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SSLA Executive Meeting

January 2017

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SSLA Executive Meeting

January 2017

Date

January 21 r d , 2017

Prairie Valley School Division Board Office

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Call to Order

The meeting of the Saskatchewan School Library Association was called to order at 10:34 on

January 21, 2017 by Charlotte Raine

Present: Carol, Regan, Chantelle, Carlene, Charlotte, Carol, Gaetan,

Sophie, Megan

Regrets: Jana

1. Approval of Agenda 1.1. The agenda was unanimously approved as distributed.

** Alterations to original agenda reviewed by Charlotte

Amended agenda moved by Gaetan, seconded by Carlene, approved

2. Approval of Minutes

2.1 The minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved as distributed.

Amended minutes moved by Gaetan, seconded by Megan, approved.

3. Open Issues 3.1. Executive photo

Photo to be taken before lunch.

3.2. SSLA Executive Roles and Responsibilities Action List

Conference financial statement will be sent again by Carlene.

Learning events will be discussed later in the meeting, as will conference and roles.

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3.3. Budget

Charlotte proposes that the executive go through the budget page-by-page backwards,

approving each page.

Publications budget:

Discussion of publications – no income generated so that line was removed from the

budget. Discussion to follow.

Access copyright amount has been reduced from previous years: $370.78

Anticipated revenue generated from conference.

Motion to approve budget by Carol, seconded by Gaetan, carried.

Conference budget:

Need to add budget line in expenses for promotion (poster mailout through STF)

Motion to approve by Carla, seconded by Gaetan, unanimously approved.

Learning events: alteration of budget in agenda: $525, not $500 for each of the Adrienne

Gear events. Anticipated $300 income shortly. Out of province registrations from

Adrienne Gear workshop.

ACTION ITEM: Carlene to contact STF about group registration for Learning Events

Motion to pass moved by Gaetan, seconded by Megan, carried.

Special Projects:

Discussion – income sources for special projects. $250 requested from general fund.

Motion to approve by Chantelle, seconded by Gaetan, no discussion, motion carried.

Waiting until March to hear from the STF about the new project.

AGM & Awards:

New art item found. Discussion: a new plaque will be needed in the near future.

Motion to approve budget made by Megan, seconded by Regan, approved.

Operating Budget:

Motion to approve made by Chantelle, seconded by Gaetan, approved by all.

4. Reports 4.1. President

4.2 President Elect

March 3 is submission due date for summer short courses.

4.3 Treasurer

Alteration to original budget sent: interest amount changed to 2.52.

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4.4 Secretary/Membership/Archivist

4.5 Publication Councillors

Two articles prepared for the Medium, another one required. Megan has an article on

sketchnote to submit.

4.6 Professional Learning Councillors

4.7 Communication Councillor

4.8 Special Projects Councillor

4.9 Past President

Motion to accept reports: made by Regan, seconded by Gaetan

5. New Business

5.1. Business arising from the reports and budget discussion

5.1.1 STF position on Teachers Pay Teachers

- Megan’s concerns are that there would be no opportunities for collaboration or

thoughtful use of the resources shared.

- The items must be shared freely.

- Carla suggests adding a collaborative aspect being included in the lessons.

- Carol is concerned about the legal perspective – anything created by a teacher while

being hired by a division is legally property of the division. Possibly copyright issues.

- Carla believes that Scott Burant’s response protects the SSLA from being held

accountable by school divisions.

- Carlene: we need to find a “place” for hosting that would support collaboration, etc. –

Would TPT be that space?

5.1.2 Questions from membership councilor

- Sophie, Regan and Carol to meet after the meeting to review conference registrations

and memberships

5.1.2 Archiving Medium articles

5.1.3 Conference 2017

- Regan will designate jobs as necessary.

- Gaetan and Sophie will take care of registration/membership table.

5.1.3.1 Executive registrations

- Registration will be paid from the budget

- Mileage would be covered for the dinner meet on March 30 if not covered by

your board.

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5.1.4 Status of Legacy Project

- The legacy project has not been worked upon as we still debate the website options

5.1.5 Website refresh

- Stealth has offered a website refresh for $15, 000

- Gaetan has prepared an alternative option: weebly

- ACTION ITEM: Gaetan will contact weebly to check for a trial business account

5.1.6 Further discussion on budget pages, if needed

5.1.6.1

5.1.6.2

5.1.7 Blackboard space

- Elgin Bunston has created a group space for the school libraries

5.1.8 Learning Events

- need to find alternative options for hosting the events

- zoom, gotomeeting, google hangouts,

- ACTION ITEM: Sophie will look into alternative hosting options

- Who to have for next year?

