Janice Dekoff, Executive Director jdekoff@cclslib.org
$20 Millon Restored to Construction Aid
The New York State Library has announced that an additional $20 million has been added to the 2019/2020 State Aid for Library Construction program. This brings the total for the program year to $34 million. Each public library system will receive the same allocation of aid as for the 2018/2019 program year. CCLS will receive $817,876, this provides $481,104 more than anticipated. The new allocation chart is available on the web site at http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/construc/cons14m.htm
We will be reviewing application deadlines to provide more time to apply and updating those in the near future. If your library did not apply for a construction grant this year due to fewer funds being available, please look at any projects you may be interested in doing and contact me right away. I will make arrangements to come to your library for a site visit to discuss your project. The CCLS board will review the additional applications for approval.
Now is the time to act! Let me know what projects you have ASAP and we will work out a plan to handle SHPO, bids, etc.
Watch for an updated timeline for applying!
System Staff News
Online Learning for Library Staff The Western New York Library Resource Council is providing two licenses to Skillshare and two licenses to Treehouse. Library staff members may request access through SignUp Genius and receive access one week at a time beginning on Mondays.
Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes in design, business, tech, and more. Anyone can join the millions of members in our community to learn cutting-edge skills, network with peers and discover new opportunities. Classes include: Understanding Web Development, Linux Basics, and Business Development for Beginners. Sign up here for Skillshare
Treehouse brings affordable technology education to people everywhere in order to help them achieve their dreams and change the world. We are committed to making education accessible to students of all races, genders, sexual orientations, and socio-economic backgrounds. Classes include: HTTP: Do You Get It?, SQL Basics, and Intermediate Excel. Sign up here for Treehouse
If you have any questions about either service, please contact Caitlin Kenney. Please remember that these services are not intended for library patrons or the general public.However, any librarian or library employee at a WNYLRC member library, or any WNYLRC personal member, are eligible to sign up for a license at no charge.
August 21 @ 10am-12pm: Prendergast Library: Archival Storage and Processing Basics with Pam Brown and Michelle Henry
Register with Megan Disbro @ mdisbro@cclslib.org
August 23@ 5pm: 5&2 Auction and Chicken BBQ
Chautauqua Produce Auction, 7844 Rte 474, Panama, NY
5&2 Ministries partners with Prendergast to provide after school snacks for the children.
August 27@ 5 pm: Lakewood Memorial Library: Director Welcome Reception
The Lakewood Memorial Library Staff and Board of Trustees invite you to welcome Shannon Tayler, new Executive Director.
September 10 @ 6:30 Busti Fire Hall Meeting Room:Red Cross Disaster RecoveryProgram RESERVATIONS REQUESTED Call the library at 716.487.1281
September 17 @ 10am: WNYLRC Training Center:Surveying and Assessing Endangered Media Formats and Old Tech Glow-Up
Do you have outdated formats in your archives, but no means to preserve them or even see what’s on them? Or maybe you don’t know what to do with the old technology hanging around the library?
Julia Novakovic, Hillary Ellis, and Andrew Borman of The Strong Museum of Play in Rochester, NY, will kick off the day with a presentation about assessing and surveying the unique endangered media formats in the Strong’s collection and digitized them. They will also demonstrate the use of floppy disk conversion equipment.
In the afternoon, Jay Barone, Branch Manager of the Isaías González-Soto Library, will present ideas of how to utilize the old tech – from monitors to cellphones – in your libraryto provide new resources for your patrons, improve accessibility, or make the library environment more fun! Lunch will be provided! https://wnylrc.org/workshops/364 & https://wnylrc.org/workshops/365
October 23 @ 9:15 am: Chautauqua Institution: Understanding Archives: An Introduction to Archival Basics
While proper archival procedures help ensure safe and effective management of collections, the individuals who care for collections also play a key role. However, volunteers, historians, and other professionals at collecting institutions may find themselves in the position of "archivist" without formal training in the profession. Topics covered during this workshop will include the fundamentals of archival appraisal, acquisition, and access; proper storage materials; and the most common preservation problems found within paper-based archival collections. This workshop will also touch briefly on processing, arrangement, and description.
Register at https://dhpsny.org/workshops (DHPSNY workshops are free!)
October 25 @9 am: WNYLRC Workshop: Copyright Boot Camp for Librarians
During this 5-hour workshop, attendees will learn the fundamentals of copyright, explore the copyright laws specifically pertaining to libraries and archives, consider copyright issues related to streaming, digitization, ADA accommodations, and get practical tips for negotiating content licenses. Designed to be accessible and interactive, this workshop invites you submit your questions in advance, or bring them that day. Attendees will leave with worksheets and written materials to assist with managing day-to-day copyright concerns at their library. Presented by Stephanie (Cole) Adams, WNYLRC's "Ask the Lawyer" service attorney. Lunch will be provided.
Register here: https://wnylrc.org/workshops/362
System Headquarters
106 West Fifth Street
Jamestown, NY 14701 716-664-6675
Fax: 716-484-1205
Extensions:
Valle Blair, Youth Services, Delivery, Interim Outreach Coordinator x230
Wendy Crawford, Processing and ILL x250
Janice Dekoff, Executive Director x 228
Megan Disbro, Digital Services x251
Kathy Gustafson, Business Office x254
Carolyn Hughesman, ILS Specialist x259
Mike Jones, IT Manager x257
Chris Spink, Technical Services Supervisor x248
Jackie VanOrd, Tech Services and Deposits x250
All emails are first initial last name @cclslib.org
