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APRIL-AVRIL 2018 L’ASSOCIATION DE BIBLIOTHÉCAIRES DU QUÉBEC / QUEBEC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Vol. 59 Iss 1 SOMMAIRE ÉNONCÉ DE MISSION DE L’ABQLA TABLE OF CONTENTS L’Association des bibliothécaires — Quebec Library Association est une association bénévole à but non lucratif bilingue réunissant des professionnels en bibliothéconomie et en sciences de l’information, du personnel aux fonctions MESSAGE DE LA PRÉSIDENTE / PRESIDENT’S connexe et des amis des bibliothèques, de partout au MESSAGE Québec. L’Association fournit un réseau pour le support 2 mutuel de ses membres par l’éducation, la défense de leurs COLLEGE & RESEARCH LIBRARIES REPORT intérêts et la communication. Elle fait la promotion du rôle des 7 bibliothécaires et des spécialistes de l’information et de leurs institutions dans la communauté québécoise. PUBLIC LIBRARIES REPORT 7 YOUTH LIBRARIES REPORT 8 OUR MISSION SCHOOL LIBRARIES REPORT 8 L’Association des bibliothécaires — Quebec Library ABQLA MCGILL STUDENT CHAPTER REPORT Association is a bilingual, nonprofit voluntary association of 10 library and information professionals, related personnel, and CATALOGUING & TECHNICAL SERVICES supporters throughout the province of Quebec. The Association provides a network for its members’ mutual INTEREST GROUP support through education, advocacy and communication. It 12 promotes the role of library and information specialists and ABQLA FALL KICK OFF their institutions in the greater Quebec community. 5 ABQLA CONFERENCE INFO 4 MAY 4th ABQLA AWARDS 14 LIBRARY TRAVELS Ready to go? 15 BOOK REVIEWS See you soon! 19 2 Hello fellow members, It has been another year of growth, change, and activity for the ABQLA. None of it would have been made possible without the efforts of members who volunteer their time Julian Taylor organizing the sections and events, taking part in committees, representing the ABQLA across Canada at the Partnership as well as on the developing federation here in Quebec, sitting on the Board of Directors, and of course planning the conference; the annual culminating event that brings all of our members together to learn and share. Speaking of our conference, I’d like to share with you about how this year’s conference is going to include many new points. Despite it’s now familiar date of “May 4th”, almost everything else about it is new. The first being it’s location; taking place at the Loyola Campus of Concordia University, which will offer many new opportunities to our members, including a more powerful wifi network and easier parking. We will also now be able to offer three sessions simultaneously and all of the ABQLA awards will now be presented together in an event at the end of the day so that no one will have to miss out. I hope that you will be pleased with the changes to the format. I of course mentioned the ABQLA awards; all of which are funded by the association. We are adding a fourth annual award to be given for the first time at the 2019 conference; the Anne Hebert Bursary. It is designed to assist an ABQLA student member with funding towards their education. One main difference between this award and the Student Scholarship award is that this new bursary will be funded entirely by direct donations from the community. I encourage you to visit our website to learn more. It’s been an honour to serve as President this past year and I am looking forward to working with our next President, Katherine Hanz, on the next year of progress for our President’s Message Message President’s association. Message du Président du Message Sincerely, Julian Taylor ABQLA President ABQLA Bulletin APRIL-AVRIL 2018 3 Bonjour chers membres, Ce fut une autre année de croissance, de changement et d’activités pour l’ABQLA. Cela n'aurait pu être possible sans le dévouement des membres qui ont consacré leur temps à organiser les sections et les événements, à participer à des comités, à représenter Julian Taylor l'ABQLA à travers le Canada et au « Partnership » ainsi qu’au développement de la fédération ici même au Québec, à siéger au Conseil d’administration, et bien sûr à planifier le colloque; l'événement culminant annuel qui réunit tous nos membres pour apprendre et réseauter. Parlant de notre colloque, j’aimerais profiter de l‘occasion pour vous faire part de quelques nouveaux éléments en ce qui le concerne. Quoique la date du colloque soit maintenant bien connue, soit le 4 mai, plusieurs changements sont à noter. D’abord, cette année, le colloque se déroulera au campus Loyola de l’université Concordia. Cet emplacement offre plusieurs nouvelles opportunités à nos membres, notamment l’accès à un réseau WIFI plus puissant et du stationnement plus accessible. De plus, nous aurons la possibilité d’offrir trois présentations simultanément et la remise des prix de l’ABQLA aura lieu lors d’un seul événement à la fin de la journée pour permettre à tous d’y assister. J’espère que vous serez