Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Online Registration Is Now Closed
Online Registration for the 2008 NLA Conference is now closed. You may still register using the downloadable form or in person at the conference itself. Thanks! See you there!
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Take a Gamble on Web 2.0! - Preconference Workshop
Take a gamble on Web 2.0!
Explore the Web 2.0 World at a FREE preconference workshop:
When: Wednesday August 13th, 2008, 9 am - 5 pm
Where: Lied Library Rhyolite Room, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Cost: FREE! (Space is limited; reserve your seat now!)
Details at: http://demystified.wetpaint.com/page/Nevada+Library+Association+Annual+Conference+2008
Join us and learn "What Happens In Vegas - Stays on YouTube!"
Please RSVP by Email to:
Patrick Griffis,
Business Librarian, University of Nevada Las Vegas,
patrick.griffis@unlv.edu
This workshop is sponsored by the Nevada College and Research Libraries (NCRL) section of the Nevada Library Association
Explore the Web 2.0 World at a FREE preconference workshop:
When: Wednesday August 13th, 2008, 9 am - 5 pm
Where: Lied Library Rhyolite Room, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Cost: FREE! (Space is limited; reserve your seat now!)
Details at: http://demystified.wetpaint.com/page/Nevada+Library+Association+Annual+Conference+2008
Join us and learn "What Happens In Vegas - Stays on YouTube!"
Please RSVP by Email to:
Patrick Griffis,
Business Librarian, University of Nevada Las Vegas,
patrick.griffis@unlv.edu
This workshop is sponsored by the Nevada College and Research Libraries (NCRL) section of the Nevada Library Association
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Transportation Arrangements
Hi all!
If you need transportation between the airport and Santa Fe Station for the conference, please let Holly Van Valkenburgh know.
Her telephone number is 775.684.3322 andher email is hvanvalk@clan.lib.nv.us .
Update as of 7/17/08: Holly' new email is: hvanvalkenburgh@nevadaculture.org.
Thank you, and see you in a couple of months!
If you need transportation between the airport and Santa Fe Station for the conference, please let Holly Van Valkenburgh know.
Her telephone number is 775.684.3322 and
Update as of 7/17/08: Holly' new email is: hvanvalkenburgh@nevadaculture.org.
Thank you, and see you in a couple of months!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Preliminary Program Schedule Available
Hi all!
The preliminary program is now available! Follow this link to access this Excel file:
Preliminary Conference Program
Thanks!
- Joan
The preliminary program is now available! Follow this link to access this Excel file:
Preliminary Conference Program
Thanks!
- Joan
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Online Conference Registration Form Released!
The Online Form for the 2008 NLA Conference has been released! This form is for payment by credit card only.
Don't forget to join NLA if you haven't already done so. The prices you see on the conference registration form will reflect your current NLA membership status.
Please contact thhis year's Registration Chair, Janet Mastalir at jmastalir@hdpl.org or Joan Vaughan, NLA Webmaster, at jevaughan@hdpl.org if you have any difficulties using the form.
Thanks, and we'll see you in August!
Don't forget to join NLA if you haven't already done so. The prices you see on the conference registration form will reflect your current NLA membership status.
Please contact thhis year's Registration Chair, Janet Mastalir at jmastalir@hdpl.org or Joan Vaughan, NLA Webmaster, at jevaughan@hdpl.org if you have any difficulties using the form.
Thanks, and we'll see you in August!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Conference Registration Form Released!
We are happy to say that the Conference Registration form is available! This form is for check payments only - the online form for credit card payments will be available very soon. Check back here to see when!
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Welcome from Nikki Winslow, 2008 Conference Chair
The 2008 NLA Conference Committee is in full swing preparing for this year’sannual festivities, with the theme “Bridging the Gap @ Nevada Libraries”. The Conference is being held this year from August 14-16th at the Santa Fe Station Hotel and Casino in Northwest Las Vegas. The Santa Fe Casino promises to be a great site, with a movie theater, bowling alley, food court, and several restaurants and lounges. Rooms are available for $59 plus tax anight, so be sure to make your reservations early!
Make sure to take advantage of the discounts you receive towards Conference Registration by joining NLA and getting registered before the Early Bird discount ends. You will save $30 just for joining NLA, and another $20 for signing up before the Early Bird deadline. That savings practically pays for your membership!!
