LibraryAware RCLS News 03-27-2023

RAMAPO CATSKILL LIBRARY SYSTEM NEWS

MARCH 27, 2023

Please note: RCLS will be closed, Friday, April 7. No deliveries.

CONSTRUCTION AID WORKSHOP

April 14, 2023 ~ 10:30 am-12:00 pm

IN PERSON

RCLS Headquarters, Middletown

Presenter: Stephen Hoefer,

RCLS Chief Financial Officer
An in-depth discussion on what types of projects are eligible for the New York State Public Library Construction Aid program.

Directors, Trustees, and Staff who will be involved with their library's construction projects are invited to attend

Click here to REGISTER

Construction Aid Mandatory Workshop for Applicants

June 16, 2023 ~ 9:30 am-12:00 pm

IN PERSON

RCLS Headquarters, Middletown

Presenter: Stephen Hoefer,

RCLS Chief Financial Officer

This workshop is for Directors, Trustees and Library Administrative staff that will be

directly involved in preparing the NYS

Public Library Construction Aid application,

and is mandatory.

Click here to REGISTER for the June session

Southeastern Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Ad Hoc Committee announces the creation of a comprehensive Guide supporting their commitment to upholding EDI values within their organization and throughout their interactions with the communities they serve

Among other purposes, the Guide may be used as
• A checklist for EDI for programs or services, including a list of actions that need to be taken for events to ensure accessibility and

create a welcoming environment for all
• A document that gathers ideas in one place and provides clarity for staff, members, & trustees to reference

We extend our thanks to Southeastern for permission to share this document with our RCLS audience

CLICK ON THE COVER IMAGE ABOVE TO ACCESS THE GUIDE ON THE SOUTHEASTERN NY LIBRARY RESOURCES COUNCIL WEBSITE (SENYLRC.ORG)

RCLS' Forthcoming Bestsellers List

Spring 2023

Print out the list for your circ desk patrons or put a copy

in with holds being picked up.

There are plenty of good reads coming this season!

Click on the green banner above to access the list

COMMUNITY NEWS

Congratulations

Laura Garcia named an awardee of

The Elias Foundation's

2023 Activist Fellowship Program

Ms. Garcia is being recognized for her leadership and advocacy, and her

work in organizing and promoting

social justice initiatives to benefit

the Newburgh community.

The Program is designed to support individual grassroots activist leaders. Building on the success of a pilot program launched in 2015, Elias is providing much needed support and mentorship to social justice leaders — promoting community across diverse sectors affecting those hardest hit by injustice and inequality in Westchester and the greater Hudson Valley region. For more information visit: The Elias Foundation

Laura Garcia

Community Engagement Coordinator for the Newburgh Free Library

Nanuet Public Library

"Get Ready for Spring Craft & Vendor Fair"

Saturday, April 1

12-3 PM

Get that perfect gift for any special holiday occasion!

Visit the Library's Community Room for this fun

Spring Shop-stravaganza!

Tricky Tray Raffle at 3PM

Contact kward@rcls.org

with questions

Awareness Inspires Conservation:

Saving the Sharks

This program is sponsored by the Warner Library, the Florida Public Library, and the Putnam Valley Library.

This program will be held via Zoom

REGISTER HERE: Saving the Sharks

Piermont Library District

Spring Crafts Fair

Saturday, April 15

12-3 PM

Join the library for their second annual Piermont Library Craft Fair!

Inside the library

from 12pm to 3pm Local crafters selling many wonderful and unique things!

RCLS CONTINUING EDUCATION

Click on the session name link below to register

Environmental Justice (Online)

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Time: 2:00 am - 3:30 pm

Presentation by Ronald Zorrilla and

Kathryn McKenzie of Outdoor Promise

Learn about their organization, how our environment makes a social impact and how to promote youth involvement in environmental projects

Participants will receive 1.5 hours of Sustainability CE credit

Trustee Training Tuesdays:

Cybersecurity (Online via Zoom)

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Presenter: John Hurley,

RCLS IT Manager and Network Administrator

Participants will receive 1 Trustee Education credit hour for the session

Little Hands Signing in Storytime, Part 1

Friday, April 14, 2023 ~ Time: 10:00am - 11:30pm

Little Hands Signing in Storytime, Part 2

Friday, April 21, 2023 ~ Time: 10:00am - 11:30pm

Both sessions ONLINE via Zoom

Presenter Kathy MacMillan is a writer, nationally-certified

American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, librarian, and

signing storyteller. These workshops will cover the benefits of using basic ASL with children and audiences of all ages.

Registration is REQUIRED to receive the Zoom link(s).

MARKETING EDUCATION

For details on registration, click on the title line below

Blogging Best Practices for Nonprofits

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 1:00 PM ET

FREE Online Webinar presented by Nonprofit Tech for Good

Blogging allows your nonprofit to have a consistent stream

of new content to use in your e-newsletter and share on social media

which, in turn, increases traffic to your website and

awareness of your nonprofit’s brand.

Social Media 101 for Nonprofits

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. ET

Free Educational Webinar presented by FireSpring

This session includes practical tips and tools for extending

your cause and mission via social media.

Outreach Service to Communities

Are you concerned about the recent spike in challenged titles and book bans? You are not alone! Get involved and help support the freedom to read. Unite Against Book Bans has created an action toolkit with grassroots organizing information, talking points, social media tools, branded materials, and more to help you and your community. Click on the below picture below for more information. #UniteAgainstBookBans