New Mexico State Library

The State Library be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September, 6.  Services to the public will resume on Tuesday, Sept 7.

The State Library has just compiled the 2009-2010 Regional Report to New Mexico Legislators.  The report is designed to give legislators an overview of the services that we directly provide to residents, rural populations, state agencies, the visually impaired, and students and citizens conducting research. Please note the reports are in an easy to print PDF version, each representing a region in the state (e.g., northwest, northeast, southwest, and southeast).  Each report also contains a regional map indicating the location of public libraries that the State Library serves. 

Northeast Report     Northwest Report    Southeast Report    Southwest Report

The New Mexico State Library was successful in finding enough public libraries interested in the genealogy databases from ProQuest to qualify for the first discount level offered by ProQuest. We thank the participating libraries for making this initial project in the program a success.

If your library does not subscribe to these databases, and you would like to be added to the program, please let us know. ProQuest will honor the quotes they provided until 9/30/10.

Should you be interested in the program or have any questions, please contact Linda Harris at Linda.Harris@state.nm.us or 505-476-9763.
 

Everybody loves a parade!  The Santa Fe Public Library blog Icarus reports that on Sunday, Sept 12, the Friends of the Library will participate in the annual Library/Woman's Club entry in the Historical/Hysterical Parade.  Volunteers plan to walk with election-style signs that have quotes on them like, I Love the Library! 82,000 library card holders can't be wrong!  Support your local libraries!  Last year the crowds showed their approval as the librarians and friends waved their signs and handed out candy.  People also come dressed as their favorite book character.  The walk is from DeVargas Mall to the Plaza and back.  If you're interested in participating, contact the Friends at friends@santafelibraryfriends.org.

Librarians and library staff can register now for the annual New Mexico Library Association (NMLA) 2010 Mini-Conference, which will be held on Friday, Oct 15 at UNM-Gallup.  The theme is, "Today's Vision: Tomorrow's Reality."  Conference costs are $45 for NMLA members and $70 for non-members.  For details about the conference go to http://nmla.org/mini-conference/

The Young Adult Library Association (YALSA) is holding its Young Adult Literature Symposium this year at the Albuquerque Marriott on Nov. 5-7.  Early bird pricing for YALSA and NMLA members begins at $195 and expires on September 10. YALSA also will offer pre-symposium special events that require additional registration and three mini forums (on teen readers' advisory, street lit and urban teens, and other current topics), paper presentations, and more. 

Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Vaunda Micheaux Nelson will be the keynote speaker at the Bill Morris Memorial Author Luncheon.  Nelson is also the young adult librarian at the Rio Rancho Public Library.  To learn more about programs, how to reserve hotel rooms, and other details, visit www.ala.org/yalitsymposium.