DIRECTOR'S CUP
Cheery Friday Greetings,
The opinion piece, written by someone outside the library world, arose from the recent book challenges around the country and focused on the concept of libraries/librarians as neutral.
Twenty-three library workers joined us for an engaging and thoughtful discussion.
We discussed such things as the need to communicate more effectively with our stakeholders/those outside our world, and being able to listen to our community members, even when we do not agree with them, e.g., what if they are anti-critical thinking, anti-education, anti-science, do not support diverse collections and programming within a library, etc.?
That diversifying our collections is seen by some (e.g., the author) as having political overtones and pointing to the liberalness of our profession--rather than as being inclusive and responsive to our communities--is disappointing.
Participants also suggested ensuring that our collection development policies are solid, though libraries with robust policies may still face challenges and find themselves in the news.
So….how do we have these challenging conversations with our communities? Indeed, we are finding ourselves in a spotlight that we may not have the skill set to navigate effectively. Are library schools preparing their MLIS students to handle this increasingly volatile and political landscape? What can SCRLC offer to help library workers acquire this skill set?
Several of the participants want to see this discussion continue, and we will be pursuing with one of our advisory committees in the near future. In the meantime, please send Jessica or me your thoughts for continuing education programming that may help!
Yours in partnership,
Mary-Carol Lindbloom
Executive Director
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Compassionate Service to Patrons With or Affected by Alzheimer's
A few resources of interest for the 6 million Americans age 65+ living with Alzheimer's dementia in the US and the 24 million family members affected, from the STLS' DEI and Social Justice: Library Services for Dementia LibGuide, created by Outreach Consultant Keturah Cappadonia
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SCRLC COMMUNITY CALLS
SCHOAM (special collections, historical organizations, archives & museums)
Wednesday, June 22, 10:00am-11:00am
Meeting ID: 715 709 544 | Call in: 1-646-876-9923 | Passcode: SCRLC
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BIPOC Community Call: Wednesday, June 8, 12:00-1:00pm
Meeting ID: 972 5416 2320 | Call in: 1-646-876-9923 | Passcode: 328232
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Thursday, August 11, 12:00pm-1:00pm
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If you would be interested in starting a special interest or affinity group through SCRLC,
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Universal Design for Libraries with Jonathan White
Monday, May 23, 1:00 - 2:15pm
Learn how to make your facilities more usable, safer, and appealing to people with a wide range of abilities throughout their life spans using universal design.
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Raising Awareness, Eliminating Barriers, Changing Culture: Making the Arts More Accessible and Inclusive Online and Off with Gaelynn Lea
Wednesday, June 15, 1:00 - 2:00pm
Gaelynn Lea will discuss why disability education, coupled with inclusion in the arts are so important, and how the concept of Disability Pride can help transform our culture.
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Join us for this webinar series exploring 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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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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20+ Glorious and Creative Ways to Find Free, Safe,& Legal Images
May 25, 3pm
Feel Empowered with These Mobile Phone Techniques
June 8, 3pm
The Secret Power of Pinterest and How You Could Be Using This Tool
June 22, 3pm
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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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Save the Date: July 13, 2022 for
Preparation, Information Literacy, Libraries, Academic Resources and 21st Century Skills for Transitioning from Secondary School to College
This year's topic: Accessibility In Education with Keynote Speaker Judith Heumann
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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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Bouncing Back: Our Students, Ourselves Academic Libraries Conference
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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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Al Hall's Diner, on Hamilton St in Painted Post, with only its roof and signage visiable above the flood water
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