This Tuesday and Wednesday, hundreds of library supporters from all across the country will convene in Washington DC for National Library Legislative Day. They will be briefed on legislative issues affecting libraries and will meet with their members of Congress to discuss them.
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2012 VT Public Library Salary Survey
The Personnel Committee of the Vermont Library Association has published Salaries and Benefits: A Survey of Vermont Public Librarians. Vermont public libraries were surveyed in 2012 and the results collated. Salaries for the 105 librarians range from a mean of $17.88/hour to a maximum of $38.26. The salary range for paraprofessionals runs from the mean of $13.32 to a maximum of $19.00. Information on salaries and benefits is presented by library governance, experience, population, and size of library.
The current recommended minimum starting salary for a library director with a bachelor’s degree and the Vermont Department of Libraries Certificate of Public Librarianship is $40,300, or $19.38/hour with a full benefit package.
VLA Compensation Studies are listed together at http://www.vermontlibraries.
Free Library Continuing Education Events for May
Listed below are FREE programs Accessible Technology Coalition, ALA, American Libraries Live, Booklist, Colorado State Library, Geek the Library, Infopeople, Insync Training, Library Journal, Montana State Library, Nebraska Library Commission, Nonprofit Webinars, O’Reilly, School Library Journal, TechSoup, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, University of North Carolina, VolunteerMatch, and WebJunction will be webcasting during May.
Free Library Continuing Education Events for April
Listed below are FREE programs Accessible Technology Coalition, ALA, ALCTS, American Association of School Librarians, American Libraries, American Libraries Live, American Management Association, Booklist, Colorado State Library, Geek the Library, GrantSpace, Infopeople, Insync Training, Libraries Thriving, Library Journal, Lyrasis, Montana State Library, Nebraska Library Commission, Nonprofit Webinars, O’Reilly, Public Library Association, San Jose State University, School Library Journal, Teacher-Librarian Virtual Café, TechSoup, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, TLT Group, University of Wisconsin-Madison, VolunteerMatch, Washington State Library, and WebJunction will be webcasting during April.
In the event that you aren’t available during those times, or you would like to check out past webinars, here are the links to archived events:
Advocacy for Vermont Public Libraries
Friday March 29th
Midstate Regional Library, Berlin, VT
RSVP: lucinda.walker@norwichlibrary.org
Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/events/598610706832132/
A day long workshop hosted by the Vermont Public Libraries Section of the Vermont Library Association.
Come learn, be inspired, and gain crucial skills from your peers in Vermont public libraries. Librarians and trustees will share their stories and strategies for long term success.
Attendees receive a goodie bag and advocacy tool kit. FREE for VLA members; $15 registration fee for non-VLA members.
CANCELLED – VT & NH Library Leadership Day
The joint VLA/NHLA Library Leadership Workshop featuring ALA-President Maureen Sullivan planned for May 6th in Manchester, NH has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict with Maureen’s calendar. At this time, there are no plans to reschedule this workshop. VLA and NHLA will continue to explore other partnership opportunities that will benefit our members by enriching our profession and strengthening our libraries.
Maureen Sullivan, ALA President and Simmons management guru, will once again lead a Vermont/New Hampshire Library Leadership Day. Save the date—Monday, May 6, 2013. This year the Manchester City Library in New Hampshire is hosting the event—so start thinking carpools. Library Leadership Day is sponsored by the Vermont Library Association and the New Hampshire Library Association.
CANCELLED – VT & NH Library Leadership Day
The joint VLA/NHLA Library Leadership Workshop featuring ALA-President Maureen Sullivan planned for May 6th in Manchester, NH has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict with Maureen’s calendar. At this time, there are no plans to reschedule this workshop. VLA and NHLA will continue to explore other partnership opportunities that will benefit our members by enriching our profession and strengthening our libraries.
Maureen Sullivan, ALA President and Simmons management guru, will once again lead a Vermont/New Hampshire Library Leadership Day. Save the date—Monday, May 6, 2013. This year the Manchester City Library in New Hampshire is hosting the event—so start thinking carpools. Library Leadership Day is sponsored by the Vermont Library Association and the New Hampshire Library Association.
The Many Hats of Technical Services – NETSL Annual Spring Conference 2013
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the New England Technical Services Librarians’ 2013 Spring Conference: “The Many Hats of Technical Services,” which will be held April 12th at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. Visit http://netsl.wordpress.com/
This year, we would like to hear your opinion on what to serve for the conference lunch. The Hogan Lunch Buffet at the College of Holy Cross allows up to two entrees to be selected. We will offer one vegetarian option. Please vote for your preference for the second choice at http://tinyurl.com/c5gg3rc.
Communities in the Cloud, the Commons, and the College – ACRL-NEC Virtual Conference 2013
The Association of College and Research Libraries New England Chapter invites you to attend its 2013 Annual Conference: Communities in the Cloud, the Commons, and the College. The Conference will once again be held at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA, but if you cannot make it down, want to network with other Vermont librarians and like cost-effective professional development then…
Register now for the 4th Annual ACRL-NEC Vermont Virtual Conference on Friday, May 10th!
Vermont Department of Libraries Workshops for March & Early April
There’s still room for you in these workshops that are being held in May and early April. Click on the title to register.