RAMAPO CATSKILL LIBRARY SYSTEM NEWS
 
April 8, 2024
 
STAND UP TO CENSORSHIP!
Click on the picture below to submit a request
for elected officials to take action

KOHA ILS: FEATURE HIGHLIGHT 
 
Item Groups in Koha
Koha allows staff to create groups of items that make a holding pool without needing to add a tricky analytic to the item call number. For patrons, this means that they can place a hold that will be fulfilled by the next available item in that item group. This will make holds on periodicals, graphic novels, and manga more efficient and intuitive.

 National Library Week 2024
~ April 7-13 ~
Ready, Set, Library!
 
2024 Honorary Chair:
National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and Newbery and Pura Belpré-award winning author Meg Medina
 
Click the link below for more information including daily actions & celebration activities...
National Library Week | Conferences & Events (ala.org)

2024 Banned Books Symposium:
Proactive, Reactive, Supportive
Saturday, May 4, 2024 ~ 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Dutchess BOCES Conference Center 
Poughkeepsie, NY
 
This half-day conference will feature presentations
on banned and challenged books and programs. 
 Cost to attend $25. 
A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.  
Questions regarding the Symposium and Scholarships available 
for the event may be posed to Jen Park,
RCLS Government Relations Specialist, at jen@rcls.org 
Attendance for this conference will result in 4 hours of continuing education credit for library staff and trustees.
  
REGISTER HERE
 
This Symposium is in partnership with Southeastern New York Library Resources Council, Ramapo Catskill Library System, Mid-Hudson Library System, Mount Saint Mary College, SUNY New Paltz and BOCES School Library Systems of Dutchess, Orange-Ulster, Rockland, Sullivan, and Ulster.
 

To see the Bookwerm's newest reading recommendations, click on the picture below!
 
COMMUNITY NEWS

NEWBURGH LOCAL AUTHOR FAIR!
SUNDAY, APRIL 14
(Click on either picture below for additional information...)
 

ELLENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTS
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID!
SATURDAY, MAY 18TH, 9:00am-3:00pm
 
Open to the public but requires registration.
Please share with your library patrons
 
Register for the program by
CLICKING ON THIS LINK
or email EMILIA ESTEP, Teen and Adult Programmer
 (eestep@rcls.org)
 
Click on the flyer pictured below for details about the program provided by the Maya Gold Foundation

RCLS CONTINUING EDUCATION
 
For details on registration, click on
the session titles in blue below
 
Coming Down to Storytime! A Family Storytime Workshop (In-Person)
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 ~ 10:00am - 12:30pm
RCLSHQ Main Meeting Room, RCLS Headquarters 619 Rte 17M, Middletown
Come learn and discuss the pros and cons of having
a family style storytime. 
2.5 hours Continuing Education credit for Library Staff
(Session does not apply towards Trustee Education credit)
 
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RCLS Construction Aid Workshop -
Review of Eligible Projects (In-Person)
Friday, April 19, 2024 ~ 10:30am - 12:00pm
RCLSHQ Main Meeting Room, RCLS Headquarters 619 Rte 17M, Middletown
 
An in-depth discussion on what types of projects are eligible for the New York State Public Library Construction Aid program.  Stephen Hoefer, Chief Financial Officer, will review previously funded projects, the new program timeline, new program developments.  A Q&A session will take place at the end.
[Note: The due date for applications for 2024 is August 1st.]
2 hours Continuing Education credit for library staff
 (Workshop does not apply towards Trustee Education credit) 
 
There is an RCLS Construction Aid Mandatory Workshop for applicants scheduled for June 14, 2024.
Please register separately for the June session HERE.
 
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Resilient Communities in a Changing Climate: The Library as Hub
Cohort Series
This cohort program includes four sessions designed to facilitate participants’ understanding of climate resilience needs and opportunities at and around their locations, and the participatory approaches to working with local stakeholder partners to capture these opportunities.
Teams from individual libraries are encouraged to attend.
2 hours of Continuing Education credit/session.
 
TWO SESSIONS REMAIN! 
 
Session 3: April 15 | In-Person at Gardiner Library
(133 Farmer's Turnpike, Gardiner NY 12525)
How to Get it Done
 
Session 4: May 22 | 10:00 am -12:00 pm | In-Person at Howland Public Library 
313 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508 
(at the corner of Main St. & South Cedar St.) 
Putting it all Together

 
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.


MARKETING EDUCATION
 
For details on registration, click on the session title in blue
 
Marketing for beginners: Creating a social media campaign
Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 ~ 2 pm or 8pm
 
Learn how to set up an impactful Social Media Marketing Campaign for your brand. Anyone is welcome to attend; no prior experience with Canva is necessary. 
 
Design for Libraries: Tools and Principles for Outstanding Library Promotions
Thursday, April 18, 2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
 
Learn valuable tools and principles to help you produce awesome designs for social media, flyers, and other media for library programs and services. This webinar is for librarians and library staff of any type that are involved in programming and services or promoting your library.
 
Library 2.024 mini-conference 
"AI and Libraries: Applications, Implications, and Possibilities"
Thursday, April 18th, 2024 ~ 3:00-5:30 pm 
 
This is a continuation of the March 21st "AI and Libraries" event.
How has artificial intelligence impacted library services, resources, and work so far? How have libraries responded to these evolving technologies to better support their communities? The conversations held in the conference will address the practical implications of tools like ChatGPT & Dall-E in the profession.
 
 
Outreach Service to Communities
Unlock a world of learning and professional development with Tutor.com! Receive assistance with homework, exam preparation, study skills, and beyond, catering to all age groups. Additionally, access career services such as resume writing and adult test preparation, all complimentary with your library card! Contact your nearby RCLS member library for further information.
 

 
RCLS Marketing Services LibGuide
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
 
 
 
A Closing Thought...
 
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Ramapo Catskill Library System
619 Route 17M 
Middletown, NY 10940
845-243-3747
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