We are now accepting proposals for the 2011 VLA Conference. If you have ideas for workshops, please send them to Jane Napier, Conference Chair, at jnapier@kellogghubbard.org All proposals are due to the conference committee by November 1.

The first conference committee meeting will be held Wednesday, September 15 at 6:30 pm. If you would like to serve on the conference committee, please email Jane with your contact info and you will be added to the committee list.

Posted on Monday, August 16th, 2010 at 2:15 pm in the Conferences, VLC category.

The results of the 2010 Vermont Library Conference survey are in, and the respondents have expressed three clear preferences: continue meeting on a college or university campus (92%), keep the one day format (67%), and no vendor hall (58%). These results will be used in planning future conferences. Thanks to all attendees who responded!

Posted on Monday, June 28th, 2010 at 9:23 am in the Conferences, VLC category.

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2010 Vermont Library Conference! The Conference Committee would like to get your feedback on format changes this year to help plan future conferences. If you attended the conference this year your input would be very helpful. The survey linked below is brief and should take less than 5 minutes to complete, with optional space for comments and suggestions. Please send your response no later than June 21, 2010.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/vlc2010

On behalf of the Conference Committee and the VLA Board, thank you for participating!

Posted on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 at 10:53 am in the Conferences, VLC category.

Directions to the Saint Michael’s College campus are available at www.smcvt.edu/directions.  Use the South Entrance to campus for easiest access.

Parking is available in the lot between the Durick Library, the McCarthy Arts Center, and the Ross Sports Center. Conference attendees can park in any student, faculty/staff, or visitor space.

Registration materials can be picked up in the Durick Library beginning at 8:00.  Note that registration is now closed—there will be no on-site registration.

Lunch in the Green Mountain Dining Hall is included in the cost of registration—just show your conference badge at the door.  VLA Section business meetings will take place during lunch.  A tour of the Books in Bloom Teaching Garden will be offered at 12:15.

Wireless access is available in all conference venues.  Connection to the SMC Guest network requires certification of virus protection software.

Computer access will be available in the Durick Library throughout the day.

More information including the conference schedule is available at www.vermontlibraryconference.org.  If you have any questions contact Jane Napier (jnapier@kellogghubbard.org) or John Payne (jpayne@smcvt.edu).

Posted on Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 at 9:35 am in the Conferences, Events, VLC category.

Conference registration is officially closed! We are bursting at the seams and are thrilled with the number of attendees! We will accept any registrations that are post marked today (May 14) so if you want to be part of this year’s fabulous conference, print out your registration form and head to the post office before 5!

http://www.vermontlibraryconference.org/

Jane Napier
Conference Committee Chair

Posted on Friday, May 14th, 2010 at 9:16 am in the Conferences, VLC category.

There are so many fabulous librarians and trustees in Vermont that it is always hard to single out just one of each annually, but there are always ones who are extraordinary and deserved to be recognized statewide. Now is the time for you to think about who VLA should recognize this year at the Vermont Library Conference, and nominate those deserving colleagues.

• The 2010 Sarah C. Hagar Award which is for outstanding service in or significant contribution to the field of librarianship in Vermont. Nominees must be working in a Vermont library and a member of VLA.

• The 2010 Trustee of the Year Award for achievement by a trustee on behalf of his or her library, either during the previous year or during his/her years of service.

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Posted on Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 11:20 am in the Awards, C&SL, Conferences, Public Libraries, Trustees, VLC, Youth Librarians category.

It’s true! The Vermont Library Association is proud to announce that the 116th Vermont Library Conference will take place at Saint Michael’s College on Tuesday, May 25, 2010.

This one day event will allow us to provide a rich educational and professional development experience in a convenient and cost-effective format for attendees. 

http://www.vermontlibraryconference.org/

Helen Linda
VLA Communications Officer

Posted on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at 4:04 pm in the Conferences, Events, News, VLC category.

At the 2009 Vermont Library Conference, the Vermont Library Association presented awards to two outstanding Vermont librarians: Michael Roche and Amy Grasmick, and to one terrific trustee: Tina Rotella.

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Posted on Thursday, June 18th, 2009 at 3:11 pm in the Awards, DOL, Public Libraries, Trustees, VLC category.

First, thanks to everyone for such a great conference last week!  Without all of your help, wonderful presentations, and great attendance, it would not have been possible.

Please be sure to fill out a conference evaluation, available on the VLC website and at the link below:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ILuNpEYUge3PeIpbevSX9A_3d_3d

Enjoy the summer!

Barbara Doyle-Wilch and Sara Goldstein
Co-chairs, Vermont Library Conference 2009

Posted on Thursday, May 21st, 2009 at 12:00 pm in the Conferences, VLC category.

The Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center has extended availability of the Special Rate of $115.00 per room until April 24th. Hurry now to book a room at this great rate.

Looking for a roommate? Someone to carpool with? Try the VLA Travel Wiki. Simply sign up for an account and add your travel information. I have used it myself to coordinate rides and rooms at conferences and found it to be a great way to not only save money and stress, but meet wonderful folks I may never have met otherwise! Please let me know if you’re interested and I’ll sign you right up!

Thanks!
Helen Linda
VLA Advocacy Committee

Posted on Tuesday, April 21st, 2009 at 5:05 pm in the Conferences, VLC category.