Dear APLA Members,
Interest groups are an easy and fun way to get involved in
your association. Thank you to those who have agreed to convene an
interest group for this year: Cordelia Perry (Collections Development), Denyse Rodrigues (Continuing Education), Erin Comeau (Francophone), Karen Darby (Library
Technicians), and
Amanda Rose Horsman (Information Literacy).
If you would like to become involved, APLA is seeking
convenors for the following interest groups:
·
Computers and Connectivity http://apla.ca/node/97
·
Conservation of Library Materials http://apla.ca/node/164
·
New Librarians and Information
Professionals http://apla.ca/node/169
·
Youth Services http://apla.ca/node/170
The Executive has approved a budget of
$1,000 to support interest group activities in 2010-2011 and various communication
tools are available to IG convenors via the APLA website to engage those with
shared interests in discussion about current issues. It’s exciting to
have so many new ways to connect in a region where distance has sometimes
impeded active involvement in the business – and pleasure - of the
association. There’s a lot of scope for those with creative minds
and a passion for our issues to revitalize our interest groups and make a difference
to the community.
Please contact me off-list if you are
interested in convening one of the groups listed above, or for more
information.
Thank you!
Jocelyne
_________________________________________
Jocelyne
Thompson, APLA VP/ President Elect
Associate
Director of Libraries (Collection Services)
University
of New Brunswick Libraries
Digital
Licensing Coordinator
Council
of Atlantic University Libraries
Tel:
506-458-7053