- Jennifer Sarravallo

- Jennifer LaGarde

- Wilfred Burton

- Donalyn Miller

- Shannon McClintock-Miller

- host a book club with Saskatoon Public Schools

- ACTION ITEM: Megan – Deighan and Megan to coordinate

- ACTION ITEM: Megan will connect with Jana to have information posted on blog

5.1.8 Special Projects

- Digital Badging will remain the same for the time being

- Should the grant from the STF come through, there will be a committee for the Truth

and Reconciliation committee.

- ACTION ITEM: Charlotte will re-link some of our inquiry links that have been moved

- clip art is available “behind the veil”

- ACTION ITEM: Carlene will find a place to host the new digital badging videos

- ACTION ITEM: share digital badges on social media

- ACTION ITEM: Carlene will check into digital badges for paper 53, flipgrid, biteable

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5.2. AGM 2017

- Discussion on time and location of the AGM.

- Some questions about any changes that might come after the May 13 meeting

- Options: AGM at the end of the conference March 31, OR, AGM online May 13

5.3. Professional Learning offerings 2017-2018

5.3.1. Learning Events

- see discussion above

5.3.2. Treasure Mountain

- Judy Nicholson would like the conference to be in Saskatchewan

- ACTION ITEM: Charlotte to contact Judy to clarify the role of the SSLA

5.3.3. Conference

- discussion on possibilities for keynote in 2018

- possible tech focus

- possible indigenous focus

- most likely in Regina

5.4. Plan for Reserve Funds

5.4.1 Correspondence from Scott Burant, STF

5.4.2 Operating Reserves Overview and Policy Example .pdf document

- document to determine at which point running a deficit is acceptable and at which

point it isn’t

- document outlines what to do with a reserve fund

5.4.2 Call for a sub-committee

- Charlotte proposes a sub-committee to meet Scott with a proposal for our reserve fund

to be added to the constitution: Charlotte, Gaetan, Carol

5.5. Correspondence

5.5.1 Elgin Bunston, Ministry of Education

- Elgin has asked for someone to prepare a paragraph highlighting the value of

databases. Regan has volunteered.

5.5.2 Multitype Database Licensing Progam

- webinar coming up Jan 26.

5.5.3 Multitype Library Board

5.5.4 Access Copyright

- significant decrease in donation next year

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5.5.5 SLA – Judy Nicholson

- event in May

5.5.6 Saskatchewan Libraries Forum Agenda

6. Preparation for Strategic Planning 6.1. Role Discussion and Analysis

Executive Members

Regan, Megan, Chantelle

Charlotte, Gaetan, Carlene

Carol, Sophie, Carla

6.2 Executive 2017-2018

6.3 Strategic Planning Discussion

Questions to Consider

1. What impact does SSLA wish to have upon Saskatchewan students?

2. What impact does SSLA wish to have upon Saskatchewan teachers?

3. What are we currently doing that is successful?

4. What are we currently doing that may no longer be as successful?

Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 3:36 PM by Charlotte Raine. The next general meeting will be at Time

TBD on March 30 at Location TBD - Saskatoon

Minutes submitted by: Sophie Long

Approved by: Charlotte Raine

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SSLA Executive Meeting

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SSLA Executive Action List √ ACTION WHO COMMENTS

Look into alternative options for hosting space for

learning event 3 or possibly for next year. Megan

Contact STF about group registration for Learning Events Carlene

Contact Weebly to check for a trial business account Gaetan

Look into alternative hosting options for learning events

in 2017-2018 Sophie

Coordinate with Saskatoon Public Schools for a book club Megan

Re-link inquiry links that have been moved Charlotte

Find a place to host the new digital badging videos Carlene

Share digital badges on social media (additionally,

promote SSLA events, publications and membership) Executive

Check into digital badges for paper 53, flipgrid, biteable Carlene

Forward executive photo. Charlotte

Contact Judy Nicholson re. Treasure Mountain Charlotte

Call for nominations prior the AGM. Carlene

Determine timing of AGM with respect to strategic

planning decisions. Charlotte

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Confirm strategic planning session with Terry and book

meeting space.

