Betsy McCombs of North Hampton School, center, is the 2025 School Librarian of the Year. With her are her husband, Dan McCombs, and her son, Simon McCombs.
NORTH HAMPTON -- North Hampton School Librarian Betsy McCombs has beennamed 2025 School Librarian of the Year.
The School Library Section (NHSLS) of the New Hampshire Library Associationselects an exceptional New Hampshire school librarian each year whodemonstrates outstanding leadership, innovation in library programming, and a deepcommitment to student learning and literacy.
McCombs has chaired the NHSLS Annual Conference for the past three years,ensuring participants can connect, grow, and celebrate their profession.
McCombs has been a longtime member of the NHSLS Executive Board, known forher thoughtful input, collaborative spirit, and steadfast support of her peers. She iswidely regarded as a role model within the school library community.
McCombs was honored by colleagues and students during a ceremony at NorthHampton School. Students shared stories about McCombs’ willingness to share hertime and expertise with eager learners. One student shared that McCombs orderedadditional books in a series they enjoyed, aiding their love of reading.
"Betsy is an incredible advocate for children's literacy," Principal Susan Snyder said."Her joy of reading is infectious and creates a building full of students who will growup to become lifelong learners. She is the perfect choice for School Librarian of theYear."
About NHSLS
The New Hampshire School Library Section (NHSLS) of the New Hampshire LibraryAssociation is the professional organization representing school library mediaspecialists and paraprofessionals. An affiliate of the American Association of SchoolLibrarians and the New England School Library Association, NHSLS supports itsmembers through professional development, conferences, publications, andadvocacy for the essential role of school libraries in education.