Moving: SCRLC is in the throes of packing and weeding in preparation for our move to the Finger Lakes Library System building during the final weeks of June. We’re excited about this—the space is completely accessible, easy to find, and there will be great synergy among the two library systems. Because we also continue to work remotely, we do not expect to be out of contact with you during this time.

Reopening: The New York State Library expects all public libraries to be open for their required minimum hours by June 1. "Open" can include curbside/lobby hours and onsite services. Their statement is here and contains links to the slides from two webinars recently presented (the archived programs are coming soon). According to the information provided on the slides, 73% of public libraries already meet their required minimum hours and 99% offer regularly scheduled ones.

In that other types of libraries and cultural organizations are also opening more extensively, SCRLC will offer programs to help prepare for working onsite and the post-pandemic world. The first of the programs is next week featuring David Vinjamuri, followed a few days later by a discussion of an article that he co-authored. See below to register; stay tuned for more offerings.

Telehealth: A group from the region interested in telehealth met on Friday to investigate ways SCRLC could facilitate and pilot a telehealth project. If your library is already engaging in telehealth or would like to join the conversation, please contact me.

Here are three YouTube videos shared with us from the Recycling Center of Tompkins County:

ProQuest's Black Freedom project contains nearly 1,600 documents that highlight the struggle of Black Freedom between 1790 - 2000. Each subject area contains an index of topics or issues that link users to multiple original sources of information.

BIPOC Community Call: Wednesday, May 12, 12:00-1:00pm

Next Resource Sharing Call: Tuesday, May 11, 1:00pm  

https://zoom.us/j/109469034 | Meeting ID: 109 469 034

Next SCHOAM (special collections, historical organizations, archives & museums) Call: 

https://zoom.us/j/715709544 | Meeting ID: 715 709 544

New! Article Discussion Group

We will be discussing Designing for the Future- The Post-Pandemic Library by David Vinjamuri and Joseph Huberty

Wednesday, May 19th, Noon

If you would be interested in starting an LGBTQ+, or another affinity group, through SCRLC, contact jphilippe@scrlc.org.

Let us know if your library is open or closed in on this Google Sheet and check the status of other organizations.

Register here.

Read more about the series and register here.

As part of the new Ask the HR Expert service, there will be a series of webinars - all from 2:00pm - 3:30pm. Topics and dates are:

Registration is open for The PILLARS Symposium on July 7-9, 2021. This virtual event is presented at no cost by the Empire State Library Network in collaboration with the New York School Library Systems Association. with generous help from our sponsors. Attendees will be eligible for 16 CE/CTLE credits! Register now!

View all council events on the ESLN Continuing Education Calendar

CDLC (Capital District Council)

CLRC (Central Council)

LILRC (Long Island Council)

METRO (NYC Council)

NNYLN (Northern Library Network)

RRLC (Rochester Council)

SENYLRC (Southeastern Regional Council)

WNYLRC (Western Council)

Program | Registration

Available on our YouTube Channel

Census Essentials: Understanding the American Community Survey and Decennial Data with David Kraiker

Send a request to jphilippe@scrlc.org for access to online classes in design, business, technology, photography, entrepreneurship, film and writing through Skillshare.

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. 7 modules include: Orientation, Foundation, Diversity, Community, Content Creation, Course Management, & Capstone.

The Smith & Telfer Photographic Collection, Gift of Arthur J. Telfer. N0226.1951

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.