tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32346062011-10-11T14:37:02.803-05:00Manitoba Library Association newsletter.Carol Cookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17713641672991008034noreply@blogger.comBlogger801100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-23337154526165101802007-05-09T22:33:00.000-05:002007-05-09T22:34:22.593-05:00

While I was hoping to learn more on ambient presence (as advertised in the conference program) I was more than happy to attend Liz Lawley’s presentation on Tagging and Folksonomies. Like a good librarian she immediately started off the session referring us to a good book on the subject! Everything Is Miscellaneous : The Power of the New Digital Disorder by David Weinberger.Liz then proceeded to

Carol Cookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17713641672991008034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-3704210429873317072007-05-09T15:08:00.000-05:002007-05-09T15:10:27.452-05:00

This was an interesting presentation on the practical application of technology in the WAG library and archives.As I listened to Kenlyn and Linda discuss the problems they had with setting up a corporate intranet for their libraries I realized how luck I am in my library to have the financial support for the infrastructure I need to do my job. I forget that other libraries don’t have the

Carol Cookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17713641672991008034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-68743002252709876772007-05-09T10:27:00.000-05:002007-05-09T22:12:49.181-05:00

Liz Lawley gave a riveting presentation on trying to identify those technologies that are going to be important to libraries. She took us back over the last 10 years and brought us forward with the top trends to today.She gave me a lot to think about in terms of the library as place and how technology fits into our work as librarians. I think I'm coming to see a common thread in the talks I have

Carol Cookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17713641672991008034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-29499524614840921562007-05-08T14:49:00.000-05:002007-05-08T14:53:28.873-05:00

Jocelyn’s presentation was a wide ranging discussion of the e-book in libraries. She included a history of the e-book and it’s reception in libraries. She documented the change in reception of the e-book from the early 2000’s to present. She also talked about the technology for the original e-books (remember the dedicated readers?) and how this has changed so that today what is important is

Carol Cookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17713641672991008034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-54163364041534191222007-05-08T12:25:00.000-05:002007-05-08T13:38:22.978-05:00

Mark engaged the audience in a thoughtful discussion on using social networking software in interesting, novel ways to create a community, provide access to information and engage in the creation of new knowledge. He made a very useful comparison between the process of creating a tapestry and using web 2.0 social networking software.Social networking software to the uninitiated is a very

Carol Cookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17713641672991008034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-78103875310347543282007-05-08T10:41:00.000-05:002007-05-08T10:43:03.974-05:00

Speech making is easy; speech listening is tough.Speech listening is not so tough when you are listening to Bill Richardson (author, librarian and Winnipegger). I now firmly believe that every conference should start off with a little toilet humour. Bill led the audience on a mad romp through many stories of how libraries have influenced him and his work. He talked about how his writing is

Carol Cookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17713641672991008034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-34253432500562931512007-05-07T20:39:00.000-05:002007-05-07T20:42:11.779-05:00

I'm looking forward to doing a bit of conference blogging tomorrow at the Manitoba Libraries Conference 2007. Hope to see you all there!

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Librarian, University of WinnipegThe University of Winnipeg Library invites applications for a twelve-month Librarian position. The appointment is effective September 1, 2005 and is subject to budgetary approval. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Responsibilities: The University of Winnipeg Library offers a stimulating academic environment with a full range

Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1117601618403410352005-05-31T23:53:00.000-05:002005-05-31T23:54:22.956-05:00

Thanks to everyone who participated in blogging the 2005 MLA Conference: Carol Cooke, Allan Chan, Sophie Walker and Mark Leggott. I heard lots of positive feedback from people who were at the conference and from those who couldn't attend. It was rewarding to hear from those who "felt like they were there" after reading the blog.For those who would like to see an overview of the conference

Carolynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115258049276117182005-05-04T20:44:00.000-05:002005-05-04T20:54:09.343-05:00

Presented by: Roy TennantSummary: Keeping up with massive and rapid technological change can be daunting. What are some strategies that can be used to focus on important changes and opportunities while ignoring those that are less important? What sources and methods can be used to maximize the effectiveness of time spent keeping up? Answers to these questions and more will be covered in this

