Update on Alberta Library Conference

July 27, 2021

Updated: July 28, 2021

The Library Association of Alberta (LAA) and the Alberta Library Trustee’s Association (ALTA), in messages to their members and the Alberta library community, announced the cancellation of the 2022 Alberta Library Conference and dissolution of their Alberta Library Conference Planning Committee.

Library Association of Alberta (LAA)

July 28, 2021

Thank you to those who have reached out regarding the Alberta Library Conference. LAA recognizes that ALC was beloved by many of our members. Please know that we did not come to this decision lightly.

ALC was a partnership between LAA and ALTA. Ultimately it was decided cooperatively by both associations that ALC no longer best served the needs of our combined memberships. This was done after a review of many factors, including but not limited to fiscal restructuring, impacts of the pandemic, feedback from our members via the LAA Advisory Committee and changes in the entire library community. Regarding the concerns with transparency; when a lawsuit is started against an organization, as has happened against LAA, their ability to communicate generally beyond the Board level on issues related to the lawsuit is restricted. The LAA Board is looking forward to providing a full and complete report on the review and decision to the membership as soon as we are able. We are developing various opportunities to meet the needs and budget of our wonderfully diverse membership.

We are encouraged at the level of thoughtful discussion and feedback. We hope this level of engagement continues to shape future boards with diverse thoughts and perspectives.

Kirk MacLeod, LAA President
On behalf of the LAA Board

July 27, 2021

Hello,

Following a review by the boards of the Library Association of Alberta and the Alberta Library Trustee’s Association, we have dissolved the Alberta Library Conference Planning Committee as of July 27, 2021. This includes the cancellation of the 2022 Alberta Library Conference. Both associations would like to thank the ALC planning committees, past and present, for their work on the conference, and we look forward to sharing new projects and opportunities for our memberships and the Alberta library community in future.

Sincerely,

Kirk MacLeod, President, Library Association of Alberta
On behalf of the LAA Board

Alberta Library Trustee’s Association (ALTA)

July 27, 2021

Dear Members,

Following a review by the boards of the Alberta Library Trustee’s Association and Library Association of Alberta the decision has been made to dissolve the Alberta Library Conference Planning Committee as of July 27, 2021. This includes the cancellation of the 2022 Alberta Library Conference.

Both associations would like to thank the ALC planning committees, past and present, for their work on the conference. ALTA and LAA look forward to sharing new projects and opportunities for our memberships and the Alberta library community in near future.

Please direct any questions or concerns to president@librarytrustees.ab.ca.

Have a wonderful summer.

Jennifer Anheliger
President – Alberta Library Trustees Association