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• Link Up: Connect, Create, Collaborate -- YSS Virtual Retreat 2020

  • Start
    October 15, 2020
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    (EDT)
  • End
    November 05, 2020
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    (EST)
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    102

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  YSS Virtual Retreat Sessions

  October 15, 12:30 to 1:30: Better Together - presented by Erin Foley & Melissa Green of Wake County Public Libraries

  October 15, 2:00 to 3:15: Programming with Diverse Books - presented by Katy Henderson, Brenda Hornsby Heindl, Amanda Weaver, Judith Winecoff, Amber Westall Briggs, Cindy Burleson, and Karen Dobrogosz

  Registration for October 15 events closes on Monday, October 12 at 10 a.m.

  October 22, 12:30 to 1:30:Pandemic Programming - presented by Amelia Hill

  October 22, 2:00 to 3:00: How to Talk to Children About Racism - presented by Tracey Burns

  Registration for October 22 events closes on Monday, October 19 at 10 a.m.
  

  October 29, 12:30 to 1:30: Bridging the Gap with the Boxmobile - presented by Stephanie Knop

  October 29, 2:00 to 3:00: My NC from A to Z - author Michelle Lanier

  Registration for October 29 events closes on Monday, October 26 at 10 a.m.
  

  November 5, 12:30 to 1:30: Virtual Happy Hour

  Registration for November 5 events closes on Monday, November 1 at 10 a.m.
  

  See session details here: 2020 RETREAT AGENDA.pdf or visit the YSS page. 

  **Each regular session registration enters you in a raffle for a $15 gift card! Come to the Virtual Happy Hour, and your entries could win you one of three $50 gift card Grand Prizes! The more sessions you attend, the better your odds of winning. Must be "present" to win.**

  
  

  
  

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• Bridging the Digital Divide: Library Communities Respond

  • When
    October 23, 2020
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    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Virtual (Zoom)
  • Spaces left
    398

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  This is a mini conference designed to share ideas and initiatives for bridging the digital divide across library types and communities in response to the increased need for access to the internet and usable electronic devices during COVID-19. Presentations will address such topics as digital equity, tips for partnering with non-profits, virtual programming strategies, shifting collection development and technology needs, and other issues related to ensuring that library users in academic, public, and school libraries are able to effectively access online resources and services. The keynote speech will be provided by Rob Ross, Executive Director of NC LIVE.

  Cost: NCLA members are free. Non-members cost $10. Non-members who are presenters at the conference are free.

  Bridging the Digital Divide for All Library Communities.pdf
  

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• The Impact of the Pandemic on Library Collection Development

  • When
    October 27, 2020
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    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Online (Zoom)

  The Resources and Technical Services Section fall webinar, The Impact of the Pandemic on Library Collection Development, will be held on Tuesday, October 27 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. The webinar will feature four wonderful panelists:

  Roger Cross, Director of Technical Services, UNC Pembroke

  Tanya Jones, Collection Development Supervisor, Gaston County Public Library

  Jessica Moore, Library Media Specialist, New Hanover County Schools

  Shannon Tennant, Coordinator of Library Collections, Elon University

  Our panelists will address questions about how the pandemic has affected collection development in a variety of libraries, including changing customer needs and expectations, budget cuts, remote work, electronic vs. print resources, and related issues. Please join us for a lively discussion! Register at

  https://tinyurl.com/RTSS2020.
  
  
  

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• REMCO Cultural Conversations presents Creating Social Spaces to Improve Networking, Collaboration, and Library Growth for Librarians of Color

  • When
    November 05, 2020
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    11:00 AM - 12:05 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Please join us as Leander Croker and Claudia Alemán, two librarians of color, discuss the importance of creating online social spaces for librarians of color to learn about the foundations of active librarianship, collaborate on projects, and network with librarians of similar interests. Please click for webinar: https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/XkboC4xDw0fvqnXSO9foe?domain=zoom.us
  
  

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• 2020 Entrepreneurship & Libraries Conference

  • Start
    November 12, 2020
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    12:30 PM (EST)
  • End
    November 13, 2020
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    6:00 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Online

  A free, online conference on how libraries and librarians support entrepreneurship in their communities and campuses. All tickets have been reserved.
  

  Website: https://entrelib.org/

  
  

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• 2020 Leadership Institute

  • Start
    March 17, 2021
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    (EDT)
  • End
    March 20, 2021
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    (EDT)
  • Location
    YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain

  This year's institute will be held Spring 2021 at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, North Carolina.
  

  2020 NCLA Leadership Institute Planning Committee:

  Mike Crumpton: macrumpt@uncg.edu

  Joel Ferdon:  jferdon0525@stanly.edu

  Amanda Glenn-Bradley: arglennb@unca.edu

  Jen Hanft: jennifer.hanft@ncdcr.gov

  Kate Hill: kmhill6@uncg.edu

  Juli Moore: julianne.moore@co.iredell.nc.us

  Christie Reale: cereale@cabarruscounty.us

  Lorrie Russell: president@nclaonline.org

   If you have any questions please feel free to contact any member of the committee.

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• 64th NCLA Biennial Conference (co-hosted by SELA)

  • Start
    October 19, 2021
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  • End
    October 22, 2021
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    (EDT)
  • Location
    Winston-Salem Benton Convention Center

  The 64th Biennial Conference will be held in Winston-Salem in October of 2021, hosted jointly by NCLA and SELA (Southeastern Library Association). The theme is “S.E.E. the Future: Support. Educate. Empower.” More information is coming soon!
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