Category: SCLA

Sayville Falls and Beer Garden – 30 Hanson Pl. Sayville, NY 11782
Thursday, October 1o, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join fellow library colleagues for an evening of networking, lawn games, discounted mini golf*, raffles & good vibes. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Local Burger Co.

*$12 discount per person for miniature golf”

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Zoom event. Register Here.

Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Free for SCLA Members / $5 for non-members
Professional Development will be awarded!

Since 2021, public and school libraries have become the front lines of a cultural war. Regardless of the political tendency of the local area, material challenges have been submitted against libraries nationwide. 

When library workers handle material challenges, under the principle of intellectual freedom, they have often faced retaliatory actions from political groups, such as online attacks on them organized by political groups and budget cuts targeting the libraries. These challenges may create stress and trauma for library workers, both in the action of the banning, and the anticipation of it. 

For librarians experiencing trauma or at higher risk of exposure to traumatic events, this session aims to illustrate a library trauma cycle within the context of material challenges. It highlights how library workers face an increased likelihood of trauma when material challenges are prevailing in the nation and how the internalization of trauma occurs within the context of the library and its community. 

The session then suggests possible interventions to halt the library trauma cycle, calling for action from library administrators and board members.

SCLA hosted our joint Spring Mix and Mingle networking event with PLDA and CLASC on Thursday, March 28.  We had over 65 professionals join us at James Joyce in Patchogue for food, drinks, raffles and fun.  It was a rewarding experience for all!  A big thank you to PLDA, CLASC, our Division Presidents and the SCLA Executive Board for making this event a true success.  We look forward to future collaborations and networking opportunities.

Mark Your Calendars! Spring Mix & Mingle Awaits on March 28th!

Dust off your business cards and get ready to connect, collaborate, and celebrate at the PLDA, SCLA & CLASC Spring Mix & Mingle – the networking event designed to ignite your professional spirit! 

Here’s what you get:

• Opportunities to mingle with like-minded library pros from across the county.
• Unlimited cocktail food.
• Exchange ideas, share challenges, and build valuable connections.
• Take part in awesome raffle prizes 
• Enjoy private access to the cash bar, staffed by the mixer’s designated bartender. 

This is your chance to:

• Expand your professional network and meet inspiring colleagues. 
• Discover new career opportunities and level up your skill set.
• Exchange best practices and innovative ideas to transform your library.
• Build meaningful connections that can support your professional journey.
• Have a blast celebrating with your colleagues.

Join us on:

Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: James Joyce Restaurant & Pub | 49 South Ocean Ave Patchogue, NY 11772

Tickets:

• Association Members: $10
• Non-Members & Guests: $25

P.S. Spread the word! Share this event with your library crew and let’s make it an unforgettable night!

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Join SCLA and the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless for a presentation on Homelessness on Long Island and the impact it has on Libraries and Library staff. Support staff from the LICH will share tips, advice and resources for Librarians to use on a daily basis.

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In order to register for the Long Island Library Conference 2024 and receive the SCLA discount, you will need to know your SCLA membership number.

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