NH Library Association

New Hampshire Library Association is committed to networking, professional growth, and advocating for the future of New Hampshire Libraries.

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  • About NHLA
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    • Bylaws & Policies
      • Bylaws
      • Cancellation Policy
      • Social Media Policy
      • Conflict of Interest Policy
      • Document Retention Policy
      • Conference Guidelines
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    • Executive Board
      • Executive Board Members
      • Executive Board Meeting Minutes
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    • NHLA History
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  • Sections & Committees
    • CLNH – Children’s Services
    • IFC – Intellectual Freedom Committee
    • ITS – Information Technology
    • Paralibrarians
    • READS – Adult Services
    • ULAC – Urban Libraries
    • YALS – Young Adult Services
    • Continuing Education Committee
    • NHLA Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (EDI) Committee
  • Resources
    • Advocacy
    • Library Use Value Calculator
    • Sample Policies from NH Libraries
    • Graphics and How-tos
    • Go-To Meeting Instructions
  • Education
    • Scholarships & Grants
    • State Library Resources
    • Drexel University Continuing Education
    • University of North Texas VT-NH-ME Cohort
    • White Mountains Community College Library Technology Certificate
  • Conferences
    • 2020 Fall Conference and Business Meeting – Oct 16
    • 2021 Spring Conference – May 6-7 in Meredith, NH
    • Past Conferences
      • 2019 Fall Conference and Business Meeting
      • 2019 Spring Conference – May 9th & 10th
      • 2018 Fall Conference and Business Meeting
      • NHLA 2018 Small Library Summit
        • 2018 Small Libraries Summit Materials
      • 2017 NHLA Fall Conference and Business Meeting Nov. 3
      • NHLA Spring Conference 2017
      • 2016 NHLA Fall Conference and Business Meeting Nov. 3
      • YALS Fall Conference 2016
      • READS Fall Conference 2016
      • NELA/NHLA Annual Conference 2015
      • CHILIS Spring 2015 Conference
      • NHLA 2014 Spring Conference Payment Page
      • Spring Conference Materials 2014
      • NHLA 2014 Spring Conference Online Registration
      • NHLA Spring 2014 Conference
      • Fall Conference and NHLA Business Meeting November 7, 2014
      • 2013 Spring NHLA One Day Conference
  • Awards
    • Ann Geisel Award of Merit
    • CLNH Librarian of the Year
    • READS Award of Excellence
    • Book Awards for Youth
      • Isinglass Book Award (Gr. 7-8)
      • Flume Book Award (Gr. 9-12)
  • Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
    • NHLA Statement Calling for Actions to End Racism
  • Membership
    • Become a Member!
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Executive Board Members

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Officers (voting members)

President:
Amy Lappin, Lebanon Public Libraries
80 Main Street, West Lebanon, NH 03784
(603) 298-8544 |president@nhlibrarians.org
Term: 2020-2021

Vice-President/President Elect:
Yvette Couser, Merrimack Public Library
470 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack NH 03784
(603) 424-5021 x108 |ycouser@merrimacklibrary.org
Term: 2020-2021

Secretary:
Sarah St. Martin | Manchester City Library
405 Pine Street, Manchester, NH 03104
603-624-6550, ext 3343 |secretary@nhlibrarians.org
Term: 2020-2021

Treasurer:
Kim Gabert, Wadleigh Memorial Library
49 Nashua Street, Milford, NH 03055
(603) 249-0645 | treasurer@nhlibrarians.org

Term: 2019-2022

Immediate Past-President:
Christine Friese, Portsmouth Public Library
175 Parrott Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 766-1703 | pastpresident@nhlibrarians.org
Term: 2020-2021

American Library Association Councilor:
Lori Fisher, New Hampshire State Library
20 Park Street, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-2393 | lori.fisher@dncr.nh.gov
Term: 2019-2022

New England Library Association Representative:
Amber Coughlin, Lebanon Public Libraries
80 Main Street, West Lebanon, NH 03784
(603) 298-8544 | amber.coughlin@leblibrary.com
Term: 2019-2022

