Showing posts with label NYLA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NYLA. Show all posts
Monday, July 02, 2012
Jeremy Johannesen is the new NYLA Executive Director
Jeremy Johannesen is the new Executive Director of the New York Library Association. He began on July 1. A full announcement is here.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
NYLA Seeks Next Executive Director
The New York Library Association seeks a dynamic leader to be its next Executive Director. The New York Library Association (NYLA) is the voice of the library community in New York. NYLA, established by Melvil Dewey in 1890, is the oldest state library association in the country and represents school, college, special and public libraries, library staff, trustees, and students from around the state. NYLA has a staff of 4.5 FTE with offices located in Guilderland, New York.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree, excellent communication and public presentation skills, strong budgetary experience, demonstrated organizational, supervisory and management skills, and five years related experience in relevant areas such as government relations, grant writing/funding development, and association administration. The successful candidate must be able to work with a wide range of people and issues, manage multiple demands, and have a genuine passion for libraries.
Salary commensurate with experience, plus TIAA-CREF retirement, and an excellent benefits package.
The expected start date for the position will be on or before September 1, 2012.
Review of applications will begin on April 23, 2012 and will continue until an appointment is made. Please send cover letter, résumé, and the names and contact information for three professional references by e-mail to Matthew Bollerman, Chair, NYLA Search Committee at mbollerm@suffolk.lib.ny.us.
For more information about this position please visit http://nyla.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=550
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Matthew Bollerman, Director
Hauppauge Public Library
(631) 979-1600
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree, excellent communication and public presentation skills, strong budgetary experience, demonstrated organizational, supervisory and management skills, and five years related experience in relevant areas such as government relations, grant writing/funding development, and association administration. The successful candidate must be able to work with a wide range of people and issues, manage multiple demands, and have a genuine passion for libraries.
Salary commensurate with experience, plus TIAA-CREF retirement, and an excellent benefits package.
The expected start date for the position will be on or before September 1, 2012.
Review of applications will begin on April 23, 2012 and will continue until an appointment is made. Please send cover letter, résumé, and the names and contact information for three professional references by e-mail to Matthew Bollerman, Chair, NYLA Search Committee at mbollerm@suffolk.lib.ny.us.
For more information about this position please visit http://nyla.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=550
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Matthew Bollerman, Director
Hauppauge Public Library
(631) 979-1600
Friday, February 10, 2012
Michael Borges leaving as NYLA Executive Director
Yesterday, NYLA Council accepted with regret, the resignation of Michael Borges, NYLA Executive Director for the past eight years. He will be moving on to become the Executive Director of the New York State Association of School Business Officials. His last day with NYLA is on March 9. The Council has appointed Jeremy Johannesen Interim Executive Director.
The Council wants to hear from the members about what it wants from its Executive Director, before, we begin to find a replacement. A current job description is included and we encourage all interested members to contact me or your Section leadership or Councilor at Large to express any opinions you may have about this important job. The Council and its Executive Committee will take it all into consideration as we plan to announce the search in April.
A list of the Council members and their contact information (section presidents, councilors at large and others) is available here.
I, along with the entire Council, thank Mike for his dedication to libraries in New York State and wish him well in his new endeavor.
Matt Bollerman, NYLA President, 2011-2012
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The goal of the Executive Director is to implement programs and activities approved by the Association to ensure that the objectives of the Association are attained, plans fulfilled, and member needs met, by fulfilling duties in the following areas:
Role of Chief Executive Officer Supervision
• Plan, formulate, and recommend to the Executive Board basic policies and programs
which further the objectives of the Association, and participate in the formulation of new policies.
• Develop procedures to implement the general policies established by Council.
• Execute all decisions of Council as appropriate.
• Adeptly motivate and collaborate with the members to achieve economical and productive performance of the Association’s activities.
• Ensure that the Council, the Executive Board and officers are kept fully informed on the conditions and operations of the Association, and on all important factors influencing them.
• Execute contracts and commitments authorized by Council.
• Participate in the development and implementation of fund-raising activities.
• Attend all meetings of the Council and Executive Board, and the annual conference.
• Attend other meetings as deemed necessary in consultation with the officers of the
Association.
Communications
• Assist in the planning and execution of all communications to the general membership, including general mailings and newsletters.
• Answer or refer all correspondence.
• Arrange for all Executive Board, Council and Business meetings, notify members, and prepare the agenda in consultation with appropriate officer.
• Speak for the Association to the media.
• Serve as Executive editor of all Association publications.
• Oversee staff efforts at maintaining the content, structure, and look of the Association website.
• In tandem with the appropriate Association committees, plan and coordinate Association public relations programs.
Association Membership
• Promote interest and active participation in the Association’s activities.
• Help to plan and organize membership promotion and retention programs, evaluate results and recommend policies, procedures and action to achieve membership goals.
Annual Conference
• Oversee all annual conference activities.
• Oversee all contract negotiations.
• Under the direction of the NYLA President, identify and negotiate high-profile speakers.
• Investigate and view conference sites and make recommendations to Council.
• Oversee staff efforts involved with managing the conference budget on all arrangements in order to meet financial objectives.
• Plan the annual Membership Meeting at Conference.
Role of a Liaison
• Provide necessary liaison to sections, roundtables, and committees to enable them to perform their functions effectively.
• Maintain relationships with national and state library associations, consortia, systems, and other state and local agencies within the library community of New York state.
Advocacy
• Represent the Association and its legislative priorities to the Legislative and Executive branches of government.
• Define and implement a grassroots lobbying strategy.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory activities which relate to librarianship .
• Review bills in the Legislature and determine positions as appropriate.
• Work with the appropriate NYLA units to coordinate the Association’s response to
legislative issues.
