Wednesday, March 16, 2005

Metro-Atlanta Library Assn (MALA) April Meeting

I haven't received anything directly from MALA about this meeting, but this information was forwarded to me.

WHAT: Meeting on Distance Learning for Library staff
WHEN: Thursday April 14; 7-8 (6:30 for sign in, refreshments)

WHERE: at DeVry University
DIRECTIONS to DeVry University, 250 North Arcadia Avenue - Decatur Campus Take I285 to exit 39A, Hwy. 78, Decatur (inside perimeter). Travel in the left lane approximately 2½ miles. At the second traffic light (DeKalb Industrial Way) turn left. Travel 1½ miles, just past 2nd traffic light, DeVry is on the right. We are in one large building. Visitor parking is to the left of the building. Go through front entrance (behind flag poles). A sign in the front Lobby will direct you to the meeting room.
WHY: to learn about Distance Education for continuing education for Librarians and to learn about getting an ALA accredited degree on-line! Speakers from Valdosta State, students who have or are taking distance ed classes, handouts from University of South Carolina and FSU, trial of Blackboard (one on-line learning class tool).

2 comments:

David said...

Does anyone know if there is a listserv or something for MALA? I rarely get any info about it.

Ann said...

I'm not aware of a MALA listserv. Unfortunately their website http://www.matllib.org/
doesn't have any information on upcoming events