Charlotte

Contact Andrew from Stealth Charlotte

Communicate plan for Blackboard space Charlotte

Pursue alternate gift for awards Gaetan

Send thank-you email to registrants, include archived

links for this year’s learning events. Megan

Conference prep work Regan

Support new members and be cognizant of stresses and

challenges. Executive ONGOING

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SSLA Executive Meeting

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President’s Report

INFORMATION ITEMS

Met with Gaétan and Elgin regarding SSLA Blackboard space

Corresponded with Andrew from Stealth regarding website proposal

Corresponded with our provincial and national liaisons

Corresponded with Scott Burant regarding issues

Corresponded and held a phone meeting with Terry Johanson regarding strategic

planning event

Reviewed and updated documents behind the veil

Participated in the Saskatchewan Libraries Forum teleconference on December 14

ACTION ITEMS

1. Determine timing of AGM with respect to strategic planning decisions.

2. Confirm strategic planning session with Terry and book meeting space.

3. Telephone appointment with Andrew from Stealth next week.

4. Communicate plan for Blackboard space

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Report submitted by: Charlotte Raine

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Google Analytics Data

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SSLA Executive Meeting

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President Elect’s Report

Information Items 1. Updated Awards and Bursary information on website

2. Updated liaisons list for Saskatoon Public

3. Sent out Jan. newsletter to membership and liaisons

4. Explored Weebly as a possibility for website hosting

Action Items 1. Meet with Charlotte regarding Awards and Bursary nominations

2. Contact STF about Summer Short Courses

3. Pursue alternate gift ideas

Report submitted by: Gaetan Hammond

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SSLA Executive Meeting

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Treasurer’s Report

Information Items

1. Financial Statement Attached

2. Chequing account balance $29, 594.90

3. Term Deposit balance $12 285.29

Action Items 1. Met with Don Wilson. Financial Review is complete. Don has been paid $500 as

discussed at a previous meeting.

2. Term Deposit has been renewed. 1 YR Term @ 0.6%. Will renew in December 2017 and

hopefully interest rates will be better.

3. Cheques have been issued to Naomi Harm and Adrienne Gear.

4. Suggestions for Donalyn Miller Conference treasurer responsibilities as I can’t be there?

Report submitted by: Carol Preece

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SSLA Executive Meeting

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SSLA Financial Report – Banking Summary

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SSLA Executive Meeting

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SSLA Financial Report –Budget Statement

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SSLA Executive Meeting

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Secretary/Archivist Councillor’s Report

INFORMATION ITEMS

Updated membership list in Google doc

Uploaded meeting minutes “behind the veil”

Prepared membership reminder email – a few questions first.

Contacted University of Regina to arrange visit regarding Digital Badges

ACTION ITEMS

Determine membership renewals with no name given or purchased for others.

Report submitted by: Sophie Long

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SSLA Executive Meeting

January 2017

Publication Councillors’ Report

January 21, 2017

Information Items Jana has made a blog post on coding. Thanks Jana!

We continue to post to our social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter…)

Flipsnack subscription is paid for another year.

Chantelle is currently accepting articles for the Winter Medium. Would like them as

soon as possible.

Action Items Winter issue of The Medium – by end of February

Continue posting to the Blog.

Chantelle needs to figure out how to archive the Medium articles on our website.

Report Submitted by: Chantelle Anderson and Jana Scott Lindsay

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Publication Councillors’ Financial Statement

Publications Budget 2016 - 2017

INCOME Memo Budget Actual Difference ($) Difference (%)

Balance 550.00

Total Income 550.00 0 0.00

EXPENDITURES Budget Actual Difference ($) Difference (%)

Submissions 4 issues - 9 articles @ $50 450.00 150.00 300.00

Membership Contribution Incentives 4/yr 25.00

FlipSnack Subscription 75.00 66.80 8.20

Total Expenses 550.00 216.80 333.20

GRAND TOTAL Budget Actual Difference ($) Difference (%)

Income 550.00 100.00%

Expenditures 550.00 216.80 333.20 98.20%

GRAND TOTAL 0.00 1.80%

Report Submitted by: Chantelle Anderson and Jana Scott Lindsay

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SSLA Executive Meeting

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PD Councilor’s (Learning Events) Report

Information Items 1. Learning Event #3 and #4 with Adrienne Gear.

2. 39 participants and 1 school have registered for 2016-17 Learning Events.

3. Request for Adrienne to be paid was submitted on January 19, 2017

Action Items 1. Send thank-you email to registrants, include archived links for this year’s learning

events.

