Nova Scotia Association of Library Technicians

We're back

2008-07-25T12:51:00.000-07:00

It has been a long, long time since our last post. I had thought of suspending the blog but due to popular demand we are back.

Please check out the NSALT website for updates.

Online membership and conference registration payment is now available.

The conference program is now online.

Executive Meeting

2008-01-09T15:20:00.000-08:00

The next Executive Meeting will take place on January 19th. If you have any items you would like brought to forward, please contact Erica Smith or Patricia Madden.

NSALT Survey

2008-01-04T16:52:00.001-08:00

Thank you to all who completed the NSALT survey. The survey draw for free memberships will take place at the next executive meeting. Watch for winners to be announced by mid-January.

The survey results are currently under review. They will be posted by the end of January 2008.

Happy New Year to all in the library community. May 2008 be a prosperous and happy year.

Erica Smith
President

NSALT Survey

2007-12-30T12:05:00.000-08:00

Just a quick reminder that the NSALT survery closes on December 31, 2007. Please take a few moments to complete the document and send to President, Erica Smith. The survey can be found on the NSALT web page under Documents.

Happy New Year to all in the Nova Scotia library community.

Regards,
Erica Smith

NSALT Survey

2007-11-21T14:16:00.000-08:00

The Executive of NSALT has created a survey which we hope will help provide some direction for the coming year. Please take a few moments to complete the survey.

The document is available online on the NSALT website. The survey is open to all library technicians/library assistants in Nova Scotia. You do not have to be an NSALT member to complete the survey.

All surveys can be sent to NSALT President, Erica Smith, at elmsmith@eastlink.ca. Completed surveys should be returned by December 31, 2007.

Erica Smith
President
Nova Scotia Association of Library Technicians

Pub Night Details...

2007-11-15T15:16:00.000-08:00

As mentioned yesterday, the NSALT Pub Night is set for November 22. We will be meeting at 7:00pm at Freemans Resturant on Quinpool Road.

I hope everyone can make it. It will be a great opportunity to meet and greet with the NSALT Executive in an informal setting.

Erica Smith
NSALT President

Pub Night Returns

2007-11-14T15:18:00.001-08:00

Mark November 22nd on your calendars. NSALT is hosting another pub night. Join the Executive and members of the NSCC LIT CLA Student Chapter for a night of conversation and fun.

Location to be announced by the end of the week.

Erica Smith
President

NSALT News

2007-11-14T15:16:00.000-08:00

The fall issue of the NSALT News is now available. The issue is once again very informative reading. Great job Roxanne!!

Please take notice of our three new advertisers. We are very pleased that these organizations took initiative to support NSALT.

Erica Smith
President

Library Journal Nominations

2007-11-08T13:10:00.001-08:00

Nominations for Library Journal's Movers and Shakers that were madebefore November 5 were not captured and stored on LJ's server.

We needyou to go back and RENOMINATE those people. We are assured that theelectronic nomination form at<http://www.libraryjournal.com/info/CA606274.html>is working, but if you prefer, you can supply all the informationrequested on the form and either fax it to 646-746-6734, or send it in ane-mail to Francine Fialkoff, fialkoff@reedbusiness.com.

The deadline hasbeen extended to November 28.

A day in the life of a Library Technician

2007-11-01T16:10:00.000-07:00

The Executive is still looking for more stories!!!

NSALT wants to hear about your typical work day.

The executive is currently collecting submissions detailing a day in the work life of an LT. The information collected will be used on posters and other PR materials that are issued by the Association.

Over the summer, NSALT will begin sending out posters, brochures, etc. to libraries and newspapers. These items will be aimed at the general public - public service announcements about the who and what of an LT.

Feel free to send suggestions to your president at

Social Night

2007-11-01T16:08:00.000-07:00

The NSALT Executive is planning another social for later this month. If you have any suggestions or would like to help with the planning process...contact any member of the Executive.

Erica Smith
President

NSALT Posters

2007-10-30T16:55:00.000-07:00

Hot off the press!!!

The NSALT posters are ready and will soon be appearing in a library close to you. We have printed a quantity of posters promoting our association. If you would like to post one at your place of work, please contact either Erica Smith, President or Erin Purcell, Vice President.

Promoting our association makes us stronger!!!

NSALT Executive Meeting

2007-10-29T12:56:00.000-07:00

Hello all,

The next meeting of your executive is Saturday November 10th. If you have any items you would like to put before the Executive, please email me directly.

