Suffolk County Library Association
Take an afternoon tour of the Smithtown Library. Tour the Long Island Room, learn about Patents and check out the podcast studio. Library Staff will be on hand to answer questions and offer guidance for SCLA and SSD members.
The Smithtown Library – Smithtown Building 1 North Country Road Smithtown, NY 11787
Thursday, October 10, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Illuminate Your Library: A Tech Talk on Creating Holiday Light Shows with Chris DeCristofaro
Discover the magic of holiday lights shows for your library with this engaging professional development class led by Chris DeCristofaro, Department Head of Digital Services at the Sachem Public Library. Dive into the planning of a light show including preparation, organizing, marketing and building the show and how it can fit your library space. Chris will go over hardware, software and event planning based upon his team’s experience at Sachem. Become empowered to bring joy and wonder to your library community during any holiday season by attending this overview of light shows with Chris.
Refreshments will be provided. CEUs will be awarded.
*Click here to register.
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631.283.0774 ex.510
Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Free for SCLA Members / $5 for non-members
Professional Development will be awarded!
Since 2021, public and school libraries have become the front lines of a cultural war. Regardless of the political tendency of the local area, material challenges have been submitted against libraries nationwide.
When library workers handle material challenges, under the principle of intellectual freedom, they have often faced retaliatory actions from political groups, such as online attacks on them organized by political groups and budget cuts targeting the libraries. These challenges may create stress and trauma for library workers, both in the action of the banning, and the anticipation of it.
For librarians experiencing trauma or at higher risk of exposure to traumatic events, this session aims to illustrate a library trauma cycle within the context of material challenges. It highlights how library workers face an increased likelihood of trauma when material challenges are prevailing in the nation and how the internalization of trauma occurs within the context of the library and its community.
The session then suggests possible interventions to halt the library trauma cycle, calling for action from library administrators and board members.
SCLA hosted our joint Spring Mix and Mingle networking event with PLDA and CLASC on Thursday, March 28. We had over 65 professionals join us at James Joyce in Patchogue for food, drinks, raffles and fun. It was a rewarding experience for all! A big thank you to PLDA, CLASC, our Division Presidents and the SCLA Executive Board for making this event a true success. We look forward to future collaborations and networking opportunities.
Mark Your Calendars! Spring Mix & Mingle Awaits on March 28th!
Dust off your business cards and get ready to connect, collaborate, and celebrate at the PLDA, SCLA & CLASC Spring Mix & Mingle – the networking event designed to ignite your professional spirit!
Here’s what you get:
This is your chance to:
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Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: James Joyce Restaurant & Pub | 49 South Ocean Ave Patchogue, NY 11772
Tickets:
P.S. Spread the word! Share this event with your library crew and let’s make it an unforgettable night!
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Join SCLA and the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless for a presentation on Homelessness on Long Island and the impact it has on Libraries and Library staff. Support staff from the LICH will share tips, advice and resources for Librarians to use on a daily basis.
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In order to register for the Long Island Library Conference 2024 and receive the SCLA discount, you will need to know your SCLA membership number.
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Entry Level and Librarian I Exams
Click on the image below to download the PDF from the Civil Service Program presented on 10-19-23
The Health Concerns Committee Breakfast is a few weeks away!
Join us for breakfast and a great presentation!
Register at: https://forms.gle/WRGcRmuSKYpwZmn1A
Health Concerns Committee
Reference and Adult Services Division of SCLA
Annual Breakfast!Caregivers: Information & Resources from the Parker Jewish Institute
Presented By Joann CaramanicoWednesday, November 15, 9:30am
SCLS Auditorium – 627 Sunrise Hwy, Bellport
Join us for breakfast and a special presentation by Joann Caramanico of Parker Jewish Institute. Joann will be there to speak about their program “Willing Hearts Helpful Hands Alzheimer’s Caregiver Grant Initiative” and the services their organization can offer for libraries and their patrons.
Register at: https://forms.gle/WRGcRmuSKYpwZmn1A1 hour of professional development will be credited to attendees
Contact: Stephanie DiChiara ~ s.dichiara@sayvillelibrary.org or Michelle Rung ~ michelle.rung@nenpl.org with any questions!
Monday, November 13
10:00am-12:00pm @ SCLS
Free for SCLA members
$5 for non-members
Register: https://scla34.wildapricot.org/event-5444356?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=11/5/2023
Join fellow Librarians and level up your mindfulness and communication game! This workshop will offer guided meditation, followed by a presentation on Technical Communication in today’s workplace. Light refreshments will be provided. Professional Development hours will be awarded. Please bring a non-perishable food item for Long Island Cares, Inc.