register for our Intellectual Freedom Spring Information Session📚

Join us on May 27th at 4pm for our virtual Spring Information Session! We will be discussing Intellectual Freedom and Public Libraries with Sharon Day, Executive Director of Customer Experience at Edmonton Public Library, and Michael Dudley, Accessibility, International, and Extended Services Librarian at the University of Winnipeg.

Topics to be discussed will include: professional ethics & contexts, public libraries and the culture war, how should public libraries respond, and more!

To register for this event, please email [email protected].

The Nova Scotia Library Association is now accepting nominations for two awards as follows:

1.) Norman Horrocks Award for Library Leadership
https://www.nsla.ns.ca/about-nsla/awards/norman-horrocks-award
The Norman Horrocks Award for Library Leadership was established to honour leadership in the Nova Scotia Library community and is given by NSLA for distinguished contributions to the promotion and development of library service in Nova Scotia. Those contributions should be of lasting significance and may be for leadership of various kinds – ranging from local projects to those of provincial scope and may cover any type of library activity.

2.) Emile Theriault Library and Information Technology Award
https://www.nsla.ns.ca/about-nsla/awards/emile-theriault-award
The Emile Theriault Library and Information Technology Award recognizes the efforts of a library support staff member, who has made a major contribution to their library community.

Please click on the links above for more information regarding the nominations criteria and process for each award. The deadline for nominations is June 30th.

It's the final week to register for our upcoming in-person workshop in Windsor! The workshop is 5$ for members of the NSLA and 30$ for non-members. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to register.

We have a great program coming up next month: Storytime Bootcamp with Angela J. Reynolds! This program will take place on Tuesday, May 7th at 10:00am at the Windsor Library.📚

Learn more about Angela's Storytime Bootcamp below:

Her 5-hour workshop includes an overview of best practices for Storytime. Focused on using Early Literacy concepts while keeping Storytime fun, participants will feel more confident after practicing interactive elements and sharing with each other. For both novice and veteran Storytime presenters.

Subjects covered include the goals and importance of Storytime, how to understand
and add Early Literacy concepts, adding diversity to Storytime, Interactive elements,
including songs, fingerplays, puppets, felt stories, and more!

To register, email: [email protected]

Join us on May 27th at 4pm for our virtual Spring Information Session! We will be discussing Intellectual Freedom and Public Libraries with Sharon Day, Executive Director of Customer Experience at Edmonton Public Library, and Michael Dudley, Accessibility, International, and Extended Services Librarian at the University of Winnipeg.

Topics to be discussed will include: professional ethics & contexts, public libraries and the culture war, how should public libraries respond, and more!

To register for this event, please email [email protected].

CFLA-FCAB Spring Newsletter Please read the CFLA-FCAB Spring Newsletter for 2024 linked below: English French

What are you doing on May 7th? You should attend our Storytime Bootcamp at the Windsor Library with Angela J Reynolds!

Angela has been a librarian for over 25 years. She recently took early retirement from the Annapolis Valley Regional Library to focus more on her passion for children's literature, and is currently working on her second middle-grade novel. Her debut book, Threshold, was published in June 2022. Angela was on the NSLA board for over six years, including serving as President. She has served on the Caledecott Committee (2015), and other children's literature award committees, and has been teaching and sharing storytelling, flannel boards, and storytime tips for over 15 years.

Register for our Storytime Bootcamp by emailing [email protected]

We have a great program coming up next month: Storytime Bootcamp with Angela J. Reynolds! This program will take place on Tuesday, May 7th at 10:00am at the Windsor Library.📚

Learn more about Angela's Storytime Bootcamp below:

Her 5-hour workshop includes an overview of best practices for Storytime. Focused on using Early Literacy concepts while keeping Storytime fun, participants will feel more confident after practicing interactive elements and sharing with each other. For both novice and veteran Storytime presenters.

Subjects covered include the goals and importance of Storytime, how to understand
and add Early Literacy concepts, adding diversity to Storytime, Interactive elements,
including songs, fingerplays, puppets, felt stories, and more!

To register, email: [email protected]

Who has a role in creating inclusive libraries? Everyone.

On April 15, The Partnership is hosting a virtual workshop titled "Representation Matters: Challenges and Opportunities in Library Workplaces". Find more info below!

Who has a role in creating inclusive libraries?

Everyone.

That's why on April 15, we invite you to attend Representation Matters: Challenges and Opportunities in Library Workplaces, presented by The Partnership.

This virtual event will be led by facilitators Shernett Bennett and Mai Lu, who will guide a discussion on the perceived challenges of creating inclusive workplaces and how to demonstrate allyship.

Time: 1pm – 2:30pm ET

Register: https://buff.ly/4agL9t4

We have another Board Member bio! This time, we're introducing our Secretary Lydia!📚

Name: Lydia Hunsberger

Position: Secretary

Hobbies: Sewing, taking care of my houseplants and roller derby

Reason for joining: I joined NSLA to network and meet people from other library regions.

How long on NSLA: This is my second year.

What area of libraries: I work in public libraries doing collection development and love it!

