Basic Library Law for Trustees – Free Webinar

On Friday November 8, from 10 am to 11 am, the New York State Library and the Library Trustees Association of New York State will offer a free one hour webinar by Jerry Nichols, editor of the Handbook for Public Library Trustees of New York State and Director of the Palmer Institute for Public Library Organization and Management; Long Island University.

Basic Library Law for Trustees

This webinar will introduce public library trustees to the critical laws and regulations that govern their library. Topics will include the legal structure of libraries; the By-Laws and other critical documents; conduct of meetings and FOIL; policy fundamentals; trustee liability; and legal resources for trustees.

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Captivate Curious Minds with a Library Geocache

Entice the public to your library by creating a library Geocache. What is a Geocache you say? Well, it is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location.

A log sheet and small trinkets are often placed inside the cache; a library cache could include bookmarks or other items with library information on them. Or, why not make it a book trading geocache? The options are limitless. Geocaching is a great community activity that can put your library on the map! To learn more about Geocaching and hide/seek one, click here.

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!