Suffolk County Library Association
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!
We hope you can join us!
-The LILPA Board
Discover the potential and pitfalls of AI in libraries with Nick Tanzi’s gripping presentation, “Artificial Intelligence in Libraries: Possibilities and Peril,” at the Rogers Memorial Library on Tuesday, January 16th, at 10 am. Brought to you by the East End Tech Coalition, this event is a must-attend for those interested in the future of libraries and AI.
Where:
Rogers Memorial Library
91 Coopers Farm Rd, Southampton, NY 11968
When:
Tuesday, January 16th, at 10 am
To register click here or on the link in the attachment.
**Membership to SCLA or CATS (and its committees) is NOT required to attend. All are welcome.
Join CATS for its annual meeting as we welcome Doug Lord, the director of the C.H. Booth Library and the immediate Past President of the Connecticut Library Association.
Doug Lord is an experienced librarian with a history of progressive leadership, project management, and staff supervision. He is known for his responsive and positive management style, along with his proficiency in coordinating special projects tailored to constituents’ needs.Breakfast will be served and professional development hours will be awarded.
When: December 06th 10:00am
Where: SCLS
To register, click here or click on the link in the attached flyer
Register here for this year’s Safety Conference
Suffolk County Library Association – 2023 Annual Safety Conference (wildapricot.org)
Sessions include:
Internet Security/Teen Dating Violence and Consent
Narcan Training
Stress and Anxiety
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS DECEMBER 1ST!
Look forward to seeing you there.
Kate Regina
SSD President
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
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
You are invited to join the YASD Board at there 2023 Annual Luncheon.
New Board Members will be introduced and YASD Teen Librarian Awards will be presented. Guest speaker will be YA Author Ryan La Sala, whose book The Honeys is set to become a major motion picture!
The lunch will be held at Toast in Patchogue (46 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772). Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free options will be available.
The cost to attend is $55 for members and $60 for nonmembers.
Register here and view the attached flyer for more info! Register by November 13 to be entered into a raffle for a $50 giftcard! Last day to register is November 27.
Any questions, please feel free to reach out to Emily Spizzirri at either espizzirri@pmlib.org or 631-654-4700×287
Entry Level and Librarian I Exams
Click on the image below to download the PDF from the Civil Service Program presented on 10-19-23
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!
Monday, November 13
10:00am-12:00pm @ SCLS
Free for SCLA members
$5 for non-members
Register: https://scla34.wildapricot.org/event-5444356?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=11/5/2023
Join fellow Librarians and level up your mindfulness and communication game! This workshop will offer guided meditation, followed by a presentation on Technical Communication in today’s workplace. Light refreshments will be provided. Professional Development hours will be awarded. Please bring a non-perishable food item for Long Island Cares, Inc.