Category Archives: Let’s Talk

Let’s Talk

SALS would like to introduce a new feature on our blog, a Let’s Talk series of blog articles contributed by librarians, library staff, and trustees.  Join in the conversation by sending us your articles and commenting on those that spark your interest.  We hope you all enjoy!

The first article in the series was contributed by SALS board member John Plantier.

Let’s Talk: Redefining Library “Circulation” — by John Plantier

Let’s redefine circulation by circulating better in our communities; telling people what their library is up to is a form of circulation.  We need to include people who decide budgets for sure, but we can surprise ourselves by reaching out to people who never dreamt of coming through the door. Continue reading→

Summer Reading Program: Reaching Out to School Libraries

Many school aged children, especially struggling readers, forget some of what they’ve learned  or just don’t get to practice reading over the summer.   School libraries and public libraries can work together to help prevent the “Summer slide” by working together to promote Summer Reading Programs.

At the Summer Reading Planning Workshop, participants spent time discussing ways to communicate and reach out to  school librarians, school organizations and personnel to increase participation over the summer for the benefit of the children they both serve.

Here are a few ideas generated at the workshop:

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Library Advocacy Day

March 1, 2011 is NYLA Library Advocacy Day.

Please check the schedule of our visits.   Some of the rooms numbers have not been confirmed and may change.

This year, we need as many people as possible to join us at Library Advocacy Day.
If you cannot join us, please make appointments to visit your legislator in his/her home office.
When you visit the home office, bring people who reside in your communities with you to explain why libraries are the heart and soul of our communities.

There are 5 seats left in the SALS shuttle.  The van will leave Saratoga around 7 am.  Please contact Jennifer if you would like a ride.