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

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 6^th 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/netslconference/2013con/ for more details on the exciting program we’re developing. Space is limited so be sure to register early.Only advance registrations will be accepted, no walk-ins.

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 4^th Annual ACRL-NEC Vermont Virtual Conference on Friday, May 10^th!

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.

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.
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Free Library Continuing Education Events for March

Listed below are FREE programs Accessible Technology Coalition, ALA TechSource, ALCTS, American Libraries, American Libraries Live, American Management Association, Booklist, Colorado State Library, Georgia Library Association, GrantSpace, Infopeople, Insync Training, Libraries Thriving, Library Journal, Lyrasis, Montana State Library, Nebraska Library Commission, Nonprofit Webinars, O’Reilly, San Jose State University, School Library Journal, TechSoup, TILT, University of Wisconsin-Madison, VolunteerMatch, Washington State Library, and WebJunction will be webcasting during March.

2013 Department of Libraries Workshop Schedule

The 2013 Continuing Education Website: http://libraries.vermont.gov/libraries/ce and 2013 registration calendar:
http://evanced.info/vtdol/evanced/eventcalendar.asp are up and running!

Whether you’re working on public library certification or want to broaden your library skills, we have workshops for you.

Free Library Continuing Education Events for February

Listed below are FREE programs Accessible Technology Coalition, ALA, American Libraries, American Libraries Live, American Management Association, Booklist, Georgia Library Association, GrantSpace, Infopeople, Libraries Thriving, Library Journal, Metropolitan New York Library Council, Nebraska Library Commission, National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Nonprofit Webinars, OCLC, O’Reilly, San Jose State University, School Library Journal, TechSoup, VolunteerMatch, Washington State Library, and WebJunction will be webcasting during February.