Author: scla admin
SSD 2ND ANNUAL SAFETY CONFERENCE
THE SCLA SUPPORT STAFF DIVISION IS HOSTING ITS 2ND ANNUAL SAFETY CONFERENCE
WHERE: BRENTWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
WHEN: OCTOBER 18, 2017
TIME: 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: TIMOTHY SINI, SCPD COMMISSIONER
OTHER PRESENTERS: HOME LAND SECURITY, SUFFOLK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, INTRALOGIC SOLUTIONS SECURITY SYSTEMS, SUFFOLK COUNTY POLICE DEPT. AND AUTISM/SPECIAL NEEDS.
FREE FOR SSD MEMBERS
$10.00 FEE FOR NON-MEMBERS
PLEASE SEND REGISTRATION FORM (AND CHECK IF APPLICABLE) TO ALANA JAGNANAN AT THE BRENTWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Division Proposals for 2018 Long Island Library Conference Open
The next Long Island Library Conference will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Melville Marriot. The conference theme for this year is Together Towards Tomorrow.
At this time, we are asking the Library Associations and Divisions to submit their proposed program offerings. I have attached the guidelines to follow. To assist in your planning, please note that the tentative schedule for the day is as follows:
8:00am – 8:30am Registration
8:00am – 9:00am Exhibits
9:00am – 10:00am Program Session I
10:00am – 10:30am Exhibits
10:30am – 11:30am Program Session II
11:30am – 12:30pm Exhibits
12:30pm – 2:30pm Buffet Lunch & Keynote
2:30pm – 3:00pm Exhibits
3:00pm – 4:00pm Program Session III
Starting this year, we will be using google forms to make the submission process easier. The sponsor form can be found at the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/W1erXCZ3QduTWDHS2. All program submission information will be available on the conference website soon as well.
The sponsor form must be completed by December 31, 2017.
The schedule of programs will be finalized by the conference committee at our meeting in January and notifications will follow shortly thereafter. Please be advised that we can only reserve space for programs with defined content. We look forward to working with you to present a great conference experience for all. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Alexandra Janvey
Phone: (516) 299-3572
Email: lilcprograms@gmail.com
Long Island Library Conference is jointly sponsored by the Nassau County Library Association and the Suffolk County Library Association. Please visit us on the web at https://libconference.org/
Program Hosted by NCLA/LILRC: Activate, Collaborate, and Educate: Health Outreach and Programming in Your Community
Speaker: Lydia N. Collins is the Consumer Health Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region (NNLM MAR) Class Description: This presentation will provide an overview of ideas to conduct health outreach and create health programs for libraries. Participants will learn how to integrate resources from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and other reputable agencies to introduce community members to NLM resources in fun and engaging ways. Monday, October 23, 2017 at Farmingdale Public Library, 9:30am -12pm
$5 for members of NCLA or LILRC, $15 for nonmembers
Please return by October 16th to: Jeanne Strausman, NYIT/COM Library, Rockefeller Bldg, Northern Blvd, Old Westbury, NY 11568. All Checks must be payable to: NCLA
Flyer is attached! NCLA-HS class flyer
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YASD Meeting – Thursday, June 8th
YASD Battle of the Books Panel
Thursday, June 8th, 10:00am @ SCLS
Join us as a panel of Librarians discuss their tricks for a successful Battle of the Books team and program.
Technology Information Forum This Thursday – Nassau/Suffolk Joint Meeting
Thursday, May 11th, TIF (Divison of CATS) will be hosting their second joint Nassau/Suffolk technology roundtable.
“It was a great success 2 years ago so we thought we would bring it back. Bring your questions, share your stories and see how they do it on the “OTHER SIDE” of the border!” -Christopher S. DeCristofaro
9:30 AM for coffee, tea and refreshments and 10 am for the meeting. Whether you are an Information Technology Professional, Librarian, Clerk or a person interested in technology, consider joining us a the Half Hollow Hills Community Library in Dix Hills.
Directions to the Half Hollow Hills Community Library:
Microsoft Advanced EXCEL Training at SCLS conducted by Sharper Training solutions
There are still seats available for the SCLA Support Staff Division‘s computer training:
May 9, 2017
from 1-3 p.m. in the Training Room
https://portal.
Seats are limited to 24.
Free for SCLA SSD members – $10.00 for non-members. Join SCLA SSD ($1.00 extra for SCLA members of other divisions) and the fee will be waived.
You must register by using the link above at the SCLS Gateway Calendar.
Public Library Administrator’s Certificate Program
SCLS is partnering with the Palmer Institute of Public Library Organization and Management to once again offer the Public Library Administrator’s Certificate Program to regional library managers and other interested library staff at a reasonable cost. The registration form is attached.
This certificate program is a five course, fifteen-credit graduate level management training program for public library administrators that will lead to an Advanced Certificate in Public Library Administration recognized by the New York State Education Department.
Each course will be offered in a series of 2 1/2 hour sessions on Tuesday evenings from 6-8:30 pm at the Brentwood Public Library. The first course is anticipated to begin on September 12, 2017.