Please welcome our new network moderators: Christine Smith and Alisa Soukhodolskaia! As of May 1, 2013, these two will be co-chairing the network. Julie & I wish them luck in the coming year. 

ABQLA, SLA & CLA invite you to the 29th Annual CODE Fundraiser &Presentation by IFLA President Ingrid Parent

Thank you to everyone who came out to "Getting up to date on Government information" and special thanks to our speakers: Deena Yanofsky, Eamon Duffy and Susan Czarnocki. It was an entertaining and informative session.
Here are the presentation slides:

A big thanks again to Eddie Paul for his lively and entertaining presentation on the implementation of RDA and FRBR at the Jewish Public Library Wednesday night.

Hello everyone! We have a great event coming up in April. See below for details.


Putting theory into practice: Implementing RDA/FRBR at the Jewish Public Library

Over the past few years RDA and FRBR have been hot topics in the library profession, and Montreal's own Jewish Public Library was the first public library in the world to adopt FRBR alongside RDA. Come and hear Eddie Paul, Head of Bibliographic and Information Services at the Jewish Public Library, share his experiences (and adventures!) from this journey.

When: Wednesday April 4th at 6:30pm

Where: Atwater Public Library Auditorium, 1200 Avenue Atwater Westmount, QC
Cost: $5 CLA members and students ; $7 non-CLA members

Please RSVP to Jessica Lange : [email protected] (or RSVP on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/6044291002/)
*Please note that the venue is not wheelchair accessible. If you have any concerns or questions, don't hesitate to contact the organizers.*

Mettre la théorie en pratique: L’Introduction de RDA/FRBR à la bibliothèque publique juive

Au cours des dernières années, RDA et FRBR sont devenus des sujets d’actualités dans la profession de bibliothécaire. La Bibliothèque publique juive, ici à Montréal, était la première bibliothèque dans le monde à adopter FRBR avec RDA. Venez écouter Eddie Paul, chef des services bibliographiques et de l’information à la Bibliothèque publique juive, partager ses expériences (et aventures!) de ce parcours.

Quand : Mercredi le 4 Avril à 18h 30.

Où : La grande salle de la Bibliothèque publique Atwater, 1200 Avenue Atwater, Westmount, QC

Prix: $5 pour les membres de l’ACB et les étudiants. $7 pour ceux que ne sont pas membres de l’ACB.

Pour réserver votre place, SVP contacter Jessica Lange: [email protected] (ou sur Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/6044291002/)
*Prenez note que ce lieu n'est pas accessible en fauteuils roulants. Si vous avez des question ou pour plus d'informations, n'hésitez pas à contacter les organisateurs.*

Hello Montreal librarians, library students and library lovers!

The CLA Montreal Network is kicking off its inaugural season with a Salon des Bibliothécaires on the topic of mobile devices for libraries. Did you know that there are 6.6 million smart phone owners in Canada? How is your library addressing the needs of an increasingly digital and connected population?

Our Salons are a series of informal meetings where all members of the Montreal information community can gather to socialize and discuss hot topics.

The following people will be joining us to share their knowledge and experience:

Robin Canuel (McGill University) and Maria Savova (McGill University)

Everyone is welcome to attend. Bring your friends and colleagues!

The details:
WHEN: Thursday November 24th at 5:30-7:30pm

WHERE: Old Dublin, 636 Cathcart St.

Please RSVP to Jessica Lange : [email protected] (or RSVP on Facebook)


Bonjour à tous les bibliothécaires, étudiantes et amateurs de bibliothèques à Montréal.

Le réseau Montréalais de l’ACB commence sa saison inaugurale avec un Salon des Bibliothécaires sur le sujet des appareils mobiles pour les bibliothèques. Saviez-vous qu'il y’a 6.6 millions propriétaires de téléphones intelligents au Canada? Est-ce que votre bibliothèque répond aux besoins d’une population de plus en plus numérisée?

