Ramapo Catskill Library System
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Monday, March 30, 2020

RCLS Headquarters Status
The RCLS Delivery service continues to be suspended through Friday, April 10.
All in-person meetings and sessions are canceled through Friday, April 17.
The RCLS team is available to member libraries via email and phone (see the directory at the bottom). Do not hesitate to reach out, the RCLS staff is here to help you.
Thank YOU for continuing to serve your communities.
COVID-19 NYS Executive Orders
Open Meeting Law Adjustments
In response to efforts to increase social distancing to "flatten the curve" of COVID-19, the Governor, through an Executive Order, has suspended the requirement for library boards to hold "in-person meetings." Both videoconferencing and conference calls are allowable as long as:
  • The public has the ability to view or listen.
  • The meeting is recorded and transcribed.
Public notice measures, quorum requirements, minutes, executive session rules all remain unchanged.
 
NYLA’s Breakdown of COVID-19 NYS Executive Orders
 
Free Webinar
 
 
 
 
 
Managing a Branch Library From Home
Monday, March 30 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This free webinar presents librarians with unforeseen challenges: how do we run a library from a distance? Hear how branch managers Lauren Comito (Brooklyn Public Library) and Brian Hasbrouck (DC Public Library) are learning their way through managing library staff and facilities from their homes.
 
IMLS Grant Deadlines Extended
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) extended several upcoming application deadlines for library services grants to support libraries and their communities as they respond to COVID-19.
 
 
 
News Worthy
National News
 
  • The 2020 Census and COVID-19 |
  • AL: The Scoop 3.24.20
  • Libraries react to Macmillan embargo lift | AL: The Scoop 3.20.20
  • Literary Hub Presents: The Virtual Book Channel | Literary Hub 3.20.20
  • Serving homeless patrons in the COVID-19 shutdown| AL: The Scoop 3.18.20
RCLS Board News
Call for Nominations -
RCLS Annual Meeting Awards
At the RCLS 33rd Legislative Breakfast and 61st Annual Meeting on Friday, September 25, 2020, the RCLS Board of Trustees will present four annual awards.
Nominations for all four awards must be submitted by delivery, in person, e-mail (RCLSawards@rcls.org,) or regular mail no later than Friday, June 19, 2020 to the Awards Committee c/o RCLS.
 
 
RCLS Headquarters Directory
 
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
  ADMINISTRATIVE
Executive Director
Administrative Assistant
Communications Assistant
Development Officer
ANSER
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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Ramapo Catskill
Library System
619 Route 17M • Middletown, NY 10940
845.243.3747 • www.rcls.org