More Than Books!
This summer, on a radio station near you – we hope you’ll hear the following PSA (Public Service Announcement), about the value of libraries in your community. When you do hear it, please let us know!
View ArticleNew Perks for NSLA Members
Yes… yet ANOTHER great NEW membership benefit! (Thanks to Ontario Library Association, and the Partnership!) As an NSLA member you now have access to great discounts on Cineplex movies, VIA train...
View ArticleEducation Institute Fall Calendar Released
The Fall 2015 Education Institute course calendar is out, and available at here It’s 20 pages of great courses, with something for everyone – from Yoga in the Library for Kids, to Interlibrary Loans...
View ArticleALM Conference 2 Weeks away!
Our conference begins in just 2 weeks, 14 days… we’re almost counting down the hours! A very big thank you to our conference organizers, local volunteers and our hosting regional library – Halifax...
View ArticleNSLA Conference Bursary Recipients
The NSLA Board is very pleased to announce that Cristal Van de Pol and Debbie Clark are the joint recipients of our Conference Bursary Award. The bursary is awarded to a library staff person(s) who...
View ArticleScotia Bank Giller Light Bash in Halifax
Come celebrate one of Canada’s most prestigious book awards, the Scotiabank Giller Prize. Join host Stephanie Domet and local guest speakers as they advocate for their chosen nominated titles. Tickets...
View ArticleHLA’s Holly Jolly Social
You’re invited! Holly Jolly – December 3, 2015 – 6-8 pm Join us at the Dalhousie University Pub (lower level of the Dal club) for snacks, tipples, tons of door prizes, and holiday networking! Get your...
View ArticleUpcoming EI Webinars
Interested in YA literature? Looking for some informative and engaging PD from the Education Institute this week? APLA’s own Beth Maddigan will present her webinar “Are You There God, It’s Me, Katniss:...
View ArticleJob Opportunity: Nova Scotia Provincial Library: Cataloguer
The Nova Scotia Provincial Library has an excellent opportunity for a Cataloguer (Library Technician 1-2). The competition will close on December 1, 2015. Duties: Under the general direction the Senior...
View ArticleInternational Association of University of University Libraries 37th Annual...
The International Association of University Libraries (IATUL) invites you to attend the 37th Annual IATUL Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia. From June 5-9, 2016, the Dalhousie Libraries welcomes you...
View ArticleABC Copyright 2016: The Fog is Lifting — Call for Proposals
The Programme Committee for ABC Copyright 2016 (being held May 26-27 in beautiful Halifax, NS), is currently accepting conference session proposals. The CFP is available on the ABC 2016 website:...
View ArticleEI Webinars — Winter 2016
Kick off the New Year by enrolling in some professional development courses offered by the Education Institute. The EI Calendar – Winter 2016 features a great selection with a number of courses being...
View ArticleSPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: 2015-2016 Professional Support and Development Funding...
The NSLA Board is pleased to announce the recipients of the Professional Support and Development (PS&D) Funding for 2015/2016. Ray Fernandes (Youth Services Consultant, Nova Scotia Provincial...
View ArticleNSLA/LBANS Conference 2016: Call for Proposals and Conference Website
Sense of Place: you, your community, your library, your work Over the years, libraries have evolved from storehouses of books to community spaces. The Conference 2016 theme of Sense of Place will...
View ArticleCRTC survey on broadband internet and telecom use
Do you have an opinion about the state of telecommunications in your area or Nova Scotia in general? Now is your chance to provide some feedback to the CRTC. The CRTC is asking Canadians to fill out a...
View Article1 Book NS 2016 Selection
1 Book NS is asking for your input to help choose this year’s selection. You can take their quick online poll to vote for the book you want all of your friends, family, and neighbors to read along with...
View Article1 BNS Recruiting New Members
1BNS is an initiative of Libraries Nova Scotia (LNS). The goal of 1BNS is to bring together communities across the province through the collective reading of one title. We aim to inspire conversation,...
View ArticleSurvey: Use of E-books among young adults
Are you a Youth Services or Young Adult Librarian? Then maybe you can lend your experience to a survey being conducted by Dalhousie MLIS student Robyn Gray. From the survey introduction page: “To help...
View ArticleNova Scotia Public Libraries are facing a funding crunch
There have been a number of media reports recently about the state of funding for Nova Scotia’s nine regional public library systems. Provincial funding for public libraries has been frozen for the...
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