• Serve as a resource to legislative members and staff on library issues.
• Monitor legislative hearings, write testimony, and present it when appropriate.
• Write legislative pieces for the Bulletin, Nyline, and the NYLA website.
• Maintain an awareness of federal issues that affect libraries and respond when necessary.
• Maintain the institutional memory of NYLA’s legislative history.
Management Responsibilities
• Personnel
• Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and when necessary, terminate Association staff.
• Clearly define staff duties, establish performance standards and work schedules, conduct performance reviews and maintain competitive salary structure.
• Administer employee benefits programs.
Finances
• Develop and recommend an annual budget in conjunction with the Finance Committee.
• Operate the Association within the annual budget as approved by Council.
• Ensure that all funds, physical assets, and other property of the Association are
appropriately safeguarded and administered, and maintain Association financial records.
Records
• Maintain official minutes of Council, Executive Board and other official meetings of the Association.
• Provide security for all files, legal documents, memberships and mailing lists.
• Maintain statistical membership records and produce timely reports.
• Oversee the preparation of manuals and reports as deemed important.
• Transfer historical documents to the State Library Archives when appropriate.
...Carry out other general responsibilities as may be delegated by Council.
The Council wants to hear from the members about what it wants from its Executive Director, before, we begin to find a replacement. A current job description is included and we encourage all interested members to contact me or your Section leadership or Councilor at Large to express any opinions you may have about this important job. The Council and its Executive Committee will take it all into consideration as we plan to announce the search in April.
A list of the Council members and their contact information (section presidents, councilors at large and others) is available here.
I, along with the entire Council, thank Mike for his dedication to libraries in New York State and wish him well in his new endeavor.
Matt Bollerman, NYLA President, 2011-2012
***
The goal of the Executive Director is to implement programs and activities approved by the Association to ensure that the objectives of the Association are attained, plans fulfilled, and member needs met, by fulfilling duties in the following areas:
Role of Chief Executive Officer Supervision
• Plan, formulate, and recommend to the Executive Board basic policies and programs
which further the objectives of the Association, and participate in the formulation of new policies.
• Develop procedures to implement the general policies established by Council.
• Execute all decisions of Council as appropriate.
• Adeptly motivate and collaborate with the members to achieve economical and productive performance of the Association’s activities.
• Ensure that the Council, the Executive Board and officers are kept fully informed on the conditions and operations of the Association, and on all important factors influencing them.
• Execute contracts and commitments authorized by Council.
• Participate in the development and implementation of fund-raising activities.
• Attend all meetings of the Council and Executive Board, and the annual conference.
• Attend other meetings as deemed necessary in consultation with the officers of the
Association.
Communications
• Assist in the planning and execution of all communications to the general membership, including general mailings and newsletters.
• Answer or refer all correspondence.
• Arrange for all Executive Board, Council and Business meetings, notify members, and prepare the agenda in consultation with appropriate officer.
• Speak for the Association to the media.
• Serve as Executive editor of all Association publications.
• Oversee staff efforts at maintaining the content, structure, and look of the Association website.
• In tandem with the appropriate Association committees, plan and coordinate Association public relations programs.
Association Membership
• Promote interest and active participation in the Association’s activities.
• Help to plan and organize membership promotion and retention programs, evaluate results and recommend policies, procedures and action to achieve membership goals.
Annual Conference
• Oversee all annual conference activities.
• Oversee all contract negotiations.
• Under the direction of the NYLA President, identify and negotiate high-profile speakers.
• Investigate and view conference sites and make recommendations to Council.
• Oversee staff efforts involved with managing the conference budget on all arrangements in order to meet financial objectives.
• Plan the annual Membership Meeting at Conference.
Role of a Liaison
• Provide necessary liaison to sections, roundtables, and committees to enable them to perform their functions effectively.
• Maintain relationships with national and state library associations, consortia, systems, and other state and local agencies within the library community of New York state.
Advocacy
• Represent the Association and its legislative priorities to the Legislative and Executive branches of government.
• Define and implement a grassroots lobbying strategy.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory activities which relate to librarianship .
• Review bills in the Legislature and determine positions as appropriate.
• Work with the appropriate NYLA units to coordinate the Association’s response to
legislative issues.
• Serve as a resource to legislative members and staff on library issues.
• Monitor legislative hearings, write testimony, and present it when appropriate.
• Write legislative pieces for the Bulletin, Nyline, and the NYLA website.
• Maintain an awareness of federal issues that affect libraries and respond when necessary.
• Maintain the institutional memory of NYLA’s legislative history.
Management Responsibilities
• Personnel
• Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and when necessary, terminate Association staff.
• Clearly define staff duties, establish performance standards and work schedules, conduct performance reviews and maintain competitive salary structure.
• Administer employee benefits programs.
Finances
• Develop and recommend an annual budget in conjunction with the Finance Committee.
• Operate the Association within the annual budget as approved by Council.
• Ensure that all funds, physical assets, and other property of the Association are
appropriately safeguarded and administered, and maintain Association financial records.
Records
• Maintain official minutes of Council, Executive Board and other official meetings of the Association.
• Provide security for all files, legal documents, memberships and mailing lists.
• Maintain statistical membership records and produce timely reports.
• Oversee the preparation of manuals and reports as deemed important.
• Transfer historical documents to the State Library Archives when appropriate.
...Carry out other general responsibilities as may be delegated by Council.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
NYLA Distributes $9,000 in Disaster Relief Funds to Libraries Damaged by Flooding
Last week, representatives of NYLA, including President Matt Bollerman, Past-President Marcia Eggleston, Deputy Director Jeremy Johannesen and Michael J. Borges, Executive Director, visited nine libraries to hand deliver $1,000 checks to help them with their recovery efforts. The libraries visited were in varying degrees of restoration, with some already done with repairs and open for business, while others were still weeks or months away from reopening.
