The Chesapeake Chapter usually holds a monthly meeting with a speaker on the first Saturday of each month, unless there is a holiday, venue scheduling, or convention conflict. Occasionally, the chapter offers a field trip or special event instead of a meeting. Upcoming meeting dates are listed below. You will receive an email notice in advance of the meeting, along with a registration form and menu choice (if applicable). To reserve your place at a meeting, follow the directions as stated on the email notice or on the meeting’s announcement on this website. Guests and non-members are welcome to attend (unless otherwise noted).
UPCOMING CHAPTER MEETINGS/EVENTS
ONLINE MEETING
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Pre-Meeting Chat – 12:45 pm
Zoom meeting – 1:00 pm
Available for Check Out: How a Library Selector
Chooses Books for the Collection
Matthew Moffett, Materials Selector of Adult Fiction for Fairfax County Public Libraries, will discuss how he chooses books for the library collection and give insight into how libraries acquire books, the software they use, and how libraries consider different formats such as ebooks versus print. He will also discuss how his library handles local authors. This is a unique opportunity for authors and readers alike to get a peek behind the curtain into how books end up on library shelves.
About the Presenter:
Matthew Moffett started working in libraries in 2006. Aside from his day job, he has written book reviews for Library Journal and School Library Journal and served on awards committees with the American Library Association. In his current position as Materials Selector for Fairfax County, Matthew selects all the adult fiction for the library system.
To RSVP, follow this link: https://chessiechapter.ticketleap.com/august2024/details. You’ll receive a confirmation email that contains the Zoom login info. Please ignore the ticket/barcode in the email and only use the Zoom link.
Note: Ticketleap is a new platform for us, so if you encounter technical difficulties, please email chapter secretary Lauren Silberman at lrsilberman@gmail.com. Thank you!
Thank you!
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UPCOMING CHAPTER AUTHORS’ EVENTS