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I recently updated the NHLA's "Upcoming Events" webpage, and in doing so, was impressed by all the terrific programs our members have organized for us in the next 30 days. First, there is the CHILIS conference which takes place at the Portsmouth Public Library on Thursday, October 18th from 9am-3pm. Amongst the many topics discussed, one in particular is "Marketing Library Services to Teens with Technology." Should be interesting.

Then, on October 26th, the READS conference takes place at the Local Government Center in Concord, NH. The theme of the event is "People, Places and Things: Security in Today's Library" and registration is going through the roof!

But wait, there's more! On November 1st, NHLA's Fall Conference takes place at the Common Man Inn in Plymouth, NH. The theme of the conference is "The Modern Library: Service in the 21st Century: Graphic Novels, Programming and Social Software." The opening session "Entice, Educate and Excel with Comics!" sounds intriguing. And the closing session titled "Scriblio and Open Source Software for Libraries" features Casey Bisson, information architect at Plymouth State University. Very cool!

So get out there, network and enjoy learning from each other. The next 30 days should be a lot of fun!

Posted by Steve B. at 06:31 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

As you all hopefully know, the READS Annual Fall Program and Business Meeting is taking place on October 26, 2007 at the New Hampshire Local Government Center, and the theme is "People, Places and Things: Security in Today's Library". And now, you can download the schedule of events and the registration form here. How convenient! So why not download the form, print it out, fill it in, and send it back to the Local Government Center right away! You are sure to get your money's worth.

Want another reason to attend? You will get to see the presentation of the 3rd annual READS Award of Excellence.

Posted by nhlablog at 04:28 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

The deadline to submit nominations for the READS Award of Excellence has been extended to Friday, August 31st.

Several busy librarians have requested extensions, so we're pushing the deadline back to the end of the month.

The READS Award of Excellence is given once a year and recognizes outstanding service to library users. The award recipient will be recognized at the READS Annual Fall Program. For more information and to download the nomination form, please visit http://www.nhlibrarians.org/reads/award.html

Posted by Sarah L. at 12:38 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

It’s not too late to nominate a library colleague for the READS Award of Excellence. Someone you know deserves recognition!

This award is presented to a library staff member who provides outstanding direct or indirect service to library users in the reference or adult services area.

The award recipient will be recognized at the READS Annual Fall Program. For more information and to download the nomination form, please visit http://www.nhlibrarians.org/reads/award.html

Deadline: August 1, 2007

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Posted by Steve B. at 07:31 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

If you missed the READS-To-Go sessions at NHLA's conference, then all I can say is you missed out on a lot of fun. Even though this new READS program alone would get any librarian excited, RTG's creators outdid themselves donning costumes and performing numerous outlandish skits based on such famous gameshows as Family Feud and Lets Make a Deal to outline the rational behind READS-To-Go and its many well thought out features and processes.

But perhaps you still aren't familiar with RTG. Never fear, READS-To-Go has its own new website that is rapidly adding more information. Right now, you can browse a list of the more than twenty popular book titles that will be available in book bags along with kits including discussion questions and much, much more. So please visit the new website regularly and get your book groups ready to participate in this enthusiastic, innovative program.

READS-To-GO website address: http://www.nhlibrarians.org/reads/rtg. 

Posted by Steve B. at 08:49 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

As a reference librarian, I am often asked by students where they can find good primary resources. One resource I've increasingly pointed our customers to is Access.NewspaperArchive.com. Access NewspaperARCHIVE is a program that gives public libraries and K-12 schools around the world FREE access to NewspaperARCHIVE.com's historical newspaper database. This free version of Access NewspaperARCHIVE allows users to view, save and print full-page newspapers dating from 1759 to 1977. The content is also keyword searchable! Unfortunately, access to historic New Hampshire newspapers is excluded. To gain access to that content, you've got to pony up some cash!

To find out more about this program, contact my good friend Scott Fisher at 888.870.0484 ext. 24 or by email at sfisher@heritagemicrofilm.com. Tell him Steve Butzel from the Nashua Public Library referred you!

p.s. If enough of us like the service, maybe we should consider asking the State Library to provide access to the for-fee New Hampshire content. Just a thought.

Posted by Steve B. at 07:28 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

• Budget cut - slide back! 
• Patron thanks you for your help - skip ahead!
• Can't answer the library literature trivia? Stuck!
• And avoid the black hole of burnout at all costs!

Also, the CHILIS Spring Conference takes place next Thursday, April 5th at Sawyer’s Banquet Facility in Plaistow, NH. For more info, visit the CHILIS Spring Conference webpage, http://www.chilisnh.org/springcon.html.

Posted by Steve B. at 10:20 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Hi Folks,

Steve Butzel gave us a wonderful clear and concise tutorial on posting an entry to the NHLA blog yesterday at the Executive Board meeting in Concord. Here’s my contribution:

As By-Laws Chair, one of my responsibilities is to ensure that each section has submitted a copy of its By-laws to the Executive Board each year – NHLA BY-LAWS, Article 6 -  Sections, Paragraph C -  Duties of the Sections. #2  “Present a current copy of the Section By-laws to the Executive Board each year.”

I’m attempting to earn my keep. Please send a current copy of your By-laws to me at credden@hampton.lib.nh.us. And Thank You,  Ann Hoey, for sending CHILIS By-laws first thing this morning!

Posted by Catherine R. at 11:48 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Three READS roundtables will be  taking place in March

• Monday, March 26: Portsmouth Public Library, 10-12
• Wednesday, March 28: Peterborough Public Library, 11-1
• Friday, March 30: Pease Public Library Plymouth, 10-2.
  

Come play a game - Ups and Downs in LibraryLand, a board game ripped off/based on Chutes & Ladders.

• Budget cut - slide back! 
  
• Patron thanks you for your help - skip ahead!
  
• Can't answer the library literature trivia? Stuck!
  
• And avoid the black hole of burnout at all costs!
  

PRIZES PRIZES PRIZES  (and lots of fun)

Posted by nhlablog at 05:42 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

The draft edition of the meeting minutes from the December 12, 2006 READS Executive Board meeting are now available for download here. (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the file.) They will also soon be posted on the READS website, but why not just grab them here!

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