This ABQLA Public Libraries Section event will be held on Wednesday May 16, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Westmount Public Library. Learn about the Human Library Project in which visitors are given the opportunity to speak informally with “people on loan.” The Human Library initiative began as a means to reduce prejudice and promote understanding, and the project has continued to evolve throughout participating libraries. This event will explore the possibilities and challenges of the Human Library Project in both academic and public libraries.
On April 3, 2012, the College and Research Section hosted an event entitled: “Curating Exhibits in an Academic Environment – Practical Steps and Lessons Learned for a Successful Display” at Concordia’s Webster Library.
The speakers were:
Melinda Reinhart, Visual Arts Librarian, Concordia University Libraries
Sean Swanick, Islamic Studies Librarian, McGill Libraries
Sharon Rankin, Children’s Book Collection Liaison Librarian, McGill Libraries
Melinda discussed her experiences curating exhibits of student artwork in the Webster Library, and gave the audience a sense of the challenges involved but also the gratification in seeing the positive response to these exhibits.
Access is Canada's premier Library Technology conference that brings librarians, technicians, developers, programmers, and managers together to discuss cutting-edge library technologies. Access is a single stream conference featuring in-depth analyses, panel discussions, lightning talks, hackfest, and plenty of time for networking and social events. Join us in Montreal, QC October 18-21 for Access 2012!
The theme for Access 2012 is discovery/découverte...
The ABQLA’s Youth and School libraries sections, jointly with the Montreal Children’s Literature Roundtable, are glad to invite you to a meeting with author Caroline Pignat. Her visit is part of the 2012 edition of the TD Canadian Children’s Book Week. Winner of numerous awards, amongst which the prestigious Governor General Literary award for Children’s Literature (text) in 2009 for her historical fiction “Greener Grass”, the author will be with us to speak about her creative moments and inspiration.
The Anne Galler Awards Committee is very pleased to announce that Ms Christine Jacobs is the recipient of the 2012 Anne Galler Award for Outstanding Library Service.
Ms Jacobs has been a faculty member at John Abbott College for many years and is currently Chair of the Department of Information& Library Technologies.
We congratulate Christine as this award is in recognition of the longstanding and broad scope of Christine's contributions to our field.
Anne Wade, Lisa Milner, Maria Luisa G. Morales
2012 Awards Committee
The School Libraries Section invites you to participate in a discussion about the opportunities and issues surrounding the implementation of eBooks in School Libraries. A panel of school librarians from a variety of communities will touch on the topics of availability, platforms, devices, budgets, best practices, and the future of school library collections. Bring questions, concerns and ideas to share.
by Shannon Babcock
The School Library section of the ABQLA is gathering steam! After participation in the Maurice Sendak storytelling event at the Jewish Public Library (in association with the Youth and Public Library sections) the school section foresees three upcoming school-related events.
Register Now for the 80th Annual ABQLA Conference! Thursday, May 3, 2012
McGill University's New Residence Hall, Montreal
3625 Avenue du Parc Montreal, Quebec H2X 3P8 - Google Maps
How to get there
By bus: Bus lines 80, 129 and 435 will drop you off close to the New Residence Hall.
By metro: The closest metro station is Place des Arts on the green line.
By car: Parking is available in the building adjacent to the New Residence Hall, $19 per 24 hours.
On April 3, 2012, the College and Research Section hosted an event entitled: “Curating Exhibits in an Academic Environment – Practical Steps and Lessons Learned for a Successful Display” at Concordia’s Webster Library.
