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Search this site Site NavigationFLA HomepageAbout FLABy-lawsExecutiveFLA Vision and ValuesCareer ConnectsInformation for Library ProfessionalsInformational Interview GuidelinesMore Connects HelpPost-Interview FeedbackFLA EventsMembershipRachel Chan Memorial GrantRachel Chan Memorial Grant Application FLA BlogsJoblineFLA Gazette FLA Homepage Welcome to the Foothills Library Association The objective of the FLA is to bring together individuals within the Calgary library community to share and promote the concerns of the library and information professions. Membership is open to people interested in the information professions. The annual fee is $30. To learn more about the benefits of participating in FLA visit the Membership page. Contact the membership director at memberships@fla.org for more information. AnnouncementsThe 2019 Rachel Chan Memorial Grant Recipient's Essay, by James MurphyAttending the Alberta Library Conference, 2019: “Find a Way” The Rachel Chan Memorial Grant allowed me the possibility to attend the Alberta Library Conference in April 2019. As a first time attendee and presenter, the weeks leading up to the conference were filled with anticipation. I had heard about the conference from colleagues who had attended both recently and not so recently. For over 40 years the Alberta Library Conference has had their annual meeting at the beautiful Jasper Park Lodge.The experience of attending the conference began with a drive along one of Canada’s most scenic roads, the Icefields Parkway, and it did not disappoint. It’s a quiet and pleasant time of year to enjoy the route, without rental cars and RV’s abruptly stopping for any and all wildlife (including squirrels). Arriving at Jasper Park Lodge, I quickly saw why any attempt over the years to move the conference has been vehemently contested. It’s quite simply, beautiful. The setting offers a rare opportunity to network, learn, share, and relax in the stunning natural environment.Location aside, the conference itself is an impressive achievement. With over 500 attendees (primarily from Alberta and some from further afield), it is a unique opportunity to get to know fellow library folks from all corners of the province. For those considering attending as a first-timer, I would recommend staying at the Lodge as there are many more meals and evening events that allow for mingling and meeting new people. Chatting with people from different types of libraries large and small created a feeling of community and common understanding.Each breakfast was followed by the conference keynote speakers, who included Craig Silverman of BuzzFeed News and Terry O’Reilly of CBC’s Under the Influence series. Both keynotes were fascinating and definite highlights. Craig Silverman shared his extensive work in misinformation and fake news, of huge relevance to libraries and librarians. In his keynote he discussed how widespread misinformation has become in our digital world, from profit-based operations a
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