In the constantly changing library environment, continuing education and professional development activities are essential for library staff in order to keep abreast of trends in the profession. For the small and rural library without the benefit of a larger staff to share and exchange ideas it is particularly important.

Library conferences provide an excellent opportunity to network with others in the library community, participate in organized discussions, attend workshops, develop new skills and see the latest products, services and technology available.

Conference attendance can be pricey. Consider the typical costs involved for a two day stay:

To assist our member libraries, NCLS is offering scholarships to the 2008 New York Library Association Conference to be held in Saratoga Springs, November 5th - 8th.

Six scholarships will be offered in the amount of $350. Scholarships are meant to help defray the cost of attending, not cover expenses entirely.

Scholarship requirements include:

• Employment in an NCLS member library for at least one year
• First time NYLA Conference attendee
• Must be willing to share NYLA experience with NCLS library community

Scholarship application deadline is July 18th.

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Join NYLA and receive reduced Conference Rates

For first time NYLA membership is only 25.00!

Membership renewal is based on income
($35 for most NCLS member library staff)

Apply for NYLA membership now.

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