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ISSN 2369-4939
Volume 6 Issue 5
May
, 2020
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Letter from the President
Greetings! I can't believe this is the second report I have written to you from the comfort of my craft room/home office. A lot has changed and a lot has stayed the same. I feel like we are all getting a little more comfortable with online meeting software. I think that many of us, at least, are missing that in-person contact with our colleagues. I know I do.
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Many of us are thinking about the conference that won't be (at least this year). Right now we would have been looking forward to connecting with our colleagues and friends from across the province and for the chance to be reinvigorated by the discussions, learnings and connections made. I want to take this time to once again thank all those who put a lot of time and work into the planning of this conference. It was shaping up to be an engaging and interesting experience. I would also like to thank those folks who sent in their sponsorships for the conference. Sponsorships come from vendors, but also from libraries and other organizations. Without the support of sponsorships, we would not be able to offer the quality programming that delegates rely on. I would also like to thank our members who registered before we made the necessary decision to cancel the conference. It is heart-warming to see the support and interest of our members. We are hoping to carry forward as much of the work and commitments that were undertaken this year to next year.
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Saskatchewan Libraries and COVID-19
Online Library Services
Although the COVID-19 outbreak has forced libraries to close their spaces and cancel programs, there are still services being offered online. Libraries remain active
in life-long learning, innovation, and the economic well-being of our province.
SLA is committed t
o building an engaged library and information community that is an active force in Saskatchewan's social, economic and cultural development.
SLA encourages library patrons to make use of online resources available through
each library's website
, which include eBooks, movies, audio books, homeschooling materials and more. Patrons can also stay in touch with their libraries through their social media channels.
When Will Public Libraries Open?
SLA has inquired as to where public libraries fit within the phased approach to re-opening services and businesses in the province. We have been advised that the Ministry of Education is working to determine this information and we will be informed.
Expression of Interest for SLA Representative on the
University of Regina Senate
SLA is asking for members to consider representing SLA on the University of Regina Senate. The term of appointment is from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023.
There are typically three Senate meetings held per academic year in the fall, winter and spring.
Decisions on academic programs and related matters generally originate in the faculties, are reviewed by a University academic committee, are considered by Executive of Council
on behalf of the University's Faculty Council, and then are decided upon by Senate. The Senate currently has representatives from 43 different organizations. Click here for further information.
Please submit your expression of interest including a brief bio to Dorothea Warren at
slaexdir@sasktel.net before
June 26, 2020.
Thank you for considering this opportunity.
Education Institute Webinars
At the beginning of the spring semester, the Education Institute typically shares the full slate of webinars for the period of May-August. For now, webinars are being programmed on a rolling basis to best respond to the immediate needs of the library community. You can access recordings of the following webinars:
All-Access Pass: Unlimited Access to Online Learning
The Education Institute offers employers an annual subscription to its continuing education platform, called the All-Access Pass. This pass provides you and your staff with unlimited access to upcoming webinars and on-demand sessions for a year. The cost of an All-Access Pass ranges from $500 to $3,000+ and it is based on the size and type of organization. For more information, please contact Destiny Laldeo at
dlaldeo@accessola.com.
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TD Summer Reading Club and COVID-19 Updates
It is difficult to say when libraries will reopen or when families will feel comfortable visiting their local library and receiving print material. As a result, many libraries are looking for online solutions in the face of extended service disruptions and continued social distancing
measures.
As in past years, kids will be able to register and participate online through the TD Summer Reading Club website, which will launch on June 15.
Distribution of Program Materials
In light of the current situation across Canada, the TD Summer Reading Club partners have made the decision to cancel the distribution of the physical program materials for summer 2020. The almost 4 million pieces of program materials will be stored and distributed in the spring of 2021.
Culture Days Event Registration
Due to the uncertainty of the current situation, the launch of Culture Days event registration has been postponed. Planning will continue to be adjusted through spring and updates on timelines will be provided as they come. More information is available on the Culture Days website.
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COPPUL Welcomes Deborah Lee as the Indigenous Knowledge Coordinator
COPPUL is pleased to announce the appointment of Deborah Lee to the position of Indigenous Knowledge Coordinator. Deborah will be joining COPPUL on a secondment from the University of Saskatchewan, 2 days per week for a 3-year term, effective June 01, 2020.
As the Indigenous Studies and Community Initiatives librarian at the University of Saskatchewan, Deborah brings with her an impressive depth and breadth of experience and knowledge in both the technical and public aspects of academic libraries.
Resource Hub: Mental health and wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Mental Health Commission of Canada offers curated, evidence-based information and resources about maintaining mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, please
click here.
Virtual-event listings for the Canadian kidlit community during the COVID-19 crisis
Quill and Quire has a running list of online events and readings by kidlit authors and illustrators.
Click here to view the events.
Cities in the time of COVID-19: How will the role of public libraries be changed?
The Canadian Urban Institute hosted a webinar about the future of public libraries in light of COVID-19. Watch a recording of the webinar
here.
Inclusifyy Free Webinars
Inclusifyy has partnered with
Placemaking 4G and the
Nova Scotia Career Development Association to provide free webinars on diversity, equity and inclusion, and innovation and Kaizen (continuous improvement). Registration is free and open to non-members. Webinars take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 EST (7:30 CST).
More information is available
here
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Giving Tuesday
#GivingTuesdayNow is a global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. All Canadians are invited to join in demonstrating the power of kindness and generosity. You can donate to your charity of choice here.
LJ Day of Dialogue
A day-long gathering of librarians will take place on
May 28 - fully online and free to attend. You can join to hear from more than 35 authors in genre fiction, literary fiction and nonfiction and learn about titles and trends from editors.
More information is available
here.
The Willow Awards has announced the 2020
Nominations. They are listed on their homepage under Voting Update. These will be officially
launched in the fall, but are announced at this time for libraries and schools to get their orders ready for the fall.
Additionally, in light of
the school closures, there are some changes to the Willow Awards this spring.
Government of Saskatchewan provides information during the COVID-19 outbreak
For official, up-to-date information and resources about COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, including public health orders and instructions for the public and health care practitioners, please visit the
Government of Saskatchewan website.
How Toronto Public Library branches are becoming food banks during COVID-19
As the number of clients in food banks increases in Toronto, libraries are participating in an initiative to provide food for those in need.
Newsletters from other cultural organizations
Check out the latest newsletters from the following organizations:
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Saskatchewan Library Association
10-2010 7th Ave.
Regina, SK S4R 1C2
Phone: 306-780-9413 or 306-780-9409
Fax: 306-780-3633
SLA reserves the right to change or edit any submission or to refuse publication in its entirety.
The deadline for receipt of submissions for SLAte is the 25th of each month.
Everyone, Including Culture, Wins When You Buy Lottery Tickets
The core funding that SLA receives through SaskCulture is part of the Lottery Trust where a percentage of every lottery ticket sold goes to support sport, culture and recreation groups within Saskatchewan. It appears that recent lottery sales are not meeting expectations, which will not have an immediate effect on SLA. However we encourage you to remind audiences and arts council members that buying lottery tickets benefits the entire community. Saskatchewan Lotteries has also launched an app that you can download in the App Store or Google Play. More information is available on the Saskatchewan Lotteries website.
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