Nebraska Library Association

NLAQ mixup

Hello, everyone. It appears there was a problem with the most recent NLAQ. If you’ve received your issue with the correct address and an incorrect name, consider it yours anyway! I’m not quite sure what happened, but numerous members have reported this problem. Once there’s an answer, I’ll be sure to pass it on. But in the meantime, enjoy the issue(s) that arrived at your address.

Lisa Olivigni
NLA President

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posted by webmaster @ 10:45 AM

Serving Library Customers with Disabilities preconference

Serving Library Customers with Disabilities
Wednesday, October 15, 1pm-4pm
Cornhusker Marriot Hotel, Lincoln, NE

Increase your understanding and awareness of how disabilities affect library users' access to information. This engaging and interactive workshop will provide hands-on demonstrations of the obstacles various disabilities can place in the way of your users, illuminate the challenges our differently-abled customers face in their day-to-day lives, and propose simple solutions for improving the experience of disabled users. Dress comfortably for this hands-on and interactive presentation.

Kathleen Newman, MA COMS, is an experienced Special Education instructor for university and college teacher preparation programs and has over 30 years experience working with children and adults with visual and/or multiple impairments.

For more information contact John Bernardi (bernardj@omahapubliclibrary.org)

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posted by webmaster @ 10:54 AM

Paras 25th Anniversary T-Shirts

Paraprofessional Section
25th Anniversary T-Shirts
Celebrating 25 Years of Paras!
Want to celebrate the Year of the Para in style? How about with a Para T-Shirt?
M-XL - $10.00 2XL - $12.00

We'll pay the shipping & add in a silver Para pen to boot!
Email Bonnie Henzel if you'd like a shirt!
Please include your email address so she can get back to you.
Click for larger image

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posted by webmaster @ 10:00 AM

Membership Info

If you haven't already renewed your membership for 2008, now is the time to renew! If your renewal is postmarked before July 1, the the Sections and Round Tables you select will receive a percentage of your dues to help with programs and other expenses. Also, if you are a current member, you will receive a discount when you register for Conference 2008. The 2008 NLA/NEMA Conference will be held October 15-October 17 at the Cornhusker Marriott in Lincoln, NE. This message was sent out to all NLA members, so if you have already paid your 2008 dues, you can disregard this part of the message.

Also, we have exciting news! The NLA elections will be held online this year! You will be able to vote for NLA officers and officers in the Sections and Round Tables to which you belong. It has been suggested that you go online prior to the election to check your e-mail address for currency, to determine that your records are accurate, and that you are registered for the correct Section and Round Tables, as this will be important with the coming elections. If you need your username or password contact Kathy Thomsen at katet323@msn.com.

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posted by webmaster @ 9:40 AM

NLA Scholarship Winners

The Nebraska Library Association Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the 2008 recipients of the Louise A. Nixon and Duane Munson Scholarships.

The Louise A. Nixon Scholarship winners are:

Karl Wirth of Omaha
Mindy Rush Chipman of Bennett
Rochelle Krueger of Kearney

The winner of the Duane Munson Scholarship is:

Nancy Voris of Papillion

Congratulations to the 2008 Nixon and Munson Scholarship winners!

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posted by webmaster @ 2:17 PM

Register now for the 2008 NLA/NEMA Annual Conference!

Registration and lodging information is now available for the 2008 NLA/NEMA Conference to be held October 15-17 in Lincoln, Nebraska at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel.

Please see the webpage for complete information.

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posted by webmaster @ 1:20 PM

Nebraska Library Association (NLA) Announces Internet Site Coordinator Search

The Nebraska Library Association seeks an individual with fluency in FTP and HTML, knowledge of Unix and web servers, and demonstrated understanding of the principles of web site design and organization. This individual must have access to hardware and software necessary to fulfill the job responsibilities of Internet Site Coordinator. Library education coursework and experience with the Nebraska Library Association is preferred.

Duties of the NLA Internet Site Coordinator include, but are not limited to the following:

• Create a visual layout consistent with the principles of good web design.
• Update web site content within 5-10 days of notification, or solicit updates from NLA members as necessary.
• Install and support membership software, Memberclicks in particular. Maintain member and board email groups and assist with maintenance of member records.
• Maintain current links to web sites maintained by others, including NLA sections and round tables. Arrange for space on the host server for each section and round table as needed, and provide technical support and/or maintenance of these sites as needed.