We are really excited about the some of the speakers we have lined up, including noted children’s literature consultant and speaker Judy Freeman, who will be presenting all day on Friday, August 15th. This year the Continuing Education credits will be earned during the regular conference session, enabling regular conference attendees to earn credits without attending a preconference. Update: We are happy to report that Judy Freeman will be able to attend the conference after all. 5/12/08 JV
We have some very exciting prospects for our Virtual Track, as well as a great program about how to offer video gaming tournaments in your branches. Wewill offer programs for everyone, from the latest technology to customerservice, throughout the conference.
Here’s an overview of this year’s conference:
Thursday, August 14, 2008
8-10 am Free Breakfast in the Exhibitor’s Hall
10 am Keynote Speaker
11-4 pm Breakout Programs
4-6 pm Exhibitor’s Reception, Complimentary
6-8 pm President’s Dinner, featuring Richard Lee and Killian’s Angels
Friday, August 15, 2008
8-10 am Free Breakfast in the Exhibitor’s Hall
10 am Keynote Speaker
11-5 pm Breakout Programs
Saturday, August 16, 2008
9-12 am NYRA Breakfast
12-4 pm Children’s Services Breakout Programs
We really hope everyone is able to attend and guarantee some great programs and fun for all! Any questions? Contact me at nlaconfchair@yahoo.com.
(as written in the March 2008 Nevada Libraries)
Make sure to take advantage of the discounts you receive towards Conference Registration by joining NLA and getting registered before the Early Bird discount ends. You will save $30 just for joining NLA, and another $20 for signing up before the Early Bird deadline. That savings practically pays for your membership!!
We are really excited about the some of the speakers we have lined up, including noted children’s literature consultant and speaker Judy Freeman, who will be presenting all day on Friday, August 15th. This year the Continuing Education credits will be earned during the regular conference session, enabling regular conference attendees to earn credits without attending a preconference. Update: We are happy to report that Judy Freeman will be able to attend the conference after all. 5/12/08 JV
We have some very exciting prospects for our Virtual Track, as well as a great program about how to offer video gaming tournaments in your branches. Wewill offer programs for everyone, from the latest technology to customerservice, throughout the conference.
Here’s an overview of this year’s conference:
Thursday, August 14, 2008
8-10 am Free Breakfast in the Exhibitor’s Hall
10 am Keynote Speaker
11-4 pm Breakout Programs
4-6 pm Exhibitor’s Reception, Complimentary
6-8 pm President’s Dinner, featuring Richard Lee and Killian’s Angels
Friday, August 15, 2008
8-10 am Free Breakfast in the Exhibitor’s Hall
10 am Keynote Speaker
11-5 pm Breakout Programs
Saturday, August 16, 2008
9-12 am NYRA Breakfast
12-4 pm Children’s Services Breakout Programs
We really hope everyone is able to attend and guarantee some great programs and fun for all! Any questions? Contact me at nlaconfchair@yahoo.com.
(as written in the March 2008 Nevada Libraries)
March 2008 Nevada Libraries Released!
Please check out the new March 2008 Nevada Libraries that has just been released!
The Nevada Libraries issue has a word from our new President, Denise Gerdes, as well as an introduction from Nikki Winslow, this year's NLA Conference Chairperson. There is a preliminary schedule of events as well as a Call for Program Proposals.
Take a look at what's going on with the 2008 Conference, as well as what's going on in other Nevada Libraries!
The Nevada Libraries issue has a word from our new President, Denise Gerdes, as well as an introduction from Nikki Winslow, this year's NLA Conference Chairperson. There is a preliminary schedule of events as well as a Call for Program Proposals.
Take a look at what's going on with the 2008 Conference, as well as what's going on in other Nevada Libraries!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Room Registration Information Released!
The 2008 Nevada Library Association Conference will be held at the Santa Fe Station Casino on August 14-16, 2008.
To get the conference room discount
Rooms will be $62 Wednesday and Thursday, and $102 Friday and Saturday.
To get the conference room discount
- call 866-767-7771
- ask for the Las Vegas Clark County Library Group
Rooms will be $62 Wednesday and Thursday, and $102 Friday and Saturday.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Exhibitor Information
Exhibitor's Packet
Exhibition Company Information
Dear Exhibitor:
The Nevada Library Association invites you to the Santa Fe Station Hotel and Casino Convention Center in Las Vegas to join us at our Annual Conference “Bridging the Gap” August 14-16th, 2008. As you know, NLA supports libraries and librarians across the state. And, each year, NLA provides its members with an excellent occasion for networking and education at the annual conference and tradeshow.
