Category Archives: Outreach

New BARD Mobile App

People who are blind, visually impaired or have a physical disability may now download audio and braille books to their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, if they are registered with the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) in the Library of Congress.

The Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) Mobile app is now available through the Apple App Store. The app, which is free, allows readers to download audio and braille books from their NLS BARD accounts. Access to BARD is provided through local cooperating NLS network libraries. BARD contains nearly 50,000 books, magazines and music scores in audio and braille formats, with new selections added daily. BARD Mobile will operate on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 4.3 or later.Continue reading→

Free Affordable Care Act Program for Library Staff

Crandall Public Library will host a free Affordable Care Act program with Erika Walker from the Adirondack Health Institute on Wednesday, October 9 from 2:00-3:30 at the Crandall Public Library.  This program is open to all SALS member library staff who would like to learn more about the ACA and the available community resources.

If you would like to attend, please register here by 10/7/2013.

For any questions, please contact Guin Forshey at 792-6508 x246 or gforshey@sals.edu.

10 Things You Need to Know about Emergency Preparedness

In light of September being National Disaster Preparedness Month, the following  information may be good to have on hand to pass along to your patrons as needed.

1. September is National Preparedness Month. Disasters can strike quickly and without warning making every second count during an emergency. Since 2004, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has sponsored National Preparedness Month, which encourages Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, schools and communities. The site’s toolkit includes helpful information, such as how to build an emergency supply kit, making a family game plan, staying informed before, during and after an emergency, and other preparedness resources and tips. Be ready and be safe! Find preparedness events in your community.Continue reading→