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This is not an SCLS sponsored event.
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Meeting Description

Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System English Language Learners Workshop for School LIbrarians

This event is in the "Adult Services" group.
This event is in the "Children's Services" group.
This event is in the "IT & Technical Support" group.
This event is in the "Professional Development" group.
This event is in the "SCLS Staff" group.
This event is in the "YA Services" group.

Grow with Google Livestream: Intro to Google AI for SMBs

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult Services, Children's Services, IT & Technical Support, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services
Training Room
Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Training Room
Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, IT & Technical Support, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Virtual Viewing Party

This is not an SCLS sponsored event.
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Meeting Description

Monthly board meeting of the Suffolk County Library Association.

Branches:
SCLS, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

SCLS Closed

Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
SCLS, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

SCLS Closed

Branches:
SCLS, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

SCLS Closed

This event is in the "Director" group.
This event is in the "PALS" group.

PALS Executive Board Meeting 1/8/25

10:00am - 11:00am
Director, PALS
Online
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Online
Program Type: Director, PALS
Event Details:

PALS Executive Board Meeting

This event is in the "Director" group.
This event is in the "Professional Development" group.

Analytic Techniques to Maximize Circulation

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Director, Professional Development
Auditorium
Open
Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: Director, Professional Development
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60

Disclaimer(s)

Please let us know in advance if you will need an accommodation that will make an event accessible to you.

Event Details:

Professional Developments 2 Hours

Trustee and Administrator Training with David Vinjamuri 

This event is in the "Director" group.
This event is in the "Trustee" group.

Trustee Training: Analytic Techniques to Maximize Circulation

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Director, Trustee
Auditorium
Open
Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: Director, Trustee
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 37

Disclaimer(s)

Please let us know in advance if you will need an accommodation that will make an event accessible to you.

Event Details:

Trustee Training 2 Hours

2025 Mock Newbery Discussion

9:30am - 12:00pm
Auditorium
Open
Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

The annual SCLS Mock Newbery Discussion and Vote provides the opportunity to examine and evaluate some of the many titles eligible for the 2025 Newbery Medal.

 

We will be discussing six titles this year:

This event is in the "Director" group.

Gateway 101: Administration

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Director
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Program Type: Director
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 90

Disclaimer(s)

Please let us know in advance if you will need an accommodation that will make an event accessible to you.

Event Details:

This interactive meeting will start with a general overview of various aspects and resources of the Gateway, followed by a Q&A, as well as an opportunity to suggest additions and improvements.

 

This meeting will be held over zoom, so participants may follow along on their own computers. 

 

The Gateway 101 series will be held monthly, with rotating presentations tailored to specific departments. To see the upcoming sessions, please click here.

This session is intended for Directors, and those they wish to invite. Some of the resources reviewed in this session will not be available to all users. 

Head of Adult & Information Services

10:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Event Details:

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This event is in the "Adult Services" group.
This event is in the "Children's Services" group.
This event is in the "Outreach Services" group.
This event is in the "Professional Development" group.
This event is in the "SCLS Staff" group.
This event is in the "YA Services" group.

In Person--Public Libraries and Community Emergency Preparedness

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services
Auditorium
Open
Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Join us to discuss activities and programming that will help to educate your community about emergency preparedness and recovery tools.

ES BOCES AIE: Thinking on Your Feet

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium
This is not an SCLS sponsored event.
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Meeting Description

Eastern Suffolk BOCES Arts in Education: Thinking on your feet.

Readers' Advisory Committee Meeting

9:30am - 12:30pm
Blue Room
This is not an SCLS sponsored event.
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Blue Room
Meeting Description

Readers' Advisory Committee Meeting

PLDA Executive Board Meeting

10:00am - 11:30am
Blue Room
This is not an SCLS sponsored event.
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Blue Room
Meeting Description

PLDA January Board Meeting

This event is in the "Director" group.
This event is in the "Outreach Services" group.
This event is in the "Professional Development" group.

”In-Person” Gang Activity and Human Trafficking in Suffolk County Presentation/Q&A

10:00am - 12:00pm
Director, Outreach Services, Professional Development
Auditorium
Open
Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: Director, Outreach Services, Professional Development
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

This meeting is for library administration and security staff.

This event is in the "Adult Services" group.
This event is in the "Children's Services" group.
This event is in the "Outreach Services" group.
This event is in the "Professional Development" group.
This event is in the "SCLS Staff" group.
This event is in the "YA Services" group.

In Person--Mental Health Resources Roundtable

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services
Auditorium
Open
Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

Join us to learn about the many mental health resources, programs and services available to Suffolk County residents. Also, please share questions and concerns about providing mental health resources for patrons.

This event is in the "Adult Services" group.
This event is in the "Children's Services" group.
This event is in the "Professional Development" group.
This event is in the "YA Services" group.

ServeSafe

9:00am - 4:00pm
Adult Services, Children's Services, Professional Development, YA Services
Blue Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Blue Room
Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Professional Development, YA Services
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

The ServSafe Food Manager program was developed by the National Restaurant Association’s Learning and Development team.

This event is in the "PALS" group.

PALS Circulation and Tech Services Meeting

10:00am - 12:00pm
PALS
Auditorium
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: PALS
Event Details:

PALS informational meeting for Circulation and Technical Services Staff

This event is in the "Professional Development" group.

Cataloging 101

10:00am - 12:00pm
Professional Development
Training Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Training Room
Program Type: Professional Development
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This two-session course will provide attendees with a foundation in the basic principles and practices of cataloging. Minimum cataloging requirements for a bibliographic record and best practices will be discussed.

BEST Plus Refresher

10:00am - 2:00pm
Auditorium
This is not an SCLS sponsored event.
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Meeting Description

Best Plus test administrator recertification