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SUMMARY:Stronger Together Library Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Stronger Together Conference will take place on October 20 and 21 at the Edmonton DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton Hotel. Join us as we welcome 500 attendees from across central and northern Alberta to explore key issues that shape the future of libraries and librarianship. \nLibraries today are vibrant hubs where everyone is welcome\, navigating challenges while embracing opportunities to lead and innovate. They remain steadfast as safe spaces for diverse opinions\, even in the face of global challenges. At the same time\, emerging technologies and platforms are opening doors for libraries to drive change and spark imaginations. By providing access to these advancements\, libraries continue to inspire communities and empower Albertans to explore the future.
URL:https://www.librarytrustees.ab.ca/event/stronger-together-library-conference/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
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SUMMARY:Trustees engaging with policy
DESCRIPTION:Strong and relevant policy is one of the Library Board’s best tools for linking the goals of the Plan of Service with the daily operations of the Library. Good policy allows the Board to express its wishes in a way that guides the Library in the right direction and deals with predictable issues such as human resources\, user behaviour and technology use. This session will guide trustees through the purpose of policy\, tips for developing and reviewing policy and provide some tools to simplify the process. By the end of it\, trustees will understand the link between the Plan of Service and policy\, the difference between policy and procedures\, and the role that policy plays in expressing the wishes of the Board.
URL:https://www.librarytrustees.ab.ca/event/trustees-engaging-with-policy/
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SUMMARY:Building the Bench: Women\, Mentorship\, and Leadership in Libraries
DESCRIPTION:Strong libraries are built on strong leadership—and sustainable leadership requires intentional investment in people. For women in libraries and public service\, advancement is often shaped not just by opportunity\, but by access to mentorship\, networks\, and allies who actively open doors.\nThis session explores how building a foundation of women leaders strengthens organizations from the inside out. When women are supported into leadership roles\, they don’t just succeed individually—they create pathways for others\, reshape workplace culture\, and expand the influence of libraries within their communities.\nGrounded in real-world governance and municipal leadership experience\, this presentation connects advocacy\, operations\, and organizational culture to leadership development. It highlights how storytelling and demonstrating impact can elevate libraries in funding and policy conversations\, while strong internal systems—staff development\, inclusive practices\, and effective governance—ensure that leadership is sustainable.\nParticipants will gain practical strategies to foster mentorship and allyship\, strengthen teams\, and build partnerships that extend beyond library walls. The session emphasizes moving from isolated leadership success to a coordinated\, system-level approach where women are consistently supported\, visible\, and influential.\nAt its core\, this session is a call to action: when libraries intentionally build and support a network of women leaders\, they don’t just strengthen their organizations—they strengthen their communities.
URL:https://www.librarytrustees.ab.ca/event/building-the-bench-women-mentorship-and-leadership-in-libraries/
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SUMMARY:How to Keep Your Friends: Sustaining Friends of the Library Groups
DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Library volunteers are often a library’s strongest champions\, but sustaining their support requires an intentional team effort. In “How to Keep Your Friends\,” we will identify the hallmarks of effective Friends groups\, unpack common friction points\, explore how to cultivate healthy Friends relationships\, and learn about innovative fundraising initiatives and governance approaches from Friends groups worldwide. \nWhether your Friends are a dream team\, hitting a rough patch\, or not yet established\, you will learn how to keep your volunteers energized and your library well-supported for the long haul. \nDr. Margaret Law\, author of Friends for Small Libraries\, will lead this session in partnership with longtime Friends of the Library volunteers\, Graeme Matichuk and Tom Slater\, from St. Albert and Spruce Grove. Their expertise covers organizational behaviour\, volunteer management\, community engagement\, and strategic governance.
URL:https://www.librarytrustees.ab.ca/event/how-to-keep-your-friends-sustaining-friends-of-the-library-groups/
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SUMMARY:From Bored to Board: Building Engagement That Sticks
DESCRIPTION:An effective library board doesn’t happen by accident – it’s built through intentional onboarding\, strong relationships\, and clear governance and communication practices. This session explores practical\, real-world strategies to create a board that is informed\, engaged\, and equipped to lead. \nParticipants will learn how to design an organized\, welcoming onboarding process that sets new board members up for success without overwhelming them\, including tools to streamline orientation and clarify roles early. The session will also highlight the importance of maintaining strong relationships with your municipality and how these connections can support recruitment\, alignment\, and long-term governance success. \nAttendees will leave with adaptable tools\, templates\, and strategies they can implement immediately to strengthen board engagement and overall governance effectiveness.
URL:https://www.librarytrustees.ab.ca/event/from-bored-to-board-building-engagement-that-sticks/
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