SCLA Winter Mix and Mingle

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Join your library colleagues for the Winter Mix and Mingle Event on Thursday, February 26th from 6-9pm at James Joyce Restaurant & Pub in Patchogue. Enjoy cocktail foods, a cash bar, and raffles while mingling with like-minded library folk from across the county. This is a great opportunity to celebrate with colleagues and also build meaningful connections that can support your professional journey. We look forward to seeing you there!

SCLA, PLDA & CLASC Members: $15
Non-Members & Guests: $30

When: Thursday, February 26th from 6-9pm
Where: James Joyce Restaurant & Pub in Patchogue. The address is: 49 South Ocean Ave Patchogue, NY 11772

Register here!

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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SCLA’s Annual Dinner 2025

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SCLA’s Annual Dinner is Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 6-10 pm. Join your colleagues for networking, awards, and the annual meeting over cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a delicious dinner at Captain Bill’s. There will be live music, raffles, and more fun surprises – you won’t want to miss this!

Help spread holiday cheer to children across Long Island by bringing an unwrapped toy!  Donations will go to Angels of Long Island in Patchogue to brighten the season for local kids.

**Please note: Bar is cash only (credit cards can be accepted at Captain Bill’s main bar)**

You could win prizes donated by these local businesses:

  • NY Axe Throwing Range
  • Island Salt and Spa
  • Sayville Bean
  • Paper Doll Vintage
  • Sayville Falls Mini Golf
  • Local Burger
  • …And many more!

Your library may be able to pay for your ticket as a professional development opportunity. Ask your supervisor or director!

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2025 NCLA/SCLA/CLASC PD Series with LILPA & Sam Helmick

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Monday, September 22nd @ 2PM

Zoom

2025 NCLA/SCLA/CLASC Professional Development Series

Join us as Sam Helmick (they/them), the 2025-2026 ALA President, discusses reflections and practices for grounding ourselves when the world feels like, well, a dumpster fire.

Helmick served as a member of the ALA Executive Board and a past president of the Iowa Library Association. They previously served as former chair-elect on the Intellectual Freedom Round Table and chair of the Iowa Governor’s Commission of Libraries. They have served on committees for the Network of the National Library of Medicine, the Stonewall Book Awards, the ALA Policy Monitoring Committee, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Michael L. Printz Committee, the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) Sophie Brody Award Committee, and the YALSA Fundraising Task Force. Helmick is a 2016 Emerging Leader, as well as an author, consultant, and instructor for social media marketing and graphic design.

You can register here.

 

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

 

Excellence in Library Service Award Nominations

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Nominations are officially open for this year’s Excellence in Library Service Awards. So, if you know someone who you feel deserves to be recognized for going above and beyond in the library world, print out and fill out the form below and get those recommendation letters written. The brochure with full details of the award can be found here. Nominations will be open until July 31, 2025 so anything emailed, mailed or sent through system will be accepted until then.

As always, we look forward from hearing about all the wonderful library workers we have here in Suffolk County.

Nomination Form

[SCLA] Networking Opportunity: SCLA, PLDA, & CLASC’s Annual Spring Mix and Mingle on June 5th

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Please join us for an exciting networking opportunity on Thursday, June 5th from 6-9pm at James Joyce in Patchogue! Mix and mingle with friends and colleagues from SCLA, PLDA and CLASC in a relaxed and social environment. Cocktail foods, a cash bar, and raffles will be available for everyone to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you there!
Register Here  or click “Register Here” on the attached flyer to secure your spot today!
Pricing
Association Members: $15.00
Non-Members and Guests: $30.00
Location
James Joyce Pub & Restaurant
Have questions? Email Morgan Tamburro: morgan@sayvillelibrary.org