AALT Technician: the Journal of AALT by Alberta Association of Library Technicians

AALT TECHNICIAN “The Official Voice of Library Technicians in Alberta.” ISSN 0703-5276

Volume 41, Number 2

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IN THIS ISSUE: AALT SPOTLIGHT Conference 2014 at a Glance

Keynote Speaker Biographies

Session Presenter Biographies

AALT BUSINESS Editor’s Notes

AALT: Board Committees

President’s Comments

AALT: Mission & Purpose

AALT: Membership Form

AALT: Board of Directors

Journal Advertising and Submission Policy

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EDITOR’S NOTES May 2014 This year’s conference theme is “Honouring our History, Building our Future.” With that in mind, I’ve been thinking about the history and future of the AALT Technician. The journal has been an integral part of AALT for the past 40 years, first as a physical hardcopy journal and more recently as an onlineonly journal in PDF format. Past issues have included information and articles to inform us, help us, excite us, and fuel our passion for our careers and for the work that we do. But these articles don’t come out of thin air: most are written by members and friends of AALT who become excited about a subject and want to share their excitement with their peers. This year, I particularly wish to thank Liz Johnson, Margie Meakin, Janell Hurdman, and Beverley Rayner for their invaluable contributions to the AALT Technician. You ladies helped to make the journal more than just a vehicle for the Board to inform the membership of upcoming events. This will be the last edition of the AALT Technician with myself as Editor, as I find I must step down for personal reasons. I hope that the new Editor selected at the Annual General Meeting will find working with the AALT Board as rewarding as I have, and I hope

he or she will take this journal into the future as a publication we can all be proud of. I am looking forward to the upcoming conference, where I hope to get to know many more AALT members, either in the sessions, at social events, or while I’m manning the registration table. Please stop and say Hi! And while we’re looking forward to Conference 2014, let’s look back at a picture

from Conference 1978 that our President for 2014-15, Lynda Shurko, recently unearthed from the AALT archives. See you at River Cree! Lorraine Butchart Journal Editor, 2013-14

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COMMITTEES & VOLUNTEERS 2013/2014

Board Committees Executive Committee (president@aalt.org) Janet Killips, President—Chair Lynda Shurko, President-Elect Gail Bassett, Member-at-Large Administration Group (president@aalt.org) Janet Killips, President—Chair Christy Nichols, Membership Director Jennifer Latham, Treasurer Secretary (Vacant) Board Appointee (Vacant) Communications Group (president-elect@aalt.org) Lynda Shurko, President -Elect—Chair Liz Johnson, Marketing Director Wendy Witczak, Web Team Director Lorraine Butchart, Journal Editor Professional Development Group (member-at-large@aalt.org) Gail Bassett, Member at Large—Chair Tim Sproule, Conference Co-Chair

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PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS This has been a very challenging year for me. Personally many things changed and I had to make peace with my life constantly rearranging itself. I guess one of the only things I could count remaining consistent was the change happening. Within AALT, change also seemed a constant factor. Fortunately the Board had some wonderful members who stepped up despite all of the change; these people I thank sincerely. I would not have made it through the year without you hard work, perseverance, and support. (And willingness to show up in Red Deer at Board meetings!)

BY JANET KILLIPS

It is time for me to take a year off to stand back, look at what happened, and most importantly, look at what wonderful things will proceed in the coming year. Undoubtedly I will be back on the Board later, but for now it is time to allow Lynda to lead AALT in the direction she envisions. I know she will shine! I leave you with the following words of advice, no matter what you are doing: “Read the manual!” If there isn’t a manual, create one for the future. Don’t be afraid of change. Step outside of your comfort zone and don’t fear failure; you only truly fail when you refuse to get back up. Trust those around you and believe in those who have come before, while having faith in those who will follow. Most importantly, read the manual! Janet Killips President AALT 2013-2014

