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Please change my email address in the APLA-LIST as follows. [log in to unmask] effective September 2, 2008 (est.) Thank you. Bonnie Waddell Chief Librarian (retired) MacRae Library Nova Scotia Agricultural College P.O. Box 550 Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada B2N 5E3 Phone: (902) 893-6670 Fax: (902) 895-0934 email: [log in to unmask] http://nsac.ca/library/ >>> "Cleyle, Susan" <[log in to unmask]> 08/28/08 3:06 PM >>> Hi everybody, a professional development opportunity with the Partnership. Please see the information below and respond to Liz Kerr directly if this is of interest. Thanks, Su The Education Institute is an initiative of the Partnership: Canada's Provincial and Territorial Library Associations. Every year, a program of audio, web and on-line courses is offered to the library and information community to contribute to personal and professional learning. Policy creation, course development and marketing for the EI is overseen by a Canada-wide committee comprised of the Continuing Education representatives in each library association, working cooperatively with Liz Kerr, Education Director, and The Partnership: Presidents and Vice- Presidents of the library associations. The Education Institute Committee is seeking a new Chair to succeed current Chair, Trudy Amirault of the Nova Scotia Library Association. The term is two years, with potential for renewal. Responsibilities: -- arranges the teleconference meetings, usually 6 per year. -- prepare and distributes the Agenda (with input from committee members and Education Director) -- Chairs the meetings (approximately one hour each) -- takes, prepares and distributes the meeting minutes -- consults with the Education Director between meetings as required -- acts as the committee's liaison when necessary i.e. on the Certification Subcommittee -- attends the twice-yearly Partnership meetings, usually in Toronto, and reports to the group (expenses covered) It is suggested the Chair should: -- be a member of one of the provincial/territorial library associations -- have experience on a provincial Continuing Education committee, the national EI Committee or have attended meetings of the Partnership -- be interested in education, learning, and maintaining high professional standards for library and information workers Professional Benefits: -- work with the Canadian library community, and be at the forefront of library learning -- attend twice-yearly meetings in Toronto, one of which the OLA Super-Conference The estimated time commitment averages about 6 hours per month. The first meeting is set for October 14th at 3:00 p.m. ET, and will be co-chaired by Trudy Amirault and the new Chair Interested individuals should send an e-mail to Liz Kerr, Education Director, outlining their background and reasons for seeking this volunteer position. Please send to [log in to unmask] September 19th. Liz Kerr Education Director Ontario Library Association 50 Wellington St. E. Suite 201 Toronto, M5E 1C8 T. 416-363-3388, ext 32 F. 416-941-9581 [log in to unmask] Education Institute, Canada, www.educationinstitute.ca Professional Education Network, United States: www.neal-schumanPEN.com