SCRLC NEWS
December 18, 2020
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SCRLC HOLIDAY CLOSING
The SCRLC Office will be closed Thursday, December 24th through January 1st. We will reopen Monday, January 4th at 8:30 a.m. Have a safe and peaceful holiday. Our next newsletter will be sent to you on January 15th.
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DIRECTOR'S CUP
Cheery Friday Greetings!
The SCRLC Board of Trustees had their last meeting of the year today. Among the action items:
- The Board accepted the Council’s 2019-2020 audit and 990 income tax report. Matt McSherry was on hand from by Port, Kashdin & McSherry to answer questions.
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2021 Officers: Jim Galbraith (Binghamton University)—President; Keturah Cappadonia (Southern Tier Library System)--Vice-President; Sarah Glogowski (Finger Lakes Library System)—Treasurer; Nicole Waskie-Laura (Broome-Tioga BOCES School Library System)—Secretary.
- Facilities: SCRLC is investigating relocating its office to the Finger Lakes Library System building. It would be a more convenient accessible space for visiting members (both the building itself and parking), it would provide opportunities for collaboration, there would be convenient access to SCRLC’s digitization lab, and it should provide a cost-savings in the long run. The Board approved (with Sarah abstaining) obtaining cost-estimates for moving and renovating, and the on-going expenses of rent and utilities. The Board will make a final decision at their January 29 meeting. Please let me know if you have any thoughts or concerns.
The last time I mentioned that I'd report on some of the work of individual Committees.
This past week, the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee met. Among their activities:
- Using a DEI framework, they reviewed the Mission, Vision, and Values document that the Plan of Service Design Team has been developing. Their suggestions will go back to the Design Team.
- They discussed land acknowledgements and suggested that SCRLC create a template that all member organizations could use. We should seek approval through the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and pay (or make a donation) for their work.
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The Committee finalized their 2020-2021 activities.
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At the January meeting, the Committee will work through Dr. Kawanna Bright’s DEI Self-Assessment instrument. Also looming ahead will be working with the Plan of Service Elements. What are Elements you may wonder? Those are the various programs and services that we must address in the Five-Year Plan, as specified by the State Library. We have nine of them; some have components: Resource Sharing (components include Coordinated Collection Development, Union Catalog, Interlibrary Loan, Delivery, Digital Collections Access); Hospital Library Services Program; Professional Development and Training; Consulting and Development Services; Coordinated Services for Members (Digitization Services, Virtual Reference); Awareness and Advocacy; Communications among Members; Collaborative Efforts with Others; Leadership and Management. The current DEI Plan uses DEI as a framework to ensure that all SCRLC’s programs and services incorporate this core value.
A reminder that there are two more opportunities to share your thoughts and idea about Council programs and services via our regional conversations:
Please have have a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season.
Yours in partnership,
Mary-Carol Lindbloom
Executive Director
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SCRLC COMMUNITY: ZOOM MEETUPS
Next Director's Meetup: Monday, January 25, 4:00pm
Or call in: 1-646-876-9923 | Passcode: SCRLC
Next All Member Meetup: Tuesday, January 5, 1:00pm
Or call in: 1-646-876-9923 | Passcode: SCRLC
Next Resource Sharing Meetup: Tuesday, December 22, 1:00pm
Or call in: 1-646-876-9923 | Passcode: SCRLC
Next Special Collections/Local History/Archivists Meetup: Wednesday, January 13, 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 EVENTS
FROM SCRLC
January 11, 11:00am
January 12, 1:00pm
FROM SIBLING COUNCILS & OTHER PARTNERS
January 8, 10:00am
January 11, 10:00am
January 14, 10:00am
January 19, 9:00am
January 19, 1:00pm
January 21, 10:00am
January 21, 1:00pm
January 27, 10:00am
February 2, 2:00pm
February 9, 1:00pm
February 10, 2:00pm
February 11, 3:00pm
February 12, 10:00am
February 16, 9:00am
February 18, 2:00pm
February 23, 11:00am
March 9, 9:00am
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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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With fond love & best wishes for a happy New Year
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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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