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SCRLC NEWS
October 14, 2022
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Cheery Friday Greetings,
Just two items for today!
Outreach Services Librarian. SCRLC will soon be welcoming our new Outreach Services Librarian, Christine Brown. She joins us on November 7.
Christine comes to us from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Elmira Campus. In that she will be managing the Hospital Library Services Program, her experience in meeting the information needs of healthcare providers, administrative staff, faculty, and students as well as with collection development, research projects, and interlibrary loan will be invaluable.
Christine also interned at the Cornell Law Library and also did part-time LibGuide updating there., As a Grant & Contract Officer at Cornell, she reviewed and submitted grant applications to numerous government agencies including NIH. She negotiated award agreements received from successful proposals.
She is also committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and antiracism both in her professional work and personal life, including as President of the Board of the YWCA Elmira and the Twin Tiers. In her words, “it’s important work to achieve the ideals of this country.” Christine felt that this position combines her librarian experience with her commitment to DEIJA.
Welcome, Christine!
SCRLC’s Annual Meeting. This is an important one! Lauren Moore, our State Librarian, will join us to discuss digital equity and we’ll be presenting some of the ARPA projects. The governing members will be voting on new dues (basically a 3% cap each year for the next three years). We’ll also present a new tiered structure for the affiliates. To register, click here (or down below!).
Have a nice weekend!
Yours in partnership,
Mary-Carol Lindbloom
Executive Director
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7th Generation carries a variety of non/fiction titles for YA and children by Native American and Indigenous authors and illustrators. According to their website, they are "dedicated to publishing quality fiction and nonfiction titles for children and young adults. American Indian authors provide cultural accuracy and exciting contemporary content showcasing the diversity of Native American Nations and Indigenous people on Turtle Island." | |
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State Senator John Mannion announced $1.1 million for library capital projects in his district of Onondaga and Cayuga counties. The largest of the grants ($613,095) is for Seymour Public Library District in Auburn to continue renovations on their historic building. Weedsport Public Library also received $33,812 to replace its heating, ventilation and air conditioning system and add insulation to the building's attic.
State Senator Tom O’Mara and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano announced a total of $528,104 in grants for libraries in Schuyler, Steuben and Yates counties through the Library Construction Grant Program. Watkins Glen School District Free Public Library will receive $212,348 for a total roof overhaul; Southeast Steuben County Library will receive $95,925 for solar shades, window replacements, and a cargo elevator upgrade; Arkport Public Library will receive $63,792 toward energy efficiencies and accessibility updates; Dundee Library will receive $59,958 towards an HVAC upgrade, windows, lighting and exterior stairs; Cohocton Public Library will receive $37,469 for Community Room renovations; and Wimodaughsian Free Library will receive $9,862 toward a storage room renovation, public kitchen space, and ADA accessible bathroom.
State Senator Peter Oberacker announced more than $800,000 for libraries in the 51st Senatorial District, which stretches over 9 counties. In Otsego and Delaware counties, the Bovina Public Library will receive $74,625, the Edmeston Free Library will get $246,818, the Fairview Public Library in Margaretville will receive $60,333, the Huntington Memorial Library will get $19,518, the Kinney Memorial Library in Hartwick will receive $6,517 and the Richfield Springs Public Library will get $23,633.
Click here to see the full list of public library construction awards as announced by the Division of Library Development today. Congratulations to everyone!
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Events produced by the other councils are open for SCRLC members to attend!
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Annual Membership Meeting
Friday, October 28, 10am-Noon, Online
Featuring our digital equity discussion with Lauren Moore, NYS Librarian and our annual membership business meeting.
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Resource Sharing User Group Workshop
What Have You Been Dealt?:
Online - October 26 - 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
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Join us for this webinar series exploring various services the Empire State Library Network has to offer.
Ask the Archivist, October 28, 10:00am
Ask the Archivist is a service for members of ESLN councils that provides answers to basic questions regarding archives and special collections. This is a pilot program that will be evaluated after July 2023.
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SCRLC members have access to the Tech-Talk Database, which offers an up-to-date library of technology and communication articles and videos. | |
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Tech-Talk Webinars:
You CAN Edit and Create Eye-Catching Video on Your Phone, October 26, 3 pm
Reduce Zoom Fatigue and Add Fun with Free Tools, November 9, 3 pm
Create Your Own Logo for Programs and Special Projects in Canva and Other Tools, November 16, 3 pm
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Library Juice Academy offers a range of online professional development courses for librarians, archivists, and other staff, focusing on practical topics to build new skills.
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Check out this <4 minute video from bestselling author John Green, as he talks about how he's suddenly and confusingly a hit with elderly readers thanks to a quirk in the Amazon algorithm and publishing practices. | |
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