ELLA AGM Friday, September 27

Edmonton Law Libraries Association invites you to the 2019 ELLA AGM!

Friday September 27, 2019
12:00-1:00pm
Boardroom B2 (Note: just outside the cafeteria)
Edmonton Law Courts, North

Agenda
If you have other business that you would like to add to this agenda, please let us know by emailing [email protected].

  • Welcome and introductions
  • Recap of activities from previous year
  • Report from HeadStart
  • Election/Acclamation of new Board
  • Discussion of and voting on changes to Bylaws
  • Discussion of the future of ELLA

Lunch will be provided by ELLA, so please plan to come! Watch for another email coming soon with the proposed by-law changes and to RSVP for lunch.

ELLA has been a tiny, but mighty Association for over 40 years.  The same reasons that brought law librarians together all those years ago are still valid today, namely the desire to learn with and from each other and to support one another within the profession, not to mention to have some fun!

The outgoing ELLA Executive appreciates the support we have received over the past two years and greatly enjoyed serving the members of our Association!  We hope that someone will come forward to pick up the baton and carry ELLA through the next two years.  Note that Anke is willing to stay on for the next year to help in the transition, possibly as Past Chair or program advisor, but only if all of the positions are filled.  All positions are currently available:

  • Chair (Julie and Anke found Co-chairing made this easier and more fun!)
  • Secretary/Treasurer (this position could potentially be split into Secretary and Treasurer)
  • Member-at-Large
  • Webmaster

There will be transitional support from the outgoing exec, and ongoing support for a year from Anke, should you choose to step forward.  Please do consider this opportunity to serve the profession and keep the ELLA ball rolling, or encourage others to volunteer for positions!  If you have any questions about positions or would like to put your name forward, please email [email protected], and we’ll get back to you!

Julie Rainey, Co-Chair, 2017-2019
Anke Eastwood, Co-Chair, 2017-2019
Samantha Allan, Secretary/Treasurer 2017-2019
Susan Frame, Member-at-Large, 2017-2019
Lucinda Johnston, Webmaster, 2017-2019

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UPDATED LOCATION: ELLA Summer Gathering

It’s still summer anyway!!

Our apologies to all, but we’ve had to change the venue for our summer gathering. Please note that we shall gather at the Riverside Bistro in the Courtyard Marriott. The date and time remain the same: Tuesday, July 23, 5 to 7 pm.

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ELLA Summer Gathering

The people have spoken! ELLA’s summer gathering will be held on Tuesday, July 23rd from 5-7 pm at the at Little Brick in Riverdale, a medium walk or a short drive from downtown. We’re excited to see you there!

We also want to let you know that we haven’t forgotten about our AGM!  We didn’t have the time and oomph to hold it in June, so it has been postponed until September.  More details will follow shortly…

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HeadStart 2019…Done!

HeadStart 2019 was successfully held June 14th!

Materials used are available below. Stay tuned for more information on HeadStart 2020!

  • HeadStart 2019 Attendee Package
  • HeadStart 2019 Legislative Process Presentation Slides
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HeadStart 2019: Registration is Open!

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The Edmonton Law Libraries Association and the University of Alberta J.A. Weir Law Library are proud to present the 18th Annual HeadStart Program. HeadStart is a legal research workshop for law and library students and new graduates entering the legal workplace. If you want to begin your article term with a research refresher, talk to your firm about attending the workshop.

Topics covered will include:

  • Comprehensive Search Strategies (including: secondary sources, legal databases, and case law)
  • Legislative Research & Legislative Process
  • Practical Strategies for Legal Research from a practicing research lawyer
  • A panel of recent law school grads discussing the role of legal research in their jobs

June 14th, 2019 8:30 am to 5:00pm
University of Alberta, Law Centre 237
$50 + fees, incl. continental breakfast, lunch & coffee

Register Today! Space is limited.
headstart2019.eventbrite.ca
Registration closes on June 2, 2019.

For more information, please visit the HeadStart Program and HeadStart Announcements webpages on the Edmonton Law Libraries Association website.

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