Everyone who contributed to our Disaster Relief Fund enabled NYLA to provide this financial assistance to libraries in need. The fundraising efforts demonstrated that when the library community acts in concert we can make a difference.
See the list of libraries that received financial assistance or make a contribution to the Disaster Relief Fund.
Happy Holidays and thanks again for your support!
New York Library Association
Everyone who contributed to our Disaster Relief Fund enabled NYLA to provide this financial assistance to libraries in need. The fundraising efforts demonstrated that when the library community acts in concert we can make a difference.
See the list of libraries that received financial assistance or make a contribution to the Disaster Relief Fund.
Happy Holidays and thanks again for your support!
New York Library Association
Thursday, December 08, 2011
FRIENDS & FAMILY HOLIDAY SALE
As the Holidays approach, remember the librarian on your shopping list with a gift from the NYLA fundraising store.
With many new items to choose from, there is something for everyone:
20% off your entire purchase when you spend $150 or more
25% off your entire purchase when you spend $300 or more
Sale END Wednesday, December 14, 2011
With many new items to choose from, there is something for everyone:
20% off your entire purchase when you spend $150 or more
25% off your entire purchase when you spend $300 or more
Sale END Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Sunday, November 13, 2011
A second chance to attend NYLA?
Unable to attend the 2011 NYLA Conference in Saratoga Springs earlier this month? Library staff and trustees will find all of the State Library fact sheets, handouts and other current information about statewide library services and programs posted in one convenient location on the State Library’s website.
Jeffrey W. Cannell, Deputy Commissioner for Cultural Education and Acting State Librarian encourages library staff and trustees to share this information with colleagues and with the public, as appropriate. Highlights include:
*Creating the Future – The Regents Advisory Council on Libraries disseminated a first draft of “Creating the Future: A 2020 Vision and Plan for Library Service in New York State; Preliminary Recommendations of the New York State Regents Advisory Council on Libraries to the New York State Board of Regents” in October. Some 125 people attended an open meeting at the NYLA conference to learn about and comment upon the initial recommendations. Written comments may be submitted up until November 15.
*Libraries and the Education Reform Agenda - Education Commissioner Dr. John B. King encouraged NYLA Conference attendees to visit “EngageNY, Our Students, Their Moment” (SED’s go-to site for technology and learning resources) to see the latest information related to implementation of the Common Core Standards. Commissioner King emphasized that libraries of all types have critical roles to play in helping New Yorkers of all ages be career and college ready.
*Resources for JobSeekers - The State Library now offers JobNow, which provides expert résumé help, real-time interview coaching, career and job search advice and an Adult Learning Center, in English and Spanish. JobNow and the Adult Learning Center are products of Brainfuse and all New Yorkers have access to them from home, work or the library through NOVELNY. Library staff will also find tips and resources on helping the unemployed and underemployed on the State Library’s Job and Career Information page.
*NOVELNY (New York Online Virtual Electronic Library) is on Facebook! Check out the Facebook page and databases freely available to New York libraries and residents at NOVELNY. Use of NOVELNY continues to grow with 5,600 libraries participating statewide and more than 42 million searches in 2011. Tell us your library’s NOVELNY success stories!
*2012 Summer Reading at New York Libraries -- Dream Big - Read and Own the Night -- New York has teamed up with 49 other states in the national Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP). Over 1.6 million young people participated in summer 2011 – a ten percent increase!
*2012 Teen Video Challenge – For teens ages 13 to 18. Eligible videos will be 30-90 seconds long and feature the teen’s interpretation of the 2012 Summer Reading at New York Libraries slogan, “Own the Night.” Winners will receive $275 and gain national exposure when their video is posted on the CSLP website, as well as another $150 for their library! Visit www.summerreadingnys.org for more information and an entry form. Entry deadline is March 5, 2012.
*Research Library Digital Collections Put History on Parade! New Digital Collections of the New York State Library include a large array of 18th and 19th century historical materials from many subject areas, including the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, Native American materials, and New York State laws and natural history. While books make up the core collection, Digital Collections also include primary source materials such as letters, diaries, and rare manuscripts as well as historic photographs, illustrations, maps, broadsides, drawings, and music scores. New York State government documents are also featured and include current 21st century materials along with rare 18th and 19th century documents.
*TBBL Digital Books And Players Are Popular! TBBL (Talking Book and Braille Library) Digital Books and Players continue to be distributed to new and registered borrowers who qualify for talking book services in New York State. Digital audio books are in high demand, and are sent FREE to eligible borrowers at their home or affiliated institutions, such as schools or health facilities. About 4,000 titles on digital cartridge are available from TBBL in Albany, and the collection is growing. Borrowers can now also download many more titles (over 20,000) from BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download), which is a Library of Congress National Library Services website. Institutions and public libraries may also now apply for a BARD account.
*Do you need career information? Online graduate programs? Job listings, or opportunities for professional development? Click on librarycareersny.org for Professional Development and More. Click on the Calendar Menu to see upcoming training opportunities for library staff available across New York State.
*New York State Adult and Family Literacy Grants Awarded – The State Library is announcing grant awards made for 2011-2013. Projects in public libraries and public library systems focus on basic literacy for adults and early learning as well as success in school for families. Grant awards for Adult Literacy and for Family Literacy.
