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Wonder Woman is embarking on a new mission to champion the power of a library card as Library Card Sign-up Month Honorary Chair. A founding member of the Justice League, Wonder Woman is known for strength, compassion, and truth. Armed with the Lasso of Truth, Wonder Woman makes a perfect ambassador to support the value of learning and the role libraries play in transforming lives and strengthening communities through education. Wonder Woman posters, stickers and bookmarks are currently available for purchase through the ALA Store. Tools for libraries to participate are available on the Libraries Transform website. Registration is required, but the tools are free! Sign up to receive print PSAs, digital graphics, artwork for library cards, PSA scripts, a sample press release, proclamation, and more.
  
August WORKSHOPS HERE
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August WEBINARS HERE
 
 Libraries Can Borrow Through SEAL Again!  
As of August 4th, all public libraries automatically became active again in SEAL. For now, lenders will primarily include RCLS, Mid-Hudson Library System, and the New York State Library. To make it easier to locate lendable SEAL items, different categories were added to the SEAL search. These categories determine which libraries will be searched for a particular item. The new default search--"SEAL Lenders"--will only include materials from libraries that are presently lending.  Public libraries who cannot lend at this time can change their lending status back to inactive. Additional information on re-starting and returning items is available on the SEAL LibGuide. 
Library Journal Requests Info: Library Renovation or Construction Projects
Library Journal (LJ)is collecting information about recently completed library construction projects for inclusion in an upcoming issue.
If you completed a library construction or renovation project between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020, please tell LJ about it!
Download a working copy of the form and fill out your responses online.
The deadline for submissions is Monday, August 28, 2020.
Syndetics Unbound: Book Display Widgets for Electronic Resources
Book Display Widgets allow you to create virtual book displays with covers linking to each item’s record in your catalog or discovery layer.
They are a great tool to promote eBooks, eAudio, and other electronic resources. Feature them on your homepage or in your LibGuide!
ProQuest is offering free access to use Book Display Widgets through Tuesday, September 1, 2020.
News Worthy
National News
  • MAD reveals Wormhole Library overlooking the South China Sea | MSN.com 8.11.2020
  • Drag Queen Story Hour cost SC librarian his job, he says. Now county library will pay | The State 8.11.2020
  • Bankers Rush to Darien Library With Power Down in NYC’s Suburbs |Bloomberg News.com 8.7.2020
  • Former WLS head Siobhan Reardon has resigned from Philly library following complaints about workplace racial discrimination l Philadelphia Inquirer 7.23.20
  • Wake up, Libraries: Curbside Pickup is NOT the Answer - Reimagining Libraries | School Library Journal 7.30.20
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RCLS Board News
RCLS Board Meeting
   The RCLS Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting virtually on Monday, August 17 via Zoom at 6:30 p.m.  Materials for the meeting are located on the RCLS Website.  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. 845.243.3747
Names Linked to Emails
Grace Riario
Ruth K. Daubenspeck
Eileen Acosta
Daniel B. Hulse
 
John Hurley
   
Ryan Smith
David Krawczyk
 
Leonard M. George
   
Nicholas Yaven
 
 
Stephen P. Hoefer
Marla Landsman
Tracey Webber
 
 
 
 
Jen Park
 
 
 
 
Chuck Conklin
   
Jerry Kuntz
 
Martha Sullivan
 
 
Gretchen Chandra
 
Patricia Velez
 
 
Joanna Goldfarb
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Ramapo Catskill Library System
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