SAVE THE DATE!

Come join your colleagues for a morning of discussion and resource sharing on March 13, 2013 at the Brentwood 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 – check back on February 15, 2013 for registration link.

The SCLA Support Staff Division Executive Board

wishes its members

a very happy, safe and peaceful holiday season!

           

Superstorm Sandy has left behind immeasurable grief for our communities.  We are asking you to support our fund-raising effort on behalf of the community of library workers in Suffolk County affected by the storm.  These people are our family, and we must care for them. Some lost their homes and possessions, some suffered severe damages.  We can’t fix that, but we can show them we care with a monetary gift.  The Public Library Directors Association of Suffolk and the Suffolk County Library Association have joined together with SCLS to create a fund to support this effort.

To donate go to http://gateway.suffolklibrarysystem.org/content/donate-hurricane-relief and click on the Donate button. Please fill in a donation amount, payment information, and choose “Library Staff Hurricane Relief” in the dropdown menu. Your generosity is appreciated.

On October 12, 2012, the SCLS Support Staff Division held its Annual Membership meeting at the Suffolk Cooperative Library System.  After a delicious breakfast and short business meeting, attendees were taken on an entertaining step-by-step journey of the New York State and Local Retirement System by Arthur Greene from the Hauppauge office.  Mr. Greene had all the information necessary to get the most out of the pension system from the day you enter to the day you retire and beyond.  A booklet was given to each attendee for future reference.  The most important piece of advice: Call the Retirement office with your questions to avoid misinformation that could affect your retirement plans!  They are ready and willing to help you!

       

October 10, 2012

9:30 a.m – 12:00 p.m.

Suffolk Cooperative Library System

Breakfast will be served

Guest Speaker: Arthur Greene of the New York State Retirement System

~RAFFLES!

Please register in advance for the annual Membership meeting at the registration link below.

You do not need to be a member of SSD to attend.  There is a $5.00 fee for non-members which is refundable if you join SSD prior to the Annual Membership meeting.

Non-member registration checks made out to “SSD” should be sent to: 

Ciel Prevete at the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library.

REGISTER HERE

Nominations are now open for the following SCLA Support Staff Division Board Officers:

Vice President/President Elect

Treasurer

Secretary

There are also two (2) Member-at-Large positions open.

All interested parties must submit their petition to be placed on the ballot, signed by at least five (5) members in good standing, by September 14, 2012.

Please consider serving in one of these positions  – SSD represents the Essential ingredient of our Suffolk County libraries and is an important member of the Suffolk County Library Association.  We’d love to welcome you aboard!

If you have any questions please contact an SSD Board member listed under the “Officers” tab above.

When: Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Where: Suffolk Cooperative Library System Training Room

Class Time: 2pm – 4pm

Class conducted by Sharper Training Solutions Professional

 Click here to register

No charge for SCLA Support Staff Division members

$10 charge for all non-members of SCLA Support Staff Division

After you reserve your seat all non-member check payments of $10 made out to the Support Staff Division of SCLA must be mailed by September 12, 2012 to:

Cecile Prevete

Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library

Microsoft PUBLISHER BEGINNER

Hands-on Computer Class

When: Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Where: Suffolk Cooperative Library System
Class time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Class conducted by Sharper Training Solutions Professional

Register online starting August 29, 2012

SSD has hosted two Microsoft EXCEL trainings, Intermediate and Advanced, this spring to full house seating.  The trainings are expertly conducted by Angela from Sharper Training Solutions.  Angela is clear, precise and meets the need of each group.  She takes the time to help individuals when they need a personal touch so no one gets left behind in the lesson.  Participants walk away with a wealth of tips and skills to perform their work tasks more efficiently and accurately.

There will be a Microsoft Beginner PUBLISHER training in the fall.  Check back to the SSD website regularly for more information and the registration link.

 

The 2012 SCLA Long Island Library Conference held at the Melville Marriott on Thursday, May 3rd was informative and enlightening.  The Support Staff Division table had a steady stream of visitors during the day who left with information on our division and a beautiful Support Staff Division coffee mug.  SSD also hosted a session at the LILC from 3-4 p.m. entitled, “Wellness in the Workplace is Contagious,” presented by Margaret Marshall of Margaret Marshall Assoc., Inc. (www.margaretmarshallassoc.com).  Margaret was entertaining as she explained how to make wellness a part of our everyday lives at work  – one change at a time.  The audience was very engaged in the presentation, asking questions and sharing their personal experiences.  Margaret’s handouts are available for downloading on the SCLA  Long Island Library Conference website: http://lilc.suffolk.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Wellness-in-the-Workplace.pdf

All in all the conference was a wonderful experience!