Monday 27 August 2012
Friday 25 May 2012
We'd love to hear your comments about APLA2012!
Help make APLA the best conference it can be by sending us feedback about this year's sessions and the conference in general.
Sunday 20 May 2012
Well it's almost here and it’ll soon be time to head out…
To Wolfville for APLA 2012: Discovering Hidden Treasures
We have lavish local food, sensational sessions, keen keynotes, entertaining exhibits and lots more and we can't wait until you get here!
Here are some important updates and details:
1. Parking: parking can be tricky on campuses. We have arranged for two designated lots on campus for all APLA participants. From Main St. in Wolfville turn up Highland Ave. There will be a sandwich board on the corner. Drive all the way up until you see the another sandwich board to direct you into the lot. Cars at unfilled meters or in other lots on campus will be ticketed -- and we don't want that!
2. X marks the spot: use our campus map and look for conference signage and sidewalk chalk directions throughout campus to help you get to your destination quickly!
3. Registration Desk is in Fountain Commons with the Exhibits. Registration Desk Hours are: Tuesday 3-8pm, Wednesday 8-5pm, Thursday 8-4pm. Exhibits are: Wednesday 10am-5pm and Thursday 9am-4pm.
4. If you are staying on campus, you can pick up your room key at the registration desk in the Fountain Commons, but if you arrive at a time when registration isn’t open please contact Residence Life at 585-1221.
5. If staying in residence make sure you bring an internet cable to insure you have internet access from your room. Common areas such as Fountain Commons, Patterson Hall, Wheelock Dining Hall, the KC Irving Centre and, of course the library, all provide free wireless access.
6. Take time to do some sightseeing: Farmers’ Market, downtown merchants, even a new a shoe store (Mahone Bay Shoe Company), new jewelry shops and an awesome old one (Serendipitous and Herbin’s) and our new Pete’s!
7. Enjoy the apple blossoms, lilacs and all the other blooming varieties, but if you have spring allergies, bring your meds.
8. Bring an umbrella, sunglasses, and walking shoes – since it is a campus event and not in a hotel, be prepared for the elements – oh and don’t forget your dancing shoes!
9. Please print your program in advance or download the schedule app to your favorite device and help us be green!
10. The Cash bar is truly a cash bar, no visa or debit. Wolfville has Royal Bank and BMO downtown.
11. Make arrangements for Thursday night dinner: check out the great list of choices.
12. Remember to join us at the historic Acadia Cinema for free popcorn and “Desk Set” on Thursday night. Cash bar opens at 7:30 and you can bring your drink into the theatre.
13. Use the hashtag: #apla2012 to tweet about conference sessions and events.
Tuesday 15 May 2012
Cate Carlyle of Saint Mary’s University; Patricia Parsons of Central Division Libraries (Gander, NL); and Anita Cannon of Mount Allison University will be presented awards for the Best Elevator Speech at the annual conference in Wolfville!
Jennifer will receive the award at the Merit Award Banquet Wednesday night at APLA2012!
Friday 11 May 2012
Alcuin Society’s 2011 Award Winning Books
The Alcuin Society’s award winning books for 2011 will be on display in the Vaughan Memorial Library from May 15 until May 25, 2012.
Andrew Steeves of Gaspereau Press has generously provided beautiful custom made bookmarks for all of the delegates!
Monday 7 May 2012
David Silverberg Collection - Opening Reception
Join us Tuesday May 22, 2012 from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the Quiet Reading Room of the Library.
Internationally acclaimed artist David Silverberg has generously donated his lifetime collection of fine art books to Acadia University. Please join us for a wine-and-cheese reception as we celebrate and explore this unique gift. All APLA delegates welcome!
Free Workshop - Resume Review Service
This might be the most valuable 20 minutes of your conference! Make an appointment to have your resume reviewed in a 1-on-1 meeting with a professional in the field. Mentors will include:
Marie DeYoung, University Librarian, Saint Mary's University
Joann Hamilton-Barry, City Librarian, Saint John Free Public Library
Penny Logan, Manager of Library Services, Capital Health
Wendy Robichaud, Archivist, Esther Clark Wright Archives, Vaughan Memorial Library, Acadia University
Salvy Trojman, Director of Archive Sales, Gale Cengage
Get advice on your resume and job-hunting strategies from an employer's perspective. Send your resume ahead of time to get even better feedback!
