LGBTQIA+ Programs & Programmers Database

At the Long Island Library Pride Alliance’s General Membership Meeting in January, it was shared that library staff members would like to know what programs and/or programmers others have had for LGBTQIA+ programming in Long Island libraries. We have put together a form (link on the attached flyer) for everyone to share their programs/programmers. This can be a program you created in house or a program that was run with an outside programmer. We would like to create a living database for staff members to access when they are looking for programming ideas.
Register here:
Thank you for helping us in this endeavor.
Have a wonderful day,
-Derek
LILPA CO-chair
Derek Ivie (he/him)
Youth Services Coordinator
Suffolk Cooperative Library System
627 North Sunrise Service Road
Bellport, NY 11713
631-286-1600 ext. 1337

Suffolk Library Marketing Award Winners Roundtable Discussion

Register today! Announcing the 2022 Suffolk Library Marketing Award Winners Roundtable Discussion.  Presented by the RASD Public Relations and Marketing Committee.  Join us for a discussion with last year’s SLMA winners as they share insights about their award-winning marketing initiatives for 2022. Speakers include:

  • Shadd Jamison, Assistant Director, Amityville Public Library
  • Michael Buono, Head of Reference and Publicity, Brentwood Public Library
  • Kathryn Heaviside, Community Services Librarian, Northport-East Northport Public Library
  • Rebecca Goldstein, Reference Services Librarian II, Sachem Public Library

When: Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 at 3 pm, Via Zoom

Click this link to register: https://scla34.wildapricot.org/event-5200766?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=3%2F8%2F2023

We look forward to seeing you on the Zoom meeting!

Jim Garvey, Chair, RASD Public Relations and Marketing Committee
Christine Lyons, Co-Chair, RASD Public Relations and Marketing Committee

PS – Learn more about the SCLA Reference and Adult Services Division (RASD) here https://scla.net/rasd/, and the Public Relations and Marketing Committee here: https://rasdpr.wordpress.com/.

[SCLA] B.E.S.T. Award

 

It is time to nominate a teen for the Nassau/Suffolk B.E.S.T. Award! For those unfamiliar with this award, library staff members can nominate a teen to receive recognition for their contributions to library services. There will be one winner per county. For more information, please check the attached flyer.

Applications (online or paper) must be received no later than Thursday, April 6, 2023.

The paper application can be mailed to Vivien Cardone at the Riverhead Free Library via system mail, email, or USPS. You can also fill out the online application here.

We will be announcing the winners at the Long Island Library Conference on May 11, 2023.

We are also looking for people to participate in the B.E.S.T. Award committee! If you would like to participate and read all about these amazing teens or have any questions about the award, please reply off-list to Vivien Cardone, vivien.cardone@riverheadlibrary.org

I look forward to reading your submissions!

Thank you,

Vivien Cardone
vivien.cardone@riverheadlibrary.org

Library Directory Associates Award (LDA)

We are seeking nominations for the 2023 LDA Award. The LDA Award provides recognition to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to libraries on Long Island. By honoring the winner, we honor all the people who contribute to the profession. The LDA Award will be presented at the Long Island Library Conference on Thursday, May 11th 2023.

Please note the following eligibility criteria:

  • Librarians, trustees, support staff, friends of the library, vendors and publishers are all eligible

  • Nominees should have the following:

    • Outstanding achievement in developing and publishing library materials

    • A long and distinguished service in the advancement of librarianship

    • An original contribution for promoting the library

    • Progressive legislative activity

    • Promotion of intellectual freedom

    • Creative, innovative utilization of technologies

Nominating packets can be submitted via Google Form, or emailed in a single PDF to ldalibraryaward@gmail.com. Please submit all nomination materials by March 24th.  Additional information is provided in the attached brochure.

If anyone has any questions, please feel free to email us at ldalibraryaward@gmail.com

Thank you,

Noel Reich

Noel Reich (she/her)
Information Services & Community Engagement Librarian

Lindenhurst Memorial Library

1 Lee Avenue
Lindenhurst, New York 11757
631-957-7755×142
www.lindenhurstlibrary.org

Health Concerns Committee Reference and Adult Services Division of SCLA General Meeting

Health Concerns Committee Reference and Adult Services Division of SCLA General Meeting
Thursday, February 16, 3:00pm 
Via Zoom – Join us!
Contact: Stephanie DiChiara – s.dichiara@sayvillelibrary.org
or Karen Sonnessa – ksonnessa@babylonlibrary.org
if you’d like to attend or have any questions!

Stephanie DiChiara
she/her/hers
Head of Adult Services & Local History Librarian
Sayville Library
88 Greene Avenue
Sayville, NY 11782
631.589.4440 x363

Health Concerns Committee Co-Chairperson, SCLA – RASD

2023 Annual Fran Romer Memorial Booktalk Workshop

 

The Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building
Thursday, March 23, 2023

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The 2023 Annual Fran Romer Book Talk is taking place in person on March 23 at the Smithtown Library.
Our guest speaker will be Kara Thomas, author of The Cheerleaders and Little Monsters.
Win raffles and earn CEU’s! Lunch will be served.

Register here.

$35 members

$40 Nonmembers

If you are interested in being a discussion leader, email YoungAdultSD@gmail.com.

YASD-SCLS Battle of the Books Panel

Tuesday, March 7th
SCLS Auditorium @ 10AM

Join YASD and SCLS as they welcome a panel of experienced Battle of the Books Coaches who will share how they run their program. The moderated panel will cover topics from how to recruit kids and outreach to running practices at the library. The event will conclude with a group discussion.

Register here

 

RASD Career & Business Committee Meeting: Increase productivity and collaboration with Microsoft 365

Increase productivity and collaboration with Microsoft 365

Register here.

Get an overview of Microsoft’s popular Office Suite and learn how to work smarter, not harder, by automating your processes. Also, learn how to utilize the great collaboration features available via the Cloud to help manage your small business’ documents, files, and more!

Presented by Robert Kratzke, BESTech Consulting

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 | 2:30 pm
MCPL – Centereach
101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach, NY 11720

Program brought to you by the Career and Business Committee