satisfaits des changements apportés au format habituel. Veuillez prendre note que tous les prix de I’ABQLA mentionnés précédemment sont financés par l’association. Sachez qu’un quatrième prix annuel sera décerné pour la première fois au colloque 2019, la bourse Anne-Hébert. Ce prix a été conçu pour soutenir un étudiant, membre de l’ABQLA, qui fait ses études en bibliothéconomie. Cette nouvelle bourse sera financée entièrement par des dons de la communauté, contrairement à la bourse étudiante qui est financée par l’association. Veuillez visiter notre site Web pour de plus amples informations à ce sujet. President’s Message Message President’s Ce fut un honneur de présider l’association cette année et ce sera un plaisir de travailler Message du Président du Message avec la future présidente, Katherine Hanz, l’an prochain pour continuer de faire progresser notre association. Sincèrement, Julian Taylor Président ABQLA Bulletin APRIL-AVRIL 2018 Save the Date! 86th Annual ABQLA Conference “All Inclusive: Leading, Inspiring, Empowering” “Tous inclus : guider, inspirer, valoriser” Friday, May 4th, 2018 Loyola Jesuit Hall & Conference Centre, Concordia University In an era of divisiveness and exclusion, libraries can play an important role in welcoming and empowering members of their communities. How do libraries celebrate diversity? What services are currently being offered to empower patrons? How do libraries ensure a safe and welcoming space for all? Join us on May 4, 2018 for the opportunity to connect, network, and learn! The 2018 Conference Committee is working hard to put together programming that will interest, inspire, and challenge attendees from all types of library and information settings. We can’t wait to see you in May! Don’t forget to check abqla.qc.ca for regular news and updates. ABQLA Bulletin APRIL-AVRIL 2018 5 A Look Back: The ABQLA 2017 Fall Kick-Off A dungeon. Symbols representing secret societies. Classical marble busts. Sounds like the setting of your favourite mystery or fantasy novel! In fact, it was the location in which the ABQLA’s 2017 Fall Kick- Off took place on Thursday, November 23, 2017. The Kick-Off, in the form of the Association’s first ever 5 à 7, was organized at Idole, a unique cocktail lounge situated at Plaza St-Hubert (for more information, please visit www.idolemontreal.com). Twenty-three members and non-members, both students and professionals, came to make new acquaintances and/or meet old friends. Connecting and having interesting conversations, while sipping on delicious drinks was the name of the game. Among the attendees, the ABQLA was happy to welcome Pascale Félizat-Chartier, Executive Director of the Corporation des bibliothécaires professionnels du Québec (CBPQ). This will not be the last 5 à 7-type event the ABQLA plans to organize. Each networking evening will potentially host a guest speaker and take place in a different location to give members and non- members alike the opportunity to discover a new locale every time. As well, based on feedback from attendees of the 5 à 7, future events will take place from 6 to 8 PM to provide sufficient time for guests to arrive after work or class. Stay tuned for news of an upcoming 6 à 8 on the ABQLA’s website and social media accounts! Pascale Félizat-Chartier, Executive Director of the CBPQ, and Julian Taylor, President of the ABQLA. Photo by Philippe Chartier. ABQLA 2017 Fall Kick-Off at Idole. Left to right: Nadia Sulek, Melissa Tomecz, Esther Szeben, Joan Harrison, Nicholas Warren, and Julia Stark. Photo by Julian Taylor. ABQLA 2017 Fall Kick- Off at Idole. Questions? Comments?Interested in volunteering for ABQLA? We would love to hear from you! CONTACT US http://abqla.qc.ca/contact-abqla 6 “Pour tous vos besoins de bibliothèque” 245, Avenue Labrosse, Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 1A3 Tél:(514)336-4340 Téléc:(514)336-8217 [email protected] www.bibliofiche.com Ligne sans frais: 1-866-263-4340 7 College and Research Libraries Krista Alexander President Marcela Isuster, Vice President On Tuesday March 13th, 2018 the College & Research Libraries section hosted “Librarians Around the Globe” at Concordia University’s Webster Library. The evening involved presentations from two librarians: Kathleen Botter, Systems Librarian; and Dianne Cmor, Associate University Librarian, Teaching and Learning, both from Concordia University Library. Ms. Botter and Ms. Cmor provided engaging accounts of their experiences working as librarians outside of Canada, to an audience of practicing librarians and students from McGill’s School of Information Studies. The event finished off with a lively question and answer period. The College & Research Libraries Section also held their Section Annual General Meeting at the beginning of their spring event. Sandy Hervieux, Liaison Librarian at McGill University was acclaimed as section Vice President for 2018/2019, with Marcela Isuster taking on the role of section President.