SCRLC NEWS
February 18, 2022
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SCRLC will be closed Monday, February 21st in observance of President's Day. |
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CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY
THIS MONTH AND EVERY MONTH
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DIRECTOR'S CUP
Cheery Friday Greetings,
Library Advocacy Day is just around the corner, on Wednesday, March 2. Like last year, it will be virtual. Our three public library system members are scheduling the majority of the meetings for our region, and SCRLC will be scheduling some additional ones. If you are interested in joining any of the meetings with your legislators, please contact Diane Capalongo or me.
This year, there are two funding initiatives—one for State Library Aid and one for Library Construction.
The State Library Aid “ask” is for $123.1 Million. The Governor includes $96.6M in her budget, an increase of $2M. Why the larger ask? Full funding under New York State Education Law is $102.6M. The last time Library Aid was fully funded was 2007-2008. The New York Library Association indicates that over $125M has been withheld since that time. This has led to persistent underfunding that “has disenfranchised millions of vulnerable New Yorkers who lack access to information resources and trusted, community-based information professionals.” Libraries have also incurred additional expenditures to operate safely during the on-going pandemic.
The Library Construction Aid “ask” is for $45M. There is $14M in the Governors budget. The New York State Library estimates that the deferred maintenance need is over $1.5B.
For more information, see NYLA’s Advocacy information, especially the 2022 Legislative Agenda page. The page also contains a Policy Initiatives section, where you can find information regarding Media Literacy in NYS proposals and initiatives.
If you cannot join us for Library Advocacy Day, please email your legislators in support of Library Aid or contact them via NYLA's Take Action Now Button. If yo prefer to email, visit SCRLC's Advocacy page for contact information for all Assembly and Senate legislators in our 14-county region.
Yours in partnership,
Mary-Carol Lindbloom
Executive Director
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SURVEY--HELP US OUT!
Let us know your education needs by filling in this survey and you can enter to win 1 of 2 Bookshop.org $25 gift cards. Survey responses will remain anonymous. The deadline is March 1st. We look forward to your feedback!
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Technology and Digitization Grants Now Available for SCRLC Members
We are looking for projects that improve regional access and resource sharing through technology or digitization projects that allow materials to be accessed regionally through New York Heritage, New York State Historic Newspapers, and the Empire Archival Discovery Cooperative.
Applications are especially encouraged for:
- partnerships increasing representation of and with communities that have been historically and systematically oppressed;
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geographically underrepresented communities in the SCRLC region;
- innovative approaches to availing digitized collections such as walking tours, virtual tours (e.g. participation in the 360 degree Empire State Immersive Experience project), and HistoryForge participation.
Applications should be sent electronically to Claire Lovell clovell@scrlc.org by Friday, April 15, 2022.
Click here for the application packet in PDF format. It is also available in Word format on the website (note that the website also lists previous grant recipients' projects).
Is this your first time applying? Do you have other questions? Feel free to contact Claire!
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MEMBER NEWS
Cayuga Health System is celebrating Black History Month with a video series, Black Legacy Month. “Organized by the CHS's Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the series recognizes the history of overcoming oppression and celebrating achievements shared through the stories of our very own CHS employees.” The first video features Herb Alexander, CHS Chief Diversity Officer, who explains discusses the series and the importance of Black History and Black Legacy. The videos will be released on the CHS YouTube channel throughout February.
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Civics4Action. One of SCRLC’s newer affiliate members is the Civics4Action Collaborative. They are seeking to partner with some libraries, museums, and other community groups to hold some regional community conversations on civics. According to their strategic plan, “the goal is to engage young people and local adult residents in deliberative forums on issues related to proactive citizenship. Learning about the lived experiences of local people, and their issues and concerns, via civil discourse with mutual respect, is the aim of these moderate community conversations.” If you are interested in hosting a conversation, please contact Dr. Peter Lederer. ledererp281@gmail.com
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Seymour Library in Auburn has a new children's room. Take a look at their updates on Facebook.
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SCRLC MEETINGS & COMMUNITY CALLS
BIPOC Community Call: Wednesday, March 9, 12:00-1:00pm
Meeting ID: 972 5416 2320 | Call in: 1-646-876-9923 | Passcode: 328232
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If you would be interested in starting a special interest or affinity group through SCRLC,
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Join us for this webinar series exploring the various services the Empire State Library Network has to offer. On the last Friday of each month at 10am, come meet ESLN staff and service providers.
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New York State Historic Newspapers with Chuck Henry, February 25
New York Heritage Digital Collections with Ryan Perry, March 25
Empire State Immersive Experiences with Jason (Jay) Barone, April 29
Ask the Lawyer with Stephanie "Cole" Adams, May 27
Ask Us 24/7 with Caitlin Kenney
June 24
Academic Overdrive with Christi Sommerfeldt, July 29
Empire Library Delivery with Maria DeGaetano, August 26
Ask the HR Expert with Holly Nowak
September 30
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Adding a Table of Contents in Word and Google Docs
March 9, 3pm
How to Speak With Confidence, Elicit Opinions and Respond Professionally
March 23, 3pm
LOGIN & PW: scrlc
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EVENTS AROUND THE STATE & BEYOND
Events produced by the other councils are open for SCRLC members to attend!
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Governor Hochul proposed the following in her Executive Budget for 2022-2023:
Library Aid $96.1 (+2M increase from 2021)
Library Construction $14M (-20M reduction from 2021)
$150k for Love Your Library Fund (Summer Reading Program)
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Academic Libraries 2022 free Online Conference
Bouncing Back: Our Students, Ourselves
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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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Send a request to jphilippe@scrlc.org for access to online classes in design, business, technology, photography, entrepreneurship, film and writing through Skillshare.
Certificates of completion are available.
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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 library of technology and communication articles and videos. Login & PW: scrlc.
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ESLN Services Webinar Series
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Flooding of the highway and rail yard, including the railroad depot, in the Town of Hamden on February 14, 1948. A truck attempts to pass through the flooded roadway.
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Immigration in NY State, 1650-1950 is on display at SUNY Delhi Resnick Library for February. Pictured here, with Resnick Library Director, Carrie Fishner and beautiful views of the valley behind.
These four panels are now available for SCRLC members to borrow for one month at a time. Please fill out this form if you would like to host this exhibit.
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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 and we will be in touch.
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By John Howard Matthews
From McSweeney's
"1:30 p.m. Find list of the most offensive books in print and order them all with your tax dollars."
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