Jeffrey W. Cannell, Deputy Commissioner for Cultural Education and Acting State Librarian encourages library staff and trustees to share this information with colleagues and with the public, as appropriate. Highlights include:
*Creating the Future – The Regents Advisory Council on Libraries disseminated a first draft of “Creating the Future: A 2020 Vision and Plan for Library Service in New York State; Preliminary Recommendations of the New York State Regents Advisory Council on Libraries to the New York State Board of Regents” in October. Some 125 people attended an open meeting at the NYLA conference to learn about and comment upon the initial recommendations. Written comments may be submitted up until November 15.
*Libraries and the Education Reform Agenda - Education Commissioner Dr. John B. King encouraged NYLA Conference attendees to visit “EngageNY, Our Students, Their Moment” (SED’s go-to site for technology and learning resources) to see the latest information related to implementation of the Common Core Standards. Commissioner King emphasized that libraries of all types have critical roles to play in helping New Yorkers of all ages be career and college ready.
*Resources for JobSeekers - The State Library now offers JobNow, which provides expert résumé help, real-time interview coaching, career and job search advice and an Adult Learning Center, in English and Spanish. JobNow and the Adult Learning Center are products of Brainfuse and all New Yorkers have access to them from home, work or the library through NOVELNY. Library staff will also find tips and resources on helping the unemployed and underemployed on the State Library’s Job and Career Information page.
*NOVELNY (New York Online Virtual Electronic Library) is on Facebook! Check out the Facebook page and databases freely available to New York libraries and residents at NOVELNY. Use of NOVELNY continues to grow with 5,600 libraries participating statewide and more than 42 million searches in 2011. Tell us your library’s NOVELNY success stories!
*2012 Summer Reading at New York Libraries -- Dream Big - Read and Own the Night -- New York has teamed up with 49 other states in the national Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP). Over 1.6 million young people participated in summer 2011 – a ten percent increase!
*2012 Teen Video Challenge – For teens ages 13 to 18. Eligible videos will be 30-90 seconds long and feature the teen’s interpretation of the 2012 Summer Reading at New York Libraries slogan, “Own the Night.” Winners will receive $275 and gain national exposure when their video is posted on the CSLP website, as well as another $150 for their library! Visit www.summerreadingnys.org for more information and an entry form. Entry deadline is March 5, 2012.
*Research Library Digital Collections Put History on Parade! New Digital Collections of the New York State Library include a large array of 18th and 19th century historical materials from many subject areas, including the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, Native American materials, and New York State laws and natural history. While books make up the core collection, Digital Collections also include primary source materials such as letters, diaries, and rare manuscripts as well as historic photographs, illustrations, maps, broadsides, drawings, and music scores. New York State government documents are also featured and include current 21st century materials along with rare 18th and 19th century documents.
*TBBL Digital Books And Players Are Popular! TBBL (Talking Book and Braille Library) Digital Books and Players continue to be distributed to new and registered borrowers who qualify for talking book services in New York State. Digital audio books are in high demand, and are sent FREE to eligible borrowers at their home or affiliated institutions, such as schools or health facilities. About 4,000 titles on digital cartridge are available from TBBL in Albany, and the collection is growing. Borrowers can now also download many more titles (over 20,000) from BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download), which is a Library of Congress National Library Services website. Institutions and public libraries may also now apply for a BARD account.
*Do you need career information? Online graduate programs? Job listings, or opportunities for professional development? Click on librarycareersny.org for Professional Development and More. Click on the Calendar Menu to see upcoming training opportunities for library staff available across New York State.
*New York State Adult and Family Literacy Grants Awarded – The State Library is announcing grant awards made for 2011-2013. Projects in public libraries and public library systems focus on basic literacy for adults and early learning as well as success in school for families. Grant awards for Adult Literacy and for Family Literacy.
Friday, November 11, 2011
New JLAMS issue
The Fall 2011 issue of JLAMS, the peer reviewed electronic journal from the Library Administration and Management Section of the New York Library Association, is available on the LAMS web site.
If you think you might be interested in submitting an article to JLAMS, please send Richard Naylor an email at naylorr@uhls.lib.ny.us or give him a call at 518.810.0316 to discuss it. At the web site you can also find out how to submit articles, volunteer to be a Referee, and about other LAMS initiatives.
Articles in the issue include:
* How Copyright Theory Affects Practices: a Primer For Information Professionals by Robert Weiss and Katherine M. Shelfer
* RFID Materials Circulation and Handling: A Model for Improving Customer Service By Christine McDonald
* Digitizing Everything? Part II: Piloting Metadata Creation By Kimmy Szeto
If you think you might be interested in submitting an article to JLAMS, please send Richard Naylor an email at naylorr@uhls.lib.ny.us or give him a call at 518.810.0316 to discuss it. At the web site you can also find out how to submit articles, volunteer to be a Referee, and about other LAMS initiatives.
Articles in the issue include:
* How Copyright Theory Affects Practices: a Primer For Information Professionals by Robert Weiss and Katherine M. Shelfer
* RFID Materials Circulation and Handling: A Model for Improving Customer Service By Christine McDonald
* Digitizing Everything? Part II: Piloting Metadata Creation By Kimmy Szeto
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Flood Damaged Libraries - Contributions Needed
Below is list of libraries damaged by Hurricane Irene and subsequent flooding. Donations are desperately needed. Visit http://nyla-omc.org/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/donate/form.html
http://nyla-omc.org/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/donate/form.html to make a donation to NYLA’s Disaster Relief Fund, the proceeds will be distributed to affected libraries. The more donations we receive the more we can distribute to impacted libraries.
Moffat Library
Windham Public Library
Desmond-Fish Library
Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library
Starr Memorial Library
Phoenicia Library
Rye Free Reading Room
Schoharie Free Association Library
Middleburgh Public Library
Wells Memorial Library
Goshen Public Library
Wallkill Public Library
In addition, NYLA's online fundraising partner, CauseVox has agreed to create for free a fundraising website for one of the damaged libraries, it would http://empirestatebook.causevox.com/ look like this. So please contact Michael J. Borges (518-432-6952, ext. 101 or director@nyla.org) if you are one of the libraries on this list.
