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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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Hello friends!
This year is flying by. I can’t believe it is already September. I have seven weeks left in my presidency of NCLA, and I will admit, this biennium has not progressed as I thought it would. As an association, we have accomplished a great deal – the ability to have an in person or virtual conference, an upgrade in our listserv (coming this month!), and the ability to continue to grow our membership and the services we offer – all in spite of dealing with a world-wide pandemic.
But I will admit, I’m a little nostalgic. I miss seeing so many of you each quarter at board meetings. I will miss seeing many of you in person at our conference in October. Zoom is nice, and it allows us to continue with the business of the association, but it’s just not the same. I miss sharing a meal with colleagues and discussing new ideas and learning from others.
Even though we continue to deal with the effects of COVID-19, I am proud of what NCLA has become this biennium. We are leaner, with a healthy bottom line, and are able to use our funds in a more resourceful and impactful manner. I know that when Libby Stone is sworn in on October 22nd, I am leaving her in a great position to do even more. Libby has made the decision to set up a hybrid conference, and I support her in that. The conference planning committee has done a fantastic job in providing us with a great opportunity to learn and share from and with one another. I hope all of you will register for conference. Even if your travel is restricted, all events will be online, and all content will be available for six months. And at $80 for NCLA members – what a deal!
Whether you attend in person or online, I want all of you to know that I am proud to have served as your NCLA president this biennium. As I said before, it hasn’t been what any of us would have imagined in October 2019, but with your support we have all gotten through it.
Thank you for that.
Lorrie Russell
Your NCLA president
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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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The Public Library Section, Circulation and Customer Service Committee would like your help! Are you interested in discussing these topics with peers? Join us at our next meeting; this committee meets virtually on the second Thursday of the month at 10 am. E-mail allewellyn@mooresvillenc.gov to be added to the next meeting. |
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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 latest issue of North Carolina Libraries will be available soon! Check here for the most recent version here. |
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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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The North Carolina Digital Heritage Center is now taking nominations for microfilmed newspaper digitization. If your organization would like to propose a title, please check out our blog for full details and the nomination form. |
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Kathy Vossler Library Director Haywood County Public Library 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 four-year-old son and I volunteered in a Texas elementary school library where my daughter attended school in 1996. Volunteering led me to taking a part-time position as a Library Aide at another elementary school a few years later. While there, the light bulb moment occurred and I decided to begin pursuing a Master of Library Science through Texas Woman’s University. Because I was working on my Master’s, the Wichita Falls Public Library took a chance on me and I was hired full time as a Reference Librarian. 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 love working with the public. Every day is new, and every interaction challenges me, brings me joy, and provides me with an opportunity to serve my local community. I find inspiration from my fellow library directors and I love their willingness to share knowledge and experience. I am grateful for the opportunity to have an influence on library service in Haywood County. 3. Who are your library heroes in North Carolina and beyond? One of my library heroes is Dr. Ron Heezen, a professor I had at Texas Woman’s University. Although I attended school online, Dr. Heezen made his classes interesting and personalized the content he was teaching so it was relatable and applicable. He influenced me to go into public rather than school library work. Another hero is Becky Morrison, an Assistant Administrator I worked with in Wichita Falls, Texas – Becky taught me a lot about web design, working with database vendors, and researching local history. The third is Lynda Reynolds, Haywood County’s library consultant with the State Library. Lynda has helped me develop as a more effective library leader, and she has a wealth of knowledge about Friends and Foundation groups that she is always willing to share. 4. Tell us a little about your interests and hobbies outside of the library. I enjoy working outside, daily walks with my husband, refinishing furniture, and travel. 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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One Person, No Vote: How Voter Suppression is Destroying Our Democracy
by Carol Anderson
"In her New York Times bestseller White Rage, Carol Anderson laid bare an insidious history of policies that have systematically impeded black progress in America, from 1865 to our combustible present. With One Person, No Vote, she chronicles a related history: the rollbacks to African American participation in the vote since the 2013 Supreme Court decision that eviscerated the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Known as the Shelby ruling, this decision effectively allowed districts with a demonstrated history of racial discrimination to change voting requirements without approval from the Department of Justice. Focusing on the aftermath of Shelby, Anderson follows the astonishing story of government-dictated racial discrimination unfolding before our very eyes as more and more states adopt voter suppression laws. In gripping, enlightening detail she explains how voter suppression works, from photo ID requirements to gerrymandering to poll closures. And with vivid characters, she explores the resistance: the organizing, activism, and court battles to restore the basic right to vote to all Americans as the nation gears up for the 2020 presidential election season" |
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