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:
- Imaginative interpretation of library services
- Development of innovative and creative programming for children and young adults
- 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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PLTS and SCYP Spring Meeting
The Public Library and Trustee Section along with the School, Children's and Young People's Section would like to invite you to our Annual Spring Meeting! We will be offering the Spectacular Spring Meeting sessions at 3 locations across the state.
You will find information about the sessions, the speakers, dates and times, and registration on the PLTS website.
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Mad Hatter Deadline Extended
The deadline for submission of nominations for the
Mad Hatter Award has been extended!
The Mad Hatter Youth Service Award, presented by the School, Children’s and Young People’s Section (SCYP) of the Nebraska Library Association, recognizes an individual in the Nebraska library profession who has made an outstanding contribution to librarianship and library development for young people.
Nominees must be members of SCYP. Nominations may be made by librarians, administrators, principals, or members of the Nebraska Library Association. The nomination form is available on the Mad Hatter website:
The nomination form and supporting materials must be returned to Kathy Schultz, Hastings Public Library, 517 W 4th St, Hastings NE 68901, by September 15, 2007.
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Nominations Sought for Mad Hatter Award
The Mad Hatter Youth Service Award, presented by the School, Children’s and Young People’s Section (SCYP) of the Nebraska Library Association, recognizes an individual in the Nebraska library profession who has made an outstanding contribution to librarianship and library development for young people.
Nominees must be members of SCYP. Nominations may be made by librarians, administrators, principals, or members of the Nebraska Library Association. The nomination form is available on the Mad Hatter website.
The nomination form and supporting materials must be returned to Kathy Schultz, Hastings Public Library, 517 W 4th St, Hastings NE 68901, by August 1, 2007.
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Norfolk Public Library Literature Festival
A WONDERFUL WAY TO SPEND A SUMMER DAY
You are invited to attend...
NORFOLK PUBLIC LIBRARY’S 13TH ANNUAL LITERATURE FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2007 / 9:00 A. M. - 4:00 P. M.
NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE / LIFELONG LEARNING CENTER
801 East Benjamin Avenue, Norfolk, NE
This year’s Festival has been funded by the Norfolk Library Foundation,
the City of Norfolk, & SCYP
Free admission for SCYP members!
FEATURING:
*KAREN KAUFMAN ORLOFF*
2008 Golden Sower Award nominee for I WANNA IGUANA
Also author of IF MOM HAD THREE ARMS
*TRINKA HAKES NOBLE*
2008 Golden Sower Award nominee for THE SCARLET STOCKINGS SPY
Also author of APPLE TREE CHRISTMAS—THE DAY JIMMY’S BOA ATE THE WASH—
THE LAST BROTHER—MEANWHILE BACK AT THE RANCH
*RICK RIORDAN*
2008 Golden Sower Award nominee for THE LIGHTNING THIEF
Also author of THE SEA OF MONSTERS—THE TITAN’S CURSE
ALSO: 2007-2008 Golden Sower Previews by Karen Drevo & Marci Retzlaff; Book Display & Discount Sales by Norfolk Public Library Foundation of titles by Orloff, Noble, & Riordan; Sales of Golden Sower Items; Autograph Session/Book Signing with Karen Kaufman Orloff, Trinka Hakes Noble & Rick Riordan; Door Prizes; 5 Continuing Education Hours (for all day attendance) from the Nebraska Library Commission for School & Public Librarians; 5 Professional Growth Points (for all day attendance) for Teachers/Staff employed by Norfolk Public Schools
TICKETS:
Youth (18 & under): $5.00/advance & $7.50/door
Adults: $20.00/advance & $25.00/door
Free admission for current SCYP members!
Advance tickets are available at Norfolk Public Library OR by mail order. To order tickets by mail, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with full payment (make checks payable to “Norfolk Library Foundation--Literature Festival”) to:
Literature Festival
Norfolk Public Library
308 Prospect Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68701
For more information, contact Karen Drevo at NPL by phone (402/844-2108) or e-mail kdrevo@ci.norfolk.ne.us
Labels: Libraries, SCYP
SCYP Mad Hatter Award Nominations Sought
The Mad Hatter Youth Service Award, presented by the School, Children’s and Young People’s Section (SCYP) of the Nebraska Library Association, recognizes an individual in the Nebraska library profession who has made an outstanding contribution to librarianship and library development for young people.
Nominees must be members of SCYP. Nominations may be made by librarians, administrators, principals, or members of the Nebraska Library Association. The nomination form is available on the Mad Hatter website.
The nomination form and supporting materials must be returned to Kathy Schultz, Hastings Public Library, 517 W 4th St, Hastings NE 68901, by August 1, 2007.
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Public Library/SCYP/TUFS 2007 Spring Meetings
The 2007 NLA Spring Meetings are a collaborative effort. Sponsored by Public Library Section, Trustees, Users & Friends Section, and School, Children’s & Young People’s Section of the Nebraska Library Association and hosted by Alliance, Kearney, Norfolk, and Lincoln libraries, we are joined by the Information Technology and Access Round Table, the Intellection Freedom Committee, the UNMC Library of Medicine, and the Nebraska Library Commission.
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Information and sign-up form]
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