ISSUE 2
FALL 2008
Welcome to the 2nd issue of the Nunavut Library Association News! I would like to start out the newsletter by once again thanking Leigh Ann Cumming for taking on the role of compiler, editor, and general making-this-happen-er.
I know a number of Nunavut librarians had the opportunity to travel to various library conferences earlier this year, so it is my hope that in this issue, we will get to read about some colleagues’ professional development experiences over the past year. My favourite thing about being a librarian has always been the diversity of our field – how there are so many different types of jobs and duties that fall under the category of librarian. The same can be said for professional development opportunities – there is such a range of professional development opportunities that can be pursued outside of our day to day work that can help to enhance that day to day work. Of course we don’t all have the chance to travel to other cities and go to conferences or workshops, but professional development can take many forms and not all of them require a budget – you can sit on a library association committee, you can sign up for distance courses or participate in audio or online workshops, you can start reading library journals to keep on top of trends and activities related to your work, or you can join a list-serv and participate in group discussions with other librarians in similar situations or with similar interests. And so I encourage everyone to explore those extra experiences that will make us better at what we do.
Rae-Lynne Aramburo
Nunavut Arctic College
Iqaluit
