Category: RASD

RASD Annual Luncheon

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Tuesday, December 03, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM @ Medford Branch – 2151 Horseblock Rd., Medford, NY 11763

Please join us for RASD’s Annual Luncheon. Marine Veteran advocate, Michael Kilano, will present on Paws Of War, a local organization that rescues and trains service dogs to support and enrich the lives of veterans, active military members, and first responders. Meet Michael’s service dog and hear his story about how Paws of War has helped him.

Buffet lunch will be provided by Chipotle. Vegetarian option must be indicated on registration.

$20 registration fee payable online prior to event.

Two hours of professional development will be awarded to attendees.

Questions? Please contact Patricia Cruz at pcruz@pmlib.org

Register here.

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

MOSAICs Annual Breakfast: Programming To Promote Diversity

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On Thursday June 20th the MOSAIC committee of RASD will be hosting our Annual Breakfast at the Suffolk Cooperative Library System. This year’s topic will be Programming to Promote Diversity. Award-winning Author, Poet, Educator, Cultural Programmer Adriana Devers uses the power of words to promote the diverse voices of Long Island. She will provide inspiration and knowledge on how libraries can diversify their programming with innovative ideas to engage new patrons, enhance diversity and expand inclusion. Devers will inspire us to uplift, and celebrate our unique communities, while addressing social issues that continue to affect society at large.

This program will start at 9:30am with a delicious breakfast and networking. This program is sponsored by Reference & Adult Service Division (RASD) of the Suffolk County Library Association and is FREE to attend.

Register at https://tinyurl.com/MOSAICBREAKFAST2024

Contact Amber Gagliardi, MOSAIC Chair gagliardiamber@mcplibrary.org with any questions.

Warm Wishes,
Amber K. Gagliardi
Middle Country Public Library
101 Eastwood Blvd Centereach NY 11720
631-585-9393 ext. 274

Human Trafficking Prevention with ECLI-VIBES

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Title: Human Trafficking Prevention with ECLI-VIBES

Place and Time:January 10th, Wednesday, 9:30 -11:30 am

Where: SCLS

Description:

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a presidentially designated observance created to raise awareness about human trafficking and to educate the public about how to identify and prevent this crime.

Please join us for a presentation by ECLI-VIBES and the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, both members of the Suffolk County Anti-Trafficking Initiative (SCATI), to learn about the prevalence of human trafficking here on Long Island, potential indicators, resources available to the community, as well as ways Suffolk County libraries can work with these organizations on education and prevention efforts.

Register here

https://eclivibes.org/

Managing Your Library Website with Drupal sponsored by the RASD Public Relations Committee and the CATS

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Managing Your Library Website with Drupal

  • Platform: Zoom
  • Date: January 9th
  • Time: 10 am

 Join experienced librarians, Stephen Ingram and Jim Garvey, as they guide you through the essentials of utilizing Drupal for effective library website management.

This software, used by Library Market to develop library centric websites, is simple to use, with a wide range of capabilities.

Register here: https://scla34.wildapricot.org/event-5507825?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=1/6/2024

This event will be recorded for registered attendees and will be available for 30 days,

Please contact Stephen Ingram with any questions.–

Stephen Ingram (he/him)
Digital Librarian
Northport-East Northport Public Library
631-261-6930 ext 333.
stepheningramlibrary@gmail.com

RASD Annual Luncheon

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Please join RASD at our Annual Luncheon on Tuesday, December 5th at the Brentwood Public Library. We will be joined by Kerri Kreh Reda, M.P.H. from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County who will present Caring for Yourself in Stressful Times. 

A boxed lunch will be provided by Tropical Smoothie Cafe and two hours of professional development will be awarded.

Registration is required. Please see attached flyer for more information. Non-members of RASD are welcome!Feel free to contact me with any questions. We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Kelly Filippone, RASD Presiden

Kelly Filippone
Adult Reference and Long Island Room Librarian
The Smithtown Library
1 North Country Road
Smithtown, New York 11787
631-360-2480, ext. 130

Help! I’m Not a Business Librarian!

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The Career & Business Reference Services Committee will be presenting Help! I’m Not a Business Librarian! on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 2:30pm at SCLS. 

https://scla34.wildapricot.org/event-5429421?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=11/30/2023

Join Sal DiVincenzo of the Miller Business Center at Middle Country Public Library to get an overview of some of the resources that are available to librarians to assist patrons asking some of the most common business reference questions. 

Please see the attached flyer for the registration link. Professional development hours will be awarded.–

Nicole Berroyer
Adult Services Librarian
Connetquot Public Library
760 Ocean Ave.
Bohemia, NY 11716
631 567 5079

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!