Benefits to Our Exhibitors:
*10 % Discount Pricing if you reserve your space by March 31st, 2008
*Over 400 attendees last year
*Scheduled No-Conflict Exhibit Time on Thursday
*Exhibits will be open from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Thursday (14th) and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday (15th).
*Your Company Name on the NLA conference homepage in 2008
*Your Company Name in the NLA Conference Program
*Exhibitor Lounge with complimentary beverages both days
Benefit to Our Sponsors:
*Greater Visibility. Your company name will be highlighted in the Conference Program Guide, spotlighted in Conference emails and visible on the Conference Web page
*(Continued Exposure. The earlier you purchase your sponsorship the longer your company will be highlighted as a 2008 Conference Sponsor
*Special Recognition. Your company will receive special recognition throughout the conference as a 2008 sponsor
Please find an exhibitor’s contract and a list of sponsorship opportunities. Contracts and sponsorships should be received by May 31st, 2008 at the latest. Reserve your spot now, space is limited, and booths are assigned on a first come, first served basis. If you have any questions, please call 702-492-6580.
Stephen M. Platt, 2008 NLA Exhibits Chair
Paseo Verde Library
Henderson, NV 89014
smplatt@hdpl.org
P: 702-492-6580
F: 702-492-1711
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Call for Proposals for Programs
Call for Proposals for Programs [download the application]
Final Application due April 11, 2008
Please supply the following information for each program you would like to host or conduct.
Return no later than April 11, 2008 to
Final Application due April 11, 2008
Please supply the following information for each program you would like to host or conduct.
Return no later than April 11, 2008 to
Nikki Winslow, Conference Chair
Rainbow Library
3150 N. Buffalo Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89128
E-mail: nlaconfchair2008[at]yahoo.com
Phone: (702) 507.3712
Fax: (702) 507.3730
Rainbow Library
3150 N. Buffalo Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89128
E-mail: nlaconfchair2008[at]yahoo.com
Phone: (702) 507.3712
Fax: (702) 507.3730
Proposals received after April 11, 2008 will be accepted on a space available basis.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Introducing the 2008 Conference Committee
Contact any of these folks with your questions, suggestions, and comments:
PRESIDENT
Denise Gerdes – President
Branch Manager
West Charleston Library
6301 W. Charleston Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 89146
P: 702-507-3960F: 702-507-3950
nlapres2008@yahoo.com
ANNUAL MEETING CHAIR
Nikki Winslow - Chair
Youth Services Librarian Rainbow Library
3150 N. Buffalo Dr Las Vegas , NV 89128
P: 702-507-3712 F: 702-507-3730
nlaconfchair2008@yahoo.com
Local Arrangements Committee: Teresa Manix – Chair
Branch Manager Rainbow Library
3150 N. Buffalo Dr . Las Vegas , NV 89128
P: 702-507-3720 F: 702-507-3730
manixt@lvccld.org
Registration Committee: Janet Mastalir – Chair
Branch Manager
Paseo Verde Library
280 S. Green Valley Pkwy. Henderson, NV 89012
P: 702-492-7252F: 702-4921711
jmastalir@hdpl.org
Technology Committee: Jim Hayes – Chair
Regional Branch Services
Las Vegas Library- 3 rd Floor
833 Las Vegas Blvd. N.Las Vegas, NV 89101
P: 702-507-3593
hayesj@lvccld.org
Exhibits Committee
Stephen Platt – Chair
Reference Librarian
Paseo Verde Library
280 S. Green Valley Pkwy. Henderson, NV 89012
P: 702-492-6580F: 702-492-1711
smplatt@hdpl.org
Programming Track Chairs:
Children’s Track
Mary Nelson-Brown – Co-Chair
Youth Services Coordinator
Las Vegas Library- 3 rd Floor
833 Las Vegas Blvd. N. Las Vegas, NV 89101
