YASD Award for Excellence in Programming

April 18, 2015 By

Award for Excellence in Programming Application, 2015 YASD invites all Young Adult Librarians to share their most exciting and innovative Teen Program! Description of the Award: Annual award given to a Young Adult librarian for the best teen program of the previous year. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit the attached application with the […]

Filed Under: Contests and Awards, Excellence in Programming Award, Young Adult Services Division

LILC: Too Hot to Handle? Adult Graphic Novels in the Library, May 7th

April 9, 2015 By

First Session: 9:00AM-10:00AM Speakers: Brandon Montclare, Comics Writer (Rocket Girl, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight) Amy Reeder, Comics Artist(Rocket Girl, Batwoman) Valerie Acklin, Bellmore Memorial Library Josh Firer, Bellmore Memorial Library Program Description: While libraries have embraced youth-oriented graphic novels, adult versions can face an uphill battle due to their depictions of sex, violence, […]

Filed Under: Long Island Library Conference, Pop Culture Committee, Pop Culture Committee, Programs and Events, Reference and Adult Services Division

NCLA Pop Culture Committee Meet-Up: LI Geek, May 3rd

April 9, 2015 By

  Sunday, May 3, 2015 *NEW LOCATION*: Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma, NY Join the NCLA Pop Culture Committee at L.I. Geek, Long Island’s Newest Science-Fiction and Fantasy Convention! L.I. Geek Hours for Sunday, May 3: 10:00AM-7:00PM NCLA Pop Culture Committee Meet-Up: 12:00PM-1:00PM Please check at the information desk for the location of the meet-up […]

Filed Under: Pop Culture Committee, Pop Culture Committee

Join CSD for a chance to win a Kindle Fire!

April 3, 2015 By

If you become a member of the Children’s Services Division by May 7, 2015 you’ll be entered for a chance to win a Kindle Fire! If you’ve already renewed your membership, you can easily contact NCLA to add on the Children’s Services Division.  And if you haven’t joined NCLA, click here to join. It’s that […]

Filed Under: Children's Services Division, Membership, Raffles

CSD Workshop: “From Portraits to Tweets” at Hofstra University

April 1, 2015 By

From Portraits to Tweets Flyer NCLA Children’s Services Division Professional Development Workshop “From Portraits to Tweets” at Hofstra University Join us for an interactive guided tour of Hofstra University’s special exhibit: “From Portraits to Tweets: Imagery, Technology and the U.S. Presidency” Hofstra will provide a special presentation on how to bring this topic to life for […]

Filed Under: Children's Services Division, Programs and Events

Long Island Library Conference to take place on May 7th

March 27, 2015 By

The Long Island Library Conference will be taking place on May 7, 2015 at the Melville Marriott in Melville, NY. The conference is an educational forum for all who work in and for libraries. Held annually to provide innovative and informational programs as well as networking opportunities to improve the quality of the public, special, […]

Filed Under: Long Island Library Conference, Programs and Events

Announcing the B.E.S.T. Award – Nassau/Suffolk 2015

March 27, 2015 By

(Apply for the B.E.S.T. Award now!) Purpose: To honor significant contributions by a teenager to library services. Award: A commemorative plaque will be awarded to one teen in each county. Each award recipient will also be given a $150 stipend. Requirements: Be a Nassau or Suffolk County resident. Be a volunteer, employee or other affiliate […]

Filed Under: B.E.S.T. Award, SCLA, Young Adult Services Division