NH Library Association

New Hampshire Library Association is committed to networking, professional growth, and advocating for the future of New Hampshire Libraries.
  • About NHLA
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      • 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
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      • Deposit Form
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      • Treasurer Training
    • NHLA History
    • ALA Code of Ethics
  • 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
  • Calendar
  • Advocacy
  • Resources
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  • Membership
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  • 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
    • 2018 Fall Conference and Business Meeting
    • 2019 Spring Conference – May 9th & 10th
    • Past Conferences
      • 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)

Fran Wiggin, 2001 Ann Geisel Award Recipient

2001 Geisel Award, Fran Wiggin
Theresa Paré presents the first Geisel Award to Fran Wiggin

2001 Geisel Award, Fran Wiggin

Fran Wiggin received the Ann Geisel Award at the NHLA Fall Conference on November 1, 2001.  Fran was nominated to receive this honor by the NHLA Awards Committee in recognition of her many accomplishments and contributions to the library profession.

Fran was the Director of the Bedford Public Library until her retirement this fall. During that time, she developed outstanding library services for the residents of Bedford. She built not one but two libraries during her tenure. She was one of the first libr arians to embrace automation in the state and was active in NHAIS as well as a founding member of GMILCS, Inc.

Fran is dedicated to the vision and mission of the NH Library Association. She was the longest serving member of the Executive Board as Membership Chair. Her annual auction raised thousands of dollars to support scholarships and other activities of the Association. She routinely mentored new librarians to the state and has served as a role model to many.

Even in retirement, Fran continues to contribute to the library profession in her current role as interim librarian at the Currier Gallery of Art in Manchester. She truly exemplifies “distinguished service to the NH library community”. NHLA and profession are the better due to her dedication, service, and outstanding commitment to quality library services.

Theresa Paré

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Christine Friese, NHLA President 2019

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

February 21, 2019
  • NHLA-ITS Meeting

    February 21, 2019  1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Wiggin Memorial Library, 10 Bunker Hill Ave, Stratham, NH 03885, USA

    Wiggin Memorial Library has a wonderful collection of STEAM and coding toys and
    resources for youth, and at this meeting we will discuss cost-effective
    implementation of these resources at our libraries. Please bring questions
    and ideas you have considered or carried out in your libraries. After this
    discussion, we will have updates from Bobbi Slossar regarding the state
    Omeka S project, then we will open the floor to other topics of interest
    from our attendees. Refreshments will be served.

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February 22, 2019
  • ULAC Meeting

    February 22, 2019  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    18 Library St, Hudson, NH 03051, USA

    Meeting at Hills Memorial Library. Tentative topic: Diagnosing Health Emergencies

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March 8, 2019
  • New England Koha Summit

    March 8, 2019  9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Kilton Public Library, 80 Main St, West Lebanon, NH 03784, USA

    Join us for conversations about Koha.
    Register at http://bit.ly/NEKOHASUMMIT
    More info. can be found here:  https://bywatersolutions.com/news/2019-new-england-koha-summit
    Brought to you by the New England Library Association and ByWater Solutions.

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  • CLNH Board Meeting

    March 8, 2019  10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    3 Triangle Park Dr, Concord, NH 03301, USA

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March 12, 2019
  • NHLA Officer's Meeting

    March 12, 2019  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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March 13, 2019
  • Ryan Dowd, Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness

    March 13, 2019  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Manchester City Library, 405 Pine St, Manchester, NH 03104, USA

    The ULAC division of the New Hampshire Library Association will host Mr. Ryan Dowd at the Manchester City Library on Wednesday March 13th from 9 am to 12 pm. Mr. Dowd is the author of the Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness. The training will include how to compassionately manage problematic behavior from troubled individuals in our libraries. There will be a focus on practical tools you can use every day to resolve problems and prevent conflict along with a special focus on patrons with mental health and substance abuse issues. Registration will open in late January with a $5 fee per person, and NHLA’s refund policy will apply to this event.

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