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The mission of the North Carolina Library Association shall be to promote libraries, library and information services, and librarianship; and to champion intellectual freedom and literacy programs. |
We can't wait to see you at the 65th Biennial Conference of the North Carolina Library Association. The theme is Cultivating Community: Strengthening Roots, Supporting New Growth. Join us virtually on October 16 and in-person October 17-20, 2023 at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Latest updates: 09/21/23 - Read the greeting from J. Allen Joines, the Mayor of Winston-Salem. 08/15/23 - Keynote speakers have been announced! 07/27/23 - Check out our local events & dining guide 06/02/23 - The schedule has been published. 06/01/23 - Help make the conference great and volunteer! 05/31/23 - Be a sponsor or an exhibitor. |
Social Events A part of the NCLA biennial conference is getting to know others. Join us for some of these social events - note that all require registration for headcount purposes and some have an associated cost. Already registered but want to add something? Just Contact Us and select "Registration". Tuesday (10/17)
Wednesday (10/18)
Thursday (10/19)
Friday (10/20)
Upcoming Events |
Statement on Acceptance and Inclusion in North Carolina librariesLibraries and information agencies provide access to information, resources, and programs to meet the varied needs of the communities they serve. They have a responsibility to represent a broad range of views and to meet the needs of everyone in the community, including those who may be marginalized or underrepresented. An underrepresented group, by our working definition, refers to a group of people whose characteristics are fewer in numbers than the main groups of those classifications1. Libraries and associated information agencies are interdisciplinary entities that value inclusivity and support intellectual freedom in all its forms. Individuals have the right to intellectual freedom, confidentiality, fair and equitable access to information, selecting materials or attending programs of their choosing. Caregivers have the right to select materials, resources, and programming for their children. While feedback regarding library resources and programs is always welcome from the communities served, individuals do not have the right to deny other individuals or families access to information, resources, or programs of their choosing. Individuals have the right to feel safe coming to libraries. We, the undersigned organizations, support intellectual freedom and the rights of individuals to access information, resources, services, and programming of their choosing through libraries and information agencies. We support ensuring libraries remain a safe place for all. We strongly condemn all forms of censorship, threats, acts of intimidation, and all aggression. Endorsed by: North Carolina Library Association |
PUBLICATIONNorth Carolina Libraries (NCL) publishes articles of interest to librarians in North Carolina and around the world. It is the official publication of the North Carolina Library Association. See current and back issues. | NEWSLETTERDid you miss our latest newsletter in your inbox? Read it now. One of the benefits of being a member is getting the newsletter every month right to your inbox! Check out all the benefits of joining NCLA. |