Activities - Ex Libris Association

Activities

Ex Libris Activities

The Ex Libris Association provides its members with opportunities to network with librarians and archivists across the country and participate in various Canadian initiatives.

ELA is an active organization of more than 200 individuals interested in a variety of activities.

Annual General Meeting

The Annual Meeting is held every year, for many past years in a Toronto Public Library branch, or, more recently, via Zoom which allows for national attendance.

Publishing Activities

ELAN's special issue in summer 2004 was dedicated to library education and updated in 2020.

The Morton Years published in 1995 was an important contribution to the history of librarianship in Canada.

ELA publishes Occasional Papers by its members on its website.

Speakers and Presentations

Topical issues that speakers address are also arranged from time to time, either at ELA's annual general meeting or timely webinars.

Historical Activities

Engaged in the development of a biographical database of people whose lives were spent in libraries, archives, publishing and related information fields.

ELA encourages its members to contribute comments and reminisce about their colleagues who have passed away. ELA compiled chronologies on Canadian library education.

Advocacy and Initiatives with Other Organizations

ELA advocates on library issues, often with other Canadian library associations, to focus on intellectual freedom and the value of information professionals.

A $2,000 bursary with Indspire for Indigenous students interested in libraries or archives. The bi-annual W. Kaye Lamb Award for service to seniors.

ELA organizes sessions at library associations and attends annual conference showcases.

Tours and Luncheons

ELA has a long-standing practice of organizing tours and luncheons for members.