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Who We Are: We are library professionals, at all levels, dedicated to providing quality services to children, young adults and families across North Carolina.

What we offer our members: We provide opportunities for our members to increase their knowledge and understanding of library related issues, materials, services, and trends related to youth and families.

Board Members

Lisa Donaldson, Chair
Henderson County Public Library
ldonaldson [at] henderson [dot] lib [dot] nc [dot] us

Matt Mano, Vice Chair/Chair Elect
Onslow County Public Library
Matthew_Mano@onslowcountync.gov

Jen Pace Dickenson, Director/ Membership and Communications
Polk County Public Libraries
jpace [at] polklibrary [dot] org">jdickenson@polklibrary.org

Jessica Reid, Director at Large

Charlotte Mecklenburg Libraries

JReid@cmlibrary.org

Helen Yamamoto, Treasurer
Morrisville Community Library
hyamamoto@wakegov.com

Jewel Davis, Secretary
Belk Library, Appalachian State
davisja5@appstate.edu

Meg Smith, Past Chair
Cumberland Cty PL & Information Center
msmith@cumberland.lib.nc.us

Julianne Dunn, Scholarships Chair
Massey Hill Classical High School
juliannedunn@ccs.k12.nc.us

Janet West, NC Book Award Rep
Fuquay Community Library
janet.west@wakegov.com

Jasmine Rockwell, State Youth Consultant
NC Dept. of Natural and Cultural Resources
jasmine [dot] rockwell [at] ncdcr [dot] gov

Joan Sherif, PLS/YA Liaison
Northwestern Regional Library
jsherif@nwrl.org

YSS Bylaws

Join Us!

As a member of Youth Services Section, you are:

Expressing dedication to your career and library profession by working as an advocate to support library services to youth and families.
Part of a community of library professionals willing to share their knowledge and expertise on best practices and practical tips through our member email list and YSS sponsored events.
In a position to make a difference and impact library services around the state.
Eligible for YSS grants, scholarships, and discounts at NCLA events.

2019 Diverse Books Grant recipients with YSS Chair Lisa Donaldson

We partner with the State Library, local associations and sections of NCLA to offer professional enrichment. Some events include:

Biennial fall retreat
Summer Reading workshops
Sponsored Conference events
Fabulous Fridays

How do I join?

All NCLA members are eligible to join YSS. If you are new to NCLA, your membership includes one section choice at no charge. If you would like to add YSS to your current membership, there is only a $5 charge.

See what we've been up to

Meeting minutes

Events

Upcoming Events

No upcoming events

Visit the NCLA Conference web page to link to notes on the following YSS sponsored sessions:

YALSA Teen Services Competencies for Library Staff
School-Public Library Partnerships - roundtable discussion
PLS/YSS/REMCO Wine and Cheese Reception
Programming with Intent: Planning Storytimes Through an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Framework
What Library Directors Need to Know About YALSA's Teen Services Competencies for Library Staff