SALS’ Early Adapter Technology Grant

SALS is proud to announce the 2014 Technology Challenge Grant. The SALS Board of Trustees recognizes libraries in our region must keep up with change, rethink current library services, incorporate new ideas and utilize and adapt technology to provide library services in your community.

The SALS Board of Trustees will award four grants of $5,000.00. The grant project must be completed within 2014.

You can find an application and instructions regarding the Technology Challenge Grant here. All libraries are encouraged to apply.

The deadline for submitting applications to SALS is January 23, 2014. The SALS Board of Trustees will review applications and announce grant winners after its Feb 18^th board meeting.

A completed grant application must include:

Community partnership
Clear goal
Clear and measurable objective(s)

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sara Dallas – sdallas@sals.edu or 518-584-7300 ext 205.

Kapco Book Repair Workshop

SALS will be hosting Kary from Kapco for a book repair workshop. Space is limited to 25 people.

The first 25 to RSVP are in, I will then keep a waiting list.

This is a hands on program, so everyone will need to bring books that need repair.

SALON Participating in International Big Read September 16-30, 2013

The Southern Adirondack Library System invites children and their parents to take part in the Big Library Read, a program in which over 4,000 libraries and schools world-wide give library cardholders simultaneous access to a popular title for a two-week period, creating a virtual, global book club.

Starting Monday, September 16 through Monday, September 30, library cardholders will be able to visit the SALON website and borrow and enjoy eBook (coming soon) and audiobook versions of the Big Library Read book, Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth by Jane O’Connor, Book 1 of the hugely popular Fancy Nancy children’s book series.

Borrowers may read or listen to the book on all major computers and devices, including iPhone®, iPad®, Nook®, Android™ phones and tablets, and Kindle® without worrying about wait lists or holds. Titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period. There are no late fees!