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For Children's Librarians
The meetings for Children's Librarians are especially for staff who work with children in public libraries. The sessions will be similar to the District meetings for public library directors and school librarians -- sharing sessions, not workshops. Please bring ideas & questions to share with the group; handouts welcomed. Refreshments will be served.
Please register by emailing Elaine Bissonnette (mailto:elaine.m.bissonnette@maine.gov) at the SMLD Office or call: Tel. 871-1766 or 1-800-649-7696
For Public Library Directors
Southern Maine Library District Meetings
Meeting schedules and sites are determined by the member libraries in each of the four groups defined below. Invitations are sent via email to each group. Meetings include informal discussions about management topics of current interest and invited guest speakers.
The four groups are:
- Chattering Cheeses - Libraries north of Portland
- Loose Librarians - Libraries adjacent to Sebago Lake
- Talking Heads - Larger libraries in York and selected Cumberland communities
- Yapping Yorkies - Smaller libraries in York County
For School Librarians
Open meetings held in member school libraries -- often in newly-constructed facilities -- for staff working with students K - 12
Orientation for New Staff
New library staff and trustees are invited to attend the annual orientation session. Each session includes
- Review of SMLD policies and procedures
- SMLD history and services
- Tour of Portland Public Library's regional services
