Ramapo Catskill Library System
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Monday, June 22, 2020
RCLS News Archives

News
Forthcoming Bestsellers
   The Summer 2020 issue of Forthcoming Bestsellers is now online.  Member libraries’ staff can duplicate the list or direct their patrons to the PDF.

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Stephanie Squicciarini Memorial Scholarship
   The NYLA YSS Stephanie Squicciarini Memorial Scholarship for the 2020-2021 NYLA YSS Empowerment, Advocacy, and Leadership Academy (EALA) is designed to cover the $349 tuition for the academy.  The deadline for the application is Wednesday, July 1.
   Details about the scholarship can be found on the NYLA website.
Jerry Kline Community
Impact Prize
   The Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize, which recognizes the public library as a vital community asset, will award one winning library with $250,000 in unfettered grant monies from the Gerald M. Kline Family Foundation.  Information and application can be found on the website.  Deadline for consideration is Wednesday, July 15.

 
June WEBINAR list
is available

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June-July WORKSHOPS list
is available

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July WEBINAR list
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News Worthy
National News
  • How Libraries Are Supporting The Black Lives Matter Movement | NPR 6.13.20
  • Libraries are needed more than ever. But many aren't sure how to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic | USA Today 6.12.20
  • Libraries Strive to Stay "Community Living Rooms" as They Reopen | The New York Times 6.11.20
  • Summer reading with drones | Washington Post 6.10.20
  • All By Ourselves | Publishers Weekly 6.5.20
  • Booklist-recommended antiracism titles for all ages | Booklist Reader 6.5.20
  • What's lost in a furlough | AL:  The Scoop 6.5.20
Now Online!
Have you seen...
  • Free Digital Resources To Use During Social Distancing - LibGuide
  • Online Professional Development Opportunities - LibGuide
  • Index - RCLS Guides: Book Discussion Guides - LibGuide
  • RCLS Census Guide - LibGuide
  • SENYLRC Ask the Lawyer
RCLS Board News
Cancellations
   The RCLS Board of Trustees has approved a resolution to cancel the 2020 RCLS Legislative Breakfast that was scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2020.  The Board has also cancelled the Annual Meeting Awards for 2020.
   The Annual Meeting of the RCLS Board will take place online.  Information will be made available at a later date.
Talking Points
   At its Monday, June 15 meeting, the RCLS Board of Trustees had the following Talking Points:
  • Students are able to access Sora, an OverDrive product with their school IDs and can access member libraries’ eBook collections.
  • The PR specialist is supporting member library services throughout the area.
  • RCLS staff are working with the Coalition for Library Workers of Color to present programs.
  • Ruth Daubenspeck, RCLS Administrative Assistant is retiring as of Friday, September 11, 2020.  She will be sorely missed.  Her duties will be divided among RCLS staff.
   The Talking Points will be elaborated on in the Minutes of the June Board meeting, which will be posted to the RCLS website about a week before the next regular virtual meeting on Monday, July 20. The current materials are available on the website (Minutes/Financial Reports and Executive Director’s Reports). If you have any questions about the Talking Points, contact Grace Riario at RCLS (243.3747, ext. 233 or e-mail).
 
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Ramapo Catskill Library System
619 Route 17M • Middletown, NY 10940 • 845.243.3747
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