Children’s Librarians Section (CLNH) President:
Azra Palo, Nesmith Library
8 Fellows Rd., Windham, NH  03087-1909
(603) 432-7154 |apalo@nesmithlibrary.org

Information Technology Section (ITS):
Bobbi Slossar, New Hampshire State Library
20 Park Street, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-2143 |bobbilee.slossar@dncr.nh.gov

Reference & Adult Services Section (READS):
Mindy Atwood, Abbott Library
11 Soonipi Circle/PO Box 314, Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5513|director@abbottlibrary.org

Urban Libraries Section (ULAC):
Todd Fabian, Concord Public Library
45 Green Street, Concord NH 03301
603-230-3680 | TFabian@ConcordNH.gov

Young Adult Librarians Section (YALS):
Katharine Gatcomb, Portsmouth Public Library
175 Parrott Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 766-1703|kegatcomb@cityofportsmouth.com

Paralibrarian Section:
Heather Rainier, Hooksett Library
31 Mt St. Mary’s Way, Hooksett NH 03106
(603) 485-6092| paralibrarianpresident@nhlibrarians.org

Standing Committee Chairs (voting members)

Advocacy and Legislative Committee co-chairs:
Lori Fisher, New Hampshire State Library
20 Park Street, Concord NH 03301
(603) 271-2393 | lori.fisher@dncr.nh.gov

Randy Brough, Laconia Public Library
695 Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4775 | rbrough@laconialibrary.org

Bylaws Committee:
Pamela Smith, The Howe Library
13 South Street, Hanover NH 03755
(603) 640-3257 | pamela.smith@thehowe.org

Conference Committee:
Denise M. van Zanten, Manchester City Library
405 Pine Street, Manchester, NH 03104
603-624-6550 X3329 | dvanzant@manchesternh.gov

Continuing Education Committee:

Intellectual Freedom Committee:
Leigh Ann Hamel, Pelham Public Library
24 Village Green, Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-7581| lhamel@pelhamweb.com

Membership Committee:
Linda Pilla, Rogers Memorial Library
194 Derry Road, Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-6030| membership@nhlibrarians.org

Scholarship Committee:
Carlos Pearman, Manchester City Library
405 Pine Street, Manchester NH 03104
(603) 624-6550 x3342 | cpearman@manchesternh.gov

Other Board Members (non-voting members)

Center for the Book Liaison:
Emily Weiss, Bedford Public Library
3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 472-2300 | eweiss@bedfordnh.org

NH Library Trustees Association Liaison:
Currently vacant

NH State Librarian and State Library Liaison:
Michael York, New Hampshire State Library
20 Park Street, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-2397 | michael.york@dncr.nh.gov

Nominating Committee:
Christine Friese, Portsmouth Public Library
175 Parrott Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 766-1703 | ccfriese@cityofportsmouth.com 
Term: 2020-2021

Website Coordinator:
Marina Buckler, Portsmouth Public Library
175 Parrott Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 766-1720 | marina.buckler@gmail.com

Archivist:
Currently vacant

Social Media Coordinator:
Azra Palo, Nesmith Library
8 Fellows Rd., Windham, NH  03087-1909
603-432-7154 |apalo@nesmithlibrary.org

Wild Apricot Database Administrator:
Lisa Jose, Manchester City Library
405 Pine Street, Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6550, ext. 3338 | admin@nhlibrarians.org

Contact NHLA

Amy Lappin, NHLA President 2020

Board & Committee Contacts
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Mailing Address:
New Hampshire Library Association
c/o New Hampshire State Library
20 Park Street
Concord, NH 03301-6314

Full Calendar

Calendar

January 22, 2021
  • ULAC Meeting

    January 22, 2021

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  • ULAC Meeting

    January 22, 2021

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January 28, 2021
  • YALS Meeting

    January 28, 2021  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    YALS Executive Board meeting. Open to all for networking and to share the love of teen programs and collection development with fellow librarians.

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February 9, 2021
  • NHLA Executive Board Meeting

    February 9, 2021  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    NH Local Government Center, 25 Triangle Park Drive, Concord, NH 03301, United States

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February 12, 2021
  • CLNH Board Meeting

    February 12, 2021  1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    3 Triangle Park Dr, Concord, NH 03301, USA

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