LibraryAware RCLS News 11-16-2020

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November 16, 2020

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2021 Summer Reading resources are now available

Manuals: All libraries now have access to the 2021Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) manual.
Posters: Unfortunately, the NY State Library is unable to purchase 2021 posters for libraries and systems this year. If you would like to purchase posters for your library they are available through the CSLP catalog and online via the CSLP Shop. Please keep in mind when ordering items, the shipping schedule is as follows:
- Place order by: December 1st, 2020 - Receive order by: March 1st, 2021
- Place order by: January 1st, 2021 - Receive order by: April 1st, 2021
- Place order by: March 1st, 2021 - Receive order by: May 1st, 2021
NYS Summer Reading Website: A resource list of free online and e-resources for students, librarians and educators is available on the NYS Summer Reading website and will be updated periodically.
Performers and Programs Database: A category listing virtual programs and presenters has been added to the Performers and Programs database to assist libraries searching for virtual program options.

The slogan for 2021 is Tails and Tales.

The theme for all programs is Animals and Stories.

OverDrive changes

Based on user feedback and testing, OverDrive has decided to discontinue support for the Libby app for Windows and focus development resources on the more widely used Android and iOS platforms.

Windows users will still be able to use Libby on their device in-browser at libbyapp.com and OverDrive will provide in-app messaging to help impacted users with this transition. Libbyapp.com offers the same great features as the app-store version of Libby, except the ability to download books for offline use. To access this functionality, users can download Libby for iOS or Android on a compatible device.

Plan of Service

Focus Group Sessions

RCLS is working on creating our Plan of Service for 2022-2026. We want to hear from you, our library community. In our efforts to provide the best service possible to our member libraries, RCLS is conducting four (4) focus group sessions for library trustees. Please encourage your trustees to share with us their ideas, concerns, and opinions during these focus group sessions scheduled in November, on the services and opportunities we can offer going forward. Have them register today for one of the online sessions that best fits their schedule, job duties and responsibilities by using the RCLS online calendar. The groups are limited to no more than 12 participants. To assist them with their decision, each session is planned to run 90 minutes or less as needed. Once registered, they will receive a Zoom link to attend the session two days before the session date.

Adult Literacy Library Services Program Grants

Congratulations to the four member libraries that are recipients of the 2020 Adult Literacy Library Services Program Grants. The RCLS Board of Trustees has approved the following programs and award amounts:

Pearl River Public Library, Adult-Tech. It's Never Too Late to Get Started with Coding and Robotics, $1,500. The goal of this project is to teach coding and app development classes to Seniors, ethnic minorities, and Veterans to enhance their digital literacy skills and to provide them with career development opportunities.
New City Public Library, Distance Learning with EZ English News!, $1,111,26. The overall goal of the project is to allow more tutor/student pairs to gain access to the educational resource called EZ English News published by Elizabeth Claire by increasing subscription quantity.
Newburgh Free Library, Career Smart @ Your Library, $1,500. Participants of the Career Smart program will learn how to find a career that matches their passions and skill sets, valuable technology skills to add to their resume, and how to market themselves as applicants.
Josephine-Louise Public Library, Walden, Coronavirus Career Counseling: Resources for Your Next Move, $1,250. The goal of the program is to assist those who have been laid off from their jobs due to the pandemic or those who are underemployed and seeking new position opportunities.

Again, congratulations!

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National News

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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library organizers raise $100M | Bismark Tribune 10.27.20
Mercantile Library's big fundraiser goes virtual to help struggling restaurants | Cincinnati.com 10.23.20

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RCLS Board News

RCLS Board Meeting
The materials for the Monday, November 16, 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.

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The RCLS team is available to help you via email and phone.
Don't hesitate to reach out. 845.243.3747

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