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
    • 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
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Specialists Network (SpecNet)

Specialists Network Directory

Do you sometimes feel you have professional questions to ask and no one to direct them to? Do you find yourself with a wealth of knowledge and a desire to give back to your friends and colleagues in New Hampshire’s libraries? If you answered YES to either of these questions, then you’ll want to join the NHLA Specialists Network!

The idea for this Network developed from feedback provided by NHLA members. This Network will help members, who are rich in skill and experience, to make connections, share experiences, and learn from each other in a more organized way.

Why YOU should join the Network as a “specialist”…

  • To work collaboratively towards solutions
  • To make new connections
  • To give back to the library community
  • To foster the spread of best practices
  • To develop your leadership and training skills
  • And not least, to learn from those we help

Do you feel shy about your qualifications or about putting yourself forward as a “specialist”? Then please consider nominating a librarian to whom you’ve turned in the past for help. We promise to contact them first for their permission to be listed in the Network.

How to find a specialist or be listed as a specialist…

The SpecNet directory is available online. Feel free to contact our specialists directly! To be listed in the directory or for more information about the Network, contact Cab Vinton, Plaistow Public Library, 382-6011 or director@plaistowlibrary.com.

Important Information for Everyone!

Please note that the Specialists Network is not intended as a formal mentoring program. Registered specialists are NOT committing to a long-term relationship or extensive periods of 1-on-1 training and support. Specialists will have total discretion in each instance over what assistance, if any, they provide. If you are an information-seeker, please be respectful of your contact’s time. NHLA is not responsible for the content of communications between library professionals who use this Network.

Please share your ideas and suggestions on ways to improve the NHLA Specialists Network: Cab Vinton, Plaistow Public Library, 382-6011 or director@plaistowlibrary.com.

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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