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
Current Paralibrarian Board Members
President | Julie Spokane | Amherst Public Library | jspokane@amherstlibrary.org |
Past President | Cyndi Burnham | Goffstown Public Library | cyndib@goffstownlibrary.com |
Vice President | Katie Ondre | Wadleigh Memorial Library | |
Treasurer | Pam McDonald | Amherst Public Library | pmacdonald@amherstlibrary.org |
Secretary | Currently OPEN | ||
Interstate Reciprocity Liason | Heather Rainier | Hooksett Public Library | hrainier@hooksettlibrary.org |
Education Chair | Hope Garner | Griffin Free Library | libraryadvocate62@gmail.com |
Review Committee Co-Chairs | Carla Ferreira | Amherst Public Library | |
Lee Ann Chase | Hooksett Public Library | lchase@hooksettlibrary.org | |
Webmaster | Stefanie Binette | Merrimack Public Library | stefanie@merrimacklibrary.org |
Membership Co-Chairs | Currently OPEN | ||
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 |
OPEN | |||
Education Committee Members | Anne Meyers | Philbrick James Library | director@philbrickjameslibrary.org |
Carrie Loring | Rodgers Memorial Library | carrieloring@rodgerslibrary.org | |
Mini-Conference Com. Chair | Cyndi Burnham | Goffstown Public Library | cyndib@goffstownlibrary.com |
Mini Conf. Com. Members | Anne Meyers | Philbrick James Library | director@philbrickjameslibrary.org |
Pam McDonald | Amherst Public Library | pmacdonald@amherstlibrary.org |
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 at the Hooksett Public Library, virtually or in person. If in-person attendance is a concern, the board will provide a Zoom meeting link so people can join us remotely.
Currently Open Positions:
Secretary
Membership Co-Chairs
Visit the Board Role Descriptions for a complete list of duties for these positions. If you have any questions or interest, contact our President Julie Spokane, Amherst Public Library, jspokane@amherstlibrary.org.
2024 Paralibrarian Board Meeting Updates
The Paralibrarian Board meets in-person at Hooksett Public Library with hybrid provided via ZOOM.
Upcoming Meeting Dates
Wednesday, September 4th @ 9:30am
Wednesday, November 13th @ 9:30am
Please email Board President, Julie Spokane, to receive the ZOOM link.
Paralibrarian Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - UPCOMING
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - UPCOMING
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.