Library wisdom: Measure twice, move shelves once

Pets: Turnip (orange) a very good boy and Vinny (black) a chaos demon

We are so excited to announce that the 2024 NSLA Conference theme is "Make it Happen, Make it Matter!". The conference will be held in Amherst, NS, between Friday, October 25 and Sunday, October 27.

Learn more about "Make it Happen, Make it Matter!" by reading our blogpost: https://tinyurl.com/ycb352sw

Who and what are you keeping in mind at the heart of any design project?

If you answered with the needs of your patrons, staff, and library vision, then Ontario Library Association has just the online workshop for you!

Who and what are you keeping in mind at the heart of any design project?

If you answered with the needs of your patrons, staff, and library vision, then we’ve got just the online workshop for you!

Join The Annual Institute of Library as Place and The Education Institute on March 25 for At Your Service: Building a Functional Library Program Design.

Facilitated by Rochelle Mazar and Susan Martin, this workshop will guide you through every stage of a functional program or service design document that will help you describe your vision for a new library space.

Date: March 25, 2024

Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm ET

Register: https://bit.ly/3P9QMRj

Join Halifax Library Association for a tour of Dalhousie's Killam Library's Special Collections! Secure your spot by using the Eventbrite link below.

Join Halifax Library Association for a tour of Dalhousie's Killam Library's Special Collections.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/killam-library-special-collections-tour-515-pm-tickets-857121352037?aff=ebdsshother

We have another Board Member Spotlight! This week we want to introduce our Membership Convenor: Shannon!📚 Read more about Shannon (and Nox) below.

Name: Shannon Raynard

Position: Membership Convenor

Hobbies: Reading, crafting

Why did you join NSLA? I had been working in libraries for a few years and had just moved into a Management position. I realized that making contacts with library people outside of my own organization would be very helpful and at the same time, the previous Membership Convenor reached out to me and told me that she thought my attention to detail would make me a good fit for the position based on her experience with me doing statistics.

How long have you been on the NSLA board? I joined in Fall 2021.

What area of libraries do you work in/is your favourite? Public Libraries! Okay, all libraries are a wonder, but working in public libraries has given me an appreciation for the amazing work being done to fill the needs of communities through our institutions and it makes me proud of what we do as library people.

One piece of library wisdom: One book at a time, one step at a time, one day at a time, everything will somehow get done as long as you have a good team around you.

Any pets? Let’s see them! I am currently trying to convince my husband to get a second cat since we lost one last May, but here is our one current cat, Nox.

We want you to meet some of our Board members. We're starting with our amazing Treasurer Kristel! Read more about Kristel below.📚

Name: Kristel Fleuren-Hunter

Position: Treasurer

Hobbies: All sorts of crafting (making jewelry, knitting, crocheting), kickboxing, and looking after my assorted critters.

Why did you join NSLA? I showed up at the AGM and NSLA needed a treasurer.

How long have you been on the NSLA board? A little over four months but I have been on the board in the past as a Conference Convener and a Professional Development Convener.

What area of libraries do you work in/is your favourite? My role is children’s services librarian but managing a busy branch takes up a good chunk of my time. I do enjoy meeting people from all walks of life. The library is never boring.

One piece of library wisdom: Be prepared for pretty much anything.

Any pets? Let’s see them! Roxie (dog), Rosie (cat), Lemon and Franklin (two disabled ducks who live in my house), Sadie, Bean, Latte, AJ, and Spike (rabbits), plus a little flock of East Indies ducks who do not live in my house.

Considering grad school? Dalhousie University. Department of Information Science is having webinar on TODAY from 1-2PM Atlantic time.

Program Director (Sandra Toze) and Program Manager (Kim Humes) will discuss all things scholarships, applications, certificates, career opportunities post grad, and more. It will also be a great opportunity to start networking, ask questions and get an introduction to our most versatile degree.

You can register at the link below:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Dalhousie University: MI Program Information Session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Dalhousie University is a U15 Canadian Research Institution located in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Canada’s beautiful East Coast. Our Faculty of Management, home to Dalhousie's Master of Information programs, boasts a reputation for developing private sector, public sector and civil society leaders wh...

We want to highlight an important tool for week!📚

The Canadian Library Challenges Database provides access to challenges libraries have faced to items in their collection, and to displays, programs, room usage, and computer access. For each challenge, the database provides information about the challenge, including (1) the item, the nature of the objection, and the requested remedy; (2) (where available) the record of the review of the challenged item undertaken by the library; (3) the library's response.

Visit the Canadian Library Challenges Database for more information:

The Canadian Library Challenges Database | Centre for Free Expression The CFE-CFLA/FCAB Canadian Library Challenges Database provides access to challenges libraries have faced to items in their collection, and to displays, programs, room usage, and computer access.

Good morning Truro! We are so excited to chat with you about NSLA at our vendor table. We have some library swag to sell and a giveaway for renewing your membership.📚

Come say hi to us!!

Has your NSLA membership lapsed? Re-register for your chance to win some library swag! 🎉

If you're attending conference, visit our vendor table to renew your membership and have your name placed in our prize draw. You can also visit https://www.nsla.ns.ca/join-nsla , or email [email protected], for details on how to renew your membership.

The draw will take place at our conference this weekend!