
Kindergarden students from Ecole Dieppe in Winnipeg (Pembina Trails School Division) read to their bears in celebration of Manitoba School Library Day, October 26, 2009

What is MSLA?

The Manitoba School Library Association (MSLA) advocates for school library programs and professional development opportunities for its members.

Activities

MSLA strives to encourage effective library programs in Manitoba schools and to provide professional development events for its members. There is an annual fall conference in affiliation with the Manitoba Teachers’ Society SAG (Special Area Group) Day. A L.I.T. forum takes place in February featuring literature, information literacy or technology. An AGM is held in May.

MSLA acts as a vital liaison with the government Department of Education and with provincial, national and international associations.

Publications

MSLA publishes the Manitoba School Library Association journal three times a year. The MSLA Journal is a free publication sent to all members of the MSLA. It is one of the best ways to stay informed of the latest research and topics in the field of school libraries in Manitoba, Canada and worldwide.

Discussion/Question Forum

All MSLA members are granted privileges to the Forum Login (on the the left sidebar). It is a free professional learning network where members are invited to join a timely school library-related discussion thread, begin a new discussion thread, share ideas and insights, or ask questions.