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Welcome to the 2025 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference! We are thrilled to have you joining us for this incredible professional development and networking opportunity.

Registration Desk
Make sure you check in to the conference at our registration desk before heading off to any meals or sessions! Here you can pick up your name tag and ask any questions you might have. The registration desk will be open from 6:45 am to 3:00 pm on Thursday, May 8, and from 6:45 am to 3:00 pm on Friday, May 9.

Using the Sched App
Use this app to build your personalized conference schedule! You will find some things have already been added to your schedule (such as meals and key speakers), but everything else is up to you.

We also encourage you to turn on the "Public Profile & Schedule" option under the "My Account" tab. This will add you to the public attendee list, helping you to connect with other delegates and helping them connect with you. This is optional.

Conference Sponsors
SLA gratefully acknowledges our many event sponsors. Without their generous support, this conference would not be possible! Here is the list of our sponsors:
  1. Platinum Level: Library Bound Inc. and Regina Public Library
  2. Gold Level: Saskatoon Public Library
  3. Silver Level: CVS Midwest Tape, University of Saskatchewan - University Library, and United Library Services
  4. Bronze Level: Bravo Tango, Britannica Digital Learning, Clarivate, OverDrive, Palliser Regional Library, Southeast Regional Library, University of Regina, Wheatland Regional Library, and Wintergreen Learning Materials

Exhibitors
Make sure to visit the Exhibitor Hall located in the Gallery A! The Exhibitor Hall will be open on Thursday, May 8 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, with the Exhibitor Social to follow from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Join us at the social for appetizers, drinks, and a chance to learn more about our exhibitors!

Here is the list of our exhibitors:
  • Carr McLean Ltd.
  • Creative Kids Saskatchewan
  • CVS Midwest Tape
  • Law Society of Saskatchewan, Legal Resources
  • Lung Saskatchewan
  • Prison Library Sub-committee
  • Provincial Library & Literacy Office, Government of Saskatchewan
  • Saskatchewan Council for Archives & Archivists Inc.
  • Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation
  • SaskBooks
  • Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism
  • Shadowpaw Press
  • Turning the Tide Bookstore
  • United Library Services
  • University of Regina Press
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Presented by Chasity Berast, Becky Szeman & Jaydan Harrison

This session will showcase the experience of taking eight Library and Information Technology students to Mexico City, where we explored a variety of libraries and immersed ourselves in Mexican culture. Two LIT instructors and one student will highlight the trip's activities, the learning opportunities they encountered, and how the experience contributed to both their academic and personal growth.
Speakers
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Chasity Berast

Indigenous Ways of Knowing Facilitator, Instructional Leadership & Development Centre (ILDC), Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Chasity Berast (she/her) is an educator and researcher with a MLIS and is currently pursuing her Indigenous Ed.D. where her research focuses on developing a model for virtual land-based learning. Currently working at Saskpolytech, she specializes in promoting innovation in teaching... Read More →
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Becky Szeman

Program Head, Library and Information Technology Program
Becky Szeman (she/her) has been working with Saskatchewan Polytechnic for more than ten years with her recent role being the Program Head of the Library and Information Technology Program. Becky is a passionate educator dedicated to supporting adult learners in their personal and... Read More →
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Jaydan Harrison

Collections & Digital Assets Officer, Ukrainian Museum of Canada in Saskatoon
Jaydan Harrison (he/him) was born and raised in the tiny village of Dysart, Saskatchewan, and moved to Saskatoon to attend the Library and Information Technology program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic and graduated in May 2024. A life-long learner, Jaydan is currently taking distance... Read More →
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Gallery D

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