AALT: MISSION & PURPOSE The Alberta Association of Library Technicians (AALT) is an organization dedicated to fostering and enhancing the professional image of library technicians through information, education, promotion and support. AALT is a non-profit organization with an energetic, dynamic and dedicated membership governed by an annually elected Board of Directors. AALT strives to:  Address the ongoing professional development needs of the membership  Ensure that a high standard of progressive, timely and appropriate education continues to be offered in the library information programs  Promote accurate information on the qualifications and capabilities of library and information technicians  Interact with other associations within the library and information field  Provide networking opportunities within an educational framework  Maintain liaisons with various organizations to support Library Technicians AALT provides an avenue for professional and personal development, interaction and communication through:  the annual Spring conference  serving on the Board of Directors  regional professional development and social  online job board events  the quarterly journal, AALT Technician  volunteer opportunities on committees  discussion forums and chat rooms AALT Technician

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CONFERENCE 2014 AT A GLANCE

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AT CONFERENCE 2014 Friday, May 23, 9:00 a.m. Denise Miller: The Art & Craft of Storytelling

Saturday, May 24, 9:00 a.m. Ruben Nelson: The Future of Libraries

Denise’s workshop is offered in two parts: 1) The Art. Denise shares stories of selfdiscovery, acceptance, understanding, courage and love in a way that only a true storyteller can. This program can be customized to include a Q&A on Denise’s use of story for educational and therapeutic purposes. 2) The Craft. Participants learn how to do it themselves. Participants will learn how to truly express themselves and will get to know each other in an engaging fun and relaxed atmosphere. They will come away with a real awareness and feedback about how they can improve and deepen their storytelling. Story has proven results in relating – across the board. It’s for educators, health care professionals, social workers, librarians, HR professionals and literary artists.

Ruben Nelson is a freelance intellectual, social commentator and activist. He has spent his life exploring and seeking to understand the forces that are now re-shaping our lives, our world and our future. Today, he is Canada’s leading practitioner and teacher of the next generation of strategic foresight. Ruben’s research into long-term civilizational change has led him to believe that the 21st Century is a rare hinge of history. The emerging conditions of the 21st Century will require every existing society to embrace a fundamental transformation.

Denise Miller is an internationally acclaimed Métis storytelling artist with a unique ability to engage, entertain and educate. In over 25 years of storytelling, she has presented for education groups at all levels from elementary to post-secondary students, teachers and instructors, for health and wellness conferences and library and literary events of all kinds. She is the author of Storytelling for Life, a reference book for teachers, librarians, career counsellors, health and wellness, social service and human resource professionals. Denise’s presentation is fun, high content and customizable. The Art & Craft of Storytelling brings new applications to the ancient art of storytelling. Audience members will learn that stories empower, engage, bind and bond us. Stories teach us how to negotiate differences, train us to think – and bring about healing.

At its heart, then, strategic foresight is not about succeeding as a modern/Industrial form of civilization, but evolving beyond it. The core question is, “How can we learn to cooperate with our own evolution as persons, families, groups and a whole society?” Over the years, Ruben has written extensively on a wide range of topics, including paradigm change, strategic foresight 2.0 as the new cognitive work of leadership, the societal implications of microelectronic technologies, the emerging information society, 21st Century social policy, and the future of democracy. He has also designed new organizations and government programs. Ruben has taught at Queen’s University and the University of Calgary. He is a graduate of Queen’s University and Queen’s Theological College in Kingston, Canada. He has also studied at United Theological College, Bangalore, India and the University of Calgary. Today, he is Executive Director of Foresight Canada.

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AT CONFERENCE 2014

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Sunday, May 25, 10:00 a.m. Thomas Wharton Thomas Wharton was born in Grande Prairie, Alberta. His first novel, Icefields (1995), won the Commonwealth Writer’s Prize for Best First Book, Canada/Caribbean division. His second novel, Salamander (2001), was short-listed for the Governor-General’s Literary Award and the Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize. A collection of short fiction, The Logogryph, published in 2004 by Gaspereau Press, won the Howard O’Hagan Prize at the Alberta Book Awards, and was shortlisted for the IMPAC-Dublin Prize. His most recent book is The Tree of Story, third of a fantasy trilogy for younger readers called The Perilous Realm. His work has been published in the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and other countries. Thomas is an associate professor in the department of English and Film Studies at the University of Alberta, where he teaches creative writing. He lives in Edmonton with his wife and three children.

