MLS Programs Fair on Saturday July 29th at Oglethorpe

The 2017 MLS Programs Fair, coordinated jointly by the Metro-Atlanta Library Association and GLA’s New Members Round Table, will take place on Saturday, July 29th from 2:00-3:30pm at Oglethorpe University.

There will be information available for MLS programs around the U.S., including:
• Drexel University
• Florida State University
• Middle Tennessee State University
• University of Alabama
• University of Kentucky
• University of North Texas
• University of South Carolina
• Valdosta State University

Please spread the word to those who might be interested in pursuing a graduate program in library and information science!

Here is the address and parking info:

Oglethorpe University
Turner Lynch Campus Center
4484 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30319

Driving directions and parking maps (Turner Lynch Campus Center is building 10 on the campus map / free visitor parking in zone 3 on the parking map): http://oglethorpe.edu/about/maps/

If you have any questions, please email John Stephens (John.Stephens@usg.edu) or Kat Greer (kgreer1@ggc.edu).

GLA Savannah Area Meetup - July 13, 2017

7th Coastal Georgia Library Collaborative meet-up
Date: Thursday, July 13, 2017
Time: 5:30pm
Location: The Georgia Historical Society Reading Room, 501 Whitaker St., Savannah, GA 31401

This casual meet-up is open to all library workers regardless of your title - paraprofessional, faculty, librarian - it doesn't matter! This is a chance for you to meet others who work in the same profession as you while you network, share ideas, and tour the beautiful Georgia Historical Society."


Coastal Georgia Library Collaborative
Janice Shipp, Chair
Brenda Poku, Vice Chair/Chair-Elect
Kristi Smith, Secretary
Vivian Bynoe, Hospitality
Autumn Johnson, Social Media/Technology

AEL Informal Meetup: Cuatro de Mayo - May 4, 2017

The Atlanta Emerging Librarians (AEL) are hosting their first informal mingle of 2017 at Escorpion on Cuatro de Mayo (May 4th) at 8:00pm.

Join us for a night of excitement and mingling as we meet former and prospective emerging librarians and enjoy the authentic tastes and ingredients of Mexico.

Details:
When: May 4th from 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Where: Escorpion, 800 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
(There is free parking located behind the restaurant.)
RSVP: https://aelcuatrodemayo.eventbrite.com
(Tickets are not required, but if you plan on attending, please RSVP so we can get a rough headcount.)

To learn more about Escorpion and to view their menu, visit: http://www.urestaurants.com/

If you have any questions about the mingle, email us at atlantaemerginglibrarains@gmail.com

We hope to see you there,
The 2017 AEL Planning Committee
Jherusha Lambert
Holly Hampton
Amanda Densmore

GLA NMRT/NGAL Spring Networking Meetup May 13th!

The GLA New Members Round Table and North Georgia Associated Libraries have teamed up to coordinate a networking meetup for the North Georgia area in May. We will be meeting in Dahlonega for lunch and a tour of the UNG Dahlonega Campus Library, plus other optional fun times!

Join us at this North Georgia regional meetup for librarians, library workers and library students!

We'll be meeting for lunch (dutch treat) at The Corkscrew Cafe around 12:30pm, and then we'll walk to the UNG Library for a VIP tour at 2:00pm.

Please RSVP on Eventbrite.

Space is limited.

Lunch at The Corkscrew Cafe ~12:30pm
51 W Main St
Dahlonega, GA 30533

Tour of UNG Dahlonega Campus Library ~2:00pm
117 Georgia Circle
Dahlonega, GA 30597

Groups are also encouraged to explore Dahlonega after the tour. Activies include wine tastings and painting at Mug Me. The play "I Hate Hamlet" is also showing at the Dahlonega Theater in the evening.

Parking information for downtown Dahlonega
If you have any questions, please contact the Chair of the New Members Round Table, Kat Greer at kgreer1@ggc.edu

6th Georgia Library Association Coastal Georgia Library Collaborative Meet-up - May 11, 2017

Mark your calendar for the 6th Georgia Library Association Coastal Georgia Library Collaborative (CGLC) meet-up!

Come out and meet fellow library workers on Thursday, May 11, between 5-7 pm, on the patio at Buffalo Wild Wings in Savannah.

This casual meet-up is open to all library workers regardless of your title - paraprofessional, faculty, librarian - it doesn't matter! This is a chance for you to meet others who work in the same profession as you while you network, share ideas, have a drink and grab a bite to eat.

