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Monday, May 18, 2020
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Small, Rural, and Independent Libraries
The second Library 2.020 mini-conference: Small, Rural, and Independent Libraries, will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, June 17, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This mini-conference will focus on innovation and innovative thinking in small libraries as well as the many unique challenges that they face.  To learn more and to register visit the Eventbrite website.
Living Through Momentous Times
The New York State Library Manuscripts and Special Collections (MSC) has announced the COVID-19 Personal History Initiative. They are encouraging all New Yorkers to keep a journal documenting what their daily lives are like during the pandemic in an effort to record and preserve the unprecedented and historical events that are unfolding.
MSC asks that you consider donating your journal at a future date to the New York State Library. Your experiences may be preserved for future generations to study and learn from. More information about this initiative is available on the NYS Library website.
 
United for Libraries
Friends organizations can use the United for Libraries Friends listserv for the months of May and June, even if you are not a member of the American Library Association or United for Libraries. There are separate forums for Friends, library trustees, and library foundations. To get started visit the United for Libraries Friends website.
 
Call for Nominations
NYLA/YSS Ann Gibson Scholarship Award
The YSS Ann Gibson Scholarship Award is given annually to honor the memory of Ann Gibson, a dynamic and dedicated librarian, storyteller, and teacher, in recognition of Ann’s many contributions to the field of youth service librarianship. The purpose of the award is to provide financial assistance to a person who has chosen to pursue graduate studies that will lead to NYS certification as a youth specialist in a public library or school media center. For more information and the application, visit the NYLA website. The deadline to submit applications is Sunday, May 31.
 
NYLA/FLS Dewey Fellowship Award
The Friends of Library Section (FLS) Dewey Fellowship Award provides funds to cover the costs of registration, lodging, transportation, and more to attend the NYLA Conference 2020. The applicant must be a personal member of FLS/NYLA or a member of a Friends group that is a current organizational member of FLS/NYLA.
To learn more and the requirements for application, visit the NYLA website. The deadline to submit applications is 5 p.m., Monday, June 1.
Now Online!
Check these out...
  • SENYLRC Ask the Lawyer
  • Index - RCLS Guides: Book Discussion Guides - LibGuide
  • May Workshops
  • May Webinars
  • RCLS Annual Meeting Awards - Online  (deadline is Friday, June 19!)
  • RCLS Census Guide - LibGuide
  • Free Digital Resources To Use During Social Distancing - LibGuide
  • Online Professional Development Opportunities - LibGuide
  • RCLS Libraries Present Online Programs - Flyer 
News Worthy
National News
  • Summer Reading Switcheroos | American Libraries Magazine 5.4.20
  • Boston Public Library Finds Ways to Safely Serve Homeless, Recovering Patrons Thru Pandemic | Library Journal 5.1.20
  • 18 librarian-approved books for kids of all ages | PBS News Hour 5.1.20
  • Helping Students Through Pandemic Grief and Trauma | School Library Journal 4.30.20
RCLS Board News
RCLS Board Meeting
The materials for the Monday, May 18, RCLS Board Meeting are now on the RCLS Website.  The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. via BlueJeans.  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 BlueJeans online meeting software.  As required by the Governor’s Order, the public will have the ability to view and listen to such proceeding (BlueJeans 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.
 
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
 
 
Daniel Donohue
 
Gretchen Chandra
 
Patricia Velez
 
 
Joanna Goldfarb
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Executive Director
Administrative Assistant
Communications Assistant
Development Officer
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Manager & Network Administrator
Technical Assistant
Assistant Network Administrator
Senior Automated Systems Technician
Automated Systems Technician
BUSINESS OFFICE
Fiscal Officer
Assistant Fiscal Officer
Account Payroll Coordinator
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & TALENT DEVELOPMENT
Community Engagement & Talent Development Specialist
DELIVERY & BUILDING MAINTENANCE
Delivery & Building
ELECTRONIC RESOURCES
Electronic Resources Consultant
Software Support Technician
ILL/TECHNICAL SERVICES
ILL/Technical Services Librarian
ILL/Technical Services Specialist
ILL/Technical Services Specialist
YOUTH SERVICES
Youth Services Consultant
 
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