Librarian’s Meeting




The annual Central Library meeting will be held on Wednesday March 10th at the Crandall Public Library in the Community Room.

All library staff are welcome.

Arrival and coffee begins at 9:30, meeting will begin at  10 am.

Topics of discussion will be:

  • Quick Overview of Reports with a discussion of how other libraries are using reports
  • OverDrive update; possibility of ordering e-books
  • Kathy Naftaly will discuss Crandall’s participation in 24/7 Reference
  • Discussion of use of volunteers at other libraries
  • ILL Services provided by Crandall to SALS libraries

Please RSVP to Jennifer Ferriss by Friday March 5th.

SMUG: SALS/MVLS User Group Meeting




Schenectady County Public Library McChesney Room

At this time, our priority is to discuss the new Polaris 3.5 upgrade. We are hoping people will share their experiences as they have grown accustomed to the new options. Michele Largeteau has kindly offered to have a show and tell regarding the new 3.5 patron photo feature using a web cam.

Other topics open for discussion if time allows include:

• Polaris Enhancement voting

• E-mail – The benefit of using this option for notices

Please r.s.v.p. to either Deb Callery  or co-chair Sally Gillich.

MVLS/UHLS Summer Reading Workshop





The workshop will be held at William K. Sanford Town Library in Colonie, conveniently two blocks from Northway (I-87) Exit 4. Registration begins at 9:00, and we’ll finish by 3:30.

Further details on the flyer.

Note registration deadline of Friday, March 5.