Greetings, NSLA! Jessica and I are new members to this group, and are very pleased to have joined you! We are both librarians based in Halifax Public Libraries and are tackling a project for NSLA this fall: a booth at Hal-Con! If you are not familiar with Hal-Con, this is an annual Haligonian event in October, which celebrates geek culture in Atlantic Canada and beyond. This year, the event runs from Friday October 25th to 27th. On behalf of NSLA, a booth has been arranged where we will present our libraries’ many amazing opportunities. While Jessica and I will be on hand over the entire weekend, we will need volunteers to assist us. Saturday is the biggest concern, with Sunday in second place.  Do you think you might be able to share time with us?  Even an hour to cover a lunch or two would be fantastic! We will have 4 or 5 volunteer passes to share, though if you want to wander the convention, you will still need to purchase a pass of your own. If anyone intends to be there and could...

If you want to go to Hal-Con, and represent libraries, here’s your chance! We’re looking for an NSLA Organizational Member (OM) for Hal-Con The OM will receive, from NSLA: 1 Vendor badge for Hal-Con (4 badges total with 2 tables) 3 night stay at Cambridge Suites Hotel (includes parking and breakfast) Hotel dates: October 24, 25, 26 (booked) Up to $100 for travel expenses   Duties: (A full checklist and duty sheet will be provided to the OM) Check with all NSLA members and regional libraries to see if they would like to send volunteer representatives. Volunteers must be members of NSLA. Institutional members may send up to 2 staff as volunteers. Be at Hal-Con for set-up and closure of the tables. Create a volunteer schedule Coordinate what will be featured on the library tables Coordinate the pass handovers that must take place outside the building. Coordinate contact information for volunteers Create content for the NSLA social media and blog (Tweets, Facebook Posts, a...