Saskatchewan Library Association

Last call, poets! Get your Book Spine Poetry Contest entry in by October 4!

Book spine poetry is a free verse poem composed using titles printed on the spines of stacked books.

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It’s time to get Loud for Libraries!

October is Canadian Library Month, and this year we are celebrating Haut et fort pour les bibliothèques! Libraries are so much more than rows of books—they are vibrant community hubs offering free internet access, lifelong learning programs, safe spaces, and vital resources for everyone.

How has your local library impacted your life? Drop a comment below and let’s make some noise for the spaces and library workers that connect us all!

Keep up with all the latest library goodies with SLAte, our monthly e-newsletter! Whether you're a library professional or simply a library lover, we encourage you to sign up today and stay in the loop!

View the October issue here: https://buff.ly/TamH8cb

The SLA Organizational Continuing Education Grant provides up to $1,000 in funding to an individual or institution to support the organization and promotion of a continuing education opportunity.

Applications close on 𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟮! For more information or to apply, please visit: https://buff.ly/4hLZgtK

Is there an industry event or professional development opportunity you’d like to attend? The Individual Member Continuing Education Grant provides up to $500 in funding for individual SLA members seeking assistance to attend a continuing education opportunity of their choice.

Applications close on 𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟮! Please visit us online to learn more: https://buff.ly/n9NkzRm

September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Today and every day, we honour Survivors and recognize the lasting harms of the residential school system. As we continue the work of reconciliation, think about the actions you can take in your own life to support meaningful change.

Visit the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation for some valuable resources: https://nctr.ca/

The Saskatchewan Library Association is pleased to be offering two awards to MLIS students this Fall: the Maureen Woods Education Award and the Indigenous MLIS Student Award. These $5,000 awards provide financial support while promoting the continued growth of professional librarianship.

Applications are now open and close on October 31. To apply, please visit us online: https://buff.ly/CRl6SOG

The Saskatchewan Library Association is excited to announce the Indigenous MLIS Student Award, which provides $5,000 to support an Indigenous student pursuing a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree and a career in professional librarianship. This award aims to foster the continued growth and development of the profession.

Applications are now open and will close on October 31. To apply, please visit us online: https://buff.ly/gbj19ew

Culture Days is here, along with our annual Book Spine Poetry Contest!

Book spine poetry is a free verse poem composed using titles printed on the spines of stacked books.

Open to all Saskatchewan residents ages 5+ (in French or English), you can win a $100 McNally Robinson gift card across four age categories. Enter by October 4!

Learn more: https://buff.ly/KTSoYcc