Join us on Thursday, March 21st for a workshop about creating Pride month programs for all ages! Share ideas, find resources, and learn about LILPA’s Programming Database
Pride & Programming Workshop
We will be holding a Pride & Programming Workshop on Thursday, March 21st from 10-11am via Zoom. Register here!
This workshop will include a discussion of Pride month programs, resources for programming, and a review of LILPA’s Queer Programming Database. All are welcome!
We will send out confirmation emails to registrants with the Zoom information early next week
Supporting Staff Through Changing Tech Trends With James HutterJoin The East End Tech Coalition (EETC) in welcoming James Hutter, Co-Chair of the NCLA Computers & Technology Committee and Assistant Director of the Port Washington Public Library, as he shares tips for helping library staff to embrace new technologies. As we all know, change is a difficult but necessary part of working in libraries. With libraries constantly looking for ways to stay modern, introducing new technologies can often be a challenge. James will share ideas on how to prepare staff for change, train staff in new technologies, and how to deploy tech for public or staff use.
Where:
SCLS – Auditorium 627 Sunrise Hwy, Bellport, NY 11713
When:
Tuesday, March 5th @ 10am
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All members of SCLA, its divisions, library personnel and those who are interested in joining SCLA are welcome!
For more information on CATS, its programs, and its committees — click here!
**Membership to SCLA or CATS (and its committees) is NOT required to attend. All are welcome! Entrance is free to all. CEUs will be recorded based on attendance of the program.
Registration for the 2024 Long Island Library Conference is open! The conference will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at the Melville Marriott. This year, registrations will be once again processed through Eventbrite. Registration will close on April 30, 2024.
Please review these updated registration policies and procedures:
Rates:
NCLA/SCLA Members: $80
Non-Members: $95
Student: $50
Day-Of: $150
Attendees registering as NCLA/SCLA members must input their membership numbers while registering. Membership will be verified. Questions regarding membership should be directed to NCLA and SCLA.
Payment must be made by April 30. Those who do not pay by April 30 will not be registered. Anyone who wishes to register or pay on May 1 or later can do so on the day of the conference and will be charged the Day-Of rate of $150. Day-Of payments must be made by credit card.
Group Registration:
Registering multiple attendees at once is possible.
Payment Options:
Cash, check, credit, PayPal, Google Pay, and invoice payments can be made.
Refunds:
Payment is non-refundable, but registrations can be transferred to someone else.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Long Island Library Pride Alliance (LILPA) Mock Stonewall Workshop is taking place online on Thursday, January 11th from 10AM-12PM. Please see the attached flyer for the registration link and title list. You can also register here!
