News and Upcoming Events for Shortgrass Member Libraries

At the recent Jasper Conference (Library Association of Alberta and The Alberta Library Trustees Association), two awards were announced.

The Alberta Library Trustees Assocciation selected the Brooks Public Library for the 2009 Award of Excellence.

The Library Association of Alberta 2009 President's Award was given to Bob Batchelder, Assistant director of the Shortgrass Library System.

Click on this graphic to go to the Visit Your Library website Visit Your Library Library promotion continues with the Visit Your Library website -- there is more to the library than just books. Libraries have not been left behind but have enhanced their services and role in Alberta's communities by providing technological resources for their users.


Conferences for those interested in libraries:

Canadian Library Association Check their web site to see the upcoming 2009 conference in Montreal, PQ (May 29 to June 1, 2009).

The Alberta Library Association Conference While the theme for 2010 is yet to be announced the Alberta Library Association Conference will held in Jasper April 29-May 2, 2010.

NetSpeed Conference A conference for library trustees and library staff to explore new technologies in a highly connected world. 2009 conference is scheduled for October 21st to 23rd, 2009, at the Carriage House Inn in Calgary.

AALT Conference The 2010 AALT Conference will be May 27 - 30, 2010 at the Carriage House Inn in Calgary. AALT = Alberta Association of Library Technicians
Contact Information: conference@aalt.org



Further information on these items is available e-mail: e-mail to Shortgrass HQ




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