LibraryAware RCLS News 07.13.2020

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Monday, July 13, 2020

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2019 RCLS Statistics

The 2019 RCLS Statistics are available on the RCLS website both as a PDF and an Excel file. Paper copies can be printed using the PDF version.

The Excel file allows the user to sort data and create reports as needed. This file can also be accessed with Quattro Pro and Lotus 123 if Microsoft Excel is not available.

Adobe Acrobat Reader will be needed to view and print the PDF version of the file.

These numbers are compiled from the 2019 State Annual Reports.

The 2010 U.S. Census Bureau figures have been used to calculate the per capita statistics in this report.

Contact Martha Sullivan at RCLS (msullivan@rcls.org or ext. 247) with questions, comments or corrections.

Law Requires Public Library Trustees to Take Oath of Office

Many library trustee terms begin on

July 1. This is an important reminder that New York State Public Officer's Law Section 10 requires all public library trustees (but not association library trustees) to take an oath of office within 30 days of beginning their term of office. Public library trustees are public officers and the oath of office is required to officially undertake and perform the duties of a public library trustee.

If a public library trustee does not properly complete and file an oath of office, the trustee’s position may be deemed vacant. See Public Officer's Law Section 30(1)(h).

For more information, see Oaths of Office FAQ on the New York State Library website.

For questions about the legal requirements for oaths of office or about library types, contact Stephen Hoefer, RCLS Fiscal Officer (shoefer@rcls.org or ext. 223).

Member Library News

Woodbury Public Library OUTDOORS

As part of its Summer Reading Program for 2020, the Woodbury Public Library (WPL) is encouraging its community to spend some time away from computer screens by enjoying fresh air - while socially distancing, of course! The Outdoors event is a collaboration between the Adult and Family/Bilingual Library Assistants at WPL. The event continues through August 31. For locations, visit the
WPL website.

Continuing Ed

Board Governance Webinar Series

Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services For New York (DHPSNY) is teaming up with the New York Council of Non-Profits (NYCON) to present a board governance webinar series that will cover a new topic every Tuesday in July. These presentations are intended to provide overviews of the types of issues boards may find relevant to focus on in the current environment. The DHPSNY webinars are presented free of charge. To learn more and register, visit the DHPSNY website.

July WEBINARS
HERE

July WORKSHOPS
HERE

News Worthy

Face Masks for Patience and Fortitude

New York Daily News, June 29

Leonard Greene writes: “They’ve been socially distancing for decades, and now the iconic lions that guard the main branch of the New York Public Library are wearing masks, too. Workers outfitted the marble lions, named Patience and Fortitude, with Jurassic-sized masks to set an example and remind New Yorkers to stay safe and follow expert guidelines to combat the spread of COVID-19.”

National News

ALA summons support for Library Stabilization Fund Act | American Library Association Press Release 7.2.20
Let Our Legacy Be Justice | American Libraries Magazine 7.1.20
Go read about how Americans who depend on libraries for internet are coping with the pandemic | The Verge 6.29.20
Reading Is Only a Step on the Path to Anti-Racism | Publishers Weekly 6.19.20

Now Online!

Have you seen...

2019 RCLS Statistics - PDF or Excel
RCLS Calendar
COVID 19 Library Reopenings - Online
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
WNYLRC Ask the Lawyer

RCLS Board News

RCLS Trustee Nominations

A reminder that two RCLS Board of Trustee seats are open for election this year, one seat each in Orange and Rockland counties. Nomination and second documentation for these Trustee seats should be sent to the attention of the Secretary of the Board (Helen Rados) at RCLS or e-mailed to Ruth Daubenspeck by the close of business on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. For details, visit the RCLS website.

Send biographies of nominees to Ruth Daubenspeck, RCLS by Wednesday, August 26 to be included in the RCLS News and the Annual Meeting program. Please stress in the biography previous library and/or community service. We ask that the biography not exceed 250 words.

The elections for the two seats will be held during the virtual Annual Meeting on Friday, September 25.

mRCLS Board Meeting

The materials for the Monday, July 20, RCLS Board Meeting are now on the RCLS Website. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. For dial-in information, contact Grace Riario, Executive Director (ext. 233 or griario@rcls.org). This is an open meeting and all are invited to attend.

In keeping with Executive Order 202.14 (regarding emergency adjustments to the Open Meetings Law in response to the COVID-19 pandemic), the public is not permitted in-person access to this meeting, and the meeting shall be held remotely via Zoom online meeting software. As required by the Governor’s Order, the public will have the ability to view and listen to such proceeding (Zoom Link), and the meeting shall be recorded, and made available on the RCLS website.

RCLS Headquarters Directory

The RCLS team is available to help you via email and phone.
Don't hesitate to reach out.