2021 SCLA Scholarship: Preparing New Librarians

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The Suffolk County Library Association offers an academic scholarship to assist an outstanding library school student in subsidizing the cost of their library school education, and to promote the profession by supporting an excellent student pursuing a Library or Information Science Master’s Degree in Suffolk County.
Completed application and all supplemental materials are due to the Scholarship Committee Chairperson by September 1st.
For more information, please visit the SCLA website’s Awards page, or contact me with any questions.
Thank you.

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Emma Lodato
Children’s Librarian
Bayport-Blue Point Public Library
203 Blue Point Ave.
Blue Point, NY  11715
631-363-6133

RASD PR & Marketing Committee Presents PR & Publicity Changes During COVID

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The RASD PR & Marketing Committee Presents PR & Publicity Changes During COVID – What We Should Keep?
A Virtual Roundtable Discussion 

Join us on September 23, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. 

To register, email Jo-Ann Carhart at jcarhart@optonline.net

Please bring ideas about the publicity and marketing changes you made due to the  pandemic lockdown. 

 

Promotional emails
Social Media
Video
Chat
Telephone Services
Your Web Site
Outdoor Areas
Online & Digital Resources
Displays
Reader’s Advisory
Promoting Services (homework help, databases, business support, tax assistance, and health & wellness)
Outside Groups
Community Groups

Jo-Ann Carhart, MLS
Librarian III
jcarhart@eipl.org
www.eipl.org

Co-Chair of the RASD PR & Marketing Committee

 

Support Staff Division: Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

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A reminder that on June 8, 2021 from 2 – 3 pm the SCLA Support Staff Division is hosting the online program:
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram:
Twitter, Instagram, Facebook – what’s it all about? In this lecture and demonstration class, you’ll get an introduction to some of the popular social media sites.You’ll learn how to create an account, connect with family and friends and how to be safe and secure socializing online. No prerequisites.
$10.00 for non-members and $1.00 for SCLA members who would like to join SSD.

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READY OR NOT? WELCOME BACK! PR Committee of RASD

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READY OR NOT? WELCOME BACK!

Plan an effective marketing campaign to draw patrons back to your library.

Monday, June 7, 2021 from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Even if your library never completely closed, you will want to alert your community (even those without internet access) when your building and services are back in full force.

Our guest speaker, Kathy Dempsey, is a nationally known for her knowledge of library marketing and publicity. She is the author of The Accidental Library Marketer, and a frequent speaker at ALA.

The presentation will help you plan an effective marketing campaign to draw patrons back to your libraries. This virtual session will offer guidance, ideas, and a marketing plan template that is ready to fill in and roll out.

Register by June 5th by sending an email to jcarhart@optonline.net

You will be sent a link with which to join the program.

 

This is a joint program with RASD of SCLA’s PR & Marketing Committee and the NCLA PR/Programming Division.

It is free for SCLA & NCLA members, otherwise $10. CEUs will be awarded.

Excellence in Library Service Award 2021

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Click here for the application.

Purpose: The ELSA is designed to recognize dedication to public service demonstrated by any staff member of a public, school, special or academic library. We welcome nominations submitted by any employee of a Suffolk County library or any Suffolk County library patron.

Eligibility: Pages, clerks, librarians and trainees, as well as office, custodial and security staff from any Suffolk County library are eligible.

To Qualify: The nominee must work at least 17 hours per week and have worked a minimum of one year in his/her current position. People who have been nominated in the past may be nominated again.

Criteria: Outstanding public service may be demonstrated by fostering team spirit, exemplary job performance, promoting goodwill among patrons and staff, or an innovative approach to one’s work.

Nominations must be submitted by July 31, 2021

SCLA Game Night

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Join SCLA members for another fun and exciting game night on Monday March 29 @ 6:30 pm.   As always, bring your favorite snacks and beverages.  Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Register here.

Andrea Malchiodi

Youth Services/Family Engagement Coordinator
Lindenhurst Memorial Library
1 Lee Avenue Lindenhurst, NY 11757
631-957-7755 ext. 131
amalchiodi@lindenhurstlibrary.org

Nassau/Suffolk YASD Annual Joint Meeting

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Please see the updated flyer for this year’s Nassau/Suffolk YASD Joint Meeting on the topic of How to Help Teens Cope with Mental Health Issues.
The winners of the Nassau and Suffolk B.E.S.T award will be presented at this joint meeting!
The meeting will take place on Thursday, April 8th from 10:00am-12:00pm via Zoom.
CEUS will be awarded.
RSVP to cbuckleman@lindenhurstlibrary.org to receive the Zoom information.

Also, be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and our blog:
Blog: http://yasd-scla.blogspot.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YASDofSCLA/
Instagram: YAServicesDivision  

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Katie Brand
Head of Teen Services
 
The Smithtown Library
Smithtown Building
1 North Country Road
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 360-2480 ext. 127

 

 

UPDATED: Fran Romer Memorial Booktalk Registration

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Hello,

Please see the updated flyer below for this year’s Fran Romer Memorial Booktalk Workshop.
Registration has moved online via NYLA’s website: http://www.nyla.org/4DCGI/events/Register.html?Action=Register&ConfID_W=353

Anyone who has already sent a check or cash is registered.

The registration deadline to attend is Friday, March 19th.
We hope to see you there!
Also, be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and our blog:
Blog: http://yasd-scla.blogspot.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YASDofSCLA/
Instagram: YAServicesDivision  

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Katie Brand
Head of Teen Services
 
The Smithtown Library
Smithtown Building
1 North Country Road
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 360-2480 ext. 127

SSD online VIBS programs

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The Support Staff Division of SCLA is hosting two online VIBS programs:

An Overview of Elder Abuse on February 24, 2021 from 2-3:30pm

Setting Boundaries During Stressful Situations on April 20, 2021 from 2-3:30pm

Please see the attached flyer for registration links and program descriptions.

Teri Hatred
SCLA SSD Member at Large
Suffolk Cooperative Library System
631-286-1600 x 1314

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Career & Business Reference Services Committee Virtual meeting

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https://scla.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/CB-Reference-Committee-February-Program-Flyer.pdf

Please join us for our meeting on Thursday, February 11 at 2:30pm.
There will be a presentation by Michael W. Haynes and Lisa Owens from Long Island Cares.  They will speak about the different programs available, including veteran and job development programs, as well as their COVID efforts.

Professional Development hours will be awarded.

See attached flyer for Zoom link information.

Any questions please email Nicole Berroyer at nicole@connetquotlibrary.org