Annual Membership Meeting

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

West Islip Public Library

Meeting Agenda:

9:30 a.m.-Light Breakfast

10:00 a.m.-Support Staff Division Meeting

10:30 a.m.-Keynote Speaker:

Det. Sgt. Stephen Jensen of the Suffolk County Police Department Community Outreach Bureau will discuss Identity Theft and give some tips on how to possibly avoid it happening to you.

11:45 a.m.-50/50 Raffle (Half the proceeds go to the SCLA Scholarship fund)

12:00 p.m.-Raffle for an 8-Sheet Cross Cut Shredder  $1.00 a raffle or $2.00 for 3 raffles

Please register in advance for the SSD Annual Membership Meeting.  You do not need to be an SSD member to attend.  There is $5.00 charge for all  non-SSD members which is refundable if you join SSD prior to the Annual Membership Meeting. 

Click here to REGISTER:   All participants must register individually

Non-members: After you sign up online please send your check made payable to the Support Staff Division of SCLA to:

Cecile Prevete

Mastics Moriches Shirley Community Library

631-399-1511

prevete@suffolk.lib.ny.us

SSD Annual Membership Meeting

When: Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Where: West Islip Public Library

Topic: IDENTITY THEFT

Raffle Prize:  Universal 8-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder

Keep checking the SSD website for information updates

and the registration link

On June 8, 2011, the SSD hosted an EXCEL Training Class in the new Training Room at the Suffolk Cooperative Library System.   All twenty-four seats were filled and each participant had access to their own computer for an informative, hands-on experience.  Angela, from Sharper Training Solutions, took the group step-by-step into the workings of Microsoft EXCEL 2007 providing the logic  and steps behind each function.   I felt that the two hours flew by leaving me eager for the next level of training! 

Come back regurlarly to check for announcements of future trainings.  Feel free to leave a comment suggesting programs you’d like to have scheduled for trainings.  SSD is your Division – here to help you improve your skills and abilities!

“Sharpen Your Memory, Sharpen Your Mind” was the presentation sponsored by the Support Staff Division of SCLA.  Barbara Feinstein, MLS guided us on how to live healthy, happy and full lives with humor and practical tips.  Over 160 attended the the presentation and received a handout of the workshop.

The Support Staff Division conducted a free raffle for a beautiful basket full of items to help one relax and wind down after a hectic day at the Conference.  Thanks go to Ceil Prevete for designing the basket.  Our winner was Brian Roach of the South Huntington Public Library.

 

The SSD Annual Roundtable was  a success well attended by clerical plus business and adminstrative staff!  Suggested topics were Sky River, ILLs, Self check-ins/outs, RFID, Social Networking to name a few.  We had intended to have attendees switch seats to mix it up a bit but everyone was so engrossed in conversation we didn’t want to disturb them!  Is this an idea to try for next year?  It was wonderful to take part in the exchange of ideas and information between colleagues of the library world!

We wish to thank the Sachem Public Library for providing the venue for such a successful Roundtable experience.  Please feel free to suggest topics for next year’s event in the comment section below.  Also, check out the photos in our Flickr slideshow.

Hands-on computer education class:

Microsoft EXCEL Beginner

When: Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Where: Suffolk Cooperative Library System
Class time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Class conducted by Sharper Training Solutions Professional

No charge for SCLA Support Staff Division members
$10 charge for all non-members of SCLA Support Staff Division

Seating is limited.  Please register at: http://alpha1.suffolk.lib.ny.us:2081/record=g1019923~22

After you reserve your seat all non-members must mail their $10 check payments (made out to: Support Staff Division of SCLA) by May 30, 2011.  Please mail payments to Cathy Kwaak, Central Islip Public Library, 33 Hawthorne Avenue, Central Islip, NY 11722. 

If you join SCLA and become a Support Staff Division member on the day of the class we will return your payment of $10.

NYLA is pleased to present……..

 

Library Assistant / Technician Training Program

One-Week Course
This certificate, non-credit program is sponsored by NYLA in cooperation with Genesee Community College. It is open to individuals already working or newly hired in libraries, or people interested in working in libraries. To receive a certificate from GCC, the individual must complete the entire 18 hour program.

 Introduction
A survey of libraries, from their beginnings in pre-history to the dynamic institutions they are today. This section introduces students who plan to or are currently working in libraries to the various aspects of library work, to the functions of a library, and to the distinctive role of the library assistant/technician. Attention is given to the development of libraries so that the student may be aware of what a library is, how it has evolved, and what types are found today. The current employment situation is also discussed. This section includes an overview of all library areas and includes Public/Circulation Services, Reference, and Technical Services.

 Public / Circulation Services
An introduction to public services in libraries. This section includes circulation services and systems, reserve and special collections, shelving and stack maintenance, customer service, public relations, confidentiality and security.

 Reference

An introduction to reference and information services in libraries. Topics include the organization of information, the reference question, and search strategies. Electronic reference products, trends in reference work, library/bibliographic instruction, information literacy, and types of reference materials are discussed. The role of the library technician in this aspect of library service is explored.

Technical Services

An overview of the technical processing services that are carried out in libraries to ensure the growth, development, and bibliographic control of all collections of materials. Students will be introduce to the procedures required to acquire, catalog, process, and preserve materials in all formats. This section will also consider the impact computers have had on the technical services of libraries.

 This program is being offered at the following locations:

 Nassau Community College — May 2 – 7, 2011

 SUNY Ulster  — May 2 – 7, 2011

Tompkins Cortland Community College  — May 9 – 14, 2011

 For more information and to find out how to register for this Certificate Program, please visit our website at http://www.nyla.org/index.php?page_id=1469

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 is National Library Workers Day (NLWD).  “Libraries Work Because We Do!”

“NLWD is a day for library staff, users, administators, and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contibutions made by all library workers.” 

At http://ala-apa.org/nlwd/ is more information, ways to celebrate the day, PR materials and related links.  Check out the website and celebrate the wonderful Suffolk County library workers!

Also of interest is the ALA Allied Professional Association (ALA-APA).  It is a “companion organization to ALA promoting the mutual professional interests of librarians and other library staff.”  The link is http://ala-apa.org/.

ANNUAL ROUNDTABLE

Come join your colleagues for a morning of discussion and resource sharing on March 30, 2011 at the Sachem Public Library by attending the SSD Annual Roundtable.  Refreshments will be served at 9:30 am and the Roundtable will begin at 10:00 am.  Send topic suggestions via e-mail to sclshr@suffolknet.org or in the System bag to Teri Hatred, SCLS.

Registration is required.  There is a $5.00 registration fee for non-members which is refundable if you join SSD prior to the Roundtable.  SSD members attend for free.  Click here for a registration form.