Monthly Archives: May 2015

NYLA LAMS Scholarship Application DUE

NYLA Leadership and Management Academy Scholarship

The Library & Leadership Management Section (LAMS) of the New York Library Association is seeking candidates for a scholarship to attend NYLA’s Leadership & Management Academy 2015. NYLA’s Leadership & Management Academy is an educational program for mid-­?career library professionals interested in obtaining the practical knowledge critical to becoming a library leader. This award covers the $800 tuition to the Academy.

All applicants must meet the following criteria:

  1. Have 5 years of library experience and a Bachelor’s Degree or two years of library experience and an MLS or equivalent degree
  2. Be a LAMS member at time of application and during Academy enrollment

This will be a selective process based on leadership potential and demonstrated ability. To be considered for the award, all applicants must submit the following:

  1. A letter of support from his/her current employer or a colleague
  2. Current resume or CV
  3. A personal statement of no more than 2 pages single-­?spaced on leadership that addresses the following:
    1. What skills and abilities you consider most important for library leaders to possess?
    2. What additional knowledge/skills/experience will you need to enhance your leadership potential?
    3. What is your goal in participating in this leadership program?
    4. Give an example of how you have demonstrated leadership.

To apply for this scholarship, submit all requested items via email to Julie Dempsey at jkelsall @ highlandlibrary.org by June 15, 2015.
All applications will be reviewed by the LAMS’ Scholarship Committee. The winner of this scholarship will be announced at the upcoming
NYLA Conference in Saratoga.

Makerspaces: The Library’s Legal Answers (ALA Editions Workshop)

A 90-minute workshop, Thursday, June 18, 2015, 2:30pm Eastern/1:30 Central/12:30 Mountain/11:30am Pacific

This is an online event hosted through Webex. Further technical information is available at the ALA TechSource FAQ page.

Makerspaces: The Library’s Legal Answers (ALA Editions Workshop)
A 90-minute workshop, Thursday, June 18, 2015, 2:30pm Eastern/1:30 Central/12:30 Mountain/11:30am Pacific

Library makerspaces are truly transformative environments that advance learning and innovation in communities. This space is a great new way where people can gather to create, invent, and learn, but you will need to be aware of and understand legal implications and concepts related to patent, trademark, and product liability.

The Library’s Legal Answers team—Mary Minow, Tomas Lipinksi, and Gretchen McCord—will guide you in a positive approach to library makerspaces, true to the library mission of intellectual freedom, access, and learning. Cutting through any alarmism about the possibility of such things as guns, sex toys, or illegal drugs being made using 3D printers, they will show you how to limit your liability with consistent practices and sensible policy statements, covering topics such as:

  • Key clauses for waivers and partnership agreements.
  • How to file a one-page form with the U.S. Copyright Office that will protect you from potential infringing activity
  • What to look for in local building codes before you solder
  • Guarding against indirect or vicarious liability lawsuits
  • Where the First Amendment meets makerspaces
  • Protecting privacy in the sign-up process
  • Americans with Disabilities Act compliance

You will also learn and be able to:

  • Minimize liability for copyright or patent infringement claims
  • File a one-page form with the U.S. Copyright Office
  • Ensure access for patrons with disabilities

Register here.  If you plan on viewing this event with a group of 3 or more people, please purchase at the group rate.