Friday, May 14, 2010 Session One Program
Please consult the program brochure provided for you on the day of the conference for final program details.
Technology Roundtable
Julie Andrews, Library Assistant, Nashua Public Library
The Technology Roundtable will be held in the room where the Technology Petting Zoo will be held, and offers a chance for discussion of new technology.
CHILIS Roundtable
Christine Tarrio, Children's Librarian, Stephenson Memorial Library
Join other NH children's librarians to discuss children's services issues, successes, and frustrations. We want to hear what's on your mind. Let's talk!
Fearless Flume Nominations for 2010
Lisa Houde, Youth Services Librarian, Rye Public Library
Sally Nelson, Assistant Director/Head of Circulation Services, Leach Public Library
You'll need to be "Fearless" to read these books! Hear the book talks for the thirteen latest teen–nominated titles for The Flume: New Hampshire Teen Reader's Choice Award and find out which title won last year. Don't miss this engaging and exciting session. Bring those Flume books back to your library and get your teens reading!
Volunteers in Service to America...in Our Libraries
Lichen Rancourt, Head of Technology, Manchester City Library
Thomas Acker, Technology VISTA, Manchester City Library
The Americorp VISTA program is a national service program designed specifically to fight poverty. VISTA members commit to serving full time for a year at a nonprofit organization or local government agency. Libraries are eligible to participate as sites for this program, yet few do it.
In July 2009, the Manchester City Library welcomed our first VISTA, Thomas Acker, charged with establishing a technology training program aimed to empower Library staff to provide training to our patrons. Lichen will discuss the creation of the project, working with the VISTA program, through Tom's appointment. Tom will talk about his work as well as his experience as a VISTA.
New Hampshire's Right–to–Know Law
Cordell Johnston, Government Affairs Counsel, New Hampshire Local Government Center
The program will give an overview of the Right–to–Know Law and discuss recent changes and proposed changes to the law, with an emphasis on issues that may be relevant to librarians.
Presentation
Handout
Reading Women: Romance, Chick Lit & Women's Fiction Book Groups
Nanci Milone Hill, Head of Reader's Services, Nevins Memorial Library
Nanci Milone Hill, author of Reading Woman: A Book Club Guide for Women's Fiction Book Groups, will discuss the differences between women's fiction, romance, and chick lit, and will discuss why these books are indeed discussable by book groups. She will also discuss the writing process.