In 2014 children will Fizz! Boom! Read! across New York State, making great discoveries while participating in the summer reading program at your library. For the year 2014, the Summer Reading at New York Libraries website, www.summerreadingnys.org, features a new layout with additional features like LibraryThing and Pinterest Board integration that make accessing content fun and easy for all ages. Please link to the website from your library’s site and bookmark pages for easy access to:
• The Summer Reading News blog
• The four Explore NY reading lists and bookmarks
• Summer Reading at New York Libraries Partnership Information
• The 2014 Public Service Announcement (PSA) – coming soon!
• The 2014 Teen Video Challenge Information
• The 2014 Early Literacy Partner Manual
• The 2014 School Library Partner Manual
• The Teen NY Facebook Page
• The Summer Reading at New York Libraries Tumblr and Pinterest
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JA Council Meeting
The Joint Automation Council meeting will be on April 8, 2015 at 9:30 at MVLS.
The Critical Partnership: Public Library Trustees and Directors
On Tuesday June 10, from 10 am to 11 am, the New York State Library and the Library Trustees Association of New York State will offer a webinar entitled, “The Critical Partnership: Public Library Trustees and Directors.”
A review of the roles and responsibilities of public library Trustees and the Library Director. How to hire the best person for your Library. How to get the most out of the partnership. Best practices in performance evaluation of your Director and your Board. And how to end the relationship legally, ethically, and professionally.
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