From Janet Elkund at the State Library via NHAIS:

The White House Domestic Policy Office has asked IMLS to survey the nation's libraries about any public library programs that assist patrons with ordering groceries or similar such services as the one described in this story in the Baltimore Sun:

"Libraries help fill city nutrition gaps
Virtual Supermarket serves residents of areas without grocery stores"
http://bit.ly/ablXX6

The Institute of Museum & Library Services would like a response from New Hampshire as soon as possible, so Janet would like to be notified if you know of libraries providing this or similar services.

Janet can be reached at 603-271-2393 or janet.eklund at dcr.nh.gov

Categories: ALA , IMLS

Posted by Steve B. at 05:24 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Voting for the next president of ALA has recently begun. I've provided some info about the two candidates below including links to their electoral websites. Please vote if you are a member.

Sara Kelly Johns, http://www.skj4ala.com

• Library Media Specialist, Lake Placid Central School District. Middle/High School (grades 6-12), September 1999-present, Supervisor of Elementary Library Media Program, September 1999-September 2001.
• Library Media Specialist, Beekmantown Middle /Senior High School, Library Media Center (grades 6-12), September 1972-June 1999
• Served on two public library boards (president of the Board of Trustees for one)
• Served on state-wide policy making commissions and committees for all library types

• Director of Libraries, Multnomah County, Portland, Oregon, 2003-2009
• Director, District of Columbia Public Library (DCPL) and DC State Librarian, 1997-2003
• President, Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA), 2008-09
• ALA Budget Analysis and Review Committee (BARC), 1993-97 and 2000-02, (Chair 1996-97)

Categories: ALA

Posted by Steve B. at 08:57 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

If the "Public Option" for health insurance is passed and established, how would this impact recruiting and hiring in the library field? Do you think the talent pool of library job seekers would increase in size or change in quality? Leave a comment here or send a reply on Twitter, http://www.twitter.com/nhlibrarians.

Categories: Interesting Stuff

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READS-TO-GO is pleased to announce that two more kits have been added to the program.  They are, Skeletons at the Feast by Chris Bohjalian, being hosted at the Nashua Public Library, and Still Alice by Lisa Genova, being hosted at the Fitzwilliam Town Library.

Categories: READS-TO-GO

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Marilyn Johnson, author of the critically acclaimed book, This Book is Overdue, spent an hour and a half this past Friday visiting with a dozen Gen-X librarians from Portsmouth Public Library before giving a terrific book talk in town. The pre-booktalk gathering, which included delicious Flatbreads pizza and lively conversation, was the first of a series of upcoming social events for Gen-X librarians throughout NH.

Marilyn's book talk reflected both her passionate belief in the critical role of all librarians in today's society and her terrific sense of humor. I would highly recommend inviting Marilyn to come speak in your community. She would love to make the trip. The best way to contact Marilyn is by email at this address, marilynajohnson at aol dot com.

If you would like to be informed of future social and/or professional events for NH Gen-X librarians, contact me by email, skbutzel at cityofportsmouth dot com.

For more info about Marilyn, visit these sites:

• http://www.thisbookisoverdue.com
• http://www.marilynjohnson.net
• http://www.twitter.com/Marilynajohnson
  

Categories: Advocacy , Interesting Stuff , Marketing , Programming

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