The Division of Library Development (DLD) has announced that the 2024 Annual Report for Public and Association Libraries software is unlocked and ready for libraries to use. Please consider using this extra time to access the report and prepare. The due date for the member library reports is Friday, February 14th. Access the report software
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The Empire State Library Network (ESNL) presents a series of webinars that will address your pressing Human Resources questions. They will be presented by Stephanie “Cole” Adams, ESNL’s Ask The Lawyer representative. More information here: https://www.senylrc.org/ask-the-hr-expert-webinars/ All the webinars will take place from 10:00 am – 11:30 am EST via Zoom Webinar. Register for each
The first Battle of the Books meeting for the 2025 year will be Friday, January 17 at 12PM at Elting Memorial Library (New Paltz). Come learn about a program that will engage your teen patrons and meet your library’s mission of creating lifelong readers. If you are interested in more information about this wonderful program, please
Would you like to attend next year’s ALA conference, but don’t have the means to do so? Apply for the Shirley Olofson Memorial award by 11:59PM on December 22nd. The award offers $1,000 to one person to offset costs and expenses to attend this year’s Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA on June 26-30, 2025. You
The NYLA Developing Leaders Program’s mission is to connect, educate, and empower rising leaders in the library profession. This comprehensive six-month program, running from January to June, is tailored for library professionals with a minimum of three years of experience looking to explore and strengthen their leadership skills. Application deadline EXTENDED through November 29 or
WebJunction is hosting a webinar series to provide training for library staff, featuring library and community experts from diverse sectors. Ultimately, the project aims to inform a comprehensive research agenda that emphasizes the vital roles libraries and community organizations play in enhancing public health and fostering sustainable practices. Through these efforts, Building Resilient Communities strives
The Digital Equity Academy offers a unique learning experience to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to make a real impact. This class is free, and you don’t need any previous digital equity experience – just the desire to improve digital equity in your community! Over the course of seven months, delve into
Kristin O’Neill, Deputy Director and Counsel for the Committee on Open Government, will be presenting a virtual Freedom of Information Law information session and a virtual Open Meetings Law information session, both on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. You are welcome to sign up for one or both programs.Pre-registration is required. The programs will consist of
The application for Digital Navigators of the Hudson Valley Fall 2024 session, which will run from October 2024 to December 2024, will be accepted until September 30th at 12:00 pm. Participation is limited. Digital Navigators are trusted guides who assist community members in accessing and using technology. The formal program will provide you with resources
Later this month, in coordination with Banned Books Week, The American Library Association (ALA) will kick off Banned Books Week 2024 (September 22 – 28) with the theme of “Freed Between the Lines.” Banned Books Week is an annual event that celebrates the freedom to read and draws attention to the harms of censorship and
