PARAPROSE

2011 Joyner Library Parapro Conference

nclpa — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:48:55 +0000

The 2011 Joyner Library Paraprofessional Conference, Captains & Crew Collaborating will be held on May 13, 2011 and a pre-conference mixer on May 12, 2011. For more information on the conference including the individual sessions, presenters, registration, and accommodations, please visit the conference website.

NCLA Conference Scholarship

nclpa — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:21:16 +0000

Want to attend the NCLA Conference in October?

NCLPA’s Meralyn G. Meadows Paraprofessional Conference Scholarship application is now online [PDF].

The scholarship will award $100.00 and the cost of NCLPA’s Business Luncheon.

Deadline to Apply: July 15, 2011

The winner will be notified by August 15, 2011.

Free Online Learning

nclpa — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:14:49 +0000

Don’t forget to check out the State Library’s free online learning opportunities!

Certification Program Assistance Available

nclpa — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:10:05 +0000

ALA Library Support Staff Certification Program (LSSCP)

The Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) Program is a national certification program that allows library support staff to demonstrate their competencies and be certified by the American Library Association.

LSSCP Registration Assistance Awards
Deadline is April 30, 2011
Application
The Library Support Staff Interests Round Table will be offering 50 Registration Assistance Awards this spring. The Awards are for $175, one-half of the LSSC registration/application fee.

NCLPA Nominations

nclpa — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:45:59 +0000

Good morning NCLPA members.
Time sure flies; NCLA conference will be here before we know it. I am pleased that Mary McAfee is the Nominations Chair and is actively searching for prospective nominees. If you have someone you would like to nominate or would like to volunteer yourself please contact Mary or myself.
Mary McAfee
Associate Director
Forsyth County Public Library
660 West Fifth Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703 3015
mcafeema@forsythlibrary.org

Elected positions are; Chair-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Region 1 Director, Region 2 Director, Region 3 Director and Region 4 Director.
Maybe you would like to help on a committee; standing committees are Archives, Program, Conference, Publications, Membership, Scholarship and Nominating.
There are other ways to volunteer; each elected office has subcommittees under them. We will find a place for you.
The duties are listed in the NCLPA Handbook on the webpage. http://www.nclaonline.org/sites/default/files/documents/nclpa/handbookMay2009rev.pdf
Nominees, Officers and Committee members must be a member of NCLPA.
A list of current officers and other information is on the NCLPA website. http://www.nclaonline.org/nclpa/nclpa
Sincerely,
Jackie Frye, NCLPA Chair
Harnett County Public Library
POB 1149/ 601 Main Street
Lillington, NC 27546
910-893-3446
jfrye@harnett.org

Paraprofessional Conference at ECU

nclpa — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:50:58 +0000

The Joyner Library Support Staff Assembly is holding its eighth annual Paraprofessional Conference on Friday, May 13th 2011 and would like to invite session proposals. The Paraprofessional Conference is a day long series of workshops and informational sessions on topics of interest to library paraprofessional staff. This year’s conference theme is Captains and Crew Collaborating, with a general focus on leadership and collaboration.

If you are interested in submitting a proposal please consider the following:

Length: 1 hour

Topic:
Does not need to be related to the conference theme but must be relevant to library paraprofessionals. Past attendees include paraprofessionals from academic, public, and special libraries serving in both public service and technical service capacities, therefore a broad spectrum of sessions is desired.

Cost:
Please include any costs associated with your presentation (travel, materials, honorarium, etc.). Note: Lunch will be provided.

Other Requirements:
If you have any special requirements for your session, including technological needs, please include these with your proposal.

Deadline: February 28, 2010

Questions and submissions should be directed to Christine Andresen at andresenc@ecu.edu. Additionally you may contact her at (252)-328-2447.

NCCCLRA Unconference

nclpa — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:45:00 +0000

Save the date…

The North Carolina Community College Learning Resources Association (NCCCLRA) will present an unconference March 10-11, 2011, at Central Piedmont Community College – Levine Campus. The conference theme is: Push Back the Storm: Preparing and Innovating through Tough Times.

Registration information will be available within two weeks. More information about keynote speakers and unconference agenda will be available soon.

Appreciation and Networking Social

nclpa — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:57:00 +0000

You are cordially invited to attend the
NCLPA Appreciation & Networking Social

December 14, 2010
6:00 p.m. until

Spring Lake Public Library
101 Laketree Boulevard, Spring Lake, NC
910-497-3650

Open to ALL library personnel: professional, support staff, and administrative. Everyone is welcome.

There will be door prizes too! Please come and join us!

[PDF Flyer - Please print and post at your library.]

NCLPA is on Facebook!

nclpa — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:53:27 +0000

Find us on Facebook! We’d love to hear from you.

NCLA 2011 Conference Survey

nclpa — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:35:37 +0000

NCLA’s 59th Biennial Conference will be held October 4 – 7, 2011, in Hickory, NC.

The planning committee is asking for your input. Complete their survey by Friday, Nov. 5 in order to have your ideas included.