|
In this Issue:
|
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.
|
|
I’m sure you are familiar with the old proverb which says, “March comes in like a lion, goes out like a lamb.” Spring officially begins on March 20th this month. In North Carolina, you never know what kind of weather you’re going to get. It could be in the 70s one day and in the 30s the next. But one thing is certain, warmer weather will come. I am already seeing signs of spring as the daffodils in my neighborhood have sprouted and some are already blooming! And with spring comes the pollen with a vengeance! But I digress… Many of our sections have been busy planning events for March and April. In February, REMCo hosted a chat with ALA Presidential candidate, Kelvin Watson and on March 1, you can meet Emily Drabiniski with WILR. These events are not intended to endorse either candidate, but to give our members the opportunity to hear from them. To register for NCLA events, visit our website and scroll to the “Upcoming Events'' section. The Finance Committee is meeting on March 2 to go over our 2022 budget and committee requests. Once the budget is finalized, the Executive Board will have an opportunity to review it and will take a vote for approval. Our Membership committee held a meeting last week to explore ways to collaborate with NMRT. New members should receive a welcome email from their Regional Director. If you did not receive an email when you renewed or joined NCLA, please let us know! We recently hired a new Administrative Assistant, Megan Mead. Megan is a 2021 graduate of UNC Greensboro. We are excited to have her on board, and she is happy for the opportunity to work with our organization. Megan will be monitoring the admin@nclaonline.org email account, scheduling events, processing new ALA/NCLA student joint memberships, and other tasks to assist our treasurer and the Executive Board. I’m still looking for volunteers to work with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Committee charges will be to research current trends of diversity, equity and inclusion in librarianship; collaborate with the State Library, ALA or other organizations as appropriate; and develop and implement changes within the NCLA organization to ensure DEI best practices. If you are interested in being on the committee, email me as soon as possible. Our first meeting will be sometime in mid-late March. If you are looking for other ways to get involved, reach out to one of our sections or committee chairs! Enjoy every day, take time for yourself, and take time to make connections with other NCLA members. Until next time,
|
|
|
Did you get your favorite section's latest newsletter? Not sure? It may be because you are not subscribed to administrator updates through the NCLA website. Subscribing to administrator updates allows you to receive emails such as section newsletters and member-only emails, such as invitations to vote for the next biennium's executive board. Go to https://nclaonline.org and use the person icon in the upper right-hand corner to login to your account. Click on "View Profile". On the "My profile" page, click "Email subscriptions" and ensure there is a check mark next to "Mass emails from administrators, such as newsletters and other important notifications". If it is not checked, click the "Edit profile" button, click the check box to subscribe, then Save. You should now receive the emails sent through the NCLA website. If you have any questions or issues, you may contact the NCLA Web and Technologies team at web@nclaonline.org
|
|
|
Interested in volunteering for NCLA? 2023 Biennial Conference Committees We are looking for volunteers to serve on committees for planning the 2023 biennial conference! If you are interested, please email Dawn Behrend at vicepresident@nclaonline.org to express your interest and please include if there is a particular committee or area you would like to be a part of. We are very interested in folks to serve on the Registration/Volunteers and Local Arrangements! DEI Committee Volunteers Needed Libby Stone is seeking volunteers for a new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for NCLA. Committee charges will be to research current trends of diversity, equity and inclusion in librarianship; collaborate with the State Library, ALA, or other organizations as appropriate; and develop and implement changes within the NCLA organization to ensure DEI best practices. If you are interested in being on the committee, please reach out to Libby via email as soon as possible. Our first meeting will be sometime in mid-late March.
|
|
|
The latest issue of North Carolina Libraries is now available! Check here for the most recent version here.
|
|
|
The State Library posts position announcements as a service to libraries in the state of North Carolina. For more information regarding a position please contact the hiring library or organization in the provided link. Check out current openings here.
|
|
|
From the NC Department of Health and Human Services: Find COVID-19 vaccine information here!
