Local History for Paralibrarians

Nicole Luongo Cloutier, Reference and Special Collections Supervisor, will give a brief overview about the ins and outs of creating and/or maintaining a local history collection for your community. She will discuss Portsmouth's creation of well attended local history and genealogy workshops, the importance of developing community collaboration where possible, as well as the importance of primary materials to make real connections to the past.

Nicole has been at the Portsmouth Public library for 19 years.  Prior to her current supervisory position, she was the Special Collections Librarian.  Previously, she was the Visual Archives Manager at the Museum of Fine Arts.  MLIS from Simmons College.

Registration ends two weeks before the event date. Registration can be paid online. Checks should be made out to NHLA-Paralibrarian Section, sent to Julie Spokane (via van- Brookline Public Library) or US Mail to 12 Mosher Drive, Brookline, NH 03033. All payments need to be RECEIVED prior to the start of the class. Registration questions should be addressed to Eileen Gilbert, Belmont Public Library. Please refer to the NHLA Cancellation Policy.