DIRECTOR'S CUP
Cheery Friday Greetings!
As you will know from the NYS Education Department’s press release, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has awarded the NY State Library $6.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) monies to “address the digital divide, increase access to the state’s cultural history, and expand student access to digital learning materials.”
Of those funds, the State Library has allocated over $5.5 million to the 9 Reference and Research Library Resources Councils (the Empire State Library Network councils), for some very specific purposes: to advance digital inclusion, encourage library/museum partnerships, and expand student access to digital resources. Each Council must submit an application that demonstrates how we will accomplish this work. According to the chart on the State Library’s website, SCRLC will receive $307,653 for digital inclusion projects, $47,727 for library/museum partnership projects, and $58,636 for school library system digital resources projects. The guidelines will be available in September, our application is due in November, and awards will be made in January. Libraries and cultural organizations will have until June 30, 2022 to complete the projects. It is a short timeline to do really important work, but we can and will accomplish this. In the meantime…..
Here at SCRLC, during August we expect to meet with the public library system directors as well as school library system directors and others. Statewide, I am on the digital Inclusion task group. We are tasked with recommending guidelines and providing examples of digital inclusion projects. If you have examples of digital inclusion projects to include, please let me know in the next few days. The State Library has asked for our task group's input by next Wednesday, the 4th. Thank you!
There will be much more information regarding this important opportunity in the weeks and months ahead.
I hope that you enjoy the final days of July (where did the month go??) and have a nice weekend.
Yours in partnership,
Mary-Carol Lindbloom
Executive Director
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On Disability Justice
On July 27, the American with Disabilities Act turned 31. As we look to digital inclusion projects that can lead to Digital Justice, we also must consider the intersection with Disability Justice. As Gaelynn Lea, a disability rights activist and musician, said in an announcement this past week, “…..until we, as a society, demand justice for our disabled brothers and sisters, disabled people will still face discrimination and exclusion in our daily lives. We have a lot of work to do.”
She shared the following resources:
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MEMBER NEWS
Here is a link to the most recent newsletter from the Four County Library System. They shared construction projects in their member libraries with a nice mix of preserving historical structures, making necessary updates, and most importantly, becoming ADA compliant. Take a look if you need some inspiration for future construction projects.
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SCRLC COMMUNITY CALLS
BIPOC Community Call: Wednesday, August 11, 12:00-1:00pm
Meeting ID: 920 2647 1064
Or call in: 1-646-876-9923 | Passcode: 963485
Next Resource Sharing Call: Tuesday, August 10, 1:00pm
Or call in: 1-646-876-9923 | Passcode: SCRLC
Next SCHOAM (special collections, historical organizations, archives & museums) Call:
Wednesday, September 1, 2:00pm-3:00pm
Or call in: 1-646-876-9923 | Passcode: SCRLC
NEW! Article Discussion Group:
Wednesday, August 4th, 12:00pm-1:00pm
If you would be interested in starting a special interest or affinity group through SCRLC, contact jphilippe@scrlc.org.
Is your library open or closed- any changes?
Let us know if your library is open or closed in on this Google Sheet and check the status of other organizations.
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Coordinated Collection Development Aid Info Session
August 25, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join Barbara Lilley, Library Development Specialist at the Division of Library Development, for an overview of the NYS Coordinated Collection Development Aid program. Barbara will review how libraries should complete and submit the CCDA print and online forms, review when a library needs to submit a waiver, and share tips for libraries to track their CCDA funds once it is received on their campus. Register!
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As part of the new Ask the HR Expert service, there is a series of webinars - all from 2:00pm - 3:30pm. Topics and dates are:
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ESLN Webinar: Project ReShare and IndexData Update
September 22, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Project ReShare represents a new approach to resource sharing technology in libraries, one that places practitioners in the driver’s seat and empowers libraries to work together to take ownership of the technology that powers their services. After three years of working together, the software is poised to go live this fall.
Presenters Kristen Wilson from IndexData and Pam Jones from ConnectNY will take you for a tour of ReShare returnables as it stands today, and share perspectives from the current migration efforts. They’ll talk about the current state of the community and the roadmap for the coming months and years. ConnectNY, a consortium of NY State academic libraries, is one of the first consortia to implement ReShare. Hear why ConnectNY decided to take this bold move and learn how to get involved! Register!
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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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CDLC (Capital District Council)
LILRC (Long Island Council)
NNYLN (Northern Library Network)
SENYLRC (Southeastern Regional Council)
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Internet Librarian 2021 Discount
October 26-28, 2021
Discount Code: 21ES
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SAVE THE DATE! #NYLA2021 Annual Conference & Trade Show
Virtual: Thursday, October 28th - Friday, October 29th
In-Person: Wednesday, November 3rd - Saturday, November 6th
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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, 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.
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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Gold Lady
Poster depicting a woman with the text 'Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates.' Color and gold leaf.
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with Tiffany Raymond and Marilyn Post
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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 and we will be in touch.
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