LibraryAware RCLS News 11-30-2020

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November 30, 2020

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Black Lives Matter, Black Literature Matters - Comics Reading List

As the next iteration of the ongoing collaboration between the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA), and the Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table of the American Library Association (GNCRT), they are launching an updated version of the Black Lives Matter comics reading list with a focus on Black Literature. Learn more on the website. The recording for the "GNCRT & BCALA Collaboration - Black Lives Matter: Comics as a Powerful Lens for Social Justice" webinar is also available.

ACA Open Enrollment

The eighth open enrollment period of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) began on Sunday, November 1st and will run through December 15th, 2020 during what may be the most challenging year in its ten-year history. Millions of Americans have lost jobs due to the Coronavirus pandemic, leaving many without employer-sponsored health coverage. In its third consecutive year, the Public Library Association (PLA) initiative, Libraries Connecting You to Coverage, offers a suite of free tools and resources to help library practitioners assist patrons in enrolling in health insurance coverage.

RCLS Advocacy Committee

In an effort to increase knowledge, input, and information surrounding Advocacy efforts, RCLS invites you to join the newly formed RCLS Advocacy Committee. The purpose of the Advocacy Committee is to identify a designated group of passionate individuals within the RCLS member libraries who wish to participate and further engage with advocacy activities. Working alongside NYLA's Advocacy efforts, this group will meet monthly to discuss ideas and implement initiatives to advocate for libraries within regional, state-level, and national legislative agendas as well as support local library advocacy efforts.

As the first order of business, this committee will determine a mission as well as goals and objectives for the 2021 year. The committee will have a format with the following positions:

Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Ex-officio: RCLS representative

Incumbents in these positions will fulfill roles and responsibilities to be determined by the committee. Appointments will be made to these positions through a democratic voting process.

If you are interested in being a part of this committee, or simply would like to learn more before making a commitment, RCLS invites you to attend the first meeting to be held on December 7 at 1pm. Please sign up via the RCLS Calendar.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the first meeting!

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National News

Stratford Library unveils 'inspiring and thought-provoking' anti-racism exhibit | ctPost.com 11.20.20
New 24-hour library planned for Clendenin | WVGazetteMail.com 11.16.20
Abilene Public Library offers mobile hotspot devices | Abilene Reporter News 11.15.20
Why late fees don't work: Madison County Library eliminates overdue charges | Asheville Citizen Times 11.13.20

International News

Oslo’s Stunning New Public Library Cantilevers Over the Waterfront | Dornob 11.16.20

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Forthcoming Bestsellers

Member libraries’ staff can direct their patrons to the Fall 2020 Bestsellers now online. Copies can also be printed out for your patrons when the libraries reopen.