Ramapo Catskill Library System
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Monday, May 11, 2020
RCLS News Archives
ALA Update
Virtual Library Legislative Week
ALA Public Policy and Advocacy Office
While the in-person National Library Legislative Day was canceled this year, American Library Association (ALA) hosted a Virtual Library Legislative Week.  All trainings are free and recordings will be available on the ALA website through May 31.
 
Continuing Ed
Public Libraries Respond to COVID-19
Public Library Association (PLA)'s free webinar series, Public Libraries Respond to COVID-19, is now available on-demand! Hear from library leaders across the country to learn how their library is handling the changing landscape, supporting staff and community needs during this time, and planning for the future. Watch the recordings now!
Visit PLA's On-Demand Webinars page to find other topics related to COVID-19, digital equity, evaluation, and more. To see upcoming webinars, visit the Live Webinars page.
Basics of Video Making
Basics of Video Making using an iPhone (1+ hour), hosted by the Suffolk County Library System (see in the Professional Development LibGuide under the “”tech” tab). Spark Notes version
 
May WEBINAR list is available  HERE
May WORKSHOP list is available  HERE
NicheAcademy
All the NicheAcademy tutorials have been updated to provide certificates that indicate Continuing Education credits (2.0, 1.0, 0.5, 0.25), varying with length and amount of content covered. Even if you downloaded an earlier certificate, you can go back and download one of these.
You must login in order to have your progress tracked. If you have forgotten your login password, there is a "Forgot Password?" prompt on the login. 
NicheAcademy supervisors can invite library trustees to be learners. Contact Jerry Kuntz at RCLS (ext. 246 or jkuntz@rcls.org) to insure that they are assigned to your library Team.
If you have any questions regarding NicheAcademy, contact Jerry.
Among the newest tutorials that have been added are:
  • COVID19: How to Wash Your Hands, with content from CDC
  • COVID19: Using Medical Masks (not N95), with content from WikiHow/W.H.O.
  • From Compassion to Action: Serving those with Mental Health Challenges in the Library
  • GoToMeeting - Getting Started (similar webmeeting platform to Zoom or BlueJeans) RCLS received permission from GoToMeeting to place a copy of this video (from YouTube) into NicheAcademy, so that staff can view it and have that viewing (0.25 CE certificate) documented.
  • How to Serve Genealogists Now : from InfoPeople
  • Microsoft Excel : spreadsheet basics from Seattle Public Library
  • Survival Spanish for Library Staff
  • WorkFlows: Item Searching (includes 3 videos in 1 tutorial)
Now Online!
Have you viewed:
  • RCLS Annual Meeting Awards - Online  (deadline is Friday, June 19!)
  • Free Digital Resources To Use During Social Distancing - LibGuide
  • Online Professional Development Opportunities - LibGuide
  • RCLS Libraries Present Online Programs - Flyer 
The RCLS Census Guide LibGuide is available  HERE
 
News Worthy
National News
  • Programming by telephone | Programming Librarian 5.4.20
  • An Open Letter to Other Library Directors - Opinion | Library Journal 4.28.20
  • Cincinnati's public libraries cutting employee hours, leadership taking pay cuts | Local 12 4.27.20
  • Libraries Contemplate Re-Opening | Public Libraries Online 4.27.20
  • Libraries now offering contact-less pickup | WBAY 4.27.20
  • Public Libraries After the Pandemic | Publishers Weekly 4.17.20
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
  ADMINISTRATIVE
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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