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
    • 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!
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Education

Scholarships—

NHLA Conference Scholarships

To encourage first-time attendance at NHLA Conferences and membership in NHLA, NHLA is offering its members, and non-members, the opportunity to make first-time conference attendance possible with up to six scholarships.

Each recipient will receive a full conference registration (does not include travel reimbursements) AND one year membership to NHLA for a first time member.

Any New Hampshire library employee or full-time library school student (must be a NH resident) who has not previously attended any NHLA Conference is eligible. Applicants do not have to be current members of NHLA.

Deadline for Fall Conference scholarship applications will be July 31, 2019.   At the August Conference Committee meeting, applicants will be reviewed and recipients will be selected. Recipients will be notified and an announcement will be sent out prior to the opening of registration for the Fall Conference.

Download an application form here.

NHLA Educational Assistance for Graduate Study

F. Mabel Winchell Loan Fund—

$2,000 interest-free loan to be repaid within 4 years funded through lifetime memberships in NHLA.

Qualifications: applicant must be a resident of New Hampshire or employed by a NH library, enrolled in an ALA accredited school of Library or Information Science, and a member of NHLA.

Rosalie Norris Scholarship—

$1,000 outright grant Funded through a bequest to NHLA from Rosalie Norris.
Qualifications: applicant must be a resident of New Hampshire or currently employed by a NH library, enrolled in an ALA accredited school of Library or Information Science, and a member of NHLA. Download an Application form:  PDF or Doc
Application Deadlines: April 1 and September 1 Please send inquiries to: Carlos Pearman NHLA Scholarship Chair Manchester City Library 405 Pine Street Manchester, NH 03104 (603)624-6550 ext. 3342 cpearman@manchesternh.gov


NHLA Continuing Education MacDonald Fund Grant

MacDonald Fund Grants may be used for credit or non-credit courses, workshops, and seminars; State Library Education modules; online education classes; and classes offered by local educational institutions. The funds may not be used for conference attendance. Maximum total per applicant in a fiscal year is $300.

Application form: NHLA Continuing Education MacDonald Fund Grant Application

State Library Resources—

Distance learning, webinars, library training calendar, online tutorials, and workshops


Drexel University Continuing Education—

Through a collaboration between the New Hampshire Library Association and Drexel University Online, you can now earn a top-ranked degree or certificate and receive special tuition rates when you enroll in one of Drexel’s distinguished online programs.More information

University of Rhode Island School of Library and Information Studies

URI offers an ALA-accredited MLIS program and a discounted regional tuition rate to students in New Hampshire.

More Information

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

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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

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