To register for your 20 minute appointment please contact APLA VP New Brunswick, Christin Sheridan (christin.sheridan@gnb.ca)
This might be the most valuable 20 minutes of your conference! Make an appointment to have your resume reviewed in a 1-on-1 meeting with a professional in the field. Mentors will include:
Marie DeYoung, University Librarian, Saint Mary's University
Joann Hamilton-Barry, City Librarian, Saint John Free Public Library
Penny Logan, Manager of Library Services, Capital Health
Wendy Robichaud, Archivist, Esther Clark Wright Archives, Vaughan Memorial Library, Acadia University
Salvy Trojman, Director of Archive Sales, Gale Cengage
Get advice on your resume and job-hunting strategies from an employer's perspective. Send your resume ahead of time to get even better feedback!
To register for your 20 minute appointment please contact APLA VP New Brunswick, Christin Sheridan (christin.sheridan@gnb.ca)
Wednesday 2 May 2012
Thursday 19 April 2012
APLA 2012 final call for posters / APLA 2012 la deuxième appel pour des affiches
APLA 2012 final call for posters
You're invited to showcase your research or recent initiative at the APLA 2012 Poster Session during the annual APLA conference in beautiful Wolfville, NS at Acadia University. Student as well as information professional contributions are encouraged. This year's theme is "Discovering Hidden Treasures".
The 2012 Poster Session is being organized by the Dalhousie University School of Information Management Associated Alumni (SIMAA).
Poster creators will be invited to present their posters during the lunch breaks. Proposals will be accepted until 30 April 2012. (You can propose a poster even if it's not read to present just yet!) Please submit a description of the project (150 words or less) along with the name of the presenter and the presenter's institution, contact information, and a title for the poster, to Lara Killian. More details regarding venue and poster set up will be available following the submission deadline.
Please feel free to contact Lara or Tanja Harrison (Program Chair) with any questions. We look forward to hearing about your current projects!
Lara Killian
lara.killian@dal.ca
SIMAA Program Convenor 2011-2012
Tanja Harrison
tharrison@NSCAD.CA
APLA 2012 Program Chair
APLA 2012 la deuxième appel pour des affiches
Vous êtes invités à présenter votre recherche ou initiative récente à la séance d'affiche APLA 2012 lors de la conférence annuelle de l'APLA à Wolfville, N.-É., à l'Université Acadia. Des contributions des étudiant ainsi que des professionnel(le)s de l'information sont encouragées. Cette année, le thème est «révélation des trésors cachés».
La séance d 'affiche 2012 est organisée par Dalhousie University School of Information Management Associated Alumni (SIMAA).
Les créateurs d'affiche seront invités à présenter leurs affiches durant les pauses déjeuner. Les propositions seront acceptées jusqu'au
30 avril 2012. (Vous pouvez proposer une affiche, même si elle n'est pas lue de présenter tout de suite!) S'il vous plaît soumettre une description du projet (150 mots ou moins) avec le nom du présentateur et l'institution du présentateur, coordonnées / contact, et un titre pour l'affiche, à Lara Killian. Plus de détails concernant l'événement seront disponibles après la date limite de soumission.
S'il vous plaît n'hésitez pas à contacter Lara ou Tanja Harrison (responsable du programme) avec vos questions. Nous sommes impatients de connaître vos projets en cours!
Lara Killian
lara.killian@dal.ca
SIMAA Programme Convenor 2011-2012
Tanja Harrison
tharrison@NSCAD.CA
APLA 2012 président du programme
Friday 13 April 2012
Last day for early bird rate!
Monday 9 April 2012
Early Bird deadline fast approaching!
Thursday 29 March 2012
Thursday 15 March 2012
Dear APLA Members and Friends,
We are pleased to officially launch the program for “APLA 2012: Discovering Hidden Treasures", the Annual Conference of the Atlantic Provinces Library Association to be held in Wolfville, Nova Scotia from Tuesday, May 22nd to Friday, May 25th, 2012.
Early Bird registration begins now and will continue until April 13, 2012.
Find registration, program, accommodation information and more on our continually updated conference web site.
Discover the value of our Association, its members, and the treasures of our conference program through keynotes, sessions, exhibits, social events, and meetings! This year’s conference program is designed for delegates to collaborate and offers a variety of sessions to inspire, learn new skills, share knowledge and celebrate innovation. We thank all APLA members who submitted session proposals and have agreed to be our distinguished speakers.
Want to get involved? Become a conference volunteer! We would greatly appreciate the support from delegates to fill important jobs over the course of the conference.
On behalf of all of us on the APLA 2012 Conference Committee, we hope you will join us in Wolfville in May!