Cheers,

Erica Smith
President

Library Support Staff Day

2007-10-29T12:54:00.000-07:00

The following email was received from the Canadian Library Association President.

Erica SmithPresident
Nova Scotia Association of Library Technicians

Dear Erica,

On behalf of the CLA Executive Council, I'd like to take thisopportunity to thank the Nova Scotia Association of LibraryTechnicians for proposing Library Support Staff Day as part ofCanadian Library Month.

I have had tremendous feedback about the Proclamation Day, and manycolleagues have told me of parties and events to celebrate their staff!

Sincerely yours,

Alvin SchraderPresident

Posted by Erica Smith, President

Nova Scotia School Library Conference

2007-10-26T14:52:00.000-07:00

The NS School Library Conference hosted by the Chignecto Central School Board appears to be a great success. In my opinion, the conference was well organized and ran smoothly today.

Kudos to Jolene Shaw and her organizing committee. The speakers were well informed and engaging.

NSALT had a booth at the conference. We passed out more than 50 brochures. It was a great opportunity to get the word out about the association.

Erica Smith
President

Libray Support Staff Day Press Release

2007-10-01T15:10:00.000-07:00

Nova Scotia Association of Library Technicians
5 Lakehead Court
Lower Sackville, NS
B4C 3V6

LIBRARY SUPPORT STAFF DAYPRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
October 1, 2007
Contact: Erica Smith ? ericasmith@eastlink.ca

LIBRARY SUPPORT STAFF DAY
(HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA) --The Canadian Library Association has declared the third Friday of October as Library Support Staff Day. The Nova Scotia Association of Library Technicians has worked closely with CLA to bring about this exciting day.

On Friday October 19, 2007, libraries across the country will celebrate the valuable contribution of Library Technicians, Library Assistants and Library Clerks. Library Support Staff are the backbone of libraries, working both behind the scenes and at the forefront to help libraries grow.

The purpose of this day is to recognize the work of Library Technicians, Library Assistants and Library Clerks in our Canadian public, private, government and institutional libraries. It will give them the opportunity to promote their profession, recognize their role in libraries and celebrate their achievements.

For more information about Library Support Staff Day, please contact the Erica Smith at ericasmith@eastlink.ca or visit the Nova Scotia Association of Library Technicians website at http://users.eastlink.ca/~ericasmith.Erica SmithPresident

Library Support Staff Day

2007-09-30T13:34:00.000-07:00

NSALT is pleased to announce that the Canadian Library Association has proclaimed the third Friday of October as Library Support Staff Day. This year, the day will be celebrated on Friday October 19th.

Over the summer, the NSALT Executive approached the Canadian Library Month planning team to have a day in October set aside to celebrate Library Support Staff. The planning team took the proposal to the CLA Council for approval.

So on October 19th, take a moment to pause and reflect on all your hard work. Stop and show your fellow support worker your appreciation.

NSALT would like to congratulate all Library Support Staff on a job well done. You truly are the backbone of the library.

Erica Smith
President

CIBC Run for the Cure

2007-09-30T13:31:00.000-07:00

What a time...the NSALT Team took part in the CIBC Run for the Cure today in Halifax. Roxanne MacMillan, Patricia Madden, Erin Purcell, Erica Smith, Trina Greenwood and families had an awesome time participating in the 5K walk.

The weather was beautiful, cool, and crisp. Spirits were high and members thought of family and friends as they showed their support for a great cause.

We hope to see even more members at the walk next year!

Erica Smith
President

Run for Cure

2007-08-18T11:30:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder to get you pledges and running shoes ready. The NSALT team will be participating in the CIBC Run for Cure on September 30th.

Please contact Erica Smith or Trina Greenwood for more information.

Summer newsletter

2007-08-02T16:02:00.000-07:00

The summer edition of the NSALT News is now available. Check out the NSALT website for another great read this summer!

Keep sending your feedback!!

Cheers,
Erica

Erica Smith
President
Nova Scotia Association of Library Technicians

NSALT Web Advertising

2007-07-13T12:08:00.002-07:00

NSALT Web Site

Reach our members and beyond…

Weekly ads: $12.50

Monthly ads: $39.95

View our web site at http://users.eastlink.ca/~ericasmith/

Ads will be in the form of a banner or photo. Maximum of 350 characters.

New Advertising Opportunities With NSALT

2007-07-13T12:08:00.001-07:00

NSALT News

Reach our members and beyond…

Full page ads: $25.00

Half page ads: $15.00

Quarter page ads: $5.00

View our latest issue at http://users.eastlink.ca/~ericasmith/

Rates are based on one year subscription. Four issues are produced each year.