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W e heard from four individuals regarding the two sides of Manitoba’s FIPPA (Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act) and PHIA (Personal Health Information Act). At stake is the essential nature of the legislation and its impact on people’s lives. Do FIPPA and PHIA protect your privacy or do they deny you access to important information?First, Mimi Raglan shared the story of how her

Carolynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115245164764209482005-05-04T17:15:00.000-05:002005-05-19T16:24:11.020-05:00

This presentation has also been published as an article in Information Outlook, March 2004.http://www.workingfaster.com/2004_business_of_search_engines_final.pdfThe PowerPoint presentation is available through the conference website.http://www.mla.mb.ca/conference/2005/presentations/Vine.pptDuring this fast-paced and engaging presentation, Rita covered the following topics. Why is Search So Hot

Carolynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115244927997923782005-05-04T17:13:00.000-05:002005-05-04T22:26:45.733-05:00

Moreen Kennedy of Eclectic Communications started her session with a story about herself as a five year old in the playground, being pushed on a merry-go-round by an older child who pushed her faster and faster as she screamed to be let off. She then lead us through 8 steps to put the boot to the playground bully and get off the merry-go-round.Moreen has been a speaker for 25 years. She says she

Carolynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115242590523050262005-05-04T16:28:00.000-05:002005-05-06T22:31:28.956-05:00

Ross Mutton, John Tooth.Summary: Significant changes to Canadian copyright legislation have been proposed that could have a major impact on the way in which libraries and educational institutions function, in the manner in which users of these institutions make copies of printed or electronic resources for their own needs, and the manner in which all of these institutions fulfill their teaching

Sophienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115240850530031012005-05-04T16:02:00.000-05:002005-05-04T16:21:53.240-05:00

Presented by: Christine OliverSummary: The model described in the 1998 IFLA report, Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records, is the topic of much discussion in the library community. The FRBR model, with its focus on users and their information needs, has begun changing the way we look at resource description and access. It is expected to influence the design of the next generation of

Carol Cookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17713641672991008034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115241694918702792005-05-04T15:14:00.000-05:002005-05-04T16:21:34.960-05:00

SummaryWD1Up Close and Personal: Understanding Learners Motivation to Attend Library Instruction Sessions. Rita Vine. This session is all about getting closer to your learners - recognizing their motivation for attending a library workshop, and ways to meet their real needs and wants. Learn the secrets to understanding your learners from one of Canada's most respected library instructors. This

Allan_Channoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115237940316011402005-05-04T15:13:00.000-05:002005-05-04T15:19:00.376-05:00

Presented by: Peter ScottSummary: A look at some resources that this web creator/maintainer uses to ease the burden of keeping information up-to-date. A personal look at software, scripts, and tools, plus some hints and tips for saving your sanity.The Presentation:Peter discussed the evolution of editing tools and the transition of content creation from the programmer to the ordinary person.

Carol Cookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17713641672991008034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115236699551157492005-05-04T14:48:00.000-05:002005-05-04T15:20:35.120-05:00

Mark Burch.Summary: Join Mark Burch author of Stepping Lightly: Voluntary Simplicity for People and Planet for a look at voluntary simplicity - a way of life that cultivates mindful attention to life's inner richness. This presentation explores how practicing simplicity reduces meaningless stress and complexity so that time and energy can be re-focused on the values that matter most to us. Simple

Sophienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115231805239051292005-05-04T13:35:00.000-05:002005-05-04T13:36:45.246-05:00

Session cancelled due to technical difficulties. Presenter Michael Hohner will try to reschedule the presentation for a different date. Check back for more information.

Sophienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115235786542283822005-05-04T13:18:00.000-05:002005-05-04T14:43:06.676-05:00

SummaryWC4Health Information Online: How Can We Do It Better? Dr. Jacquelyn Burkell. Online health information matters: consumers use it to make important and even life-altering decisions. Information that is relevant and easy to understand is, however, difficult to find, and those seeking health information online are faced with complex information that is usually not designed to best answer

Allan_Channoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115227328786301082005-05-04T12:12:00.000-05:002005-05-04T12:53:16.683-05:00

Val Clancy, Laura CowieSummary: For cultures around the world, storytelling has long been a way to impart values and teachings to young people. In this tradition, storytellers Mary Louise Chown, Val Clancy and Laura Fowler created the Braveheart Storytelling program. The tellers encourage children to develop compassion, courage, and communication skills through a lively program that combines

Sophienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115225613842334082005-05-04T11:53:00.000-05:002005-05-04T11:56:40.953-05:00

Bruno LeGal presented after the morning break at the Manitoba Library Conference with a practical guide to working with the Media. Bruno has been involved with the media/marketing aspects of some pretty big projects, including the Millennium Library and the Manitobia.ca project. He provided some great tips and tricks for working with the media, but his focus was on the development and

Marknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115225974459430412005-05-04T11:46:00.000-05:002005-05-04T11:59:34.506-05:00

SummaryWB2RSS for Beginners. Peter Scott. An introduction to RSS (Really Simple Syndication), the fastest-growing method for distributing information through the Internet. Find out about software for reading and creating RSS feeds; resources; how libraries and publishers are utilizing RSS; and where to search for and submit RSS feeds.NotesPeter Scott is the Internet Projects Manager at the

Allan_Channoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115220712362411342005-05-04T10:26:00.000-05:002005-05-04T12:54:02.386-05:00

Roy Tennant, speaker.Summary: The Internet and businesses such as Google and Amazon have created both challenges and opportunities for libraries. Meanwhile, much of our existing infrastructure is pre-Internet -- not the least of which is our foundational bibliographic infrastructure of MARC and AACR2. How can we best meet our fundamental challenges and exploit our new opportunities while still

Sophienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115213721785413552005-05-04T08:31:00.000-05:002005-05-04T08:35:21.830-05:00

Presented by: Mark Leggott, University of WinnipegSummary: Visit Manitobia with tour-guide Mark Leggott. Manitobia: Life and Times uses various lenses to magnify the early history of the province provided by the digitization of over 100,000 pages of content from community newspapers, pamphlet literature, image files, diaries and personal effects. These rare and unique documents are available

Carol Cookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17713641672991008034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115155997248026332005-05-03T16:23:00.000-05:002005-05-03T21:24:22.950-05:00

Duncan Thornton, presenter.Summary: Of course, young (beginning) writers want to develop their skills, get published, become rich and famous, etc. But their most fundamental need is really to discover, in Susan Cooper's words, "the limited range of ideas their imagination will offer unbidden." For me, along with most other writers, the development of the craft has largely been the story of that

Sophienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115155372317489282005-05-03T15:17:00.000-05:002005-05-03T16:22:52.320-05:00

Ready Reference in the Age of Google. Karen HuntKaren Hunt is the Information Literacy Coordinator at the University of Winnipeg. Karen's first act was to have all the Google users stand - I don't think librarians are used to action in their conference sessions :-) but they did stand... Karen talked about the Ready Reference course she did last year for Red River College.Karen's 2nd act was to

Marknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115151223738575002005-05-03T15:12:00.000-05:002005-05-03T16:23:33.730-05:00

Summary: Successful teen services cannot be delivered by one person alone. This session will provide tips and techniques to help you encourage the staff in your library to create a welcoming environment for teens. Learn practical staff training methods to help you dispel fear, share expertise and understanding, and empower staff at all levels."Libraries need to employ more teen service

Sophienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115155292914411732005-05-03T15:09:00.000-05:002005-05-03T16:21:32.916-05:00

SummaryTD2Blogging for Beginners. Carolyn Minor, Carol Cooke. Library users have embraced the web as their main information commons, while too often libraries are their users' last resort for their information needs. Libraries must build a dynamic web presence to draw patrons back. Blogs (web logs) are a cheap and easy tool used to create dynamic library web pages. Find out why and how you can

Allan_Channoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115149868803289432005-05-03T14:49:00.000-05:002005-05-03T14:51:08.806-05:00

Librarians as Authors. Speakers: Jim Blanchard, Dennis Felbel, Shelley Penziwol. Janice Linton introduced our 3 Librarian authors.Dennis Felbel works at the University of Manitoba where he is the head of the Management Library. Dennis has done a series called Doing Business in..., including such areas as Pacific Rim and Western Europe. This is a good example of how librarians can take the work

Marknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115148917368484542005-05-03T14:28:00.000-05:002005-05-03T14:36:41.376-05:00

Summary: Patricia Presti. Searching for the most recent Canadian statistics can often be tricky for both librarians and users. Come and find our the most time-effective and productive ways of mining the Statistics Canada web site, and learn about some exciting new initiatives along the way.Statistics CanadaThe Statistics Canada web site was launched 10 years ago. Contains over 200 web pages

Carol Cookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17713641672991008034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115147428437495312005-05-03T13:50:00.000-05:002005-05-04T02:50:00.196-05:00

We all know that libraries must change as the environment around them does. OCLC's Environmental Scan, published in 2003, provides an arial view of 7 different landscapes that libraries should be responding to. The document is available in pdf format on OCLC's site (print copies may also be ordered), but it is always helpful to have a guide to such an exhaustive study. Daniel Boivin was able to

Carolynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115149660686248512005-05-03T13:20:00.000-05:002005-05-03T14:47:40.690-05:00

SummaryTC3Customer Service Excellence. Shannon Coughlin. Customer service is not something you offer once a year...it's the way you treat your customers every moment of every day. Find out what your customers really want and how to provide superior customer service so they'll keep coming back again and again. NotesShannon Coughlin, General Manager, Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre.From

Allan_Channoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115138731538241252005-05-03T11:41:00.000-05:002005-05-18T12:53:38.966-05:00

The city of Winnipeg is eagerly awaiting the opening of the Millennium Library in the fall of 2005 which has been build around the Centennial Library at the corner of Donald and Graham. The redevelopment process has been well documented on the WPL's website with monthly slide shows of the construction, as well as floorplans. But today we heard Rick Walker (Manager of Library Services), David

Carolynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115138724429819452005-05-03T11:37:00.000-05:002005-05-03T11:52:32.890-05:00

Summary: Faline Bobier and Briana Fuellbrandt. Libraries serve diverse communities, including those that have difficulties accessing information due to blindness, visual impairment, learning disabilities or a physical disability. This over view of the Visunet Canada Partners Program, an initiative of the CNIB Library for the Blind, extends the reach of our services and materials into the wider

Carol Cookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17713641672991008034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115140780173704582005-05-03T10:49:00.000-05:002005-05-03T12:48:45.470-05:00

Summary: Book lover Nancy Pearl will discuss the nuts and bolts of keeping your book group functioning well, offer suggestions for keeping the discussion going, and recommend some never-fail books for your group. Keep your book club members motivated and energized! Nancy Pearl is the originator of the ‘one city/one book' project that is now emulated internationally, and which served as

Sophienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115140341251694552005-05-03T10:46:00.000-05:002005-05-03T12:12:21.256-05:00

SummaryTB2Preserving and Retrieving Electronic Records. Joe Iraci, Mark Leggott. We are all familiar with the concept of storing information on CDs, DVDs, and magnetic tapes but how durable are these storage media and what are some of the alternatives? What can go wrong with these media and how long will they last? How should these media be handled and what is the correct procedure for storing

Allan_Channoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115132753108982742005-05-03T10:01:00.000-05:002005-05-03T10:18:50.113-05:00

Summary: Nancy will talk about the role books, librarians, and libraries have played in hear life, her books Book Lust and More Book Lust, and recommend some good books to read along the way. If you love to read and want to discover some great new books, then this session will spark your imagination. If you are look for some fresh tips to help with your reader's advisory services, then Nancy

Carol Cookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17713641672991008034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115129672245234242005-05-03T09:57:00.000-05:002005-05-03T10:13:50.356-05:00

I had the great fortune to sit with Nancy Pearl at breakfast this morning: a great kick-off to the Manitoba Library Conference. We had a nice chat before the presentation from CBC about their online Archives. It is easy to see why Nancy has been so successful - once the pleasantries and hellos are done with, the discussion quickly moves over to one of "What are you reading?". It is also quickly

Marknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115126916428256872005-05-03T08:26:00.000-05:002005-05-03T08:43:50.820-05:00

http://archives.cbc.ca/Tom Metuzals, presenting.Summary: In 2002, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation launched the CBC Digital Archives website - an ambitious project funded in part by the Department of Canadian Heritage. Now almost three years and 7,000 clips later, Tom Metuzals introduces this rich resource and explores its many functions and teaching opportunities. Re-discover the story of

Carol Cookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17713641672991008034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115082214489105542005-05-02T19:47:00.000-05:002005-05-02T20:32:42.940-05:00

My computer is in hand (or on the table), booted and working... Why not blog the conference reception. This is amid much mixing and mingling and frantic setting up and testing of computers.The ReceptionThe best way to kick off this event was to invite Dr. Ganga Dakshinamurti, Albert D. Cohen Management Library, University of Manitoba to speak! Her speech was a witty and compelling commentary on

Carol Cookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17713641672991008034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115081014438735192005-05-02T19:35:00.000-05:002005-05-02T22:37:14.576-05:00

Manitoba Library Association Conference 2005 kicked off this evening with a night of library awards in the lovely Victoria Inn Conference Centre, amid plates of tasty tidbits and fabulous drinks.Here are some quick shots of the valued professionals who were honoured for their services this evening:Daisy Santos, MALT Library Technician of the YearDee Buchwald, Karen Keppler & Todd Pennnell, of

Sophienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115079805885636292005-05-02T19:23:00.000-05:002005-05-02T20:00:01.506-05:00

swalkerOriginally uploaded by MLAblog. Blogging the Manitoba Libraries Conference 2005Hi, my name is Sophie, and I'm a blogging newbie, with all of three weeks' experience under my belt! You'll see me at all of the youth services seminars, and some others in between. I'm also a recent MLIS grad, going on one year (less some 27 days) since graduation from Dalhousie's SLIS program. I'm currently

Carolynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115078580909351832005-05-02T18:46:00.000-05:002005-05-02T19:03:00.910-05:00

Hello. My name is Allan Chan and I will be blogging this year's MLA conference. Currently I am the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Outreach Librarian at the University of Manitoba's Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library. I am a recent MLS graduate from Emporia State University. How recent? Less than 1 week ago. I come from an IT background with a strong interest in health

Allan_Channoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1115005228213632522005-05-01T22:30:00.000-05:002005-05-02T10:54:55.053-05:00

Carolyn Minor, Blogperson,originally uploaded by MLAblog. Hello, I'm Carolyn Minor, Information Literacy Intern at the University of Winnipeg Library. I started using blogs as part of my job, both to keep track of my progress as an intern (The Do-It-Yourself Librarian) and to develop the library's blogging initiatives through our Library News blog and other internal projects. I'll be busy during

Carolynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1114698002311306732005-04-28T09:04:00.000-05:002005-04-28T09:20:02.313-05:00

The Manitoba Library Conference is back in town and with a twist. This year, following the example of the recent Public Libraries Association and Computers In Libraries conferences, the Conference will be blogged. That's right you heard me! Watch this location or grab the RSS feed (What is RSS?) to see summaries and notes of the sessions attended by bloggers. Would you like to contribute your

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The University of Winnipeg has an opening for the position of Information Resources Coordinator. A brief description: "You play a leadership role in the development and maintenance of print and digital resource support services for both internal and licensed resources. You will work closely with the University Librarian to manage an Acquisitions budget of $1.4 million as well as a large endowment

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Dear MLA members, We are pleased to provide information about our forthcoming MLA workshop, AGM and awards luncheon. Do your library users know how to find good reliable information? Join Betty Braaksma and Karen Hunt, Information Literacy coordinators at the University of Manitoba and University of Winnipeg, as we undercover all you need to know about information literacy. Using tools such as

LInwoodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-1070985858020523662003-12-09T10:04:00.000-06:002003-12-09T10:05:02.653-06:00

The Manitoba Library Association is pleased to announce the winners of several scholarships for individuals to attend graduate programs in librarianship this fall. Winners of the John Edwin Bissett Scholarship ($6500) awarded to a University of Manitoba graduate to continue graduate studies in an MLS/MLIS program are Reegan Breu, Byron Walker, and Anjali Dookeran. The winner of the Jean Thorunn