SESSION PRESENTERS AT CONFERENCE 2014 Kerry Anderson 4D Library statistics: Not just a hoop to jump through 5D Melibraries—the realization of Alberta-wide borrowing Kerry Anderson is a Library Consultant with the Public Library Services Branch, Alberta Municipal Affairs. She is a lifelong Albertan and, like most library folk, an avid reader. Currently, Kerry splits her time between Edmonton and Elk Point. Jay Bardyla 3B Comics YAY! Now what? Jay’s no superhero, but through his internationally award winning store, Happy Harbor Comics, he tries to educate, inspire and guide as many people as he can to the medium of comics. With more than 32 years experience, he knows lots of stuff. And most of it’s about comics, which should help for this particular presentation.

Susan Bennett and Nicole Van Den Berg 2D Enchanted Express: Using the Grab-and-Go Concept to Market your Preschool Collections Susan Bennett and Nicole Van Den Berg have been working in children’s libraries for a combined total of 30 years! They both love working at Strathcona County Library as Youth Services Specialists, focusing on programs for babies, preschoolers and their families. Jamie Davis 1D The Online Reference Centre and the Public Library: Partners in Supporting the K-12 Community Jamie Davis brings a variety of experience as classroom teacher, library and technology consultant, and teacher-librarian to her present position as Coordinator of the Online Reference Centre (ORC). Jamie holds a B.A.Sp, a B.Ed and an M.Ed in Educational AALT Technician

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SESSION PRESENTERS AT CONFERENCE 2014 Studies. In her spare time she enjoys reading, and relishing in adventures with her young son. Janis Galloway 3C Quick & Dirty Social Media Janis Galloway is a publicist and blogger with more than eight years experience working in marketing and digital media for non-profits, including libraries. She is also a social media instructor at Metro Continuing Education, Reporter for national publication FLARE Magazine, and founder of one of Edmonton’s first fashion blogs, Dress Me Dearly, which has been recognized as one of the top fashion blogs in Canada.

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of change including her own roles and responsibilities within the library. She graduated from the Grant MacEwan Library and Information Technology program in 1998, and in 2009 she received her Bachelor of Applied Human Service Administration degree from MacEwan. One of her common phrases is "I'm not JUSTa library technician, I AM a Library Technician!" Wendy Hodgson-Sadgrove 4C Marketing your library’s collections, services and programs with limited resources 5E Repair, Recycle, Reorder

Susanne Heaton is a marvellous storyteller who provides valuable examples of personal awareness lessons that teams can apply both professionally and personally. Through her awardwinning children’s book and interactive workshops, Susanne empowers people to value their relationships with nature, self and others. She has been referred to as: Empowering* Engaging* Inspiring*Refreshing*

Wendy Hodgson-Sadgrove, the Assistant Director of Westlock Libraries, continually looks for new ways to promote library services, provide better access to information, be where the users are, and collect feedback from patrons. As an experienced Book Binder and Book Artist with expertise in providing interactive workshops, she has integrated both her knowledge of book structures and the need for practical repair solutions into a library setting. A strong international volunteer career offered her multiple opportunities to learn and hone her marketing skills in the Not-For-Profit sector.

Lucie Heins 2E/3F Royal Alberta Museum Tour

Leanne Hurl 6B Paws for a Study Break

Lucie Heins, BSc, MA (Clothing and Textiles), Assistant Curator of Western Canadian History, Royal Alberta Museum has worked in the collection since 2008. She has been preparing the collection for the eventual move to the new museum. She is also engaged in the “Alberta Quilt Project”, documenting the history of quilting in Alberta.

Leanne Hurl is a Library Information Specialist in Adult Services at Strathcona County Library. An avid volunteer, she has finally found a way to combine her two passions, libraries and dogs. Mayzie is a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. She loves to meet people and listen to their stories. Leanne and Mayzie are a Therapy Dog and Handler team certified through Therapy Dogs International. When not volunteering as a therapy dog team they can often be found on the competition field where they trial in various venues ranging from conformation, obedience, tracking and rally-o.