Membership update

2007-07-05T16:38:00.000-07:00

The NSALT membership database has reached 54 members! This is a huge achievement for our new association. We have 47 personal/associate/student members and 7 institutional members.

Watch for our summer newsletter on the web page!!

Social night reminder

2007-06-02T15:30:00.001-07:00

Don't forget about our up coming social night!!

Social night will take place on June 9, 2007 at Applebees Resturant in Clayton Park. The evening will begin at 7:30pm.

Feel free to bring along a library friend and/or student...don't forget your spouses or significant others.

Please send RSVP by June 1 to NSALT Secretary Patricia Madden - maddenp@staff.ednet.ns.ca.

Membership reaches 30 members.

2007-06-02T15:27:00.000-07:00

This week NSALT reached the 30 member mark! What an incredible achievement for an association that has only been up and running since March 12th. The Executive continues to send out membership information to individuals and institutions.

Remember, the strong our association is...the strong NS Library Technicians will be...!!!

Provincial School Library Conference Chignecto-Central Regional

2007-05-29T15:41:00.000-07:00

Chignecto-Central Regional School Board (CCRSB) Library Services is planning a school library conference to take place on October 26th, 2007, the Provincial In-service day. The conference will be held at Truro Junior High School and there will be a minimal fee to attend. The planning committee is working hard to develop an attractive program that will include sessions on student plagiarism, book re-pair, Web 2.0 for school libraries, Storysacs, reluctant readers, fundraising, trends in teen fiction, etc. A registration package will follow but in the mean time the committee is trying to gather contact information and get an idea of how many people would be interested in possibly attending the conference.

If you are interested and would like to receive a registration package please e-mail your contact information and any comments to Jolene Shaw at shawja@ccrsb.ednet.ns.ca.

Please pass this e-mail along to anyone who may be interested. Thanks,CCRSB Library Services Conference Committee
Jolene Shaw > Library Services Manager > Chignecto-Central Regional School Board > PO Box 911 > Westville, NS B0K 2A0 > (902) 755-8123 > (902) 396-8164 (cell) > (902) 755-8155 (fax) > shawja@ccrsb.ednet.ns.ca

CLA/APLA/NLLA National Conference and Trade Show

2007-05-20T18:05:00.001-07:00

I will be attending the conference in Newfoundland this week. At this point my plans are to attend the APLA Past President's Reception, the Library Technician Networking dinner, the CLA Library Technician Interest Group Business Meeting and several workshops on Friday. I will only be in Newfoundland Thursday and Friday so it should be a busy couple of days.

Look for a report on the conference on the blog and in the next issue of the NSALT News.

Erica Smith
President

A day in the life of a Library Technician...

2007-05-19T15:42:00.000-07:00

NSALT wants to hear about your typical work day.

The executive is currently collecting submissions detailing a day in the work life of an LT. The information collected will be used on posters and other PR materials that are issued by the Association. Over the summer, NSALT will begin sending out posters, brochures, etc. to libraries and newspapers. These items will be aimed at the general public - public service announcements about the who and what of an LT.

Feel free to send suggestions to your president at ericasmith@eastlink.ca.

Professional development opportunity

2007-05-14T08:16:00.000-07:00

The Nova Scotia Association of Library Technicians will be sponsoring the following professional development opportunity:

It's a Web 2.0 World! How Will This Impact Our School Library Program?

Thursday May 31, 2007
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Atlantic Time)
Leslie Thomas Junior High - Sackville, NS

Directions to Leslie Thomas Junior High (from Highway 102)

Take EXIT 4C toward LR. SACKVILLE. 0.3 miles Map
Turn LEFT onto DUKE ST / GLENDALE AVE.
Continue to follow GLENDALE AVE. 0.8 miles Map
GLENDALE AVE becomes GLENDALE DR. 1.5 miles Map
Turn RIGHT onto METROPOLITAN AVE. 0.4 miles Map
End at 100 Metropolitan AvenueLower Sackville, NS B4C, CA

Please RSVP to Erin Purcell at erinp@staff.ednet.ns.ca. This will allow for seating and refreshments.

Social night

2007-05-13T16:11:00.000-07:00

Social night will take place on June 9, 2007 at Applebees Resturant in Clayton Park. The evening will begin at 7:30pm.

Feel free to bring along a library friend and/or student...don't forget your spouses or significant others.

Please send RSVP by June 1 to NSALT Secretary Patricia Madden - maddenp@staff.ednet.ns.ca.

