The Paralibrarian Board is a group of elected people who govern the Paralibrarian section of the New Hampshire Library Association and represent the interests of those members within the Paralibrarian section.
The New Hampshire Paralibrarian Certification program was formed in June of 2014, and became an official section of the New Hampshire Library Association in November of 2014.
Paralibrarian Board Role Descriptions
Openings on the Board
The Paralibrarian Board is here for you! Becoming an active member of the Paralibrarian board is a fantastic way to network and gain experience working with a professional organization. The board meets bi-monthly for two hours, usually at the Hooksett Public Library. If in-person attendance is a concern, the board will provide a Zoom meeting link so people can join us remotely.
Currently Open Positions:
- Treasurer
- Membership Co-Chairs
- Newsletter Coordinator
Visit the Board Role Descriptions for a complete list of duties for these positions. If you have any questions or interest, contact our President Katie Ondre.
Current Paralibrarian Board Members
| President | Katie Ondre | Wadleigh Memorial Library | kondre@wadleighlibrary.org |
| Julie Spokane | Amherst Public Library | jspokane@amherstlibrary.org | |
| Vice President | Patrick Harrison | Rye Public Library | pharrison@ryepubliclibrary.org |
| Treasurer | Pam McDonald | Souhegan High School | pmacdonald@amherstlibrary.org |
| Secretary | Tracy Kittredge | Nashua Public Library | tracy.kittredge@nashualibrary.org |
| Interstate Reciprocity Liason | Heather Rainier | Hooksett Public Library | hrainier@hooksettlibrary.org |
| Education Chair | Hope Garner | (formerly) Griffin Free Library | libraryadvocate62@gmail.com |
| Review Committee Co-Chairs | Carla Ferreira | Amherst Public Library | |
| Membership Co-Chairs | Currently OPEN | ||
| Webmaster | Lex Hetrick | Manchester City Library | lhetrick@manchesternh.gov |
| Member-at-Large | Danielle Arpin | Pelham Public Library | darpin@pelhamweb.com |
| Mary Ann Shea | Wadleigh Memorial Library | mshea@wadleighlibrary.org |
Current Paralibrarian Committee Members
| Review Committee Members | Cheryl Ingerson | Elkins Public Library | cingerson@elkinspubliclibrary.org |
| Anne Meyers | Philbrick James Library | director@philbrickjameslibrary.org | |
| Education Committee Members | Anne Meyers | Philbrick James Library | director@philbrickjameslibrary.org |
| Carrie Loring | Rodgers Memorial Library | carrieloring@rodgerslibrary.org | |
| Mini-Conference Comm. Chair | Cyndi Burnham | Goffstown Public Library | cyndib@goffstownlibrary.com |
| Mini-Conference Comm. Members | Anne Meyers | Philbrick James Library | director@philbrickjameslibrary.org |
| Pam McDonald | Amherst Public Library | pmacdonald@amherstlibrary.org | |
| Mentors | Julie Spokane | Amherst Public Library | jspokane@amherstlibrary.org |
| Cyndi Burnham | Goffstown Public Library | cyndib@goffstownlibrary.com |
2025 Paralibrarian Board Meeting Updates
The Paralibrarian Board typically meets in-person at Hooksett Public Library with hybrid provided via ZOOM. Meetings are held Wednesdays at 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. unless otherwise noted. Please email Board President Katie Ondre for the ZOOM meeting link.
2025 Meeting Dates
January 8
March 5
May 7
July 9
September 3
November 17
Paralibrarian Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - PENDING
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - APPROVED
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - APPROVED
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - APPROVED
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - APPROVED
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 - APPROVED
Monday, January 8, 2024 - APPROVED
Friday, November 17, 2023 - APPROVED
Friday, September 15, 2023 - APPROVED
Friday, May 19, 2023 - APPROVED
Friday, March 17, 2023 - APPROVED
For older meeting minutes, please contant the Paralibrarian Board President.