Susanne Heaton 5C Lessons Learned from Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro

Karen Hildebrandt 6A You’re not “Just” a Staff Member: You too can be instrumental in “Being the Change” Karen Hildebrandt is the Assistant Director, Library Services at Concordia University College of Alberta. During her 12 years at Concordia she has seen a lot

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SESSION PRESENTERS AT CONFERENCE 2014 Marjorie Jantzen 4B Fables, Folktales, Legends and Myths 5B Library Skills K-12 Marjorie started library work at the University of Saskatchewan, moved to a college library, then to a K12 school library and now works part-time in a K-3 School and Part-time as the Division Library Technician for Chinooks Edge School Division. Her favorite time in the library is Story time! She has recently completed a Diploma in Adult Education from St. FX University. Her years of experience in different levels of educational libraries gives her a wealth of experience to draw on. Dr. Chris Jass 2E/3F Royal Alberta Museum Tour Dr. Chris Jass is the Curator of Quaternary Palaeontology at the Royal Alberta Museum, a position he has held since 2008. Much of his current research focuses on understanding how Ice Age animals responded to environmental change over the last 60,000 years. Archie Jaswal 5A Digital Content and Today’s Library Archie has been working with Follett for over six years focusing on promoting products from Follett Software and Follett Library Resources. Manisha Khetarpal 1A Evolving library services for indigenous, immigrant and special populations Manisha Khetarpal is an economist turned librarian with a passion for serving FNs communities. She has worked in a school library on FNs land and her current position is the Head of Library Services at the Maskwacis Cultural College. She has many years of experience working with public and special libraries designing and evaluating programs. She works with communities and creates program resources. She is an experienced proposal writer and a project manager. She is a dedicated volunteer for

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expanding library services for First Nations. Carol Lethaby 3E SOS Internet Research – Simple ‘O’ppropriate Secure Carol Lethaby wears many hats that all seem to converge around children and learning. Her 12 years experience with Usborne Books, 18 years as a mother, countless hours volunteering, and 20+ years as an instructor at SAIT have all contributed to her love of learning…and learning the right way! Kristian McInnis 1C Public Speaking for Effect Kristian has worked in a variety of technical and communications roles at the Reg Erhardt Library, where he is presently in charge of the library’s website. He also teaches in the Career Communications program at SAIT. Ruben Nelson 4E Exploring the Future with Ruben Nelson Ruben Nelson is a free-lance intellectual, social commentator and activist. He has spent his life exploring and seeking to understand the forces that are now re-shaping our lives, our world and our future. Today, he is Canada's leading practitioner and teacher of the next generation of strategic foresight. Wanda Pederson 3D The Library Evolution: Creating your own Learning Commons Wanda Pederson received her education at Red Deer College and the U of A. She lived in the Arctic for a decade substitute teaching and working for a helicopter company. For the last 20 years, she has been the Onoway High School Library Manager. Wanda is passionate about making libraries her library a Learning Commons – a welcoming, userfriendly and user-wanted environment for everyone, especially millennials.

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SESSION PRESENTERS AT CONFERENCE 2014 Donna Riehl 6B – Paws for a Study Break Donna Riehl is Manager of Youth Services at Strathcona County Library. She is passionate about libraries, the power of story, and the magic of making connections. She has also worked as an elementary teacher, a post-secondary & contract instructor, and a storyteller. Cathy Roy 2E/3F Royal Alberta Museum Tour Cathy Roy, MSc (Historic Dress), Curator of Western Canadian History, Royal Alberta Museum, has worked in the collection since 2000. The breadth of the collection of Alberta’s material culture has stimulated research projects that range from main frame computers to hand weaving. Robyn Skaley 1B Teen Book Invasion: Great Books for Teens 2B Leading Boys to Great Books (Gr. 4-9) Robyn Skaley, BA, MLIS, is a youth librarian, artist, programmer, and presenter. She offers Gr. K – 9 school presentations and PD on literature connections using booktalks, art enrichment activities, storytelling, and cooperative games. She also offers professional development sessions and consulting on her favorite subjects: best books for children and teens, engaging readers, and enhancing library spaces. Erin Storey 3A Legal Research Boot Camp Erin is an Information Specialist at the University of Calgary Bennett Jones Law Library. She is also a Law Library Assistant at the Alberta Law Libraries in the Calgary Courts Centre and a volunteer tutor with CPL’s “Learning Advantage” program. Grant Tolley 2C Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity Planning for Libraries Grant Tolley is the Manager of Strategic Planning and Policy with the Public Library Services Branch of Al-