Membership update

2007-05-13T15:58:00.000-07:00

Our new numbers are in...we now have 24 NSALT members. This is great news!!!!

In two months we have really worked to reach out to library technicians around the province. The executive is counting on members to help spread the word. Let your co-workers and other library tech friends know about the association.

The more members we have, the stronger our voice will be...

Nova Scotia Library Association News

2007-05-10T16:31:00.000-07:00

Mark your calenders for June 22/2007 and get ready for the Halifax Chapter ARMA International - 20th Anniversary Conference "Retaining the Future"!!

Visit the chapter website for more information at
www.armahalifax.ca

2007-05-08T12:30:00.000-07:00

Nova Scotia Association of Library Technicians
5 Lakehead Court
Lower Sackville, NS
B4C 3V6

Press Release May 8, 2007

Erica Smith Receives Canadian Library Technician Interest Group Award of Merit (LTIG)

The Canadian Library Association's (CLA) Library Technician Interest Group (LTIG) Award of Merit Committee today announced that Erica Smith has been selected this year's winner of the 2007 CLA Library Technician Interest Group Award of Merit.

The purpose of this award is to acknowledge a library technician who demonstrates outstanding professional achievement and leadership in the library and information community at a regional, provincial or national level.

Erica Smith has been very active in her provincial association. She has served as past president of the Nova Scotia Library Association and convenor for both the School Library Interest Group as well as the Library Technician Interest Group of NSLA. She helped create the Library Technician Mentorship program. Her most recent achievement is the creation of the Nova Scotia Associatin of Library Technicians(NSALT) and she is now their first President. Erica is a wonderful role model in demonstrating her commitment and dedication to her library technician profession.

Erica is a graduate of the Library and Information Technology Program of the Nova Scotia Community College and is currently employed as a Library Support Specialist for the Halifax Regional School Board.

The award will be presented at the CLA/APLA/NLLA 2007 National Conference, May 23-26, in St. John's, Newfoundland.

NSALT Facebook Group

2007-05-05T17:51:00.000-07:00

Our Vice-President has set-up a group on Facebook. Visit the following link to register and view the discussions:

http://www.facebook.com/

Currently, the group is open to all who are interested in joining.

Erica

NSALT Joins the CIBC Run for the Cure

2007-05-05T14:41:00.000-07:00

Join your fellow Library Technicians and raise money for a worthy cause. Members of your Executive have already signed-up. To join go to the following link:

https://www.cibcrunforthecure.com/html/login.asp?session=y&teamcandidateid=

Trina Greenwood is our team captain. For more information, contact Trina or myself.

Please share this message with other Library Technicians who would like to join the NSALT (Nova Scotia Association of Library Technicians) team. If you have any questions, please contact me at 457-6426 or Trina.Greenwood@msvu.ca.

Let's have some fun and meet up with old / new friends and colleagues. Thank you. Trina

Erica

New NSALT Awards

2007-05-05T14:36:00.002-07:00

Awards, awards and more awards...

The Executive voted to create three NSALT awards at the April Executive Meeting.
These awards are:

The Nova Scotia Association of Library Technicians Award of Excellence
The Nova Scotia Association of Library Technicians Letter of Recognition
The Nova Scotia Association of Library Technicians Library Technician Student Award

Visit the Awards section of the NSALT website for nomination criteria. Please contact our President, Erica Smith, at esmith@staff.ednet.ns.ca or our Secretary, Patricia Madden, maddenp@staff.ednet.ns.ca for more information.

Membership News...

2007-05-05T14:36:00.001-07:00

As of April 28th we have 21 members. This is a great show of support from Library Technicians.

Three of these members are institutional:

Mount Saint Vincent University
Environment and Labour Library
Nova Scotia Hospital

Interview with our President

2007-05-05T14:34:00.000-07:00

Check out the following link:
The British Columbia Library Association LTAIG committee is happy to announce that the March issue of their newsletter is now available at http://www.bcla.bc.ca/__page/10100134.100.3.aspx.

In this month's issue: * Preview of the results of the recently-completed LTAIG Salary Survey * Info on LTAIG at the upcoming BC Library Conference * Interview with Erica Smith, the president of the new Nova Scotia Association of Library Technicians * Blog Watch * Results of the January Snapshot Survey, and a new Snapshot Survey for you to complete * New section: "Meet an LTAIG Member" featuring Kyenta Martins, Miranda Mallinson, and Michael Betmanis

**You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the newsletter. A free download is available here: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html