NH Library Association

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

COVID-19 Resources

  • About NHLA
    • Annual Reports
    • Bylaws & Policies
      • Bylaws
      • Cancellation Policy
      • Social Media Policy
      • Conflict of Interest Policy
      • Document Retention Policy
      • Conference Guidelines
      • Conference Code of Conduct Proposal
    • Executive Board
      • Executive Board Members
      • Executive Board Meeting Minutes
    • NHLA Financial Reports
      • NHLA Financial Reports
      • Deposit Form
      • Payment Form
      • Treasurer Training
    • NHLA History
    • ALA Code of Ethics
    • Sustainable Libraries Resolution
    • Calendar
  • 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
    • Past Conferences
      • 2020 Fall Conference and Business Meeting – Oct 16
      • 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!
    • Member Login

Membership Information

Who can join NHLA?

Any individual associated with libraries in New Hampshire may join, from library staff to trustees and members of Friends organizations. Students who are studying towards their Masters in Library Science may join for a nominal annual fee. A lifetime individual membership category is also available. Vendors may join NHLA as corporate members. Membership is for the calendar year, January through December. To join or renew your membership, please register online at nhla38.wildapricot.org.

Discounted NELA Membership Also Available

NHLA is excited to launch the “Extended Membership” with NELA (New England Library Association).  NHLA members can now take advantage of paying one low fee of $20 a year ($15 a year for students) to become a NELA member, in addition to your regular NHLA membership.  Your NELA “Extended Membership” will now be based on a calendar year, January through December, same as your NHLA membership.  Please note that there is no extended institutional membership; this discount is for individual members only.

What does NHLA do for New Hampshire libraries and librarians?

Support – NHLA members receive the benefit of NHLA’s advocacy efforts in the state legislature, the Governor’s office, and other areas of state government to assure that New Hampshire’s libraries

  • receive necessary support and resources from the New Hampshire State Library (such as ILL van service and free or reduced charge access to online database subscriptions),
  • have important local library issues recognized on the state level when necessary.

Education – NHLA offers its members scholarships and interest-free loans for graduate study as well as mini-grants for professional development. Members also receive reduced registration rates for a variety of professional development opportunities throughout the year, designed to help library staff at all levels keep up with the ever-changing world of information science and maintain the excellence that New Hampshire residents have come to expect from their libraries.

Information – NHLA members receive regular updates on national and state news and information that affects New Hampshire’s libraries through the NHLA web site, blogs, and other electronic communications from NHLA sections (Academic, CHILIS, IT, READS, Small Libraries, YALS, URBANS, and Paralibrarians).

Growth – NHLA members have access to numerous opportunities for networking and involvement through NHLA sections. These opportunities to plan meetings, develop educational programming, evaluate trends, and develop resources for other NHLA members help prepare library staff for leadership roles within their own libraries.

NHLA is the voice for libraries in New Hampshire. Please consider adding your voice to our current membership of 600+ individuals.  For more information, please contact any member of the executive board.

Please update your contact information at nhla38.wildapricot.org or notify the membership chair if your email or mailing address changes.

Contact NHLA

Yvette Couser, NHLA President 2021

Board & Committee Contacts
Email the Board

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

Full Calendar

Calendar

April 14, 2021
  • ITS Quarterly Meeting - Virtual Library Visits & Instruction

    April 14, 2021  10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Zoom event - RSVP Required

    Please join us for a presentation by Rebecca Bushby, The College of New Jersey Education, Librarian/Assistant Professor in the Library, about virtual library visits and student instruction.

    This free Zoom event is open to all NH Librarians, RSVP is required.

    See more details

April 15, 2021
  • READS Roundtable

    April 15, 2021  10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    virtual

    Library programming and outreach have changed so much in the past year. Join fellow NH library workers who have adapted programming, tried something different, made new connections in their community, and learned A LOT about Zoom. Share frustrations and successes in a small group discussion.

    Since our plan is to have a detailed conversation, space is limited. An overflow roundtable will be held Thursday April 22 for those who are waitlisted.

     To register: https://nhla38.wildapricot.org/event-4172209

    See more details

April 22, 2021
  • READS Roundtable (Waitlist)

    April 22, 2021  10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    virtual

    Library programming and outreach have changed so much in the past year. Join fellow NH library workers who have adapted programming, tried something different, made new connections in their community, and learned A LOT about Zoom. Share frustrations and successes in a small group discussion.

    Since our plan is to have a detailed conversation, space is limited. An overflow roundtable will be held Thursday April 22 for those who are waitlisted.

     To register: https://nhla38.wildapricot.org/event-4172209

    See more details

April 30, 2021
  • ULAC Meeting

    April 30, 2021

    See more details

May 7, 2021
  • Paralibrarian applications due

    May 7, 2021

    Paralibrarian certification applications must be submitted by this date to receive recommendation in the next certification cycle. See the Paralibrarian Section page for more information.

    See more details

May 11, 2021
  • Paralibrarians executive board

    May 11, 2021  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

    See more details

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