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NNLM Funding Available for Health Information Outreach

The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region (NNLM MAR), a federally-funded health outreach program, invites applications for projects beginning May 15, 2018 and ending April 30, 2019. Organizations in Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania are eligible to apply. The goal of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) is…

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Next Month – Library Construction Aid Webinar

After we advocate for library construction aid at the end of the month, let’s learn how to get the best bang for the buck. The New York State Division of Library Development is hosting an upcoming webinar on State Aid for Library Construction : What It Is and How To Apply. The webinar is scheduled…

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Send NYLA Your Library Horror Story

Governor Cuomo has cut $10 million from Library Capital Construction funding in his 2018-19 State budget. This means that $14M will need to be shared by ALL public library systems across the state. What can we do? The New York Library Association (NYLA) is collecting photos and comments to show the NYS Legislature, Governor, and…

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Real People. Real Dollars. Campaign 2018

Real People. Real Dollars is an effort to drive more library advocates to the NYLA Online Advocacy Center and increase awareness of Library Advocacy Day. Originally started by the Mid-Hudson Library System in 2016, now going statewide! Libraries from across the state are being called to participate in the 2018 Real People. Real Dollars. campaign.…

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NOVELNY Databases for 2018-2019

NOVELNY is an online virtual library connecting New Yorkers to 21st century information via libraries and library systems statewide. NOVELNY is an electronic resource access project that enables libraries across New York State to give their communities online access to the full text of thousands of journals, newspapers and other references. Below is the selection…

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2018 Inductees into NYS Writers Hall of Fame

The Empire State Center for the Book hosts the NYS Writer’s Hall of Fame and six members have been inducted for 2018. Visit https://www.facebook.com/EmpireStateBook/ to view the announcement of the inductees. The list of the 2018 inductees is as follows: Ira Gershwin (1896-1983) – American lyricist. Created many of America’s best loved songs with his…

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lynda.com – InDesign: Color

CLRC offers its member constituents (including members of our five participating library systems and individual members) access to the entire lynda.com training library at no charge. For more information on how to request an access code, please click here InDesign: Color by David Blatner Color is an essential part of design; knowing how to get…