Forget the cold! Time to think about Summer! The NSLA Spring workshops are all about the Summer Reading Club (SRC). Five regions are participating in a two-year SRC Pilot project that will be doing outcomes measurement and research around participation in SRC and school reading scores. Summer Reading is in the forefront in Nova Scotia.   And before those of you who are not youth services librarians stop reading, think about why you should attend.  Directors and managers:   Arguably, Summer Reading is the biggest and most visible program your library does. This workshop is for you if you want to be in on the excitement. Library students:   It is free to join NSLA, and you can come to the workshop for only $5 if you are a member! If you are planning to work in public libraries, or with reading programs, this will give you a good base in understanding what the SRC is all about. Front Line Staff: Gain a full understanding of Summer Reading, get excited about all those people who will be ...

Hello NSLA Members.   On March 2nd, 2018, I had the great fortune to present Colin Fraser, Member of Parliament – West Nova, with a copy of the 150 Books of Influence.   He was so impressed with the book that he asked me to provide him with enough copies for every Nova Scotia Member of Parliament…which I happily did.   Here is a copy of the letter that accompanied the book, which Mr. Fraser has given me permission to share with you! Enjoy… Click on the image to view the PDF .