The Internet Site Coordinator will receive a stipend that is determined annually by the Executive board of NLA. Depending on experience and qualifications, the beginning stipend will range between $150.00 to $175.00 per month, to be paid the first of each month for the previous month’s work.

Prior to submitting a resume, please refer to a detailed job description posted on the NLA web site at http://www.nebraskalibraries.org/isc.htm

Anticipated start date is November 1, 2008. The position will be open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately, however.

Please e-mail your resume with a list of references and cover letter to Lisa Olivigni, NLA President, lolivigni@crete-ne.gov Attachments may be sent either in MS Word or PDF.

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posted by webmaster @ 12:33 PM

Seeking Mad Hatter nominations

The School, Children’s and Young People’s Section of NLA is accepting nominations for the Mad Hatter Award 2008. This award is given annually to a member of the Nebraska Library Profession who has made an outstanding contribution to School, Children’s and Young People’s librarianship and library development.

The recipient will be selected on the basis of all of the following criteria:

1. Imaginative interpretation of library services
2. Development of innovative and creative programming for children and young adults
3. Demonstration of professional contributions to regional, state, and national library organizations, publications, and/or presentations

The nominee MUST be a member of the School, Children’s and Young People’s Section of NLA.

The nomination form can be found at: http://www.nebraskalibraries.org/SCYP/MHnomform.pdf

Send nominations to Marci Retzlaff (address below) by August 1, 2008.

Please consider nominating a deserving colleague for this year's Mad Hatter Award. Thank you!

Marci Retzlaff
Norfolk Public Library
308 Prospect Ave.
Norfolk, NE 68701
email: mretzlaf@ci.norfolk.ne.us

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posted by webmaster @ 3:21 PM

Deadline extended for Awards nominations

Dear Friends:

The deadline has been extended to submit your nominees for the 2008 Meritorious Service Award and the Mari Sandoz Award to June 30, 2008. Please consider nominating those folks who deserve recognition for their contributions in the two awards categories or forward this message to your colleagues, inviting them to submit nominees.

The Meritorious Service Award is given annually to a person, corporation, or organization which has contributed to the improvement of library service in a local community, region, state agency, or in library legislation.

The Mari Sandoz Award recognizes significant, enduring contribution to the Nebraska book world through writing, film production, or related activity.

Nomination procedures:

1. The original letter of nomination should include the nominee’s name, address, telephone number, accomplishments, and any relevant supporting documentation. The letter should include the name, title, address, and telephone number of the person or group making the nomination.
2. At least four additional letters that support and endorse the nomination are required. Such letters may provide further information about the nomination.
3. The NLA Meritorious Service Award may be given to an individual or group.
4. More information and lists of past recipients may be found in the NLA Handbook at http://www.nebraskalibraries.org/handbook/handbk8.pdf
5. Additional letters of support may be submitted for nominations made in 2007.
6. Nominations and letters of support must be received by June 30, 2008

Mail to:
Kathryn Kelley, Chair NLA Citation Committee
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries
302 Love Library, 13th & R Streets
Lincoln NE 68588-0410

Nominations may also be submitted via e-mail to kkelley1@unl.edu

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posted by webmaster @ 12:51 PM

Nominations being accepted for Paraprofessional of the Year

The Paraprofessional Section of the Nebraska Library Association (NLA) accepts nominations for the Paraprofessional of the Year Award each year. This award is given annually to a paraprofessional who must be a member of the Paraprofessional Section of NLA who has demonstrated outstanding service in a library setting.

The recipient will be selected on the basis of all of the following criteria:

1. Innovative programs that the nominee has worked with which have resulted in new or improved library services.
2. Exceptional volunteer work in library service or related field.
3. Exceptional use of library resources, local or otherwise.
4. Significant involvement or leadership in NLA Paraprofessional Section (i.e., holding office, member of a committee, or workshop or conference presentation).

The Paraprofessional of the Year may receive:

1. A one-year paid membership to NLA, in the Paraprofessional Section.
2. Fifty dollars.

Click here for the nomination form. Nominations are due on July 31, 2007. You can e-mail the nomination form to: jwrampe@nlc.state.ne.us

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posted by webmaster @ 2:09 PM