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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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Can you believe it is already August? I have so many happy memories of August. New clothes, new school supplies, new beginnings. Even more than January, I think August means a new beginning to me. And very soon, NCLA will have a new biennium with new leaders. Libby Stone will take over as president at the conference. Dawn Behrend of Lenoir Rhyne will be sworn in as vice-president/president-elect, Jenneffer Sixkiller as secretary, Kate Engelbrecht as treasurer-elect, Wanda Brown and Jennifer Daugherty as our new directors, Victoria Reader as our SELA representative and Siobhan Loendorf as our ALA councilor. I know as I step down as president that I will be leaving the association in good hands. Have you registered for conference? If not, what are you waiting for? NCLA members can register for $80 which allows access to all online content, and (fingers crossed) attendance in person as well. See the conference website at https://nclaonline.org/conference to check out the line-up of speakers, presentations and posters to be offered.
As we wind up this biennium, the current Executive Board met for the last time on Friday, July 30th. For those that felt comfortable, an in-person meeting was held, with Zoom access provided for those still under travel restrictions or that were unable to meet in person. The Executive Board passed a motion offered by Anthony Chow (formerly of UNC-G, now at San Jose State) that asked NCLA to partner with other organizations in the state (including the State Library) to support education of staff and the public regarding violence against Asian Americans. The board approved this action, and we will work with REMCo, the State Library of North Carolina and the Asian American Center to develop traveling exhibits for use across the state. Other actions taken by the board included clarifying language in the Handbook regarding Scholarship distributions, approving Nina Chaffin to serve on the Public Librarian Certification Board, approving budget amendments to keep the budget in balance and finally, approving the recommendation from the Conference 2023 site selection committee to have that conference in Winston Salem.
The board also heard from Chad Haefele that he is planning to migrate from the current listserv platform to Simplelists in either late September or early October. We should be totally migrated before the conference.
Until next month, I wish each of you the pleasure of new beginnings, and the excitement of discovering new things. Stay safe, and I hope to see all of you in October.
Lorrie Russell
Your NCLA president
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NCLA Election Results
Vice President/President-Elect: Dawn Behrend, Lenoir-Rhyne University
Secretary: Jennefer Sixkiller, Mooresville Public Library
Treasurer-Elect: Kate Engelbrecht, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Regional Director, Central Area: Wanda Brown
Regional Director, Eastern Area: Jennifer Daugherty, East Carolina University
SELA Representative: Victoria Reeder, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
ALA Chapter Councilor: Siobhan Loendorf, Catawba County Library
These incoming officers will form part of the next NCLA Executive Board, which will be announced in full at the October conference - register today!
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NCLA Sections Seeking Nominations for Officers: Note that different sections have different deadlines! Use forms or email addresses listed for further information. |
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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 |
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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. |
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From the NC Department of Health and Human Services: Find COVID-19 vaccine information here! |
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Staci Andrews Wilson Director of Library Services Catawba Valley 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 that made that little voice in my head go "Yes!" was as a page at the Robeson County Public Library when I was in high school. I moved away from libraries during and after college but found my way back about 17 years ago. The rest of my library experience has been in community college libraries – and I truly love this community of students and colleagues. The best moments are those when I get to work with students and help them meet their goals. 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? Our students keep me going to work every day. One of my favorite quotes is from Ann Voskamp: "You are where you are for such a time as this – not to make an impression but to make a difference. We aren’t here to won-up one another, but to help one another up". I have the quote posted in my office to remind me of my purpose. I am here to help our students move forward. For community college students, moving forward may mean obtaining a degree, transferring to a four-year college or university, or simply taking one class to increase knowledge in an area of interest. At the end of the day, my passion is tied to student support. Are we doing enough for them? Are we offering the right kind of support and services? And, if the answer is no, I want to figure out how to turn that no into a yes. I find my passion in the library field by working with students and colleagues at other libraries. 3. Who are your library heroes in North Carolina and beyond? My library heroes are my colleagues in the North Carolina Community College System. I am fortunate to be part of a group that is student-focused. They are a wealth of information and freely share their expertise with our group. 4. Tell us a little about your interests and hobbies outside of the library. I am married to Jeremy, who also works at Catawba Valley Community College. He is a History Instructor in our Humanities Department. I have two daughters: Lily, a sophomore at UNCW and Evie a rising freshman at the Caldwell Early College High School. I enjoy reading (of course), crossword puzzles, and watching college basketball. And, I’m a sucker for a good escape room. 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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What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing
by Bruce Duncan Perry
"Have you ever wondered 'Why did I do that?' or 'Why can't I just control my behavior?' Others may judge our reactions and think, 'What's wrong with that person?' When questioning our emotions, it's easy to place the blame on ourselves, holding ourselves and those around us to an impossible standard. It's time we started asking a different question. Through deeply personal conversations, Oprah Winfrey and...brain and trauma expert Dr. Bruce Perry offer a groundbreaking and profound shift from asking 'What's wrong with you?' to 'What happened to you?' Our earliest experiences shape our lives far down the road, and [this book] provides...scientific and emotional insights into the behavioral patterns so many of us struggle to understand" |
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