2. Discuss ideas for speakers for 2017-18 Learning Events and begin making contact.

Report submitted by: Megan Hernberg

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Learning Events Financial Statement

Report submitted by: Megan Hernberg

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Professional Learning Councillors’ Report

Conference

Information Items Three sponsors/displayers – need to follow up with others again

Only 29 registrants!

Emailed Donalyn Miller to confirm details of travel, accommodations…

Action Items

Follow up with other potential sponsors

Another communication to school divisions perhaps? PROMOTION

Follow up with Hilton Garden Inn to plan for set up, lunch menu…

New ideas for 2018 conference speaker? Writing, but other details...

Report Submitted by: Regan Williams

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SSLA Executive Meeting

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Conference Financial Statement

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SSLA Executive Meeting

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Communications Councillors’ Report

INFORMATION ITEMS

*submitted with President Elect’s report

ACTION ITEMS

Report submitted by:

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SSLA Executive Meeting

January 2017

Special Projects Councillor’s Report

January, 2017

Information Items 5 new registrations Nov 15 through Jan 15

Welcome Email sent to new registrants

Developed and submitted Special Project Grant Proposal for creating a digital curation of

resources linked to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action.

Curation is to be embedded within the SSLA website

Action Items

Continue with registrations, promotion and approvals for Digital Badging

Continue working of Special Projects Grant

Report submitted by: Carla Katerynych

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Special Project Financial Statement

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SSLA Executive Meeting

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Past President’s Report

INFORMATION ITEMS

*no report

ACTION ITEMS

Report submitted by:

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New Business

5.1.8 Scott Burant – Answers to question regarding Teachers Pay

Teachers

Scott Burant, e-mail correspondence December 19, 2016

Hello Charlotte,

Please find responses below. I used the assistance of senior administrative staff to answer question one

for you. I would be happy to assist in the new year if follow up is required.

Happy Holidays!

Sincerely,

Scott Burant

Member Services Coordinator | Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation

2317 Arlington Avenue | Saskatoon, SK | S7J 2H8

T: 306.373.1660 | Toll Free 1.800.667.7762 | F: 306.374.1122

www.stf.sk.ca

Teachers Pay Teachers

Publicly funded education:

The Federation and its members believe that publicly funded education is intended to meet

the educational needs of all children in society and that teachers, in carrying out their

professional roles and responsibilities, should be active supporters of publicly funded

education.

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Basic principles underlying publicly funded education are that the system is universally

accessible and inclusive and funding is a societal responsibility. (Policy 1.4 Goals of Publicly

funded Education)

Code of ethics:

-to act in a manner that respects the collective interests of the profession

- to respond unselfishly to colleagues seeking professional assistance

- to protect the educational program from exploitation (Bylaw 6.3 Code of Ethics)

Intellectual Freedom

That said… (sorry cap locks by mistake…not yelling J

- TEACHERS HAVE A PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY TO CREATE, SELECT AND

USE THE WIDEST VARIETY OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS THAT PRESENT

DIFFERENT POINTS OF VIEW AND OFFER A DIVERSIFIED APPROACH TO

UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD WHILE RESPECTING THE EXPECTATIONS AND

POLICIES OF EMPLOYERS AND COMMUNITY STANDARDS. (policy 2.12 Intellectual

Freedom)

The argument would be the responsibility of the public to adequately fund publicly funded-

public education and for teachers to unselfishly advance the education program through their

support of colleagues and to create materials and share them in an unselfish way and in the

way of the collective.

I just wanted to respond to the 2nd question you had. I shared it with colleagues and we realized perhaps

a better way would be to describe it as “duty to the profession” and trust that what is right for the

profession is advanced, honoured, and accepted by teachers – the ones who directly inform and shape

the profession.

Scott Burant

Member Services Coordinator | Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation

2317 Arlington Avenue | Saskatoon, SK | S7J 2H8

T: 306.373.1660 | Toll Free 1.800.667.7762 | F: 306.374.1122

www.stf.sk.ca

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5.1.5 Website Refresh

Stealth links: http://shrf.ca/Health-Research/Our-Story

http://stealthmedia.com/web-design/WEB-DESIGN

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5.3.2 Treasure Mountain 8

Judy Nicholson (SLA) <slaexdir@sasktel.net December 5, 2016

HI Charlotte,

Just letting you know that SLA is planning a May conference in Regina in 2018. We are currently

negotiating with CFLA to host the national forum here. Perhaps SSLA would like to add a Treasure

Mountain 2018 to that.

