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RAMAPO CATSKILL LIBRARY SYSTEM NEWS
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2024 RCLS Annual Awards The Ramapo Catskill Library System will be presenting four special awards at their 65th Annual Meeting on September 6, 2024. - Member Library Adult Program of the Year Award
- Member Library Young Adult Program of the Year Award
- Randall Enos Member Library Children’s Program of the Year Award
- Anthony J. Knipp Library Trustee Award
Nominations for any of the four RCLS Annual Meeting Awards must be submitted to the Awards Committee c/o RCLS via email to Anita Baumann, abaumann@rcls.org. Submissions must be received no later than 4 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2024. |
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 KOHA ILS:FEATURE HIGHLIGHT Point of Sale Point of sale is a module designed for selling items to people who are not registered at the library or to make sales that do not need to be linked to a patron account. If you run a book sale or sell canvas bags, you can use this to keep track of those transactions. All libraries have the COPIER, PRINT, and DONATION types available to them. REMINDER: Register for your Koha Training sessions via the RCLS Calendar |
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RCLS MANDATORY Construction Aid Workshop (In-Person) ~ Friday, June 14, 2024 ~ 9:30am - 12:00pm RCLSHQ Main Meeting Room RCLS Headquarters 619 Rte 17M, Middletown This workshop is for Directors, Trustees and Library Administrative staff that will be directly involved in preparing the NYS Public Library Construction Aid application, and is mandatory for those personnel. |
Battle of the Books Reveals New Logo!! Big congratulations to Cadence Buckler from Daniel Pierce Library, our Battle of the Books logo contest winner! Cadence's design wonderfully captures the spirit of the event and will be the official logo. Thanks to all the participants for their fantastic designs! |
The 2024 Battle will be held Sunday, August 25th Stay tuned for more details...
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Come rain or come shine, it's always a great time to settle in for a good read! Click on the picture for The Bookwerm's latest recommendations... |
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RCLS Scholarship Awardees share reflections on the 2024 Banned Books Symposium "...I now feel more prepared to handle a book challenge. Knowing that there are many resources out there to help gives me reassurance that we are not in this fight alone. I also feel that I could now plan a banned books program and frame it in a way to garner community support instead of pushback. Programs like the Symposium educate us and make us better librarians..." Ciera Moore, Adult Program Coordinator, Western Sullivan Public Library "The day served as a reminder that there is active political and social pressure to restrict the right to read throughout the country including Hudson Valley. ... As a result of my attendance at this conference I have expanded the network of allies to call upon during book challenges. ... I was heartened to be in a room with others that I can call to the aid during materials challenges, and to be ready for others if needed." Christy Blanchette, Director, Valley Cottage Library |
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RCLS CONTINUING EDUCATION |
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PLEASE NOTE: If you sign up for one or more of the many RCLS programs and/or continuing education opportunities, save your registration confirmation email which will contain the link for any ONLINE session. You will also receive a reminder email approximately 24 hours prior to the event.
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RCLS SUSTAINABILITY CORNER |
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Think before you click – and three other ways to reduce your digital carbon footprint A good reminder that a digital footprint leaves a carbon footprint, and clearing out unneeded computer files is well worth the time and effort. Courtesy of Peggy McGuire, Director, Livingston Manor Free Library |
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Attention High School Students! Be the Voice of Change! As a Student Advocate, you will have the opportunity to advocate against censorship of books, speech, art, and ideas. You will also learn about how free speech protects all our freedoms, gain speaking and leadership opportunities, and receive training and mentorship for advocacy, writing, publishing, and more! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make your voice heard and drive meaningful impact. Click here or on the image above to apply today and play a role in creating a more inclusive and empowered school environment! |
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Click the link above to view the Guide and schedule a meeting to talk about your marketing plans with Dave Cosco, RCLS Marketing Manager. Phone: 845-243-3747 ext. 245 or via email at marketing@rcls.org |
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