Deadline Approaching for North Logan Teen Writing Contest

Submission guidelines and link available on North Logan City Library's website.

Congratulations to Paul Daybell, our 2019 Library Hero!

Several CVLA members nominated him together for his work at both North Logan City Library, and USU's Merrill-Cazier Library.  The award was presented on January 19. From the nomination statements:

"Paul deserves to be named the CVLA Library Hero for his continued work within CVLA and all that he does and stands for within the library profession."
"Paul consistently lifts others in the profession and truly cares about the people he works with. Paul is an asset to every library he works at."

Way to go, Paul!

Library Association denounces layoff of North Logan Library workers

Herald Journal (6/5/18)

Library Association denounces layoff of North Logan Library workers

Cache Valley Daily (6/8/18)

North Logan Library cuts staff, denounced by Cache Valley Library Association

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

5 June 2018

Contact: Dory Cochran, CVLA President

Library Association Denounces Treatment of North Logan Librarians

The Cache Valley Library Association strongly condemns the May 25 firing without notice of North Logan City Library Assistant Director Paul Daybell and Clerk Stephanie Western by North Logan City and their library board “to reorganize and reduce the staff” just days before a new library director began his job. The meeting minutes which might shed light on this decision have not been posted online. This was a shameful act towards two experienced, educated, and well-respected professionals.

Paul and Stephanie have master’s degrees in library science and have demonstrated a further commitment to their vocation by participating in library organizations and conferences locally and further afield. Paul served capably as the president of our association in 2017. But most importantly, Paul (since 2014) and Stephanie (2007-08 and since 2013) have given years of faithful service to the citizens of North Logan by improving their library’s collections and programs.

Our colleagues should not have been treated this way and their loss will be deeply felt by all who care about the North Logan City Library.

Author Event: Jennifer Nielsen!

Join us for a night with author Jennifer A. Nielsen! Learn about the creative process and listen to a brief reading from her forthcoming book, The Traitor's Game!

Six lucky raffle winners will get the opportunity to enjoy breakfast with Jennifer Saturday morning!

Friday, December 1, 6:30 PM
North Logan City Library (475 E 2500 N, North Logan)

Part of the Friends of the North Logan Library's Authors & Illustrators Series.

UnConference II

Mark your calendars- it's time for CVLA’s second Unconference!

Saturday, November 18, 2017
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

North Logan City Library conference room

Unconferences are less-formal versions of regular conferences, where participants determine the agenda and outcome. Please join us for a few hours of discussing, learning from each other, collaborating, and brainstorming on our theme of Training and Advice-for-Work. Bring your questions, your ideas, your thoughts, and our classic CVLA can-do attitude as we explore this topic and how we can help CVLA members in this area. A few years ago we had our first Chat-for-Change Unconference; let’s carry it forward!

RSVP on Facebook HERE.

2017 Family Social & Membership Meeting

All are welcome to join us for an evening of fun with trivia games, popcorn, and a movie (Trolls). CVLA is an organization that brings Cache Valley librarians and their communities together so you're invited to bring your family to get to know local library staff members and their families. Admission is free, and popcorn and beverages will be provided.

When: Saturday, July 22, 2017 from 7:00-11:00 PM (membership meeting to begin at 6:30 PM)

Where: North Logan City Library (475 E 2500 N, North Logan)

You can RSVP and invite others on Facebook HERE.

2017 Annual Meeting

You're invited to our 2017 annual meeting on Wednesday, January 18 at 6:00 PM. Come meet the new members of the Executive Committee, enjoy a short presentation on the amazing teen program at the North Logan Library, and congratulate the winner of the CVLA Library Hero Award. There will also be time to socialize with light refreshments being served. Please invite your coworkers to join us!

Local Library Featured

The North Logan City Library and the family of director Adam Winger are featured in & on the latest Cache Valley Family Magazine!

Thanks to the magazine for featuring one of our great local libraries!

You can read the article here.

Local Libraries in the Newspaper

Local libraries are all over the May 13th Bridgerland section of The Herald Journal!

🌟 "Grant aims to develop maker culture in local libraries"
http://bit.ly/24WDLPu
Congratulations, Utah State University & North Logan City Library!

🌟 "Cache Valley enamored with little libraries"
http://bit.ly/1X7GDTC
Good work, Cache Valley Little Free Libraries!

Failure...Again! Professional Workshop

In a workshop, librarians in the Cache Valley will be meeting for an interdisciplinary discussion of failure. Although the focus of the discussion will be intended for implementation by librarians, those of other disciplines are welcome to attend.

Saturday, April 30, 9:00-11:30 AM
North Logan City Library (475 E 2500 N North Logan)

‣ Frank discussion will be conducted about how to cope with mistakes, accept imperfection, and learn from failure.
‣ Participants will learn from attendees of the recent Utah Library Association Strikethrough Failure Workshop and two guest presenters:

Mark Lee Koven – Assistant professor in the USU Art + Design department will discuss failure as it’s perceived in the art community.

Pat Sadoski – Trained nurse will speak on what losses and challenges seniors face in our community and how we might learn from these experiences.