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The Manitoba Library Association has two significant types of scholarships available to full-time students of graduate programs in library and information sciences. The deadline for applications for these scholarships is June 15, 2003. Details and application forms can be found on our website at www.mla.mb.ca Please contact Theresa Lomas, MLA President, if you have any questions at tlomas@

Janicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-2000703892003-03-30T19:18:00.000-06:002003-03-30T19:18:21.890-06:00

Manitoba Library Associations Conference Full program information is available at www.mla.mb.ca/conference This year’s conference offers flexible opportunities for you to attend so you get the most out of this event. You can attend 1 day, full-conference, pre- conference and post-conference activities to suit your schedule and your budget. We’ve taken care of the details (lunches & breaks) to

Janicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-2000703762003-03-30T19:15:00.000-06:002003-03-30T19:15:09.243-06:00

The award is to be given to the best website made by a Manitoban or for the intended audience of the citizens of Manitoba. Depending on the number of nominations received more than one winner may be announced. Nominations are encouraged for websites in the following three categories: 1) Education 2) Non-Profit 3) Corporate The Manitoba Library Association’s Awards Committee will select

Janicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-2000336222003-03-23T15:57:00.000-06:002003-03-23T15:57:44.020-06:00

On June 13-15, Ottawa is set to host Canada's biggest crime and mystery writing conference. With such prominent criminal minds as guests Val McDermid, Peter Robinson and Howard Engel, Bloody Words 2003: Cops and Quills, will be an indictable event for mystery fans, aspiring writers and published authors. In addition to readings, book signings and author panels, Bloody Words 2003 will include

Janicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-2000080852003-03-18T22:27:00.000-06:002003-03-18T22:27:14.550-06:00

MLA is pleased to announce that Portage la Prairie City Library is the winner of the 'Show Off Your Library' Photo Contest held by the Manitoba Library Association. Photos were sent in from libraries across the province, showing the great range of activities being hosted by libraries in our communities. Percy Gregoire-Voskamp, Librarian at the Portage la Prairie City Library, was very pleased

Janicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-903645982003-02-23T19:50:00.000-06:002003-02-23T20:15:24.000-06:00

The Manitoba Association for Health Information Providers (MAHIP) invites you to participate in a 1-day mini conference. Morning Session: Strategies for Effective Consumer Health Communication presented by Susan Murray, Manager, Consumer Health Information Service, Toronto Reference Library Lunch Afternoon Session: Reclaiming Balance in Your Life Through Time Management, presented by Pat

Janicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-3902368742003-01-26T16:17:00.000-06:002003-01-26T16:20:48.000-06:00

You can now participate in the exciting @ your library™ campaign, which was developed by the American Library Association! The MLA has signed an agreement with IFLA that allows all libraries in Manitoba to participate in the @ your library™ campaign. Staff in all types of Manitoba libraries can use this catchy image in local marketing campaigns and promotional materials. Libraries

Janicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-902037722003-01-18T19:37:00.000-06:002003-01-18T19:37:16.950-06:00

Don't forget to send in photos of your library to get a chance to enter the draw to win a donation of $250 to your library. The Manitoba Library Association wants photos of Manitoba libraries to post on the MLA website. Send MLA a photo of your favourite library and you will have a chance to win the draw prize of a donation of $250 to your library. The deadline to enter the draw is January

Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-900562812002-12-15T20:56:00.000-06:002002-12-15T20:56:53.683-06:00

The Manitoba Library Associations Conference will be held May 8-9 at Canad Inns Polo Park in Winnipeg. Circle these dates on your calendar and check out the conference website regularly over the next few months as we post more details about the program and social events. See www.mla.mb.ca for more information

Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-900063432002-12-02T21:18:00.000-06:002003-02-23T19:42:53.000-06:00

DIGITAL AND PRESERVATION RESOURCES DECEMBER 9TH, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Learn about new ways to help your library manage the complex challenges of digitization and preservation. You'll hear an overview of OCLC's Digital & Preservation Resources services, which provide the technology, infrastructure, resources, and services your library needs for complete digital collection management. Hear about

Janicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-856260562002-10-31T19:34:00.000-06:002002-10-31T19:34:09.826-06:00

AAFD -- Le Trente-Deuxième Atelier Annuel sur la Formation Documentaire au sein des bibliothèques se tiendra du 12 mai au 14 mai 2003 à l'Université de Windsor, Windsor (Ontario). Compte tenu à la fois de la position géographique de Windsor, une ville située à la frontière du Canada et des Etats-Unis, et de l'espace limitrophe qu' occupe la formation documentaire dans la plupart des

Janicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-856260492002-10-31T19:31:00.000-06:002002-10-31T19:31:30.243-06:00

WILU -- The 32nd Annual Workshop on Instruction in Library Use is to be held May 12 to 14, 2003 in Windsor, Ontario at the University of Windsor. In keeping with Windsor's geographical placement on the border between Canada and the United States, and library instruction's occupation of a liminal space within most academic institutions, the theme for WILU 2003 is Bridging the Gap: Teaching

Janicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-854113252002-09-03T23:54:00.000-05:002002-09-04T19:48:46.000-05:00

The 2003 Manitoba Library Associations Joint Conference, Connect to the Future @ Manitoba Libraries will be held on Thursday and Friday, May 8-9, 2003 at the Canad Inn, Polo Park in Winnipeg. The Central Conference Planning Committee is looking for individuals from all the library related associations in Manitoba to participate on the Programme Subcommittee. The deadline for finalizing the

Janicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-854040302002-09-01T22:32:00.000-05:002002-09-01T22:32:56.790-05:00

The University of Winnipeg has openings for 2 virtual reference assistants for a 12-month term - see http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/web/faculty/admin/hr/policies/employme.shtml for details. Application deadline is September 3.

Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-853489352002-08-15T14:11:00.000-05:002002-08-15T14:11:21.703-05:00

The Manitoba Library Association is pleased to announce the winners of several scholarships for individuals to attend graduate programs in librarianship this fall. Winners of the John Edwin Bissett Scholarship ($6500) awarded to a University of Manitoba graduate to continue graduate studies in an MLS/MLIS program are Reegan Breu, Allan Chan, and Anjali Dookeran. Winners of the Jean Thorunn Law

Janicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-3852034602002-07-01T08:33:00.000-05:002002-07-03T09:24:55.000-05:00

Public Library Services invites you to attend our annual conference to be held October 7-9, 2002 at the Royal Oak Inn in Brandon. This year’s theme is Library Partnership: Building Communities Together. To reserve your room, please call 1-800-852-2709. Deadline for registration is September 16th. The conference registration fee of $65 includes all sessions, Tuesday meals, banquet, Wednesday

Rainernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-851952342002-06-24T14:32:00.000-05:002002-06-24T14:36:49.000-05:00

Many MLA members attended the AGM, Annual Awards Luncheon, and professional development session held on June 7, 2002. In the morning, members were able to participate in a workshop presented by Karen Labuik, from Alberta’s Marigold Library System. She provided information on ALA’s ‘@ Your Library’ advocacy and promotion campaign, inspiring us to think of great ways we could use this effective

Janicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-851952262002-06-24T14:28:00.000-05:002002-06-24T14:29:52.000-05:00

The Manitoba Library Association is pleased to announce that two members have stepped forward to volunteer to act as Blogger Editors. Rainer Schira, Reference and Electronic Services Librarian, Brandon University, schirar@brandonu.ca and John Sullivan, RRC Library and Information Technology student, jsullivan3@rrc.mbox.mb.ca, will be gathering information about events of interest in the Manitoba

Janicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-850743322002-05-09T09:36:00.000-05:002002-05-09T09:36:29.000-05:00

The University of Manitoba is looking for a Development Researcher to provide in-depth research on individuals, corporations and foundations for the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship process. More information is available from the UofM job site.

Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-850226552002-04-20T15:39:00.000-05:002002-04-20T15:54:40.000-05:00

MLA is pleased to announce that Sylvia Kujansuu has recently been awarded the John Edwin Bissett Scholarship ($6,500). The scholarship will assist Ms. Kujansuu to pursue her education in the Master of Information Studies Program at the University of Toronto, where she is specializing in Archival Studies. Ms. Kujansuu is a graduate of the University of Manitoba (B.A.) and the University of

Janicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-850149362002-04-17T16:18:00.000-05:002002-04-17T16:19:31.000-05:00

The 2002 Annual Meeting of the ND-MB Chapter of the ACRL is coming up next month (Friday May 10). Even if you are not a member, you will want to check out the agenda and consider attending. Aside from the AGM, there are sessions on Digital Archives and Virtual Reference. More info is available at http://www.lib.ndsu.nodak.edu/acrl/2002.html

Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-3752072292002-04-09T11:25:00.000-05:002002-04-09T11:25:10.166-05:00

A new event is coming up that will allow you to support the Winnipeg Public Library system, dress up like you were a kid again, bid on autographed books AND go to an awesome party - all at the same time. The inaugural Characters n’ Costumes Ball, is happening Friday, April 19th at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. More info is available at The Millennium Library website - www.millenniumlibrary.com.

Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-103498162002-03-03T20:58:00.000-06:002002-03-03T20:58:30.000-06:00

Emporia State University’s School of Library and Information Management plans to offer the Master of Library Science degree program in North Dakota this year. SLIM hopes to have three classroom locations wherever clusters of fifteen to twenty students can be recruited to participate in the program. Tentative locations are Bismarck, Fargo, and Grand Forks. Classes will again be offered on

Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-98333402002-02-17T21:00:00.000-06:002002-02-17T21:41:28.000-06:00

The latest issue of The InfoEdge, the newsletter of the University of Winnipeg Library, is available at http://cybrary.uwinnipeg.ca/resources/newsletter/. You will need Adobe Acrobat to view the online version. If you would like to receive a print copy of InfoEdge, send an e-mail to infoedge@uwinnipeg.ca.

Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-92797332002-02-01T14:14:00.000-06:002002-02-01T14:31:11.000-06:00

Details on the upcoming OCLC Institute have been finalized. Even better is the fact that MLA and MLCI will be sponsoring up to 7 people to attend the Institute. More detail is available on the MLA website.

Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-92739592002-02-01T11:02:00.000-06:002002-02-01T11:02:06.986-06:00

The Manitobia Library Consortium has developed a proposal called Manitobia which is designed to contribute to the development of a strong provincial information infrastructure. The new Manitobia website is at www.manitobia.ca.

Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-88271602002-01-18T16:43:00.000-06:002002-01-18T16:45:32.000-06:00

The Manitoba Quality Network (QNET) has a new KM Links event on February 6 called Implementing Knowledge Management. This is a half-day event with speakers and case studies - for more info check the online form.

Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-78730192001-12-12T13:24:00.000-06:002001-12-12T13:24:59.623-06:00

Creating a New Reference Librarianship - The MLA will be cosponsoring an OCLC Institute with the Manitoba Library Consoritium. Dates for the Institute are May 9 to 11th. Designed especially for reference and public services librarians at all levels, this all new OCLC Institute seminar will help you take a more active role in creating a new reference librarianship…in your own career, work unit,

Larrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-78433712001-12-11T14:24:00.000-06:002001-12-11T14:24:56.853-06:00

Take the time to renew your MLA membership today! From the MLA web site print off a copy of the membership form and fax or mail along with your payment to the MLA office, 606-100 Arthur St. Winnipeg MB R3B 1H3.

Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-78223642001-12-10T20:51:00.000-06:002001-12-10T20:52:04.000-06:00

The Access Manitoba - Beyond Connectedness conference was held Friday December 7 at the Canad Inns Polo Park (a wonderful facility, BTW...). The most impressive part of the conference was the energy that the CAP Youth displayed - what a great bunch! The large number of librarians in attendance is testament to the critical role we play in the development of CAP sites and the access for all

Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3234606.post-77048982001-12-06T15:02:00.000-06:002001-12-06T15:02:31.450-06:00

This is a test BLOG for the online version of the Manitoba Library Association's NewsLine. This is an association newsletter and is maintained by the MLA Executive. Stories and contributions from MLA members and other interested parties are welcome. Please forward submissions to the MLA BLOG Editor.

Marknoreply@blogger.com