Recognizing Women’s Right to Vote in New York State online exhibit charts the development and evolution of the Women’s Suffrage movement in New York State beginning with the Haudenosaunee influence to the Women’s March in 2017.
Disaster Planning and Community Resiliency at Your Library Wednesday, June 20 11:00 am – 12:00 pm REGISTER HERE This webinar will provide you with guidance on how to prepare your library to respond to the next disaster or crisis and to support community resiliency. Recent catastrophes have highlighted the important role public libraries play in…
The American Honda Foundation supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions nationwide that address the areas of youth and scientific education. The Foundation’s primary funding priority is youth education, specifically in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; the environment; job training; and literacy. Grants range from $20,000 to $75,000. The upcoming deadline for organizations…
Gale has scheduled the following webinars for NOVELNY databases for June through August. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Monday, June 18 10:00 – 10:30 am Summer Reading Support Using NOVELNY/Gale Resources Libraries Rock! Summer reading programs encourage children, youth and families to read and helps children…
The New York State Library is pleased to announce that the 2018 Explore New York and Libraries Rock! recreational reading lists and bookmarks for children, tweens, and teens are now available at http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/summer/explore.htm. These reading lists are designed to help libraries promote summer reading with materials related to the fascinating story and history of New…
Registration still open. Breaking Down Barriers Canandaigua Inn on the Lake Friday, June 1 10:00 am – 5:00 pm This one day conference will discuss breaking down barriers of all kinds to make libraries more accessible to patrons, whether they are fines, biases, or physical. REGISTER HERE. Receive 6 CE Hours. Registration Rates: NYLA Members:…
The CLRC professional collection has something for everyone. Check out these new additions… ISBN 9780838913918 ISBN 9781931666879 …
Thumbs up to Jane Verostek, Associate Librarian at SUNY ESF’s Moon Library, on receiving the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Librarianship. She was nominated for her work in re-opening ESF’s archives and special collections. Congratulations! The Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence provide SUNY-system wide recognition for consistently superior professional achievement and to encourage the ongoing…
The Historic Oakwood Cemetery Preservation Association in Syracuse offers guided walking tours throughout the summer. Here is the 2018 schedule*: Sunday, May 20 “Weeds & Seeds: the Flora of Oakwood” – Guide Don Leopold The trees and plants of Oakwood are varied and very special. Find out what Oakwood has to offer and what makes…
Congratulations to Minoa Elementary School Librarian Tina Nabinger, who recently received the 2018 Makers: Women Who Make America award from WCNY, honoring the achievements of Central New York women who inspire others. Tina created “Book Cooks,” an after-school program for grades 2-5, that combines cooking from recipes inspired by literature and nonfiction books they read…