P: 702-3596
brownm@lvccld.org
Children’s Track
Dan Ihnen – Co-Chair
CCSD Library Services Coordinator Clark County School District
2832 E. Flamingo Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89121
P: 799-8451
dihnen@interact.ccsd.net
Virtual Track
Mario Aguilar – Co-Chair
District Hub Sub Librarian
Green Valley Library 2797 N. Green Valley Pkwy. Henderson, NV 89014
P: 702-507-3793
aguilarmd@lvccld.org
Adult Services Track
Arlene Caruso - Chair
Reference Librarian
Paseo Verde Library
280 S. Green Valley Pkwy. Henderson, NV 89012
P: 702-492-7252
acaruso@hdpl.org
Publicity
Steve Dimoulas – Chair
Reference Librarian
Whitney Library
5175 E. Tropicana Ave Las Vegas, NV 89122
dimoulass@lvccld.org
Florence Jakus - Co-Chair
Assistant Branch Manager
West Charleston Library
6301 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
jakusf@lvccld.org
NSCLS Chair: Nevada School and Children's Library Section
Florica Hagendorn
Paseo Verde Libary
280 S. Green Valley Pkwy. Henderson, NV 89012
P: 702-492-7252
fhagendorn@hdpl.org
NYRA
Carla Land – Co-Chair
Youth Services Librarian
1401 E. Flamingo Rd. Las Vegas , NV 89119
P: 702-507-3436
landc@lvccld.org
NYRA
Sherida Steffen – Co-Chair
SCS309@interact.ccsd.net
PRESIDENT
Denise Gerdes – President
Branch Manager
West Charleston Library
6301 W. Charleston Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 89146
P: 702-507-3960F: 702-507-3950
nlapres2008@yahoo.com
ANNUAL MEETING CHAIR
Nikki Winslow - Chair
Youth Services Librarian Rainbow Library
3150 N. Buffalo Dr Las Vegas , NV 89128
P: 702-507-3712 F: 702-507-3730
nlaconfchair2008@yahoo.com
Local Arrangements Committee: Teresa Manix – Chair
Branch Manager Rainbow Library
3150 N. Buffalo Dr . Las Vegas , NV 89128
P: 702-507-3720 F: 702-507-3730
manixt@lvccld.org
Registration Committee: Janet Mastalir – Chair
Branch Manager
Paseo Verde Library
280 S. Green Valley Pkwy. Henderson, NV 89012
P: 702-492-7252F: 702-4921711
jmastalir@hdpl.org
Technology Committee: Jim Hayes – Chair
Regional Branch Services
Las Vegas Library- 3 rd Floor
833 Las Vegas Blvd. N.Las Vegas, NV 89101
P: 702-507-3593
hayesj@lvccld.org
Exhibits Committee
Stephen Platt – Chair
Reference Librarian
Paseo Verde Library
280 S. Green Valley Pkwy. Henderson, NV 89012
P: 702-492-6580F: 702-492-1711
smplatt@hdpl.org
Programming Track Chairs:
Children’s Track
Mary Nelson-Brown – Co-Chair
Youth Services Coordinator
Las Vegas Library- 3 rd Floor
833 Las Vegas Blvd. N. Las Vegas, NV 89101
P: 702-3596
brownm@lvccld.org
Children’s Track
Dan Ihnen – Co-Chair
CCSD Library Services Coordinator Clark County School District
2832 E. Flamingo Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89121
P: 799-8451
dihnen@interact.ccsd.net
Virtual Track
Mario Aguilar – Co-Chair
District Hub Sub Librarian
Green Valley Library 2797 N. Green Valley Pkwy. Henderson, NV 89014
P: 702-507-3793
aguilarmd@lvccld.org
Adult Services Track
Arlene Caruso - Chair
Reference Librarian
Paseo Verde Library
280 S. Green Valley Pkwy. Henderson, NV 89012
P: 702-492-7252
acaruso@hdpl.org
Publicity
Steve Dimoulas – Chair
Reference Librarian
Whitney Library
5175 E. Tropicana Ave Las Vegas, NV 89122
dimoulass@lvccld.org
Florence Jakus - Co-Chair
Assistant Branch Manager
West Charleston Library
6301 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
jakusf@lvccld.org
NSCLS Chair: Nevada School and Children's Library Section
Florica Hagendorn
Paseo Verde Libary
280 S. Green Valley Pkwy. Henderson, NV 89012
P: 702-492-7252
fhagendorn@hdpl.org
NYRA
Carla Land – Co-Chair
Youth Services Librarian
1401 E. Flamingo Rd. Las Vegas , NV 89119
P: 702-507-3436
landc@lvccld.org
NYRA
Sherida Steffen – Co-Chair
SCS309@interact.ccsd.net
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