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Welcome to the North Carolina Library Association’s monthly eNewsletter! A production of the NCLA Marketing Committee, the eNewsletter is devoted to highlighting professional events and programs, librarians making exceptional differences in their communities, and how the association is working to serve YOU! Please subscribe and your feedback is always welcome.
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The North Carolina Symphony is offering its FREE virtual Music Discovery program to libraries across the state. Geared for preschool and elementary-age children and their families, this 30-minute program via Zoom features a NC Symphony musician providing an interactive music lesson, talking about the instruments of the orchestra, and reading a book about music. Families will learn how the instruments of the orchestra make their sounds and hear examples of classical and popular music. If your library is interested in hosting this program, please complete the following form. Music Discovery is funded by PNC's “Grow Up Great” initiative, promoting literacy and arts education for preschoolers and their families. If you have questions about the program, please contact education@ncsymphony.org.
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NCLA along with the Leadership, Administration, and Management (LAMS) Section is pleased to partner with NC LIVE on virtual workshops for library leaders. Guest facilitators will share their knowledge on specific leadership competencies and guide you through common leadership challenges. Whether you are in a leadership position already, or aspire to be, consider registering for an upcoming Leadership Development workshop. Is there a local library leader that you'd like to suggest as a session facilitator? Send a message to help@nclive.org. To register for an upcoming workshop visit this link.
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North Carolina Libraries: Latest Issue Now Available! View the latest issue here.
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COVID-19 and Libraries How is your library responding to the COVID-19 pandemic? Do you have valuable resources to share? We’re compiling information in a document for all to use - feel free to add things!
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Alisha Webb Librarian Guilford Technical Community College 1.What was the first library job you had that made the little voice in your head go “Yes- I have found the profession for me!” My first library job was a library page at Paddison Memorial Branch Library of Forsyth County in Kernersville, NC. I worked there for four and half years in high school and college. I left and tried a few other types of jobs for about 5 years because I was trying to deny that voice. That “little voice” stayed pretty consistent though and nagged me enough to lead me back to the library world. 2.What part of your job keeps you going to work every day? How do you continue to find inspiration and passion in the library field? The simple answer is when faculty, staff and students say “thank you.” I have had several of these moments of appreciation lately and it keeps me motivated on the hard days. I have always believed in education. I am honored to be a small part of the road that I see students on everyday. Their stories and comments of appreciation motivate me to continue to teach and support their dreams. 3. Who are your library heroes in North Carolina and beyond? There are so many librarians from all types of libraries in North Carolina that have inspired and molded my career. If I start naming names, I will leave someone out! Public library librarians, particularly in Forsyth county, were the first to inspire my career choice. They don’t always get a lot of credit for what they do but they are amazing and creative. My own library community, the community college librarians, inspire me all the time. This group of librarians receive small budgets yet prices for resources keep going up. Their ability to think outside the box and create amazing libraries is truly inspirational. The librarians (no matter the type of library) of North Carolina are an amazing group of professionals and I am honored to be a member. 4. Tell us a little about your interests and hobbies outside of the library. When I take off the librarian hat, I am a wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, niece and friend. Those roles keep me busy and I love being with my family. Currently, my sons are involved in scouts. I am currently serving as a den leader in cub scouts. I am also active in my church. My quiet happy place is on my couch snuggling with my dog, Sandy and reading a good book. Are you interested in being featured in the “Librarian Interview” section of the NCLA Newsletter? We are looking for members who want to share their experiences and advice with our membership. If you would like to be considered, please provide your name and contact information on this form.
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Featured section of the month: RTSS (Resources & Technical Services Section) Submitted by Kristen Calvert, RTSS Chair 1. Who are the primary people that your section serves? Who should join?
We welcome people working in all types of libraries – academic, public, school, and special libraries – who work in some area of collections and technical services. Our interests are as broad as our job responsibilities and we continue to update our programming as the focus of the profession changes. We cover acquisitions, cataloging, electronic resources management, scholarly communications, preservation, and collection development. 2. What's the history of this section? When and why was it created?
The Resources and Technical Services Section has been active since 1962! We combed the archive of North Carolina Libraries to find the answer to this question and found the birth of the section in the minutes. From North Carolina Libraries 20 (2) Winter 1962 RESOURCES AND TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTION MINTUES By Mrs. Erma Whittington, Secretary-Treasurer “The Catalog Section of the North Carolina Library Association met in the University Ballroom of the Jack Tar Hotel 111 Durham at 2:30 o'clock on October 26, 1961, with Miss Foy Lineberry presiding… …Miss Lineberry then introduced Vivian Moose, Chairman of the Constitution and By-Laws Committee. Miss Moose explained the need of a revision of the Constitution and the desirability of enlarging the scope of the Section to include all of the Resources and Technical Services. She stated that the Constitution, copies of which had been mailed to all members, had previously been approved by the NCLA Executive Board and the Constitution and By-Laws Committee of RTSD. After discussing it briefly, the membership adopted the Constitution as presented.”
3. What types of programming do you offer? Like most sections, we regularly sponsor sessions at the NCLA biennial meeting. In off-conference years, we hold an in person Fall workshop at a centrally located library. These are normally day-long meetings centered full of presentations from section members around a theme or topic. This year, we have forgone a lengthier program and focused on providing free webinars on professional development topics. You can see our past programs, and view recordings, from the RTSS website. 4. What's one thing you want people to remember about your section?
RTSS is open to everyone interested in collections and collections-adjacent topics. Our board is large and active. Running for office or joining as an interest group chair is a great way to get active and meet colleagues from across the state.
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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
by Charlie Mackesy
"Charlie Mackesy offers inspiration and hope in uncertain times in this beautiful book, following the tale of a curious boy, a greedy mole, a wary fox and a wise horse who find themselves together in sometimes difficult terrain, sharing their greatest fears and biggest discoveries about vulnerability, kindness, hope, friendship and love. The shared adventures and important conversations between the four friends are full of life lessons that have connected with readers of all ages."
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Non-Fiction Virtual Booktalk Wednesday, November 11 • 7 pm Presented by High Point Public Library Book title selection is your choice, however the book topic for the month is True Crime. Zoom in and share the joy of reading.
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