A new art exhibit, “New Hampshire As We See It,” is open at the N.H. State Library through May 31, 2013. It features 33 works of art by members of the N.H. Art Association. Read the press release.

Conference of interest to library trustees: Culture OneStop’s panels will address issues important to library trustees, including: workers compensation, liability, insurance and governance. Takes place May 31 in Concord. Learn more and register here.

For Librarians:

The Public Library Annual Report for the year 2012 is now open. The online survey URL is: http://collect.btol.com/ The deadline for submission is April 26, 2013.

Moose License Plate Conservation Grants for 2013 announced. New Hampshire State Library guidelines and application can be found here.

Check out Best Practices for Librarians: Volunteers (revised: September 19, 2011) for specific information pertaining to the use of volunteers in New Hampshire public libraries. This comprehensive document also provides links to the referenced NH RSAs.

The Mission of the New Hampshire State Library is to:

• Promote excellence in libraries and library services to all New Hampshire residents;
• Assist libraries and the people of New Hampshire with rapid access to library and informational resources through the development and coordination of a statewide library/information system;
• Meet the informational needs of New Hampshire state, county and municipal governments and its libraries;
• Serve as a resource center for New Hampshire.

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