Relay for Life, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, is a global initiative to raise awareness and desperately needs funds.  Our Relay for Life Team, Librarians for Life, is looking for members.  It is a fun night and a truly worthy cause.

Please consider joining SCLA’s team to make a difference.
Saturday, June 8, 2013 @ Sachem High School East

Please email Jamie Papandrea, SCLA Community Services Committee Chair, at jamiepapandrea@gmail.com if you are interested in participating or would like more information.

If you are unable to join the team but would like to donate to the team, please visit this website.

The SCLA Board welcomes you to the new partnership between the Suffolk County Library Association (SCLA) and the New York Library Association (NYLA).

As you know, the SCLA membership voted to associate with NYLA and form a regional chapter. We are working through that transition, and have reached an important benchmark.

SCLAs membership roster has been imported into NYLAs membership database, allowing NYLA to begin the process of recognizing SCLA members and processing dues payments for SCLA.  We are asking that you please go the the NYLA Online Membership Center  and follow the steps to process your SCLA dues renewal payment for 2013.

You can also renew your membership at the SCLA table at this year’s LILC.

Additional details on the SCLA / NYLA regional affiliate process can be found online: CLICK HERE

Thank you for your support of SCLA and your patience during this transition period. If you have any questions please email me at jalbano@commackpubliclibrary.org

The Excellence in Library Service Award (ELSA) is designed to recognize dedication to public service demonstrated by any staff member of a public, school, special or academic library. We welcome nominations submitted by any employee of a Suffolk County library or any Suffolk County library patron.  Pages, clerks, librarians and trainees, as well as office, custodial and security staff from any Suffolk County library are eligible.  Outstanding public service may be demonstrated by fostering team spirit, exemplary job performance, promoting good will among patrons and staff, or an innovative approach to one’s work.

View the Nomination Form (PDF) for complete details.   All applications must be submitted by August 31, 2013.

The award will be presented at the SCLA Annual Dinner on November 14, 2013.

Online registration is now open for the Long Island Library Conference on May 2, 2013 at Melville Marriot. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from award winning author and keynote speaker Jack Gantos, as well as attend innovative and informational programs and network with your colleagues.