Home
General News
Celebrate Citizen Science Month
Celebrate Citizen Science Month this April with an inspiring webinar on Wednesday, April 29, at 2 PM hosted by the Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI)! While many think of libraries solely as quiet spaces for books, they are rapidly becoming vital hubs for global change. We’ve teamed up with SciStarter to showcase how libraries of all
Ann Gibson Scholarship Award
Youth Services Section of NYLA has announced the Ann Gibson Scholarship Award! This scholarship is given annually to honor the memory of Ann Gibson, a dynamic and dedicated librarian, storyteller, and teacher, in recognition of her many contributions to the field of youth service librarianship. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance
Director Resources
FLS Daniel W. Casey Library Advocacy Award
Would you like an opportunity to honor an active library supporter, a community volunteer, or your Friends of the Library? The Friends of Libraries Section offers the FLS Daniel W. Casey Library Advocacy Award to honor the efforts of volunteers who have contributed to the growth of libraries or Friends groups. The deadline to submit
Dia Beacon Spring Library Info Session
Library staff members are invited to join Dia Beacon (3 Beekman Street, Beacon, NY 12508) for their annual Spring Library Information Session – Friday, April 24th, 10 AM – 12 PM. The day will begin with a light breakfast, followed by an overview of Dia, their upcoming programmatic offerings, and their Library membership program. After
Additional Director Resources
Trustee Resources
The next session of the Trustee Handbook Book Club will take place Thursday, April 16th
Trustee Handbook Book Club: Hiring and Evaluating the Library Director with Brian Hildreth | Online. Join co-author of the Handbook For Library Trustees of New York State Rebekkah Smith Aldrich and friends for this fun and informative series! At each session, trustees will take a deeper dive on a topic relevant to their role and
The next session of the Trustee Handbook Book Club will take place on Tuesday, February 10th from 5 to 6:30pm.
Join Kristin O’Neill from the NYS Committee on Open Government for a discussion about Freedom of Information Law. This session provides an opportunity for attendees to learn more about a public library’s rights and responsibilities in relation to the Freedom of Information Law. The class will focus on the areas of concern most relevant to you, so bring your questions,
Additional Trustee Resources