Coastal Georgia Library Collaborative
Janice Shipp, Chair
Brenda Poku, Vice Chair/Chair-Elect
Kristi Smith, Secretary
Vivian Bynoe, Hospitality
Autumn Johnson, Social Media/Technology


Connect with us!
glacoastal.wordpress.com | @glacoastal

Georgia Library Association Coastal Georgia Library Collaborative (CGLC) meet-up

Mark your calendar for the 5th Georgia Library Association Coastal Georgia Library
Collaborative (CGLC) meet-up!

The librarians and staff at Savannah State University's Asa H. Gordon
Library will be hosting the winter CGLC meet-up on Thursday, March 9, 2017,
from 3-5pm.

This meet-up is open to all library staff and is an opportunity
to meet fellow library professionals in an informal setting and learn more
about getting involved in GLA. A tour of the Asa H. Gordon Library will be
provided, including Special Collections, as well as information from library staff regarding recent
initiatives.

The library's address is 2200 Tompkins Rd., Savannah, GA 31404, and its
phone number is (912) 358-4324.


The GLA Coastal Georgia Library Collaborative Committee Officers
Janice Shipp, Chair
Logan Lawrence, Vice-Chair/Chair Elect
Kristi Smith, Secretary
Vivian Bynoe and Judith Garrison, Hospitality

AEL Mingle with the Admins - January 14, 2017

On January 14th, Atlanta Emerging Librarians will be meeting to kick off the new year with our annual “Mingle with the Admins”.   As is tradition, we have invited a mix of public, academic and special library administrators to share information about their libraries and any open positions they may have available.

This year’s Mingle will be held on Saturday, January 14th, from 11am-1pm at Manuel’s Tavern in Poncey-Highland (602 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307). Appetizers, sweet tea and soda will be provided.

This is a great opportunity to meet administrators and hiring managers from libraries where you are interested in building your career.

RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mingle-with-the-admins-tickets-29898983665  to attend – space is limited! We hope to see you there!

2016 Planning Committee
Ashley Day
Lydia Hofstetter
Rosemary Humphrey

MALA/NMRT Annual Potluck Party - December 3rd, 2016

Metro-Atlanta Library Association (MALA) and GLA’s New Members Round Table invite you to their 3rd Annual Potluck Party!

Every year MALA and NMRT host a potluck party to bring together librarians and library staff from the Atlanta area. Please join in our annual tradition and make some new friends! Party will be followed by a short MALA meeting to elect new officers for 2017.

Day: Saturday, December 3rd, 2016
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Place:  Turner Lynch Campus Center, Oglethorpe University  
4484 Peachtree Rd NE    
Atlanta, GA 30319

Bring: Come as you are or bring a dish to share! Plates, napkins, and cups provided.

Please RSVP using our EventBrite!
Contact jstephens12@ggc.edu with any questions.

Atlanta Emerging Librarians Informal Mingle - August 20, 2016

The Atlanta Emerging Librarians’ (AEL) next informal mingle will be at the Atlanta Rollergirls’ Grudge Match on Aug. 20, 2016 at 5pm. 

Come join us for a night of fun while we watch the Denim Demons and the Sake Tuyas vie for 3rd and 4th place in the league.

When: Aug. 20, 2016 at 5pm
Where: Yaarab Shrine Center, 400 Ponce De Leon Ave, Midtown Atlanta (Parking is free!)

Buy Your Tickets at: http://www.atlantarollergirls.com/ 

***AEL is only staying for the 5pm game (Game 1 Tickets).  If you want to stay for both the 5pm and 7:30pm game, make sure you buy the Double Header Tickets. Single tickets are $15, Double Header tickets are $25.

RSVP at:  https://goo.gl/forms/JDR2xE4gvMt1IHDc2
 
***THIS FORM IS ONLY TO GIVE US AN IDEA OF WHO TO LOOK OUT FOR ON THE NIGHT, YOU MUST BUY YOUR OWN TICKETS AT http://www.atlantarollergirls.com/

Other Information: The venue is BYOB.  You can bring a small cooler, but no glass allowed.

If you have any questions about the mingle email us at atlantaemerginglibrarains@gmail.com

The AEL Planning Committee

Savannah Area Librarians Meet-up - August 11, 2016

The Georgia Library Association's Savannah Area Meet-up group is excited to announce our third meet-up.  It will be hosted by Live Oak Public Libraries.

When:   Thursday, August 11, 2016
Time:     3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Where:  Southwest Chatham Library Branch 14097 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA 31419

If you are near Chatham, Bryan, Bullock, Effingham, Liberty, McIntosh counties, this is for you!

