Public Library Section
Fabulous Fridays Handouts
Charlotte Mecklenberg Library iPad - OverDrive Media Console Method
Charlotte Mecklenberg Library Kindle FIRE - OverDrive Media Console Method
Charlotte Mecklenberg Library Kindle Visual Brochure
Charlotte Mecklenberg OverDrive Notes and FAQs
Davidson County Public Library OverDrive Media Console App for Nook
Davidson County Public Library OverDrive Media Console App for Kindle Fire
List of Web Addresses for Free eBooks and List of eReader Apps for Apple and Android Devices
New Hanover County Library NCDL eAudiobooks
New Hanover County Library NCDL eBooks for Nook Sony
New Hanover County Library Nook Checkout Brochure
New Hanover County Library Kindle eBooks and NCDL
Cumberland County Public Library LibGuide on eBooks and eAudioBooks
Scholarships Awarded
The NCLA Public Library Section congratulates Jason Rogers and Jennifer Lohman on their acceptance into the 2012 Leadership Institute and is pleased to sponsor their attendance at this prestigious residential training program. Jason is Branch Manager at the Holly Springs Public Library (Wake County) and Jennifer serves as Adult Services Manager a the Southwest Regional Branch Library (Durham County).
Librarians on the PLS Planning Council join our many colleagues in celebrating new leadership in the profession and we are certain that many will benefit from their experiences at this year’s Leadership Institute.
Scholarship recipients Jason Rogers and Jennifer Lohman with PLS Chair, Pam Jaskot
The Mission of the Public Library Section of NCLA is:
- To unite NCLA members interested in Public Libraries
- To provide an opportunity for discussion and activity
- To seek to fulfill the objectives of NCLA
If you work in a library in North Carolina, it is important to be a member of NCLA, the professional organization for North Carolina librarians.
Membership in NCLA entitles you to one section or roundtable at no additional cost. If you work in a public library, the Public Library Section is your best choice.
Participation: PLS is able to
- Fund and present programs of interest to public librarians at conferences and workshops
- Support projects of value to all North Carolina libraries
- Give awards to public librarians for outstanding service
- Give scholarships to public librarians for the NCLA Leadership Institute
Leadership: PLS members are able to
- Serve as committee chairs or PLS officers
- Mentor with experienced librarians all over the state
- Plan workshops, conference programs and other statewide projects, guided by librarians with expertise in these areas
Sharing: PLS allows members to
- Develop a wide network of valuable contacts
- Form instant peer groups through membership on committees
- Join listservs for PLS members
- Meet possible employers
When filling out your NCLA application, be sure to check Public Library Section as your free section choice. It's a great way to support public libraries and contribute to your own professional development!
PLS Officers and Committee Chairs -- 2012-2013
Pam Jaskot, Chair
1529 Sedwick Road
Durham, NC 27713
pam [dot] jaskot [at] gmail [dot] com
919 368-4856
Billy King, Vice Chair/Chair Elect
Forsyth County Public Library
660 West Fifth Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
kingwh [at] forsythlibrary [dot] org
336 703-3071
Arthur Erickson, Secretary
Greensboro Public Library
219 North Church Street
Greensboro, NC 27402
Arthur [dot] erickson [at] greensboro-nc [dot] gov
336 574-4099
David Singleton, Director
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
310 N. Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
dsingleton [at] plcmc [dot] org
704 416-0612
Chuck Ebert, Director
Durham County Library
300 N. Roxboro Street
Durham, NC 27702
cebert [at] co [dot] durham [dot] nc [dot] us
919 560-0142
MJ Wilkerson, Past Chair
Alamance County Public Library
342 South Spring Street
Burlington, NC 27215
mwilkerson [at] alamancelibraries [dot] org
336 229-3588
Martha Sink, Web Master
Alamance County Public Library
342 South Spring Street
Burlington, NC 27215
msink [at] alamancelibraries [dot] org
336 513-4754
JR Rogers, Adult Services
Wake County Library/Cameron Village
1930 Clark Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27605
JR [dot] Rogers [at] wakegov [dot] com
919 856-6710
Laura Weigand, Awards
Forsyth County Public Library
660 West Fifth Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
weiganlr [at] forsythlibrary [dot] org
336 703-3071
Decca Slaughter, Branch Services
Southside Branch Library (FCPL)
3185 Buchanan Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27127
slaughdr [at] forsythlibrary [dot] org
336 703-2981
Deborah Wadleigh, Collection Management
Onslow Public Library
58 Doris Avenue
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Deborah_Wadleigh [at] onslowcountync [dot] gov
910-455-7350
Jane McAllister, Genealogy & Local History
Davie County Public Library
371 North Main Street
Mocksville, NC 27028
Jane [dot] mcallister [at] co [dot] davie [dot] nc [dot] us
336 753-6030
Jennifer Daugherty, Genealogy & Local History
Special Collections Librarian
New Hanover County Public Library
Wilmington, NC
jdaugherty [at] nhcgov [dot] com
(910) 798-6305
Terri Luke, Marketing
Wake County Library
4000 Louis Stephens Drive
Cary, NC 27519
tluke [at] co [dot] wake [dot] nc [dot] us
919 463-8505
Joan Sherif, Teens
Northwestern Regional Library
111 North Front Street
Elkin, NC 28621
jsherif [at] nwrl [dot] org
336 835-4894
PLS Planning Council Minutes:
February 2012
May 2012
PLS Committees:
Adult Services and Outreach Committee
Collection Management Committee
