This year the Alberta Library Trustees' Association (ALTA) is hosting a Symposium for Library Trustees on November 9th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This is a day-long workshop filled with engaging and informative sessions focused on non-profits boards and governance. The event provides networking opportunities as well as sessions on a wide variety of topics.
Thursday, November 9th, 2023
Morning Session
Ian McCormack will be joining ALTA to run a morning session to provide guidance, advice, expertise and resources that empower our trustees to practice good governance with confidence. As a strong library supporter and previous board member, Ian seeks to support trustees through a broad range of experience and insight.
Afternoon Sessions
Our afternoon sessions will create opportunities for trustees to discuss important topics to them while networking and learning from fellow trustees across the province. A panel of experts in the library field will be talking about questions that library boards have been facing over the past few years. Attendees will be given the opportunity to ask additional questions to the panelists. Topics may include: governance, policy development, human resource and personnel challenges, relationship building, and more!
The Lorne MacRae Intellectual Freedom Fund
ALTA is also pleased to announce the return of The Lorne MacRae Intellectual Freedom Fund. This award is presented annually to recognize and exemplify the values and beliefs of Lorne MacRae and encourages, enlightens and empowers the importance of Intellectual Freedom. This year’s award is valued at $928 and is distributed to the winning individual(s), library boards or Library. Previous winners can be viewed here. Our nominations and submission process is simple, with a winner being selected in October and announcement and disbursement of funds in November. To nominate your board, library or an individual who demonstrates the values of intellectual freedom visit our page click here: https://forms.gle/hunQAoAhkgJvqpi27