2022 Professional Development Series

This series of educational programs for library professionals across Long Island is a collaboration between CLASC, NCLA & SCLA. Programs are open to all library staff at no charge & presented virtually via Zoom.


Reference Solutions by Data Axle: Applying Tools & Data for Superior Results (RASD)

Tuesday, September 20 | 2:30 – 3:15pm

tinyurl.com/RASDprograms2022

Reference Solutions offers a wide-variety of data used often by businesses, entrepreneur’s, students, researchers, and job hunters. Learn about some of these use cases and the tools that can be used to provide you with the end results you desire or need. Please contact Nicole Berroyer at nicole@connetquotlibrary.org or Alex Blend at blendalex@mcplibrary.org with any questions.


Do Not Be Afraid: Putting Together a Culturally Sensitive Program (NCLA)

Tuesday, September 20 | 10:00 am

https://ncla.wildapricot.org/event-4837479

Find ways to celebrate cultural diversity and provide opportunities for creating bridges of understanding. During this event, panelists will share their knowledge and expertise through a lively, interactive discussion on culturally sensitive programming that accurately reflects cultural perspectives of diverse communities.



Community Service that Actually Benefits the Community (YASD)


Friday, September 23 | 3:00 – 3:45pm

https://tinyurl.com/CommunityYASD

We all know that teens are constantly looking for community service. Instead of just having them do something to do something we will be discussing community service ideas that actually serve the community in which they live. Presented by the YASD Board.



Navigating Consumer Health Information (RASD)

Thursday, September 29 | 2:30 – 3:15pm

tinyurl.com/RASDprograms2022

Instructor: Jessica Koos, MLS, MSEd, AHIP Navigating consumer health information can be a daunting task, but fear not! This class will give you the skills and confidence you need in order to provide reliable resources to patrons and loved ones! This train-the-trainer model will introduce how to effectively use various websites and tools in the following areas: general consumer health, local health information, and up-to-date COVID-19 data. Tips and tricks for identifying misinformation will also be covered. Join us, and learn how to lead your community along the right path to better health! Please contact Stephanie DiChiara at s.dichiara@sayvillelibrary.org or Sal Filosa at sal@portjefflibrary.org with any questions.


How to Select and Maintain Interior Finishes for Libraries (NCLA)

Friday, September 30 | 9:30 – 10:30 AM

Library staff of all departments can learn how to select and maintain interior finishes to best suit their library needs. Presented by Pansy Cheng, Mei Wo Design.


Save the Date!

Thursday, September 29 | 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Location TBD – Hosted by Brian Schwartz

Join your fellow librarians for a lively evening of trivia and tasty pizza. Don’t pass up this great opportunity to meet new people and connect with other library professionals from different areas of Long Island! FREE & open to all library staff.

CLASC and CATS presents Women and Technology in Libraries Panel

Join CLASC and CATS as we welcome a panel of women library personnel from various facets of the library industry to discuss the joys, hardships, and hurdles of being woman technology experts in the field. Refreshments will be served and CEUs will be awarded. To register, click here or on the link in the flyer.

Date: Thursday September 22nd  6:30 – 8:30


Location:
Sachem Public Library
150 Holbrook Rd, Holbrook, NY 11741

Anthony Giansante ​(he/him/his)

Digital Services & Makerspace Librarian

CATS President

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

55 Vanderbilt Pkwy.

Dix Hills, NY  11746 (631)498-1242

RASD Local History Committee’s Programmers Showcase, 9/15/2022

ANNUAL LOCAL HISTORY PROGRAMMERS SHOWCASE

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

10:00 AM- 1:00 PM

SUFFOLK COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SYSTEM

627 NORTH SUNRISE SERVICE ROAD

BELLPORT, NEW YORK 11713

Committee as it presents its annual Programmers Showcase, in-person. This event provides an opportunity for local history programmers to share information about the programs they can offer to the public at libraries and other similar institutions.

Questions?

Contact Caren Zatyk, Committee Chair, at czatyk@smithlib.org.

Please RSVP by 9/8/2022 to:

https://tinyurl.com/RASD-Local-History

2022 RASD SLMA Award Deadline 9-15-22

A heartfelt reminder to all of the amazing library marketers who have run marketing campaigns, big events and programs from 9/16/21-9/15/22. Don’t forget to apply and submit your programs for the 2022 SLMA Award. The application is easy. Get to have your library’s name on the SLMA plaque which you will display in your building.

Just go to the website and download an application: https://rasdpr.wordpress.com/smla/

Jo-Ann Carhart
631 589-3794
Cell – 631 388-1376 – please use only for texting
Co Chair of the RASD PR & Marketing Committee
Member of the Friends of Connetquot Board
Member of the Hedges at Bohemia Condo Board

Technology Programming On A Budget

Running technology programs does not have to break the bank (or your programming budget!). This webinar is designed for libraries and library personnel working with limited budgets or those who want to look before they leap into a new technology. Ideas for in-person and virtual programming will be discussed as well as helpful resources for getting the best price and getting inspired for your next potential program. 

Date: Tuesday, August 16, at 6:30pm

Location: Zoom

To register, click here.  

Anthony Giansante ​(he/him/his)
Digital Services Librarian & Makerspace Coordinator 
Half Hollow Hills Community Library
55 Vanderbilt Pkwy.
Dix Hills, NY  11746

CLASC and CATS presents Women and Technology in Libraries Panel

Join CLASC and CATS as we welcome a panel of women library professionals from various facets of the library industry to discuss the joys, hardships, and hurdles of being a woman and utilizing technology in the field. Refreshments will be served and CEUs will be awarded.

DATE: Thursday September 22nd 6:30 – 8:30

Location:

Sachem Public Library
150 Holbrook Rd, Holbrook, NY 11741

To register, click here

Anthony Giansante ​(he/him/his)
Digital Services Librarian & Makerspace Coordinator 
Half Hollow Hills Community Library
55 Vanderbilt Pkwy.
Dix Hills, NY  11746
(631)498-1242

A statement from the Suffolk County Library Association Board

A statement from the Suffolk County Library Association:


The SCLA executive board would like to reaffirm our commitment to intellectual freedom and the freedom to read. This includes a firm opposition to the restriction, removal, or censorship of books, materials, and displays. We support all members of our communities and we believe that libraries are a place for all to feel welcome and supported. We would like to remind all library workers that resources are available to you in support of your efforts to protect all patron’s freedom to read. To our LGBTQ+ colleagues we reaffirm, we see you, we hear you, and we support you.
Carisse Mitchell, SCLA President and the 2022 SCLA Executive Board