|
|
|
Joel Ferdon Director of Library Services Stanley 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!" For a long time, I thought I wanted to be a Creative Writing Professor, so I did an MFA in Creative Writing after undergrad. I had always worked in libraries in high school and in undergrad, but then I got a job at the Calcasieu Parish Public Library when I was doing my MFA. It was just a little shelving/circ desk gig, but those were some of the most amazing librarians I have ever met and one of the best times of my life. The Central Library of CPPL had been a safe haven for my wife and I all three years of grad school and it did not surprise me in the least when I ended up spending even more time there as a Library Assistant. When I was close to finishing my MFA, the Circ Supervisor and Branch Manager at CPPL both encouraged me to go on and do my MLIS, which was so much better than spending five more years on a PhD. Although I am an academic librarian now, I will always remember my beginning at CPPL and be a public librarian at heart! 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? I absolutely adore working at libraries that allow me to wear many hats. Being a Director at a small community college library means getting to pivot from instruction, to technology help, to planting a pollinator garden, to leading a community read, and so many other wonderfully unique tasks. Being able to do so many rich and diverse things in a single day keeps work fresh and rewarding. I am also so very, very lucky to have the most amazing library team and the best students any librarian could ask for. They always keep me on my toes and challenge me in the most positive ways. When you work at a college with great folks who love their community and jobs, inspiration is in large supply. It also doesn’t hurt getting to look out over the Uwharrie Mountains every single day! 3. Who are your library heroes in North Carolina and beyond? This really is a tough question because I admire so many library folks in North Carolina and beyond. Being a part of the community college library community for the past three years has allowed me to build relationships with some of North Carolina’s best: Rich Garafolo at Lenoir Community College, Alan Unsworth at Surry Community College, Staci Wilson at Catawba Valley Community College, and Libby Stone, NCLA President! I wouldn’t stay sane from day-to-day without those folks. I am also eternally grateful to Mike Crumpton from UNCG, Juli Moore from the Iredell County Public Library, and Debbie Shreve from the Wake County Public Library for giving me a home with the NCLA Leadership Institute (and to all my LI folks!). I am also humbled and grateful for Derrick Wold at the Davie County Public Library for the very best comradery. 4. Tell us a little about your interests and hobbies outside of the library. I thoroughly enjoy getting to spend time with my wife, son, and three black labs out in our garden (we’re growing corn and potatoes for the first time this year!), and I am a fiend for hiking and exploring all manner of trails and paddling in North Carolina. To no one’s surprise, I adore reading. I currently have Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s Love in the Time of Cholera on my nightstand for the Stanly Strong Community Read and Tishani Doshi’s collection of poetry A God At the Door on display in my office for Friday thumbing. When I have time, I also enjoy writing some poetry, but don’t tell anyone. 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.
|
|
|
Wake: The Hidden History of Women-led Slave Revolts
by Rebecca Hall
Part graphic novel, part memoir, this book, using in-depth archival research and a measured use of historical imagination, tells the story of women-led slave revolts, uncovering the truth about these women warriors, who, until now, have been left out of the historical record.
|
|
|
Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters
This provocative debut is about what happens at the emotional, messy, vulnerable corners of womanhood that platitudes and good intentions can't reach. Torrey Peters brilliantly and fearlessly navigates the most dangerous taboos around gender, sex, and relationships, gifting us a thrillingly original, witty, and deeply moving novel.
|
|
|
NC State University Libraries Modern Libraries Series: Austin Central Public Library Wednesday, April 6 Virtual via Zoom Winner of the American Institute of Architects and the American Library Association Library Building Award in 2018, the Austin Central Public Library is a technologically rich hub for innovation and cultural intelligence. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the Central Library has become a major civic presence and frequent community gathering place. Said to be the most daylit library in the nation, the library prioritizes flexible blended spaces with an emphasis on sustainability. Join us as we take a virtual tour of this incredible space and learn more about its innovative features! More details and registration information is available at NC State University Libraries’ Eventbrite page.
|
|
|
North Carolina Library Association 265 Eastchester Drive Suite 133, #364 High Point, North Carolina 27262
www.nclaonline.org/ |
|
|
|