This meet-up is opened to all library staff (librarians, media specialists, media clerks, etc.) and is an opportunity to meet fellow library professionals in an informal setting and learn more about getting involved in GLA.

The guest speaker for this event will be Clinton Edminster.  Clinton is the Executive Director, Art Rise Savannah, INC, and Owner and Founder, of Starlandia Creative Supply, LLC.  He will be speaking about the arts as a tool to bridge communities together and the power of collaborative thinking for higher impact programming and simply having a better time in your own life.

Bio: Originally from Homer, Alaska, Clinton came to Savannah to study at the art college in 2009. After deciding that college was not for him, he started volunteering with Desotorow Gallery. Eventually becoming the Executive Director in 2013, Edminster began implementing a two-year strategy to transform the small organization into Art Rise Savannah. In June 2015, Edminster opened Starlandia Creative Supply on Bull Street, a new and used art supply store. Edminster is also the President of Star Council, a graduate of the Georgia Center for Nonprofits Momentum Program, a recipient of Savannah Magazine’s Generation Next Award, and a proud resident of the Starland District.

Refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, please contact us @ glasavannahmeetup@gmail.com.

Master of Library Science Programs Fair - June 18, 2016

Metro-Atlanta Library Association and Georgia Library Association’s NMRT present ...

Master of Library Science Programs Fair

When:   Saturday, June 18th, 2016
  2:00 – 4:00 pm

Where:  Oglethorpe University
  Turner Lynch Campus Center
  4484 Peachtree Rd NE
  Atlanta, GA 30319

What:  Meet with and ask questions of representatives from a variety of ALA-accredited MLIS programs!

Who:
  Clayton State University
  Middle Tennessee State University
  University of Alabama
  University of Kentucky
  University of North Carolina
  University of North Texas
  University of Southern Mississippi
  Valdosta State University

Also featuring:
Atlanta Emerging Librarians
Special Libraries Association

Light snacks will be served.  

AEL Presents... Marketing Yourself, Your Library, and Your Services

AEL Presents… Marketing Yourself, Your Library, and Your Services
Date: Saturday, May 7th
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library, 1282 McConnell Drive, Decatur, GA 30033

GLA’s Atlanta Emerging Librarians is proud to present our first formal presentation for 2016! We think marketing is an important skill for librarians to develop and practice. Kelly Ansley, Mack Freeman, and a Public Librarian (TBA) will speak with us about marketing public and academic libraries as well as how to market yourself to the library community.  We will have a meet and greet with refreshments from 10:30 to 11:00 with presentations starting at 11am.

Please RSVP at http://bit.ly/1VBSsSm

Tickets are not necessary for entrance; they just give us a better idea of how many people expect to attend. 

If you have any questions, please contact us at atlantaemerginglibrarians@gmail.com. See you there!

2016 Atlanta Emerging Librarians Planning Committee
Ashley Day
Lydia Hofstetter
Rosemary Humphrey
Amy Winfrey

Atlanta Emerging Librarians Planning Committee Introduction and Informal Mingle - February 7, 2016

Atlanta Emerging Librarians will be hosting an informal mingle at SweetWater Brewing Company this Sunday, February 7, from 2:30-4:30pm.

Please come meet the new planning committee and discuss ideas for future events!

2016 Planning Committee:
Rosemary Bilello
Ashley Day
Lydia Hofstetter
Amy Winfrey

For more information, see our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1558552721130168/

Annual MALA-NMRT Holiday Potluck - December 20, 2015

You are invited to the 2nd Annual MALA-NMRT Holiday Potluck!

Who - Metro Atlanta Library Association (MALA) + GLA's New Members' Round Table (NMRT)

What – 2nd Annual Joint Holiday Potluck Party!  Come meet fellow Atlanta-area library staff and friends over great food!  The party will be followed by a short business meeting to elect MALA officers and discuss and plan the coming year.  Bring a dish or come as you are; all are welcome - no membership required.

When - Sunday, December 20th from 5:00-6:30 PM

Where - Oglethorpe University, Turner Lynch Campus Center Trustee Room (4484 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319)

Please RSVP at http://evite.me/uqf1GS9xRx

AEL Mingle with the Admins on December 10th, 2015

Save the Date! On December 10th, Atlanta Emerging Librarians will be meeting for the final time this year for the annual “Mingle with the Admins”. As is tradition, we have invited a mix of public, academic and special library administrators to share information about their libraries and any open positions they may have available.

This year’s Mingle will be held on Thursday, December 10, from 7-9pm at Manuel’s Tavern in Poncey-Highland (602 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307). Appetizers, sweet tea and soda will be provided.