See the notice below.

Judy

Is your district or school library

association looking for a way to celebrate accomplishments and inspire further progress?

Would you like to contribute to professional research to further the advancements of

school library learning commons in Canada? Are you concerned about the future of

education and the role school library learning commons can play?

If yes then CSL has a perfect leadership opportunity for you and your school district or

association. We are looking for a host for the next Treasure Mountain Canada (TMC)

symposium. TMC is a school library research symposium which brings researchers,

writers, leading thinkers and practitioners together every second year to highlight,

analyse, debate and study current research and scholarly authorship to promote

continuous improvement in school librarianship and the evolution of the learning

commons in Canada. Find out more about TMC:

Read the introduction to TMC 4 papers to discover the history and future

aspirations of this important biannual event. Connecting the Dots.

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Visit the TMC website to connect to past symposiums and study the thoughtful

research papers that have contributed to building six years of research to support

the work of school libraries in Canada.

Explore the success of TMC4 hosted in Toronto by OLA at Super Conference

2016.

Please consider the many benefits of taking on this important task as the next host

of TMC:

Inspiration for your membership to contribute their success stories and research

Opportunities for professional leadership

Collaboration and networking with school library professionals across Canada

Contributions to the growth of school library learning commons

Home grown research to share with district decision makers

National recognition for your local work

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Opportunity to shape the future

What do we need from the host district/association?

A local planning committee supported by TMC planning committee and CSL would shape

the symposium. The TMC planning committee will look after the call for papers, peer

reviewing and publishing of papers as well as program at the actual symposium. We

welcome program and speaker suggestions from the local committee so that the event

truly supports the local needs as well as national. The local group usually works to find

facilities and other supports needed. A facility to support physical and virtual collaboration

is key to success as this is not a typical conference but a participatory event where we

need flexible spaces, furnishings and robust internet, much like a school library learning

commons. The event has traditionally taken place over two days with a dinner scheduled

in between to help build community and celebrate our work together. Other than that we

welcome creative ideas and solutions from our local hosts.

Past Symposiums

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We'd love to hear from you!

TMC 5 is waiting to be hosted by a school district or school library association in Canada

in late 2017 or early 2018.

If you are interested in this opportunity to shape the future or you have questions please

contact TMC co-chairs:

Carol Koechlin: koechlin@sympatico.ca

Anita Brooks Kirkland: anitabk@bythebrooks.ca

5.4.1 Plan for Reserve Funds

Scott Burant December 19, 2016

Re. Carrying of excess funds

I would suggest you develop a reserve policy. Organizations should not be carrying a surplus of funds without a plan. If the amount exceeds what is needed then running a deficit budget will be helpful. I can provide assistance in this regard as I dealt with this as a local association president. I have attached an example I share with local associations and professional growth networks that may be helpful.

Scott Burant

Member Services Coordinator | Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation

2317 Arlington Avenue | Saskatoon, SK | S7J 2H8

T: 306.373.1660 | Toll Free 1.800.667.7762 | F: 306.374.1122

www.stf.sk.ca

5.5 CORRESPONDENCE

5.5.1 E-mail from Elgin Bunston January 16, 2017

Gaetan and Charlotte,

I hope you both had great holiday season and start to the New Year. I was hoping that I could enlist

your help in consulting the sector with respect to database selection. At our AGM, there will be some

options to choose from. Last year made quick decisions based on usage numbers because there was no

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time to consult with the sector. If I present the options in a document or email, could you help me share

it to get feedback from the field?

I also worry a little about the risk to the program given the current budget situation. If one of you or

anyone else you know is willing to write a paragraph highlighting the value of databases for teaching and

learning, it would help us make people in more senior positions understand why funding should

continue.

Thank you very much!

5.5.2 Multitype Database Licensing Program

E-mail – Regan Gunningham January 9, 2017

Please share this information about the next Multitype Database Licensing Program (MDLP)

webinar with your colleagues. Thank you

Canadian Major Dailies provides access to more than 20 of Canada’s national and regional newspapers.

This database provides students and researchers with timely coverage of national and regional events.

Canadian Major Dailies is part of the Multitype Database Licensing Program (MDLP) and is available

to all Saskatchewan residents. The webinar will be presented by Michelle Giese, Reference and Electronic

Resources Librarian, at the Saskatchewan Legislative Library. Michelle will share searching tips, will

discuss how and why teachers and students might use this database, and will explain the differences

between this and the other newspaper database in the MDLP collection, PressReader.