La série Salon des Bibliothécaires est composée de réunions informelles où les membres de la communauté de professionnelles dans le domaine de l’information à Montréal peuvent se rencontrer pour discuter des sujets d’actualités.
Les personnes nommées ci-dessous seront présentes pour partager leurs connaissances:

Robin Canuel (Université McGill) et Maria Savova (Université McGill)
Vous êtes tous bienvenue. Invitez vos amis et vos collègues!

Les détails:
Quand: Jeudi le 24 Novembre. 17h30-19h30.
Où: Le Vieux Dublin, 636 Rue Cathcart
RSVP auprès de Jessica Lange: [email protected] (ou sur Facebook)

Translation : Loredana Caputo

Hello everyone!
I'm happy to announce that the CLA Montreal Network has been officially approved by CLA. Thank you to everyone who volunteered to be a founding member. To join the new network, please send an email to [email protected] .

Here are our new terms of reference:
To encourage and provide a forum for discussion among Montreal library and information professionals

To provide a local CLA presence in Montreal and bring CLA programs and events to the Montreal region

To serve as a communication channel for input into national issues.

Dear librarians and information professionals,

The Canadian Library Association Student Chapter at McGill University is pleased to invite you to participate in the 2011/2012 Professional Partnering Program.

What is Professional Partnering?

The Professional Partnering Program is a flexible mentoring program that connects students in McGill's School of Information Studies to information professionals working in an area of interest to the student. The program develops personal relationships between students and professionals and supports students' career exploration.

Since its launch in 2008, the program has been a great success. More than 40 professionals participated during the first year of the program, which grew to over 60 partnerships in 2010. The response from participants continues to be overwhelmingly positive.

McGill students have a diverse range of career interests, and CLA members in particular have much to contribute to students in terms of experience and insight.

What are the benefits for me, as an information professional?

Professional Partnering is intended to be a two-way exchange. While it is an opportunity to contribute to the professional development of future colleagues, it is also a great way to share information, reflect on your own career, and participate in the LIS community. It's also a good opportunity to promote the CLA to a new generation of professionals!

What is the time commitment?

Professional Partnering is designed to provide opportunities for communication without requiring a specific time commitment from participants. The program will begin with an informal reception to introduce participants to each other, but from that point, levels of involvement and specific activities are up to the interests of each pair.

What type of activities does Professional Partnering entail?

We encourage partners to determine what types of activities work best for them. Some suggestions include:
* a tour of your workplace
* job shadowing
* regular e-mail correspondence
* informal, in-person chats
* resume and job-seeking advice
* career planning sessions
* an introduction to other professionals at conferences, lectures, or meetings.

How do I participate?

More information and application forms are available at http://www.mcgill.ca/sis-students/cla/partnering/

Please feel free to contact Valerie Medzalabanleth at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Valerie Medzalabanleth, President, McGill CLA Student Chapter 2011/2012
[email protected]

Megan Fitzgibbons, CLA member
[email protected]

If you haven't sent in your RSVP for the CODE fundraiser on December 8th, it's not too late! The deadline has been extended to Monday, December 6th.

Here are the details:

DATE: Wednesday, December 8, 2010
TIME: 5:30 to 9:00 pm
VENUE: St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish Hall
4455 West Broadway, N.D.G.
COST: $35 association members
$20 students
$45 non-members
10$ of this fee goes directly to CODE

RSVP*: Before Monday, December 6th to
[email protected]
or telephone
514-697-0146
* Please RSVP before Dec. 6th 2010, and leave your name,
association, company name, and phone number. In order to
recover costs, ABQLA will invoice those who registered
but who were unable to attend.

Come and enjoy:
• A buffet supper (catered by Pasta Casareccia)
• Our famous raffle with a variety of prizes!
• Our special guests Trizana Parillo and Willy Rangira (CODE’s Reading Haiti
Project)
In keeping with tradition, there will also be a sale of:
• Books and other items from Paragraphe Bookstore (Le Groupe
Archambault).
• Items from Dix Mille Villages, filament - Wire Jewellery and St. Columba
House Library and Learning Center

Funds from this event are donated to CODE. Please
help support a worthwhile cause. Thank you!
www.codecan.org