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berta Municipal Affairs. Over the last 12 years he has managed the business continuity program for two provincial government departments in conjunction with the Alberta Emergency Management Agency. Sandi Tough 1E Building our future from our recycling bins! Sandi Tough has been working with libraries for over 20 years as a supplier, and nearly 10 years as a library assistant. Her understanding of library needs combined with her creative skills result in valuable ideas for children's programming, increasing library traffic, and practical solutions to tight budgets. Lisa-Jane Watson 2A Sneak peek: An exciting new way to deliver magazines to your customers! Lisa-Jane Watson has been working in Western Canada with EBSCO for over 24 years. As the Account Services Manager, she enjoys training and presenting new information to customers in all types of libraries. Lisa-Jane has been involved at the Board level with many library associations and is currently the Edmonton Director for the Special Library Association: Western Canada Chapter. Heather Willner 4A What!? Fines? A small town farm girl – who on her first week of living in the big city was ready to pack it in and head back to the farm. I have been fortunate to work the majority of my career in Libraries. The part I love most about my positions I have had is I get to work with people and watch them learn. I am currently the Head of Customer Services at the Grande Prairie Public Library and there are times where dealing with customer complaints is daily. I challenge myself to stay positive, to learn from these experiences and to share them with the staff on what works and what doesn’t. And the big one... I am always on the lookout for another session on dealing with ‘a difficult situation.’ AALT Technician

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Along with the annual conference comes AALT’s Annual General Meeting, when the most important business of the association is conducted, including the election of the next year’s Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is made up of regular members of AALT. No special knowledge, skills, or abilities are required, beyond what is required for membership in AALT: any member can be nominated for and elected to a position on the Board— even you! Yes, you! The fact is, without members willing to take on the responsibility and excitement of a board position, the Board of Directors cannot exist—and without a Board of Directors, AALT cannot exist. Think for a moment what that would mean: no annual conference, no AALT Technician, and most importantly, no voice in the library community and beyond for Alberta Library Technicians. So if you have a few hours a month you can spare for AALT, or if you know an AALT member who you think could make a positive contribution as a board member, please consider nominating that person, and asking that person to nominate you, for one of these positions available on the 2014-2015 Board of Directors of AALT. President-Elect: Elected for a one-year term, followed by a one-year term as President. Secretary: Gathers, prepares, and distributes material for the Board meetings; transcribes minutes & distributes to Board members; maintains & distributes the Board Handbook; maintains AALT's storage unit & archives; process-

es correspondence; oversees printing needs & distribution of the association. Treasurer: Oversees and reports on all financial activities of AALT. Member at Large: Chairs the Professional Development Group, the Mentoring Committee and the Conference Committee; administers the AALT Mentoring Program. Marketing Director: Coordinates ordering, distribution and sale of AALT promotional products; maintains a current inventory of AALT memorabilia; promotes AALT functions and events; chairs the Marketing Committee. Website Director: Updates and maintains the AALT website; administers the AALT List serve and on-line registration system; chairs the Website Committee. Membership Director: Chairs the Membership Committee, Membership Survey Committee and Salary Survey Committee; issues receipts and membership cards for paid membership dues; maintains membership database; produces annual membership directory for distribution; creates, distributes, promotes and compiles data from the biannual AALT Salary Survey. Journal Co-Editor (2 positions): Compiles the contents for the AALT Technician; chairs the Journal committee. Conference Co-Chair (2 positions): Chairs the conference committee, oversees and coordinates all aspects of conference planning and realization.

A National Continuing Education Certificate Program for the Library and Information Sector Do you know how much time you spend on learning and development activities, and how much you are learning? Does your employer? Our profession and industry is changing, and as a result our work environment is one that requires continuous learning. The articles you read and write, conferences and webinars you attend and the formal training you take all add value to your professional development. The Partnership, Canada’s network of provincial and territorial Library Associations, is pleased to offer our members a new service to enhance your professional development. The Continuing Education Certificate (CEC) is a national program that gives you the tools to plan, document and reveal your professional development activities, and to connect with volunteer mentors to guide your learning process. At the end of the three year program, you receive a certificate documenting your learning activity. The registration fee is $40.00 for the entire program, and your participation supports the activities of your Provincial Association. Find out more at http://cec.laa.ca or check out the CEC-Partnership Linked In Group http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=5021392 and start tracking your learning today.

