SCRLC NEWS
October 30, 2020
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DIRECTOR'S CUP
Cheery Friday Greetings!
Today was the 54th meeting of the SCRLC membership. Dr. Kawanna Bright, Assistant Professor of Library Science at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC delivered an excellent workshop on diversity, equity, and inclusion audits. If you were not able to attend, we can send you her recording, Power Point, and some links. Contact Jessica.
In other proceedings…
The following trustees were elected to second full terms for 2021-2025, at the business meeting:
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Camille Andrews, Emerging Literacies Librarian, Cornell University
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Jean Jenkins, Medical Librarian/CME Coordinator, Lourdes Hospital
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David Stevick, Director of Libraries & Information Resources, Houghton College
Several awards were also presented:
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SCRLC Spirit Award, which acknowledges a SCRLC library staff member, trustee, or administrator who provides outstanding service or support to SCRLC and demonstrates the value of belonging to a system, was presented to Virgilio Pinto, ILL Lending Coordinator, Ithaca College Library.
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Librarian of the Year: Doris Jean Metzger, Teen Librarian, Steele Memorial Library, Chemung County Library District.
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Library Assistant of the Year: Natalie Skwarek, Public Services Coordinator, Digital Projects & Archives Assistant Herrick Memorial Library, Alfred University.
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Best Video (Tubie) Award: Resnick Library Welcome Video, Mildred & Louis Resnick Library, SUNY Delhi.
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Library Sustainability Award. James M. Milne Library, SUNY Oneonta for several projects (see some of the pictures on the Revival of Apparel Club's Instagram page).
Congratulations to the continuing Board members and to the award winners!
The Board of Trustees also met today. Among the items they approved was the piloting of the Empire State Library Network’s Ask the HR Advisor, which will work similarly to the Ask the Lawyer service. Ask the HR Advisor launches in January—stay tuned for details next month!
Yours in partnership,
Mary-Carol Lindbloom
Executive Director
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TAKE ACTION
From Alfred University Library:
Here is a blog post about their commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression, including some helpful resources.
They have formed a student advisory group to discuss their library spaces and collections and seek BIPOC student feedback on their experiences and hear their concerns and/or ideas. They are also reviewing collections through a DEI lens and are planning DEI training opportunities for library staff.
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SCRLC COMMUNITY: ZOOM MEETUPS
Next Director's Meetup: Tuesday, November 9, 4:00pm
Or call in: 1-646-876-9923 | Passcode: SCRLC
Next All Member Meetup: Tuesday, November 3, 1:00pm
Or call in: 1-646-876-9923 | Passcode: SCRLC
Next Resource Sharing Meetup: Tuesday, November 10, 1:00pm
Or call in: 1-646-876-9923 | Passcode: SCRLC
Next Special Collections/Local History/Archivists Meetup: Wednesday, November 4, 2:00pm
Or call in: 1-646-876-9923 | Passcode: SCRLC
Is your library open or closed- any changes?
Let us know if your library is open or closed in on this Google Sheet a nd check the status of other organizations .
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UPCOMING WEBINARS
FROM SCRLC
Communications Workshops:
November 12, 10:00am
November 19, 10:00am
Library Services for Indigenous Peoples: From Land Acknowledgement to Outreach
December 14, 11:00am
FROM SIBLING COUNCILS & OTHER PARTNERS
November 2, Noon
Username: SCRLC; Password: scrlc
November 4, 3:00pm
November 9, 1:00pm
November 9, 2:00pm
November 10, 1:00pm
November 11, 10:00am
November 11, 2:00pm
November 12, 2:00pm
November 13, 10:30am
November 16, 10:30am
November 16, 1:00pm
November 17, 11:30am
November 17, 1:00pm
November 17, 1:00pm
November 17, 1:00pm
November 18, 11:00am
November 18, 2:00pm
Username: SCRLC; Password: sclrc
November 18, 3:00pm
November 24, 9:00am
November 20, 10:00am
December 1, 1:00pm
December 2, 3:00pm
December 3, 2:00pm
December 7, 10:00am
December 7, 4:00pm
December 10, 10:00am
December 10, 10:00am
December 15, 9:00am
December 17, 10:00am
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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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New Collection in NY Heritage
The new collection, called Tompkins County Schoolhouse Photos, hails from the History Center in Tompkins County. Donna Eschenbrenner, Director of Archives and Research Services, put the collection together. It includes black and white photographs of Tompkins County school buildings, classes, and student groups from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
This is an extension of their recent NEH grant-funded project to digitize their extensive school photograph collection, expand online exhibits, and enhance youth programs.
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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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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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