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“Libraries are, let us not forget, a golden thread throughout our lives. Despite the growth in digital technologies, there is still a clear need and demand within communities for modern, safe, non-judgemental, flexible spaces, where citizens of all ages can mine the knowledge of the world for free, supported by the help and knowledge of the library workforce.” William Sieghart, Independent Library Report for England https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/workinginpartnership

Northern Lights Library System is proud to announce that we will be hosting its annual conference, Space: Unlimited Possibilities. The conference is scheduled for September 20th & 21st, 2018 at NLLS Headquarters. There will be several sessions available for library managers, staff, board members and trustees along with valuable networking opportunities. We are working hard to make this conference an event that everyone will enjoy and remember. NLLS would also like to welcome Debra deWaal ... More...

Finalizing a few last minute details before releasing conference information.  Please stay tuned.

Looking for your next beach read or a travel guide...be sure to check out your local library or online. [+ALBUMPREVIEW=3896+] For the kids check out the Summer Reading Program at your library.

Many of the Northern Lights Libraries participate in this program; please be sure to check with your local library for details and registration. Such a fun way way to engage and encourage reading during the summer months. TD Summer Reading Club is Canada’s biggest, bilingual summer reading program for kids of all ages, all interests, and all abilities. This free program is co-created and delivered by more than 2,000 public libraries across Canada. It celebrates Canadian authors,... More...

The entries for the book cart Christmas decoration contest are now online.  Also posted are the NLLS HQ carts.

Take a few moments to look at the new guides for PressReader. These guides will show you how to obtain and use the PressReader application for your Windows 8, Android, Blackberry, and Apple devices.

Have you seen the new video advertising Alberta Libraries? It's pretty cool!  Alberta Libraries - We're Connected!

New Brochures Available The new brochures for e-Resources are now available!  In addition to the new Northern Lights Library System brochure and the Non-Resident Patron Fee brochure, which you should have received in van run a week or two ago, I’ve created ten new brochures on e-Resources. Originally the e-Resources were presented in a single brochure that crammed all the database descriptions into teeny tiny print.  No more!  Two of the new brochures are dedicated ... More...

Selling Your Library – Appealing to the Technophiles    I would not really consider myself a technophile, although I’m on the computer all day at work and then go home and play around on Facebook to relax.  But I have to admit that sometimes new technology is a little intimidating for me.  For example, while living overseas I found that having a cell phone was much cheaper than a land line.  I was ok with texting, but as technology ad... More...