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Membership type: Personal $40.00 _______ Graduates of a recognized library and information technology program from an accredited post-secondary institution or Small Library Operation Certificate Holders (Rural Library Training Graduates). Personal members have the right to vote, hold office, and serve on committees.

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Associate $40.00 _______ Persons who do not qualify as personal members but who have an interest in library technology or information management and in the Alberta Association of Library Technicians (AALT). Associate members have the right to serve on committees. M ay not vote or hold office.

Institutional $55.00 _______ Libraries or persons who employ or who have an interest in library technicians. Institutional members have the right to serve on committees, and appoint an individual to have all other rights of an associate member. M ay not vote or hold office.

Affiliate $35.00 _______ Affiliate members are library or records management related organizations who have a professional interest in library technology or information management or the Alberta Association of Library Technicians (AALT). Where a reciprocal agreement exists a designated representative may vote but not hold office.

Type of Library: School: Elementary: ______ Jr. High/Middle School: _______ Sr. High: _________ Elementary/Jr. High_______ Jr. High/Sr. High_______ K-12_________ Special: Law: ____ Corporate: _____ Government: _____ Medical: _____ Non-profit: _________ Other: _______________ Other Library Types: Academic: _____ Public: _____ Regional Library System:_________ Other: Records Management: _____ Archives: _____ Alternative Career: ______ Student: ______ Non-Library Environment: _____ Not Currently Employed: _______ Graduate of : _____________________________________________Year: _______________________ Currently a student of: _________________________________________________________________ Would you be interested in running for a Board position?

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Could you please tell us which union you belong to, if any? __________________________________ Please make your cheque payable to AALT and mail the payment with your completed membership form to:

Alberta Association of Library Technicians PO Box 700 Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2L4 *AALT is an unregistered supplier under section 148 of the GST Act. M embership fees are GST exempt. +For complete explanations of membership rights please consult the Bylaws. AALT respects and is committed to protecting the privacy of members. The information on this form will be input into the AALT Online Registration System. Some of the third party online services used by AALT store personal information in their databases. These third party services have their own privacy policies that may differ from AALT's Privacy Policy. The AALT Online Registration System (ORS) is covered under a specific agreement between AALT and Count Me In (CMI), the ORS service provider, which includes obligations by the service provider to pr otect the privacy of personal information entered into that system. Personal information collected will not be used for any purpose other than by AALT or otherwise required by law. The information is not to be accessed or used by CMI for any purpose other than to maintain the functionality of the ORS system. The Privacy Policy of CMI is located at https://www.cmiregistration.com/user/about/privacy.jxp?org=271.

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B OARD OF D IRECTORS AALT Board of Directors 2013- 2014 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President Janet Killips president@aalt.org

Member At Large Gail Bassett member-at-large@aalt.org

President-Elect Lynda Shurko president-elect@aalt.org DIRECTORS

Treasurer Jennifer Latham treasurer@aalt.org

Conference Co-Chairs conference@aalt.org Tim Sproule Vacant

Secretary Vacant secretary@aalt.org

Journal Editor Lorraine Butchart journal@aalt.org

Membership Christy Nichols membership@aalt.org

Marketing Liz Johnson marketing@aalt.org

Web Site Wendy Witczak webteam@aalt.org BOARD APPOINTEE

Vacant board-appointee@aalt.org STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

Grant MacEwan Michael Papineau-Couture gmu-student@aalt.org

SAIT Amy Southgate sait-student@aalt.org

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DISCLAIMER All views & opinions expressed by contributors are the sole opinion of the author & do not necessarily reflect the opinions of AALT.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE SUMMER ISSUE IS: July 15, 2014 CONTRIBUTE TODAY! Turn that great idea you had into an article and share it with everyone! Have an article you would like to see? Send us your request. Comments or questions about any content? Want to join the Journal Committee? Send your ideas, requests, questions and comments to: journal@aalt.org

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