Jennifer Richard, Conference Chair
Chers membres et amis d'APLA,
Nous sommes heureux de lancer officiellement le programme d’"APLA 2012: révélation de trésors cachés", la Conférence annuelle se tiendra à Wolfville, en Nouvelle-Écosse du mardi 22 mai au vendredi 25 mai 2012.
La période de préinscription commence maintenant et continuera jusqu'au 13 avril 2012. Vous trouvez le formulaire d'inscription, le programme officiel, des suggestions d’hébergement en consultant le site web de la conférence qui est continuellement mis à jour.
Découvrez les atouts de notre Association, ses membres, et les trésors du programme de la conférence en participant à des ateliers, des sessions, des expositions, des événements sociaux, et des réunions. Le programme de la conférence de cette année favorise les échanges avec les collègues, offre une variété d’ateliers pour vous ressourcer professionnellement, pour apprendre de nouvelles connaissances et pour célébrer l’innovation. Nous tenons à remercier tous les membres qui ont soumis une proposition de communication et tous ceux qui ont accepté d'être nos éminents conférenciers.
Voulez-vous vous impliquer? Voulez-vous devenir un bénévole pour la conférence! Nous avons des postes importants à combler pendant la conférence et apprécions grandement le soutien des délégués.
Au nom de tous les membres du comité de planification de la conférence d’APLA 2012, nous espérons que vous vous joindrez à nous à Wolfville en mai!
Jennifer Richard, présidente de la conférence
Wednesday 14 March 2012
Registration is Open!
Monday 27 February 2012
Conference Fees Set - Registration Opening Soon!
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Early Bird (prior to April 13): Member: $195, Nonmember $260, Student: $65 Regular and Onsite: Member: $215, Nonmember $280, Student $75 One day (does not include banquet) Early Bird: Member $100, Nonmember $120, Student $40 One day Regular (does not include banquet): Member $110, Nonmember $130, Student $50 Extra tickets for the Banquet: $45, Dance only: $20 |
Volunteer at APLA2012!
Monday 20 February 2012
The Programme is really coming together!
Take a sneak peak at some of the exciting sessions, events and speakers planned with our interactive, mobile friendly schedule!
Exhibitor and Sponsor Registration Now Open!
Put your business in the limelight at APLA 2012!
Register online or download a printable version and mail it!
Sunday 22 January 2012
Call for Posters
The deadline for sessions is now closed
**APLA 2012 first call for posters**
You're invited to showcase your research or recent initiative at the APLA 2012 Poster Session during the annual APLA conference in beautiful Wolfville, NS at Acadia University. Student as well as information professional contributions are encouraged. This year's theme is "Discovering Hidden Treasures ".
The 2012 Poster Session is being organized by the Dalhousie University School of Information Management Associated Alumni SIMAA).
Poster creators will be invited to present their posters during the lunch breaks. Proposals will be accepted until 30 April 2012. Please submit a description of the project (150 words or less) along with the name of the presenter and the presenter's institution, contact information, and a title for the poster, to Lara Killian. More details regarding venue and poster set up will be available before the submission deadline.
Please feel free to contact Lara or Tanja Harrison (Program Chair) with any questions. We look forward to hearing about your current projects!
Lara Killian
lara.killian@dal.ca
SIMAA Program Convenor 2011-2012
Tanja Harrison
tharrison@nscad.ca
APLA 2012 Program Chair
**APLA 2012 le premier appel pour des affiches**
Vous êtes invités à présenter votre recherche ou initiative récente à la séance d'affiche APLA 2012 lors de la conférence annuelle de l'APLA à Wolfville, N.-É., à l'Université Acadia. Des contributions des étudiant ainsi que des professionnel(le)s de l'information sont encouragées. Cette année, le thème est "révélation des trésors cachés".
La séance d 'affiche 2012 est organisée par Dalhousie University School of Information Management Associated Alumni (SIMAA).
Les créateurs d'affiche seront invités à présenter leurs affiches durant les pauses déjeuner. Les propositions seront acceptées jusqu'au 30 avril 2012. S'il vous plaît soumettre une description du projet (150 mots ou moins) avec le nom du présentateur et l'institution du présentateur, coordonnées / contact, et un titre pour l'affiche, à Lara Killian. Plus de détails concernant l'événement seront disponibles avant la date limite de soumission.
S'il vous plaît n'hésitez pas à contacter Lara ou Tanja Harrison (responsable du programme) avec vos questions. Nous sommes impatients de connaître vos projets en cours!
Lara Killian
lara.killian@dal.ca
SIMAA Programme Convenor 2011-2012
Tanja Harrison
tharrison@nscad.ca
APLA 2012 président du programme