Ex Libris Association

Publishing newsletter 'elan ' to keep members and others informed about current and historical topics related to librarianship and other information topics. Holding annual general meeting with conference programme on topics related to libraries archives publishing and other issues. Maintaining website to communicate with members library communities and wider public. With canadian federation of library associations co-sponsoring w.kaye lamb award for services to seniors. Providing listserv for members to communicate timely information electronically. Exhibiting at and participating in regional library conferences. Advocating for the preservation of personal archival material relating to canadian librarianship. Continuing to develop biography project for canadian libraries. Providing annual indigenous student bursary for an indigenous student in a first or second year of library or archival studies at the masters or technician level to encourage more indigenouse voices among staff in all types of libraries.