Plus every library should consider establishing an online fundraising presence and CauseVox is easy to use at very minimal cost. For more info , visit HERE.
http://nyla-omc.org/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/donate/form.html to make a donation to NYLA’s Disaster Relief Fund, the proceeds will be distributed to affected libraries. The more donations we receive the more we can distribute to impacted libraries.
Moffat Library
Windham Public Library
Desmond-Fish Library
Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library
Starr Memorial Library
Phoenicia Library
Rye Free Reading Room
Schoharie Free Association Library
Middleburgh Public Library
Wells Memorial Library
Goshen Public Library
Wallkill Public Library
In addition, NYLA's online fundraising partner, CauseVox has agreed to create for free a fundraising website for one of the damaged libraries, it would http://empirestatebook.causevox.com/ look like this. So please contact Michael J. Borges (518-432-6952, ext. 101 or director@nyla.org) if you are one of the libraries on this list.
Plus every library should consider establishing an online fundraising presence and CauseVox is easy to use at very minimal cost. For more info , visit HERE.
Friday, March 04, 2011
Library Funding in the News
Assemblyman Bob Reilly and Michael Borges of NYLA were interviewed about library funding on Thursay's Capitol Pressroom Radio Show with Susan Arbetter. Go to the link and click the play button and after introductions move scroll bar on Track #1 to 35 minute mark.
Also libraries were featured the night before Library Advocacy Day on the local ABC TV station in response to NYLA press release.
Also libraries were featured the night before Library Advocacy Day on the local ABC TV station in response to NYLA press release.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Governor's Actions on library bills
From Michael J. Borges
Executive Director
New York Library Association
Dear Library Advocate,
I have both good and bad news to report on our Legislative Priorities.
The Governor signed legislation (S.3903 Oppenheimer/A.6154 Paulin) that will allow libraries and library systems to go out to bid jointly for products and services, i.e. a library system could go out to bid for landscaping services or auditing services for all its member libraries without each library having to do so. This bill takes effect immediately.
The Governor did veto legislation (S.7551 Oppenheimer/A.7253 Galef) that would have allowed taxpayers to make a contribution on their personal and corporate tax forms to the “Love Your Library Fund” which was established in 2004 to support the statewide summer reading program. We will be working on a alternative next year that will hopefully address any concerns raised in the veto message.
I also urge you all again to send a message to your state legislators urging them to return to Albany as quickly as possible to pass the Education, Labor and Family Assistance (ELFA) Article VII bill that will allow for the timely and fair distribution of Library Aid as well as to pass legislation that would allow the state to accept and spend the federal stimulus funds for school districts.
Go hereto send a fax or email now.
Executive Director
New York Library Association
Dear Library Advocate,
I have both good and bad news to report on our Legislative Priorities.
The Governor signed legislation (S.3903 Oppenheimer/A.6154 Paulin) that will allow libraries and library systems to go out to bid jointly for products and services, i.e. a library system could go out to bid for landscaping services or auditing services for all its member libraries without each library having to do so. This bill takes effect immediately.
The Governor did veto legislation (S.7551 Oppenheimer/A.7253 Galef) that would have allowed taxpayers to make a contribution on their personal and corporate tax forms to the “Love Your Library Fund” which was established in 2004 to support the statewide summer reading program. We will be working on a alternative next year that will hopefully address any concerns raised in the veto message.
I also urge you all again to send a message to your state legislators urging them to return to Albany as quickly as possible to pass the Education, Labor and Family Assistance (ELFA) Article VII bill that will allow for the timely and fair distribution of Library Aid as well as to pass legislation that would allow the state to accept and spend the federal stimulus funds for school districts.
Go hereto send a fax or email now.
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Casey Award Deadline Approaching
The Empire Friends of Libraries annually recognize a Library Friend, group or community member who has contributed to the growth of a Friends Grouop or library service. The 2010 Dan Casey Library Advocacy Award deadline for applications is July 23.
Information and the application form are available on the NYLA website.
Information and the application form are available on the NYLA website.
Friday, June 25, 2010
NYLA Legislative Alert - End of Session Nears - Restore Library Aid Cuts
Dear Library Advocate,
The 2010 Legislative Session is drawing to a close and the major outstanding issue to be resolved is funding for schools and libraries. As you know, the Governor proposed a fifth cut in library funding that would reduce Library Aid by $2.4 million to $84.5 million or below 1998 levels. No other part of the Education budget has been cut as many times or as deeply (18% reduction over two years).
The Assembly has proposed restoring $960,000 or 40% of the cut and the Senate has proposed restoring the entire cut.
I urge you to contact your state legislator once again to remind them to resolve their differences and agree on restoration that results in best possible outcome for libraries.
Visit www.protectnylibraries.org and click on the VOTE button to contact your state legislator.
Posted on behalf of…
Michael J. Borges
Executive Director
New York Library Association
The 2010 Legislative Session is drawing to a close and the major outstanding issue to be resolved is funding for schools and libraries. As you know, the Governor proposed a fifth cut in library funding that would reduce Library Aid by $2.4 million to $84.5 million or below 1998 levels. No other part of the Education budget has been cut as many times or as deeply (18% reduction over two years).
The Assembly has proposed restoring $960,000 or 40% of the cut and the Senate has proposed restoring the entire cut.
I urge you to contact your state legislator once again to remind them to resolve their differences and agree on restoration that results in best possible outcome for libraries.
Visit www.protectnylibraries.org and click on the VOTE button to contact your state legislator.
