Suffolk County Library Association
Are you running a book discussion of Better Living Through Birding at your Library or book club? Find helpful tips to enhance your reading and book club experiences with our 2024 LI Reads Better Living Through Birding Reader’s Guide.
Long Island Reads will honor Christian Cooper in person and online at an award ceremony on April 21, 2024 at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library.
Pride & Programming Workshop
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
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.
Register here
Program Schedule
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.
Questions? Email lilcregister@gmail.com and visit https://libconference.org for more information.
DASL Annual Luncheon
What do you get if you combine “The Coroner” with Picasso?
Danielle Grattadaurio, the only Suffolk Police Department Forensic Artist!!!
Please join us for the DASL Annual Luncheon
When: February 28, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Where: Carnival Restaurant, 4900 Nesconset Highway,. Port Jefferson Station, NY, 11776
(631) 473-9772
R.S.V.P. : by February 21st to segerb@sunysuffolk.edu
$15 for lunch and presentation (you can’t beat that combination)
You can pay at the door. Please make checks payable to SCLA Bruce Seger
DASL President
(631) 851-6583
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:
This is your chance to:
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:
P.S. Spread the word! Share this event with your library crew and let’s make it an unforgettable night!
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Anthony Giansante (he/him)
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.
Login here: https://scla34.wildapricot.org/
Click “forgot password” to reset your password if lost.
Click on your name at the top of the screen.
Your SCLA membership number is on your membership card in the center of the screen.
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.
Managing Your Library Website with Drupal
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