This is a great opportunity to meet library administrators and hiring managers in the types of libraries you want to work in. RSVP to attend – space is limited! We hope to see you there!

2015 Planning Committee
Elizabeth Christian
Kat Greer
Ashley Hoffman
Ruth Rowell

Master of Library Science Programs Fair in Atlanta - June 13, 2015

The Metro Atlanta Library Association and the Georgia Library Association New Members’ Round Table are co-sponsoring a Master of Library Science Programs Fair in Atlanta.

When: Saturday, June 13th from 2-4 PM
Where: Oglethorpe University, Turner Lynch Campus Center, Trustee Room (4484 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319)
Who: Florida State University, University of Kentucky, University of North Carolina, University of North Texas, University of South Carolina, Valdosta State University
What: Those interested will have the opportunity to meet with and ask questions of representatives of a variety of ALA-accredited library masters programs!  Light snacks will also be served.

Questions: Contact Eli Arnold at earnold@Oglethorpe.edu

Metro Atlanta Library Association (MALA) and GLA's New Members' Round Table (NMRT) Holiday Potluck Party

Metro Atlanta Library Association (MALA) and GLA's New Members' Round Table (NMRT) invite everybody to  joint Holiday Potluck Party!

Come meet fellow Atlanta-area library staff and friends over great food!

The party will be followed by a short business meeting to elect MALA officers and discuss and plan the coming year.  Bring a dish or come as you are; all are welcome - no membership required.

 When - Saturday, Dec 20th from 5:00-7:00 PM

Where - Oglethorpe University, Turner Lynch Campus Center Trustee Room (4484 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319)


Please visit http://bit.ly/16olBKb to RSVP.

Save the Date! Mingle with the Admins - Saturday, Dec. 6

Date: Saturday, December 6
Time: 12-2 p.m.
Location: Manuel's Tavern, 602 North Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

Register for this event

 The GLA Atlanta Emerging Librarians planning committee proudly presents the 2014 installation of Mingle with the Admins, a luncheon for new librarians, MLIS students and recent grads to meet and greet with administrators from local Atlanta libraries.  We have invited a mix of public, academic, and special library administrators that will share information about their libraries and any open positions they may have available.

Soft drinks and appetizers will be provided.  Attendees can order a dutch treat lunch from the restaurant menu.

This is a great opportunity to meet administrators and hiring managers from libraries where you are interested in building your career.  RSVP to sign up to attend – space is limited!  We hope to see you there!

Please e-mail Jennifer Young at jyoung29@kennesaw.edu with any questions
 

Your 2014 AEL Planning Committee
Jennifer Young
Mandi Goodsett
Courtney Baron
Ruth Rowell

Atlanta Emerging Librarians Event: You Got the Job – Now What? (10/25/2014)

The GLA Atlanta Emerging Librarians presents You Got the Job – Now What?  Rising to the Challenge in Your New Library Position. 

When you're starting a new job, learning the technical and practical skills of the position is one part of what will make you a success.  The soft skills – like conflict management, good communication, and cooperation – are just as important.  Come hear three professional librarians and managers speak about the soft skills and personal attributes that will make the difference in your library career. 

Date: Saturday, October 25
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Location: Scott Candler Library, 1917 Candler Rd, Decatur, GA 30032
Register:  bit.ly/1u0wbLq

Speakers:
Cliff Landis, Web Services Librarian, Georgia State University Library
Ashley Dupuy, Assistant Director for Instructional Services, Kennesaw State University Sturgis Library
Kate Nevins, Executive Director, LYRASIS

We hope you'll join us!


Your 2014 AEL Planning Committee
Jennifer Young
Mandi Goodsett
Courtney Baron
Ruth Rowell

Atlanta Emerging Librarians event: The Future of Librarianship: A Librarian by Any Other Name

The Future of Librarianship: A Librarian by Any Other Name
Date: Saturday, April 19
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Location: Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library, 1282 McConnell Drive, Decatur, GA 30033

Register for this event

Library school students have a growing number of job options awaiting them upon graduation. Some of these jobs may not have "librarian" in the title but very much require knowledge and skill in library and information science. Learn how to get into the fields of information architecture, digital asset management, and other outside-the-box jobs from three people who have traveled the nontraditional library career path. Bring your curiosity and your questions! Light refreshments will be served.

This event is part 1 in a series about current and emerging trends in librarianship.

The speakers are:
Ernie Evangelista, Resource & Access Manager, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Emily Almond, IT Director at the Georgia Public Library Service
Elizabeth Keathley, Chief Officer at the Atlanta Metadata Authority