Posted on behalf of…
Michael J. Borges
Executive Director
New York Library Association
Thursday, April 22, 2010
NYLA Awards -- Call for Nominations, due June 30, 2010
Call for nominations for two NYLA awards: Outstanding Advocate of Libraries and Outstanding Services to Libraries.
June 30th is the deadline for nominations for two important New York Library Association statewide awards. The NYLA Awards Nominating Committee encourages you to nominate a person or persons or group who have made a statewide impact as an outstanding advocate or provided outstanding service to libraries.
OUTSTANDING ADVOCATE OF LIBRARIES:
This award is presented to an individual who is not an employee, trustee or group primarily affiliated with library information services and yet has made a far reaching, sustained and significant contribution of these services to the people of New York State. Deadline for nominations - June 30, 2009. Use the form here.
Previous recipients include Vincent Gentile, NYC Council; Honorable Amy Paulin, NYS Assembly; Honorable Vincent Leibell III, NYS Senate; Ross Kitt & Phyllis Pittman Kitt; Honorable Sandra Galef, NYS Assembly; Nat Hentoff, Gordon Ambach, Laura Chodos. Citizens to Save Libraries, Buffalo, Elliot Goldstein. Brooke Astor, Harold Hacker, Claire Shulman, Major Owens, Dr. Barry Farnham, Anna Lobosco, De Witt Wallace - Readers Digest Fund, Marty Luster, The Regents Commission on Library Services, Senator Thomas W. Libous, Edward McCormick.
NYLA - Outstanding Advocate of Libraries Information and Nomination Form available here.
OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO LIBRARIES:
This award is presented to an individual or group who has performed through their direct affiliation as an employee or trustee of a library or information service a significant, sustained contribution to the development, promulgation, growth or extension of library/information services to the people of New York State. Deadline for nominations - June 30, 2009. Use the form here.
Previous recipients include: DJ Stern, Woodstock Public Library District; Prakash Upadhyaya, Otisville Correctional Facility; Tom Alrutz, NYPL; Dr. Annette Johnson, Dolores Marino, Mary Brown, Mary Rinato Berman, Richard Halsey, Lore Scurrah, Frances Dye Clark, Stanley Ransom, Andrew Geddes, Lucille Thomas, Peter Laux, Richard Panz, Daniel Casey, Marie Bruni, Janet Welch, Esther Lopato, Mildred Lowe (posthumous), Helen Flowers, David Cohen, Janet Decker, Carol Kearney, Timothy Healy (posthumous), Robert Barron, Shirley Lang, Joseph F.
Shubert, Randall Enos, John Hammond, Mary Jo Ketchum.
NYLA - Outstanding Service to Libraries Information & Nomination Form available here.
2010 Awards Nominating Committee
Jennifer Morris, Chair
Committee members Rosina Alaimo, Josh Cohen, Art Friedman, Carolyn
Giambra, Fran Roscello, Penelope Klein, John Shaloiko and Anne Hofmann.
June 30th is the deadline for nominations for two important New York Library Association statewide awards. The NYLA Awards Nominating Committee encourages you to nominate a person or persons or group who have made a statewide impact as an outstanding advocate or provided outstanding service to libraries.
OUTSTANDING ADVOCATE OF LIBRARIES:
This award is presented to an individual who is not an employee, trustee or group primarily affiliated with library information services and yet has made a far reaching, sustained and significant contribution of these services to the people of New York State. Deadline for nominations - June 30, 2009. Use the form here.
Previous recipients include Vincent Gentile, NYC Council; Honorable Amy Paulin, NYS Assembly; Honorable Vincent Leibell III, NYS Senate; Ross Kitt & Phyllis Pittman Kitt; Honorable Sandra Galef, NYS Assembly; Nat Hentoff, Gordon Ambach, Laura Chodos. Citizens to Save Libraries, Buffalo, Elliot Goldstein. Brooke Astor, Harold Hacker, Claire Shulman, Major Owens, Dr. Barry Farnham, Anna Lobosco, De Witt Wallace - Readers Digest Fund, Marty Luster, The Regents Commission on Library Services, Senator Thomas W. Libous, Edward McCormick.
NYLA - Outstanding Advocate of Libraries Information and Nomination Form available here.
OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO LIBRARIES:
This award is presented to an individual or group who has performed through their direct affiliation as an employee or trustee of a library or information service a significant, sustained contribution to the development, promulgation, growth or extension of library/information services to the people of New York State. Deadline for nominations - June 30, 2009. Use the form here.
Previous recipients include: DJ Stern, Woodstock Public Library District; Prakash Upadhyaya, Otisville Correctional Facility; Tom Alrutz, NYPL; Dr. Annette Johnson, Dolores Marino, Mary Brown, Mary Rinato Berman, Richard Halsey, Lore Scurrah, Frances Dye Clark, Stanley Ransom, Andrew Geddes, Lucille Thomas, Peter Laux, Richard Panz, Daniel Casey, Marie Bruni, Janet Welch, Esther Lopato, Mildred Lowe (posthumous), Helen Flowers, David Cohen, Janet Decker, Carol Kearney, Timothy Healy (posthumous), Robert Barron, Shirley Lang, Joseph F.
Shubert, Randall Enos, John Hammond, Mary Jo Ketchum.
NYLA - Outstanding Service to Libraries Information & Nomination Form available here.
2010 Awards Nominating Committee
Jennifer Morris, Chair
Committee members Rosina Alaimo, Josh Cohen, Art Friedman, Carolyn
Giambra, Fran Roscello, Penelope Klein, John Shaloiko and Anne Hofmann.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
TV Interview: Why NYS Cuts to Libraries Hurt
NYLA Director Michael Borges and Guilderland Public Library Director Barbara Nichols Randall were interviewed Saturday, January 23, by CapitalNews9's Sabina Kuriakose about the problems faced by New York State libraries as a result of the cuts proposed by Governor Paterson's 2010-2011 budget. This report explains why library advocates say the cuts couldn't come at a worse time.
