RAMAPO CATSKILL LIBRARY SYSTEM NEWS
 
November 18, 2024
NOTE: The RCLS Office is closed Thursday & Friday,
November 28th and 29th in observance of Thanksgiving.  
No deliveries on these dates.
RCLS Celebrates at the
NYLA Conference in Syracuse!
 
RCLS Staff hosted a "Soiree" at the NYLA 2024 Conference - an evening of camaraderie and laughter!  
Pictured below are happy winners of the 
raffle to benefit the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund
  
At the event, RCLS staff were pleased to be presented with a plaque by SLI representatives in recognition of RCLS achieving Sustainable Library Certification! 
Thanks go out to all who joined us at this fun event!  
We look forward to seeing everyone at next year's conference...

CSLP SUMMER SYMPOSIUM!
 Register at cslpreads.org
Product Catalog is available on their site

 
 
National Teen Art Contest
 
Share the news with your patrons...
 
Open to all U.S. Residents ages 13 to 18
Deadline for applications:  Friday, December 6, 2024
 
One grand prize winner will win $500 and have the opportunity to
have their winning entry exhibited in one of the Library's midtown locations.
20 honorable mentions will receive $250 each.
All winners will be published in a special edition of NYPL’s Teen Voices magazine available online and in print, while supplies last, at select NYPL locations
 
CLICK HERE FOR CONTEST RULES
 
COMMUNITY NEWS 

All library staff are welcome! Click the image to register.
 
 

 
 

RCLS CONTINUING EDUCATION
To register for any session, please click on the title in BLUE
Credit Hours earned per session are noted below.  Please verify with the individual postings on the RCLS Calendar.
 
Growing A Seed Library (Online)
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 ~ 2:30 - 3:30pm
Presenters:  Irene Dunn from the Chester Public Library and Amanda Thurston from the Nyack Library
Starting a seed library collection - Maintaining a collection - Seed library storage options - Promoting your seed library - and more!
Credit hours - Library Staff: 1 hour of Continuing Education
[This session will not provide Trustee Education credit]
 
 Advocacy Workshop: Learning about and Communicating with Elected Officials (Online)
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 ~ 10:00 - 11:00am
This session will focus on research best practices, crafting appropriate messaging using these best practices, and producing the final messaging content whether it be on social media, email, or in-person.  Session will not be recorded & is open only to RCLS member libraries
1 hour Credit: Library Staff Continuing Education/Trustee Education
 
LinkedIn Secrets (Online)
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 ~ 11:00am - 12:00pm
Presenter: Katie Corlis, Outside the Box Solutions
This session will review the tips and tricks on the LinkedIn platform that will allow personal and professional accounts to receive stronger notice and engagement.
Credit hours - Library Staff: 1 hour of Continuing Education
[This session will not provide Trustee Education credit]
 
Incorporating Movement into Your Workday
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 ~ 10:00 - 11:30am
In-Person session at RCLS Headquarters
619 Rte 17M, Middletown
Presenter: Donna Houlihan, Owner 
Hudson Valley Bootcamp located in Chester
Learn about basic movements and subtle exercises you can do at the desk or walking around the stacks to get your blood flowing!
This in-person workshop will not be recorded
 Credit hours - Library Staff: 1.5 hours of Continuing Education
[This session will not provide Trustee Education credit]
PLEASE NOTE: If you sign up for one or more of the many 
RCLS programs and/or continuing education opportunities,
save your registration confirmation email which will
contain the link for any ONLINE session.  
You will also receive a reminder email 24-48 hours prior to the event.

 
RCLS SUSTAINABILITY CORNER 
 Sustainability Webinar 
 
WebJunction is hosting a webinar to provide training for library staff, featuring library and community experts from diverse sectors. Building Resilient Communities strives to raise awareness of and increase knowledge about how climate change impacts the environment, public health and social equity, and to disseminate information so that public libraries and their community partners can develop and strengthen STEM learning ecosystems that create new, or bolster existing, strategic collaborations and partnerships to address local impacts of climate change.
Building Community in a Changing Climate 
November 21 | 3 – 4:00 PM | Online | REGISTER
Explore how public libraries and their partners are empowering communities to address climate change collaboratively.
Presenters:
  • Kate Gomes, Library Director, Holbrook Public Library (MA)
  • Brenda Harrington, Adult Services Librarian, Belfast Free Library (ME)
  • Sarah Kirn, Participatory Science Strategist, NASA, Gulf of Maine Research Institute

RCLS Sustainability Presentation (online)
Wednesday, December 18 ~ 10:00 AM
RCLS recently became the third library system in the nation to become certified as sustainable by the Sustainable Libraries Initiative! Member library staff and trustees are invited to this virtual presentation to learn more about what RCLS staff did to become a more sustainable and earn certification. This session will be recorded.
NOTE: This presentation does not meet the NYS Library continuing education requirements and is therefore not eligible for credit.  
 Click here to register

COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Attention Veterans!
Ramapo Catskill Library System member libraries offer a valuable service through Brainfuse to assist veterans with a variety of needs. Get your library card today and connect with a live Veteran Navigator for assistance with the following and more:
  • Live Online Navigators: VetNow Navigators are specially trained to help veterans and their families access critical benefits and resources.
  • Job Tools: Receive comprehensive job support, including career coaching, expert resume assistance, live interview preparation, and more—all tailored to enhance your job search journey.
  • College Skills: Strengthen academic skills and prepare for college with VetNow’s extensive range of tools and resources.
 
 
RCLS Marketing Services LibGuide
Click the link above to view the Guide and schedule a meeting to talk about your marketing plans with Dave Cosco, RCLS Marketing Manager. Phone: 845-243-3747 ext. 245 or via email at marketing@rcls.org
 
 
A Closing Thought...
 
 
 
 Do you have a library related thought-provoking quote or a funny cartoon to share? Send your submissions to abaumann@rcls.org!
 

Ramapo Catskill Library System
619 Route 17M 
Middletown, NY 10940
845-243-3747
www.rcls.org
 
   
 
 
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