Category: CATS

CATS and SSD Present: Vega Discover Training and Staff Discussion

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Join SSD and CATS for an interactive session focused on Vega Discover (or Livebrary County Catalog).
Take a deep dive into Vega Discover as we prepare for the retirement of the classic catalog. This session ensures all staff are comfortable navigating the Livebrary Catalog to better serve our community.
Feature Overview: Explore the latest updates and tools within Vega Discover.
Patron Support: Strategies to help you guide your patrons through this transition.
Knowledge Sharing: An open forum to discuss implementation and share tips or tricks with colleagues.
Monday, February 23
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Mastic Moriches Shirley Community Library – Main Library Branch
407 William Floyd Pkwy
Shirley, NY 11967
Register here!
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EETC and TSR Roundtable

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Location               Rogers Memorial Library
Time zone           (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Date, time           Thursday, October 09, 2025, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

You’re invited to a special joint meeting of the East End Tech Coalition (EETC) and the Tech Services Roundtable (TSR) on October 9th at 10:30 AM at Rogers Memorial Library.

This program aims to bring together professionals from across Suffolk County to explore the latest trends, challenges, and best practices in library technology and technical services. It’s a great opportunity to network with colleagues, share insights, and learn how libraries are adapting to the rapidly changing tech landscape. Whether you’re involved in IT, cataloging, or general library operations, this meeting promises valuable discussions and fresh perspectives.

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CATS’ East End Tech Coalition Presents- Navigating the Future: Teaching Emerging Tech in Libraries

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
CLS 627 Sunrise Hwy, Bellport, NY 11713

This presentation is designed to help library professionals teach emerging technologies and promote digital literacy. Examples of practical strategies like hands-on workshops, makerspaces, and digital literacy programs, along with the tools and partnerships needed to support them will be covered. Successful library initiatives will be showcased and participants will leave with concrete steps and best practices to create or improve technology-focused programs. This seminar aims to position libraries as essential centers for innovation and learning in their communities.

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CATS: Technical Services Roundtable – Technical Services Roundtable

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The Technical Services Roundtable provides opportunities for any and all technical services library staff to come together and share techniques, strategies, and procedures related to ordering, processing, cataloging, and maintaining library materials. Join us for a spirited discussion where we will ask questions, share unique tips and tricks, and network with fellow tech services workers!   
 
When: 
  • Thursday, June 12, 2025
    10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Where:
    SCLS
    627 Sunrise Hwy
    Bellport, NY 11713

 

CATS and EETC present: So You Want To Have a Makerspace?

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CATS and EETC present: So You Want To Have a Makerspace?
 
Tuesday, April 15, 10:00 am

Want to start a makerspace at your library but don’t know where to begin? This program provides librarians and library staff with the essential knowledge and tools to plan, launch, and sustain a successful makerspace. From cutting-edge technology and hardware to must-have software, you’ll gain practical insights to create an innovative and engaging space for your community.
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All members of SCLA, its divisions, library personnel, and those interested in joining SCLA are welcome!

 
For more information on CATS, its programs, and its committees — click here!
 
**Membership to SCLA or CATS (and its committees) is NOT required to attend. All are welcome!**
 

CATS and EETC present: So You Want To Have a Makerspace?

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CATS and EETC present: So You Want To Have a Makerspace?
Tuesday, April 15, 10:00 am

Want to start a makerspace at your library but don’t know where to begin? This program provides librarians and library staff with the essential knowledge and tools to plan, launch, and sustain a successful makerspace. From cutting-edge technology and hardware to must-have software, you’ll gain practical insights to create an innovative and engaging space for your community.
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All members of SCLA, its divisions, library personnel, and those interested in joining SCLA are welcome!

For more information on CATS, its programs, and its committees — click here!
**Membership to SCLA or CATS (and its committees) is NOT required to attend. All are welcome!**

[SCLA] CATS presents: Technical Services Roundtable – 2/27

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The Technical Services Roundtable is a great opportunity for anyone involved with technical services duties to come together and share techniques, strategies, and procedures related to ordering, processing, and cataloging library materials. In this open forum, participants are encouraged to share victories, stories, and unique tricks!
When:
Thursday, February 27, 10am – 12pm
Where:
Longwood Public Library

CATS presents: Tech Programming on a Budget with Michael Bartolomeo 

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CATS presents:Tech Programming on a Budget with Michael Bartolomeo 
 
Tuesday, February 11, 2:00 pm

Running technology programs does not have to break the bank (or your programming budget!). This webinar is designed for libraries and library personnel working with limited budgets or those who want to look before they leap into a new technology. Ideas for in-person and virtual programming will be discussed as well as helpful resources for getting the best price and getting inspired for your next potential program.
Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
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All members of SCLA, its divisions, library personnel and those who are interested in joining SCLA are welcome!

 
For more information on CATS, its programs, and its committees — click here!
 
**Membership to SCLA or CATS (and its committees) is NOT required to attend. All are welcome!**
 

Women and Technology in Libraries

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Presented by CATS and CLASC,

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

South Huntington Public Library

We invite you to the 3rd Annual Women and Technology in Libraries panel. Join us as we celebrate and spotlight women who have harnessed the power of technology to innovate in their roles, serve their communities more effectively, and break through gender boundaries. Refreshments will be served and professional development hours will be given.

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Sharper Training Solutions on behalf of SSD and CATS, presents: An Introduction to Canva

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Sharper Training Solutions on behalf of SSD and CATS, present this program:

An Introduction to Canva

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Date: Wednesday, August 14th

Time: 10 am – 12 pm

Format: Virtual

Members: Free

Guests: $5

Canva is an online design and visual communication platform that serves as a popular tool to create library marketing. Flyers, brochures, business cards, and more, are able to be designed, downloaded, and printed.

In this class, learn how to create beautiful designs and professional graphics with Canva. Whether it is a photo editor, create picture collage, logo, invitation or poster, Canva makes online graphic design easy.

Prerequisite – basic computer skills

This program will not be recorded.

Come and design with us.

If you are interested in learn more about the Support Staff Division or the Computer and Technical Services Division of the Suffolk County Library Association, please visit our membership page.

https://scla34.wildapricot.org/join-us