To view the video, please click here.
If this link does not work, please copy and paste this into your web browser:
http://capitalnews9.com/capital-region-news-12-content/494071/libraries-face-deep-cuts
To view the video, please click here.
If this link does not work, please copy and paste this into your web browser:
http://capitalnews9.com/capital-region-news-12-content/494071/libraries-face-deep-cuts
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
NYLA/GIRT "Notable Document" nomination deadline
This message is being posted to NYLINE and NYSDOC:
The New York Library Association Government Information Roundtable (NYLA/GIRT) is seeking nominations for the Notable New York Document Award. This award honors government agencies that have produced notable documents distributed through the New York State Documents Depository Program. We need your help in identifying nominees. Categories to look for include reference publications, informational documents, and notable agency efforts (need not be limited to a specific document).
Is the document useful, informative, logically and attractively presented, innovative? These and other qualities can be considered in choosing nominees.
Additional information about the award, including previous winners, can be found on the NYLA web site.
A nomination form may be printed off the web, or requested from Mary Redmond via email or at (518) 474-5957, and must be submitted by December 31, 2009.
The New York Library Association Government Information Roundtable (NYLA/GIRT) is seeking nominations for the Notable New York Document Award. This award honors government agencies that have produced notable documents distributed through the New York State Documents Depository Program. We need your help in identifying nominees. Categories to look for include reference publications, informational documents, and notable agency efforts (need not be limited to a specific document).
Is the document useful, informative, logically and attractively presented, innovative? These and other qualities can be considered in choosing nominees.
Additional information about the award, including previous winners, can be found on the NYLA web site.
A nomination form may be printed off the web, or requested from Mary Redmond via email or at (518) 474-5957, and must be submitted by December 31, 2009.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Fall 2009 JLAMS Now Available
The Fall 2009 issue of JLAMS, the peer reviewed electronic journal from the Library Administration and Management Section of the New York Library Association, is available on the LAMS web site here.
If you think you might be interested in submitting an article to JLAMS, please send an email to editor Richard Naylor at naylor@ColonieLibrary.org or give him a call at 518.810.0316 to discuss it.
At the web site you can also find out how to submit articles, volunteer to be a Referee, and about other LAMS initiatives.
Articles in the issue include:
*** Public Library Collaborative Collection Development for Print Resources by Matthew Roslund and Rebecca Nous.
*** Planning Your Library Vote By Libby Post
*** Anatomy of one public library’s response to the devastating flood of 2006 by Mary Grace Flaherty, MS, MLS
*** The Evaluation of Use of Electronic Resources and Services in Academic Libraries: A Study of E-metrics and Related Methods for Measurement and Assessment by By Dr. Kanu A. Nagra
If you think you might be interested in submitting an article to JLAMS, please send an email to editor Richard Naylor at naylor@ColonieLibrary.org or give him a call at 518.810.0316 to discuss it.
At the web site you can also find out how to submit articles, volunteer to be a Referee, and about other LAMS initiatives.
Articles in the issue include:
*** Public Library Collaborative Collection Development for Print Resources by Matthew Roslund and Rebecca Nous.
*** Planning Your Library Vote By Libby Post
*** Anatomy of one public library’s response to the devastating flood of 2006 by Mary Grace Flaherty, MS, MLS
*** The Evaluation of Use of Electronic Resources and Services in Academic Libraries: A Study of E-metrics and Related Methods for Measurement and Assessment by By Dr. Kanu A. Nagra
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Contact Your State Legislators to Reject Proposed Library Aid Cuts
From Michael J. Borges
Executive Director
New York Library Association
Dear Library Advocate, as you may know, the Governor has proposed mid-year budget cuts to close a $3 billion budget deficit. The proposal includes a 10% across the board cut to all state aid programs like Library Aid, which will result in a $3.3 million reduction in funding for library services. School Aid will be cut by 4.5%.
The proposed $3.3 million reduction in Library Aid is on top of the $8 million cut imposed back in April and the $3 million cut sustained last year. If the proposed cuts are approved, it will reduce Library Aid to $88 million or 1998 level of funding. With library usage continuing to increase and people of all ages depending on libraries to improve their literacy, computer and internet skills and the unemployed using libraries to search for new careers and employment, now is not the time for further cuts for library services.
I strongly urge you to contact your state legislators to ask them to reject the Governor’s proposed cuts. Libraries have already done their fair share towards reducing the state’s budget shortfalls, other alternatives need to be used before asking the library community to take further cuts. These proposed cuts impact all types of libraries and library systems, public, college, schools, etc.
Go to www.nyla.org and click on Library Advocate icon to send fax/email to your state legislators. Please pass this message on to other library advocates.
Executive Director
New York Library Association
Dear Library Advocate, as you may know, the Governor has proposed mid-year budget cuts to close a $3 billion budget deficit. The proposal includes a 10% across the board cut to all state aid programs like Library Aid, which will result in a $3.3 million reduction in funding for library services. School Aid will be cut by 4.5%.
The proposed $3.3 million reduction in Library Aid is on top of the $8 million cut imposed back in April and the $3 million cut sustained last year. If the proposed cuts are approved, it will reduce Library Aid to $88 million or 1998 level of funding. With library usage continuing to increase and people of all ages depending on libraries to improve their literacy, computer and internet skills and the unemployed using libraries to search for new careers and employment, now is not the time for further cuts for library services.
