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Privacy 101 for Librarians Webinar

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Privacy 101 for Librarians Webinar
Thursday, October 3rd @ 11am
Learn the essentials of privacy in libraries with Tess Wilson from the Library Freedom Project. 

Topics include: 
Privacy policies
Data collection, storage and deletion
Handling law enforcement requests
Privacy education for staff and patrons
… And more!
 

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to strengthen your privacy practices and protect your community.

Register here

The LILPA Discord is Here!

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Hello LILPA Peeps!
We have a few exciting things to share.
  • We are thrilled to announce that the LILPA Discord Server is up and ready to join! To join, simply follow this invite link!
    • For those new to Discord, here is a Getting Started resource.
    • HUGE shout out to Kaye for all of their work in getting this server set up.
  • You asked for book lists, so book lists you shall have! Check out LILPA’s new Books & More page to find LILPA Book Lists, Identity Lists, and External Resources.  Have a list you want to submit? Have a book review you want to share? Submit it through our website!!
    • These lists are a constant work in progress, so if there are any themes, genres, or identities that have not been added yet just let us know!
  • Catch LILPA in the 2024 Professional Development Series from NCLA, SCLA & CLASC.
    • Show the Rainbow: Now, more than ever, libraries need to live their values out loud and be a safe space for all. Join LILPA to discuss ways to advocate for your LGBTQIA+ staff and patrons. Learn about the LGBT Network’s certification program, ways to talk to admin, and what LILPA can do to help support!
      • Wednesday, September 18, 2024
      • 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    • Supporting LGBTQIA+ Families: Join members of CLASC and LILPA to learn how to support LGBTQIA+ families in the children’s room, during programming, and beyond the library! We will provide book lists, program ideas and resources.
      • Friday, September 27, 2024
      • 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
  • What do you want colleagues and board members to be trained on?
    • We are working on developing a LILPA LGBTQIA+ Training that can be shared with library boards and staffs across the Suffolk County Library System. Once this is established we will bring it to Nassau!
    • We wanted to reach out to membership for stories, examples and needs
      • What do you NEED to be included in this training? What do you want us to consider while developing this training?
      • Fill out this form to let us know! Feel free to leave anonymous responses if that is more comfortable for you.
To those who are able to join our BYO Queer Romance Book Discussion today, have a wonderful time! We will be sure to upload the book list to our website as soon as possible.
Happy Thursday,
~The LILPA Board
Noel Reich (she/her)
Information Services & Community Engagement Librarian
LILPA Co-Chair
Lindenhurst Memorial Library

1 Lee Avenue

Lindenhurst, New York 11757

SCLA: Illuminate Your Library: A Tech Talk on Creating Holiday Light Shows with Chris DeCristofaro

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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. 

  • Tuesday, July 16, 2024
  • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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  • SCLS 627 Sunrise Hwy, Bellport, NY 11713
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*Click here to register. 

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Steve Alcalde

Head of Computer and Technology Services
Rogers Memorial Library
Southampton, NY 11968

631.283.0774 ex.510

SCLA – RASD Health Concerns Committee Breakfast on November 15

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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!