Connect with Michelle over Adobe Connect on January 26, 2017 from 3:45pm – 4:30pm. Please register

for this event at http://sils-sk.libsurveys.com/webinar

Regan Gunningham Government of Saskatchewan Multitype Library Services Coordinator Provincial Library & Literacy Office, Ministry of Education

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5.5.3 Multitype Library Board

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5.5.4 Access Copyright

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5.5.5 SLA – Judy Nicholson – SLA Conference 2017

The Saskatchewan Libraries Conference Planning Committee is planning the upcoming 2017

conference, with the theme Saskatchewan Library Association: Remembrance and Renewal, to

be held at the Elk Ridge Resort at Waskesiu Lake, SK on May 3-5, 2017.

The Conference celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Saskatchewan Library Association by

acknowledging our beginnings and ensuing journey over 75 years, and re-envisioning the

future. The 50th Mary Donaldson Lecture will be held on the evening of May 3. Attendees will

include SLA members, library workers from all library sectors, and related organizations.

We invite you to participate in this anniversary event!

Exhibitors will have many opportunities to connect with delegates throughout the day on May

4th. Not only is the Exhibit Hall located within close proximity of the "hub" of conference

activities, but other exhibitor themed events will be happening throughout the course of the

day:

Five minute vendor lightning round sessions will be available at a nominal fee during

breakfast;

Lunch with the exhibitors;

Exhibitor social from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

There will also be a variety of sponsorship and advertising opportunities available to suit every

budget. An Exhibitor, Advertising, and Sponsorship Prospectus is attached to this message.

Combined Prospectus and Agreement

Prospectus only

Agreement only

Please visit the conference site at: http://saskla.ca/programs/conference for updates.

We are looking forward to seeing you again, or welcome you if this is your first time

participating in the Saskatchewan Libraries conference, and as always, please do not hesitate to

contact me with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Judy Nicholson

SLA Executive Director

slaexdir@sasktel.net

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5.5.6 Saskatchewan Libraries Forum Agenda

SASKATCHEWAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

SASKATCHEWAN LIBRARIES 2017 FORUM MEETING AGENDA

DATE: December 14, 2016 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Present: Jeff Barber (Director and CEO, Regina Public Library), Nicolle DeGagne (President,

Sask. Assoc. of Library Technicians), Nancy Kennedy (Executive Director, Sask. Library

Trustees’ Assoc.), Judy Nicholson (Executive Director, Sask. Library Assoc.), Charlotte Raine

(President, Saskatchewan School Libraries Assoc.), Michael Shires (President. Sask. Library

Assoc.)

Regrets: Michelle Dalidowicz (President-Elect, Sask. Health Libraries Assoc.), Katelyn Haskell

(Vice-President, Sask. Assoc. of Library Technicians), Lukas Miller (SHLA President), Harriet

Roy, (Chair, Library Services for Sask. Aboriginal Peoples)

Teleconference Access:

Toll free: 1-866-279-1594

Participant Passcode: 344881

AGENDA ITEM DISCUSSION ACTION

1. Welcome (Michael)

2. Purpose of this

meeting

BACKGROUND: Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA-FCAB) was established in 2016. It is the new national voice for all library sectors. Individual membership and participation on their committees are through membership in a provincial association (e.g. SLA) that is a CFLA-FCAB member. SLA and Manitoba Library Association (MLA) share a seat on CFLA-FCAB’s Board. The seat rotates between both associations and the individual is a voting delegate, represents both associations, and provides top-down communications between CFLA-FCAB, SLA, and MLA.

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THIS MEETING: Preliminary discussion for a possible Forum of library associations and related groups in Sask. in 2017 in order to share interests. Is there traction for sharing sector issues and communicating them to SLA?

3. Forum goals and

key discussion areas

Are there common issues:

for libraries in Sask.?

due to emergence of CFLA-FCAB?

How do we best establish a process for communications between and among various library associations and stakeholders?

What are the desired outcomes?

What could a Forum look like? What requirements would be needed to set up a Forum? (e.g. facility, moderator, proposed date)

What are key agenda items, time frame, etc

4. Next Steps Is there consensus to go forward with a Forum?

Is there anyone that would like to be involved with SLA in the organization of a Forum?

Are there any barriers, problems or processes that could impede involvement in this event?

Anticipated attendance?

6.Adjourn