NELA News – January 2008

President Kris Jacobi Welcomes All

Whether you are a new member or have been a part of the association for many years, make your first resolution of the new year to check the welcome from President Kris Jacobi. She welcomes all new members and highlights the many activities our association offers. The full welcome is here http://www.nelib.org/presidentmsg.htm.

Last Call for NELLS Applications

Thinking about career development and your summer plans? The New England Library Association's leadership symposium, will be held July 28 through August 1, 2008, at Rolling Ridge Conference Center, North Andover MA. Deadline is March 14. The link for more information is http://www.nelib.org/nells.

"Spooks, Secrets and Sleuths: Mystery in Teen and Children's Literature"

NERTCL (New England Roundtable of Teen and Children's Librarians) is preparing the brochure and registration for the Spring Conference March 20 "Spooks, Secrets and Sleuths: Mystery in Teen and Children's Literature." More clues about speakers and arrangements will be found in your US mail and at http://nelib.org/nertcl.

NETSL Executive Board Seeking Nominations

New England Technical Services Librarians (NETSL) Executive Board is seeking nominations for its annual NETSL Award for Excellence in Library Technical Services. The NETSL Award recognizes and honors significant New England-based contributions to the field of library technical services. Contributions may have been made in New England by librarians from throughout the United States, or nationally by librarians residing in New England, through publications, service, or innovations in practice. The NETSL Executive Board members select a recipient at their February meeting based on nominations received. The Board reserves the right to suspend the Award for a year if no suitable candidate is nominated. The next NETSL Award will be presented at the annual NETSL Spring Conference at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA on April 4, 2008.

Eligibility for nomination is as follows:

Nominees may be NETSL/NELA members, but membership in the Association is not a requirement.
A nomination must be accompanied by a written statement that includes the rationale for nomination and, if a resume of the nominee is not appended, a narrative summary of the nominee's career and achievements. Provision of a resume is strongly recommended.
Nominations may be made by NETSL members, or by non-members.
Nominations and statement(s) must be received by the NETSL Vice-President no later than February 8, 2008.
Current members of the NETSL Executive Board are not eligible for consideration.

Nominees shall have made contributions to library technical services in one or more of the following areas:

Leadership in professional associations at local, state, regional or national level
Contributions or innovations in technical services
Significant contributions to professional literature
Conduct of studies or research in technical services

Past Recipients include:
Lynda Kresge, Birdie MacLennan, Dr. Sheila Intner, Robert L. Cunningham, Matthew Beacom, Catherine Willis, and Lisa Palmer.

Please send nominations and inquiries to:

Amy Benson
NETSL Vice-President/President-Elect
Librarian/Archivist for Digital Initiatives Schlesinger Library
Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study Harvard University
10 Garden Street Cambridge, MA 02138
amy_benson@radcliffe.edu
617.495.5858

NETSL is a section of the New England Library Association and is affiliated with the ALCTS Council of Regional Groups. For more information on NETSL, visit our website at: nelib.org/netsl

Jan Drake
Chair, NELA Publications Committee