LEADING THE LIBRARYPROFESSION IN MASSACHUSETTSFOR OVER 100 YEARS |
Paralibrarian Section of MLA
Section Mission:
Through support and increased awareness of paralibrarians, the Section advocates for recognition and participation in the library community. The Section also promotes and provides a forum for networking and career development opportunities.
"One of the STRONGEST PARALIBRARIAN SECTIONS in the country"
quote from John Ison, former director of Library Relations DEMCO
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Turn the Tide 2022 Conference info here! |
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(PARA) Paralibrarian Recognition of Achievement Certification information. |
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Section Awards for Outstanding Library Support Staff and Advocate |
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5 GOOD REASONS TO JOIN THE MLA PARALIBRARIAN SECTION: What’s in it for you? |
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2021 Book Cart Drill Team Video Competition |
| Visit the MLA calendar of events for upcoming meetings |
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Paralibrarian Blog- updates, news and career development information! |
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Paralibrarians of the Massachusetts Library Association |
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Twitter @MLAParas |
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Paralibrarian Section Bylaws |
Section Chair:
Anna McGrath
Newburyport Public Library
amcgrath@newburyportpl.org
Section Committee Members:
Chair Vice Chair |
Anna McGrath Heather Maganzini |
Newburyport Public Library Tewksbury Public Library |
Past Chair | Allison Sloan | Reading Public Library |
Secretary | Lori Salotto | Middleborough Public Library |
Treasurer | Andrea Hogan | Reading Public Library |
Conference Committee Liaison | Gerry Deyermond | Memorial Hall Library, Andover |
Chair, Career Development | Karen Horn | Consultant |
Section Appointed Support Positions:
Awards Chair | Patty Bailey | Morrill Memorial Library, Norwood |
PARA Review Board | Karen Horn | Consultant |
Joyce Senior | Newburyport Public Library | |
Lori Salotto Anna McGrath |
Middleborough Public Library Newburyport Public Library |