Legislative Bulletin #1
The Legislative Bulletin is a summary of library legislation during the 2012 Legislature, provided by the Legislation Committee of the New Mexico Library Association. The 2012 Legislative session starts on Tuesday, January 18th. This will be a 30-day session, ending at noon on February 16th. February 1st is the last day for new bills to [...]
View PostJob Opening: Deadline 03/02/12
INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN INDIAN ARTS LIBRARY DIRECTOR IAIA is seeking to hire a full-time and experienced Library Director who will be responsible for the overall direction, management and control for IAIA’s library operations. Duties include strategic planning, staff supervision, systems, resources, budgetary/financial oversight, library maintenance, customer service and end-users’ access to library resources. This position [...]
View PostBecome a NMLA Sponsor Now!
Spread the word — NM Library Association is looking for Official Sponsors. They do not have to be library related (in fact, we’d love to have businesses that are NOT library related to show there is support in NM for libraries of all kinds). An Official Sponsor would get a link on our web page [...]
View PostURGENT REQUEST
Due to increased expenses and lower attendance at 2011 conference and rising costs in every area, NMLA is in DIRE need of monetary support. We are asking the members of NMLA to give an extra donation and/or ask a NM business or two to become Official Supporters of NMLA for at least $1,000. Supporters will [...]
View PostAdvocacy for School Libraries Special Interest Group (ASL-SIG)
The ASL-SIG invites you to check out their website to learn more about how important School Librarians are in New Mexico!
View PostNMLA Store Online
The New Mexico Library Association (NMLA) Store is your online source for things NMLA! NMLA is a 501(c)3 that supports librarians and libraries in New Mexico. Any purchases you make through our store go directly to supporting NMLA. We have Polos, Denim Shirts and T-shirts available. The “Read Banned Books” bumper stickers will be available [...]
View PostComputers for Learning (CFL)
The Computers for Learning (CFL) program evolved as a guide for implementing Executive Order 12999, Educational Technology: Ensuring Opportunity for all Children in the Next Century. The order encourages agencies, to the extent permitted by law, to transfer computers and related peripheral equipment excess to their needs directly to schools and educational nonprofit organizations. The [...]
View PostHelp Promote Librarianship!
Make a donation to the Scholarship Fund! The economy is taking its toll on every budget, including NMLA’s. We want to continue helping New Mexicans pursuing education in librarianship, however, we are struggling to provide funds for our scholarships and grants. Please help us out by making a donation to the Scholarship Fund — remember, [...]
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