ALA at UBC

The ALA student chapter invites you to their first "Chai Chill" of Winter Term 2! It will be an informal virtual event where you can feel free to bring a beverage, bring your crafts, chat, and ask the ALA executive team any questions you may have about life at the iSchool, the ALA, etc. The zoom link will be posted via Discord servers the day of the event, and is also available on request by emailing [email protected]

UBC's Student Chapters of the ALA (SCALA) and ACA are hosting a virtual holiday party on December 13th at 6-8PM PT to celebrate the end of the term! Activities will include an ugly sweater competition, group games, and more! If you're interested, RSVP at: https://forms.gle/4vrBFV8HdoVCf1s36

Reminder: Applications for the Conable Scholarship due April 15!

Freedom to Read Foundation to Offer an ALA Conference Scholarship through the Gordon M. Conable Fund
CHICAGO — Are you interested in Intellectual Freedom? Would you like to attend the American Library Association’s (ALA) Annual Conference in June and learn how the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) and other groups in ALA are working to protect access to information? Applications are now open for the 2021 Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship, sponsored by FTRF. The Scholarship provides funding for two recipients who are an LIS student or recent graduate to attend the ALA virtual annual conference June 23-29, 2021.
The goal of the Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship is to advance two principles that Conable held dear: intellectual freedom and mentorship.
The scholarship includes conference registration and a one-year FTRF membership. In return, the recipient will be expected to attend FTRF and other intellectual freedom meetings and events at the conference, consult with a mentor/board member, and provide a report about their experiences.
The deadline for submitting an application for the 2021 Conable Conference Scholarship is April 15, 2021; the award will be announced by April 23, 2021.
Who is eligible: Students currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited library and information studies degree program or an AASL-recognized master’s program in school librarianship and new professionals (those who are three or fewer years removed from receiving a library school degree) are eligible to receive the Conable Conference Scholarship. Those interested must submit an application that includes two references and an essay detailing their interest in intellectual freedom issues. Applicants are also required to attach a résumé. If the recipient has already registered for ALA’s Annual Conference, he or she will have the conference fee refunded.
To apply for the Conable Conference Scholarship, visit https://www.ftrf.org/page/Conable_Scholarship. For more information, please contact FTRF at [email protected].

Conable Conference Scholarship - Freedom to Read Foundation The Freedom to Read Foundation was established in 1969 as a First Amendment legal defense organization affiliated with the American Library Association.

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and its Division IV – Support of the Profession – is hosting a series of webinars for library and information science (LIS) students. These webinars aim to create a place for students to share their projects, research, and ideas about different topics related to libraries. Each month – April through June 2021 – will address a different theme and a new call for proposals will be issued for that month. All webinars are held online and are open to everyone (no registration fees).

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Freedom to Read Foundation to Offer an ALA Conference Scholarship through the Gordon M. Conable Fund


CHICAGO — Are you interested in Intellectual Freedom? Would you like to attend the American Library Association’s (ALA) Annual Conference in June and learn how the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) and other groups in ALA are working to protect access to information? Applications are now open for the 2021 Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship, sponsored by FTRF. The Scholarship provides funding for two recipients who are an LIS student or recent graduate to attend the ALA virtual annual conference June 23-29, 2021.

The goal of the Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship is to advance two principles that Conable held dear: intellectual freedom and mentorship.

The scholarship includes conference registration and a one-year FTRF membership. In return, the recipient will be expected to attend FTRF and other intellectual freedom meetings and events at the conference, consult with a mentor/board member, and provide a report about their experiences.

The deadline for submitting an application for the 2021 Conable Conference Scholarship is April 15, 2021; the award will be announced by April 23, 2021.

Who is eligible: Students currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited library and information studies degree program or an AASL-recognized master’s program in school librarianship and new professionals (those who are three or fewer years removed from receiving a library school degree) are eligible to receive the Conable Conference Scholarship. Those interested must submit an application that includes two references and an essay detailing their interest in intellectual freedom issues. Applicants are also required to attach a résumé. If the recipient has already registered for ALA’s Annual Conference, he or she will have the conference fee refunded.

To apply for the Conable Conference Scholarship, visit https://www.ftrf.org/page/Conable_Scholarship. For more information, please contact FTRF at [email protected].

Reminder to all current students: Our Fall general election is taking place this evening at 4:00pm PDT (Vancouver) time. That's in 30 minutes! If you need the link to the meeting, it is available in our discord or you can email us directly. See you there!

We would like to issue a warm welcome to all of the new students starting in programs at the School of Information today! Visit our website or email us if you have any questions. We look forward to meeting you all virtually and hopefully personally in the future!

Best of luck, Your ALA@UBC Team

Free webinar from the Association of College and Research Libraries, a division of ALA. Great for anyone thinking of pursuing academic librarianship. 30 October, 11am PT, follow link to register.

An Introduction to Academic Librarianship

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: ACRL Presents: An Introduction to Academic Librarianship. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an academic librarian? Academic libraries are uniquely positioned within higher-education institutions. They serve multiple constituencies across the campus ecosystem, so these librarians contribute to an array of functions. This webinar will provide an ...

It's National Library Week!

It's --an opportunity to champion libraries! Together, let’s shine a light on how libraries and library workers build strong communities. If you’re looking for ideas on how to celebrate, go to http://bit.ly/nlw-tools for last-minute tips, video PSAs, graphics and much more!

📢Happening tomorrow! 21 Feb 2019, 9-10am (Pacific)

Free webcast: So you want to be an academic librarian?: Academic Librarianship and the Hiring Process

"The ACRL Membership Committee is sponsoring a one-hour interactive webcast for students who are interested in learning more about what academic librarianship is, the types of academic libraries and librarians, how to decode a job ad, the application, interview, and negotiation processes."

Info here, click through to find registration:

ACRL Membership Webcast: So You Want to be an Academic Librarian: Academic Librarianship and the Hiring Process Join ACRL on Thursday, February 21, for a free webcast So You Want to be an Academic Librarian: Academic Librarianship and the Hiring Process. The webcast will be held from 12:00 - 1:00 PM (Eastern) | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (Central) | 10:00 AM-11:00 AM (Mountain) | 9:00 AM-10:00 PM (Pacific). The AC

Free webinar from ALA's Public Library Association:

"Just One Thing": Training Staff for Community Engagement (outreach and engagement case study from Plano Public Library)

11am - 12pm (PT), Tuesday 26 February 2019

Register here: http://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars/justonething

"Enhance the customer experience by increasing staff engagement! Learn how the Plano Public Library created a cohesive customer service experience by training staff to share “just one thing” about the library. Staff became more comfortable with patron interactions and engaged with more people during outreach. This concept became a cornerstone to the Outreach & Engagement team’s training and communications. With this concept in place, specific staff were identified for different types of outreach events to address the needs of different communities in their city. The presenters will share information about lessons learned, implementation strategies, internal marketing tips and tricks, and expanding programming outside of library walls."

“Just One Thing”: Training Staff for Community Engagement Enhance the customer experience by increasing staff engagement! Learn how the Plano Public Library created a cohesive customer service experience by training staff to share “just one thing” about the library.Enhance the customer experience by increasing staff engagement! Learn how the Plano Publ...