My name is Jeanne Hoover and I will be the new Communications Leader this year.I recently moved to North Carolina from Pennsylvania to take a Science Reference Librarian position at the J.Y. Joyner Library at East Carolina University.I first got involved with SLA as a student member while completing my MLIS at the University of Pittsburgh.I am looking forward to meeting each one of you.Please feel free to send me any news that I can include on the blog or in the newsletter.You can contact me at jeannehoover@gmail.com. Thank you!
Jeanne
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Debbie Balsamo, National Program Manager for the Environmental Protection Agency's Library Network received the North American Quantum2 InfoStar Award, presented by Dialog at the 2010 SLA Annual Conference and INFO-EXPO in New Orleans. The award is presented annually to professionals "whose achievements demonstrate leadership and inspire others in their industry." Among other things, Debbie was given praise for her work in implementing the "Ask a Librarian" virtual reference service at EPA.
Debbie is a long-time member and former NCSLA President.
NCSLA members spoke and the board listened! A roundtable-style event has been planned for September to address the wide array of interests expressed in the programming survey.
What: NCSLA Roundtable
When: September 17, 2010, 1:00-4:00 PM
Where: US Environmental Protection Agency
109 Alexander Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Who: All members of the North Carolina library community are welcome to attend—spread the word to your public, school media, academic and special library colleagues!
Are you a North Carolina librarian, grad student, or new to the area? Want to get more involved with your local professional associations, but not sure where to start? Join NCSLA and NMRT for this unique Networking event in October. Afterwards, meet up for more a more casual networking experience at our networking dinner from 5:30-7:30 PM, location TBA.
What: Joint NCSLA & NMRT Networking Event
When: October 7, 2010, 3:30-5:00
Where: location TBA
Who: All members of the North Carolina library community are welcome to attend.
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Save the date for these events later in the year
Educational workshop/seminar on Friday, Oct 22nd at Center for Creative Living in Greensboro, focused on professional attire/presence.
Annual Awards Banquet and Officer’s Installation on Thursday, December 2nd at The Rizzo Conference Center at Meadowmont in Chapel Hill.
5th Annual Information Literacy Conference Thursday, June 17, 2010 Johnson & Wales University Charlotte, NC
Call for Proposals
Submission Deadline: 5pm on Friday, April 9, 2010 What is the "5th Annual Information Literacy Conference"? It is a one-day conference covering the various aspects of Information Literacy in academic institutions, public libraries or K – 12 education.
What presentation/poster topics are you looking for? Throughout the day the presentations can cover anything from the basics of information literacy, how to write your information literacy program, success stories, tools to assist in the implementation and more! Click here to see what sessions and posters were offered last year.
All topics relating to Information Literacy will be considered. Some sample topics include:
Mobile sites
Virtual library
Sending students off as learners
Teachers & Librarians as partners
NC Wise Owl & NC LIVE
Is there a registration fee reduction for presenters? Presenters will receive half-price registration.
How do I submit a presentation/poster proposal? Complete the Session Proposal Form and submit it by Friday, April 9, 2010.
What if I have other questions? Send questions to Cheryl Ann Coyle, 2010 Metrolina Library Association President, at metrolina.library@gmail.com
February 18 - NCSLA Networking dinner at the Robertsons' home, and ***Happy Retirement*** for Larry Wright RSVP to me at robert11@niehs.nih.gov or call me at (919) 541-1386. Eliza and I invite you to a potluck dinner at our new home in Fearrington Village, about eight miles south of Chapel Hill, just off of Hwy 15-501. Date: Thursday, Feb. 18Time: 6:00 pm --8:00 pm We will provide vegetarian lasagna and vino. Since we can only accommodate about 20, please RSVP to me to let me know you're coming and what you'll bring. Suggestions: salad, dessert, appetizers, or something out-of-the blue! Larry Wright, my longtime colleague at the NIEHS Library, retired the first of January. Come give him your BEST WISHES and find out what he's going to do now! Let's convince him to stay active in NCSLA! Directions: DON'T TRUST GOOGLE MAPS OR ANY OTHER ONLINE MAP SERVICE to find us! We're too new for our address to be reflected accurately on these maps. RSVP to me at robert11@niehs.nih.gov or call me at (919) 541-1386.
February 25 - Durham The Durham area networking dinner is scheduled for Thursday, February 25th, 6:30 PM at California Pizza Kitchen at Southpoint Mall. To participate please contact Jill Robinson at jill@nclive.org
February 27 - Greensboro Networking Potluck dinner on Saturday February 27th at 7:00 will be hosted by Mary and Rick Lane . They will provide wine and beverages. Others can let Mary know what they'd like to bring or ask what's needed to fill in. Please RSVP to Mary Lane at MLane@lortobco.com
