Hey Christine! I would second what Carla-Mae and Lora have said. I would also add that these types of workshops are relevant to the business of libraries in a variety of ways. Engaged or active learning experiences (like the ones you’ve described) are a fundamentally important pathway for learning. They are also important manifestations of…[Read more]

I think these kinds of workshops are a great idea for the library.  They draw students in and help them feel less intimidated by the library.  “The library of the future” is innovative, and that includes unconventional activities.   Some students feel uncomfortable coming to the staff and asking questions.  Having informal workshops, or mind…[Read more]

Hi Christine,

My library does a lot of these kinds of events. We’ve had puzzle, coloring and lego tables, whiteboard prompts on random topics for the students to write/draw their responses, therapy dogs, zine making etc. As you suggested, we view these as a way to make the library a welcoming community hub – not unlike the public library. It’s…[Read more]

Temporary but tempting 🙂

Great, thanks, Sylvia!  Here’s the link to the position.  The deadline to apply is Feb. 15, 2023.

https://ecuad.peopleadmin.ca/postings/1974

Hi Vanessa,

As this has become the way that NW Chapter members can communicate, I think that we will follow the same conventions that we did with the NW listserv.  In other words, my opinion (as NW chapter communications officer), you can post it here. Or, if it’s easier, you can post a short message linking to the job posting on the ECUAD web…[Read more]

Sarah Meilleur’s talk is available for viewing until January 6, 2023, at https://youtu.be/11z1RaUhJSw

This is wonderful news, Pierre! I just copied your post to the NW Chapter group and will share it via email as well. Thank you!

Sylvia Roberts

Dear friends and colleagues:

I am delighted to share with you the content of an email received earlier today from Anthony Kiendl, Executive Director, Vancouver Art Gallery, in response to the concerns expressed by the Canada Chapter’s Executive Committee.

Kiendl wrote:

Over the past couple of years, the Gallery reduced operational expenditures…

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Thanks, Heather! That’s exactly my purpose – let folks know what is possible. Much appreciated!

KS- I’ll email you the one my team created years ago, but we actually got rid of it once it accomplished its initial purpose to let people know of our new approach to teaching.