Monthly Archives: May 2020

Ask the Lawyer

Southeastern NY Library Resources Council has acquired the services of an attorney to offer members timely input on intellectual property, digital rights management, vendor contracts, and other legal issues that can impact library operations. Questions sent to Ask the Lawyer will be reviewed by Southeastern staff and sent to counsel for responses. Southeastern members are eligible to participate

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Public Libraries Survey Response: COVID-19

Public Libraries Respond to COVID-19: Survey of Response & Activities. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Public Library Association (PLA) surveyed the public library community to understand the immediate impacts the crisis is having on their operations, staffing, programs and services. Discover how libraries are responding to the current crisis by viewing the summary

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$5,000 For Winning Library Programs

Between now and May 31, 2020, tell OCLC about a current project, or one completed within the past year, that impacts and extends your public library’s reach by engaging with your community. How do you build stronger relationships? How do you partner to meet local needs? How do you encourage better conversations? How do you

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2020 Summer Reading Program Ideas Webinar

On May 13th at 1:00pm, library staff are invited to a follow-up meeting from the April 29th,  The Future of the 2020 Summer Reading Program to discuss their plans for the Summer Reading Program and share ideas. If you would like to share your plans or ideas for the summer reading program at the May 13th  program, please fill out

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