SCRLC NEWS
October 2, 2020
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SCRLC Annual Awards Call For Nominations
To say that this has been an extraordinary year is an understatement. Through it all, you--the directors and staff of SCRLC members--continue to serve and support the nearly one million residents living, working, and going to school in our 14-county, 10,044 square mile region. You nimbly and creatively provide astonishing and innovative programs and services for your community, as well as exceptional customer care-before, throughout "NY on Pause" and here in the "new normal."
Nominating a colleague for an award is one way to express your appreciation for your co-worker's accomplishments, and to brighten their day!
The nomination process is easy. Think of whom you'd like to nominate and complete the nomination form - 2020 Nomination Form (Word) (PDF).
Awards will be presented at SCRLC's Annual Meeting, which will be held virtually on Friday, October 30th.The deadline for receipt of the nomination form is Friday, October 16, 2020, 4:00 PM.
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DIRECTOR'S CUP
Cheery Friday Greetings,
SCRLC’s Board of Trustees met last Friday. Among the activities, the Board approved the 2019-2020 Annual Report for submission to the NYS Library. Work has begun on the shorter version for the membership. We are trying to minimize the amount of paper that is circulated, so this year's annual report will be online, though one can download and print a copy if so inclined. The Board also approved the 2020-2021 Work Plan, which is derived from our five-year Plan of Service.
Speaking of the Plan of Service, the Design Team is hard at work on developing the 2021-2026 Plan of Service, which takes effect on July 1, 2021. One task group is working on revisions to the mission, vision, and guiding principles. Another group has developed a survey, which will be field-tested soon. It will be very important for all members to complete the survey when it is released. Regional conversations (online) will be planned for later in the year. Trends are also being addressed.
A reminder that our annual meeting is virtual this year, on Friday, October 30. It begins at 9 and concludes at 1. There will be plenty of breaks!
Our workshop facilitator is Dr. Kawanna Bright, Assistant Professor of Library Science at East Carolina University. This highly interactive program is entitled Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Audits: Implications and Applications for Library & Information Organizations. All types of libraries, library systems, hospitals, historical societies, and museums will benefit from this program. Indeed, the program is for everyone. Learning how to assess one’s DEI efforts or how to conduct an audit can leave us wondering where to begin. This workshop will help you:
- Understand what DEI audits are and how they apply to your organization.
- Determine which key aspects of DEI audits apply directly to your organization.
- Create an initial plan for assessing DEI in your organization.
The SCRLC Annual Awards will be presented at the annual business meeting—please nominate a colleague and add a bit of brightness to their year! See above for the form.
Have a nice weekend!
Yours in partnership,
Mary-Carol Lindbloom
Executive Director
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TO library staff who have been laid off or furloughed
(or are concerned about the possibility)
Our hearts go out to you! We would like to offer our assistance in the following ways:
- We encourage you to sign up for our mailing list with your personal email if you anticipate losing access to your institutional email
- We will continue to post regional (and statewide) job opportunities as comprehensively as we can
- Take advantage of our career coaching services (assistance with resumes, cover letters and interview preparation)
- You are welcome to attend our events (most are free these days!)
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TAKE ACTION
On building diverse picture book collections:
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SCRLC COMMUNITY: ZOOM MEETUPS
Next Director's Meetup: Tuesday, October 12, 4:00pm
Or call in: 1-646-876-9923
Passcode: SCRLC
Next All Member Meetup: Tuesday, October 6, 1:00pm
Or call in: 1-646-876-9923
Passcode: SCRLC
Next Resource Sharing Meetup: Tuesday, October 13, 1:00pm
Or call in: 1-646-876-9923
Passcode: SCRLC
Next Special Collections/Local History/Archivists Meetup: Wednesday, October 21, 2:00pm
Or call in: 1-646-876-9923
Passcode: SCRLC
Member Status Updates- Have you reopened?
Let us know if you have reopened in on this Google Sheet a nd check the status of other organizations .
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UPCOMING WEBINARS
FROM SCRLC
October 8, Noon
October 15, Noon
October 22, Noon
October 29, Noon
October 30, 9:00am
Communications Workshops:
November 12, 10:00am
November 19, 10:00am
FROM SIBLING COUNCILS & OTHER PARTNERS
October 5, 10:00am
October 7, 10:00am
October 15, 10:00am
October 7, 4:00pm
October 13, 2:00pm
October 14, 2:00pm
October 15, 1:00pm
October 16 & 17
October 19, 1:00pm
October 20, 10:30am
October 20, 2:00pm
October 21, 2:00pm
October 21, 4:00pm
October 23, 10:00am
Cover Letter Workshop (METRO)
October 26, 4:00pm
October 28, 10:00am
October 28, 2:00pm
October 28, 4:00pm
October 30, 10:00am
October 30, 10:00am
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Building Community Broadband Networks, Oct 8, 2:00pm
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Using Digital Navigators to Bridge Social Divides, Oct 22, 3:30pm
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Starting Your Own Digital Inclusion Coalition, Oct 29, 2:00pm
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Capitalizing on OER for Equity in PK-12: Finding and Using Open Teaching and Learning Resources, Nov 12, 2:00pm
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Broader Than Broadband: Brooklyn Public Library's Digital Equity Strategy, Dec 3, 2:00pm
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Send a request to jphilippe@scrlc.org for access to online classes in design, business, technology, photography, entrepreneurship, film and writing through Skillshare.
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In addition to the weekly Tech-Talk newsletter, SCRLC members have access to the Tech-Talk Database, which offers an up-to-date, searchable library of technology and communication articles and videos. Look for the login information at the top of your weekly Tech-Talk newsletter or email jphilippe@scrlc.org. |
A free instructional design training program available through WebJunction to enable library workers to transfer their in-person teaching skills to the online environment. The 7 modules include: Orientation, Foundation, Diversity, Community, Content Creation, Course Management, & Capstone. D4L was developed in partnership among the South Central Regional Library Council, Syracuse University's School of Information Studies, and the Empire State Library Network. It was funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
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Census 2020 Library Exhibit
Two Hundred Years on the Erie Canal
Recognizing Women's Right to Vote in New York State
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Decades worth of vital statistics and local information for Chenango County are now available to anyone online. Thanks to a 2020 digitization grant from SCRLC and the work of Special Collections Librarian Joe Festa, the Fenimore Art Museum was able to digitize dozens of rolls of microfilmed newspapers, now freely available on nyshistoricnewspapers.org!
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Norwich, Chenango County, N.Y., 1829-1835
Norwich, Chenango County, N.Y., 1835-1865
New Berlin, N.Y., 1871-1991
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Whether you are actively looking for a job or just want to be prepared in uncertain times, SCRLC is offering confidential and objective resume and cover letter review, as well as interview coaching. Let us know what would help you feel prepared. Fill in the form below and we will be in touch. |
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