I strongly urge you to contact your state legislators to ask them to reject the Governor’s proposed cuts. Libraries have already done their fair share towards reducing the state’s budget shortfalls, other alternatives need to be used before asking the library community to take further cuts. These proposed cuts impact all types of libraries and library systems, public, college, schools, etc.
Go to www.nyla.org and click on Library Advocate icon to send fax/email to your state legislators. Please pass this message on to other library advocates.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Update on Google Book Settlement
From NYLA:
The New York Library Association joined the Open Book Alliance (OBA), a coalition of organizations and companies seeking changes to the Google Book Settlement. NYLA supports efforts to making books more searchable, readable and downloadable, but believes the settlement was deeply flawed and benefited only a select few libraries who have signed their own deals with Google. For this reason, NYLA working with other members of the Open Book Alliance sought changes to the Google Book Settlement that would insure competitive pricing, improve access to all types of libraries and protect patron privacy. NYS Librarian Bernie Margolis also sent a letter to ALA voicing similar concerns with the deal.
The U.S. Dept. of Justice filed objections with Federal District Court Judge Denny Chin, who is overseeing the settlement case, that reflected many of the concerns raised by the Open Book Alliance. As a result of this outpouring of concern from author and library organizations, the U.S. and foreign governments, the parties to the Google Book Settlement are going back to the negotiating table to rework the deal.
Last week, the Federal Judge gave the parties until November 7th to address the concerns raised. Although it is good news that the original flawed deal is dead, the short time frame to revise the settlement and the lack of input from library representatives to the revision process is not a good sign. NYLA agrees with the Open Book Alliance that an issue of this magnitude should be dealt with in an open forum with the participation of all affected parties.
NYLA will continue to work with the Open Book Alliance and other groups to insure that any revised settlement addresses the concerns of the library community. Stay tuned!
Michael J. Borges
Executive Director
New York Library Association
The New York Library Association joined the Open Book Alliance (OBA), a coalition of organizations and companies seeking changes to the Google Book Settlement. NYLA supports efforts to making books more searchable, readable and downloadable, but believes the settlement was deeply flawed and benefited only a select few libraries who have signed their own deals with Google. For this reason, NYLA working with other members of the Open Book Alliance sought changes to the Google Book Settlement that would insure competitive pricing, improve access to all types of libraries and protect patron privacy. NYS Librarian Bernie Margolis also sent a letter to ALA voicing similar concerns with the deal.
The U.S. Dept. of Justice filed objections with Federal District Court Judge Denny Chin, who is overseeing the settlement case, that reflected many of the concerns raised by the Open Book Alliance. As a result of this outpouring of concern from author and library organizations, the U.S. and foreign governments, the parties to the Google Book Settlement are going back to the negotiating table to rework the deal.
Last week, the Federal Judge gave the parties until November 7th to address the concerns raised. Although it is good news that the original flawed deal is dead, the short time frame to revise the settlement and the lack of input from library representatives to the revision process is not a good sign. NYLA agrees with the Open Book Alliance that an issue of this magnitude should be dealt with in an open forum with the participation of all affected parties.
NYLA will continue to work with the Open Book Alliance and other groups to insure that any revised settlement addresses the concerns of the library community. Stay tuned!
Michael J. Borges
Executive Director
New York Library Association
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
NYLA Auction ends this Thursday
There’s still time to place a bid on an item in NYLA’s Fundraising Auction set to end Thursday, September 24 at 4:30 PM. If you’ve already placed a bid, now is a good time to make sure you’re still the highest bidder! Visit here to see what's being auctioned off.
If you’re not interested in bidding on an item in the Auction, but you still want to support NYLA, please consider making a donation.
Items to be auctioned off include:
• Books
• Jewelry
• Gift Certificates to hotels & restaurants across NYS
• Fine arts including sculptures, paintings and prints
• Knitted Goods
• Calendars, and more!
Many NYLA members, friends, family and organizations have helped support NYLA’s efforts by donating to the Auction. All items can be viewed here.
Remember: proceeds from the NYLA Fundraising Auction will help fund scholarships to students, grants to libraries impacted by natural disasters, efforts to support intellectual freedom, as well as various NYLA programs and events.
The NYLA Fundraising Auction is open to all NYLA members, library advocates, supporters, friends, and family members. Before placing a bid on one or more items, please take a moment to read the Terms & Conditions located on the Auction page.
For questions concerning the NYLA Fundraising Auction, please contact the office: 1-800-252-NYLA (6952) x 103 or email finance@nyla.org.
If you’re not interested in bidding on an item in the Auction, but you still want to support NYLA, please consider making a donation.
Items to be auctioned off include:
• Books
• Jewelry
• Gift Certificates to hotels & restaurants across NYS
• Fine arts including sculptures, paintings and prints
• Knitted Goods
• Calendars, and more!
Many NYLA members, friends, family and organizations have helped support NYLA’s efforts by donating to the Auction. All items can be viewed here.
Remember: proceeds from the NYLA Fundraising Auction will help fund scholarships to students, grants to libraries impacted by natural disasters, efforts to support intellectual freedom, as well as various NYLA programs and events.
The NYLA Fundraising Auction is open to all NYLA members, library advocates, supporters, friends, and family members. Before placing a bid on one or more items, please take a moment to read the Terms & Conditions located on the Auction page.
For questions concerning the NYLA Fundraising Auction, please contact the office: 1-800-252-NYLA (6952) x 103 or email finance@nyla.org.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Call for nominations for two NYLA awards
Outstanding Advocate of Libraries and Outstanding Services to Libraries
May 30th is the deadline for nominations for two important New York Library Association statewide awards.
Outstanding Advocate of Libraries Award:
This award is presented to an individual who is not an employee, trustee or group primarily affiliated with library information services and yet has made a significant contribution of these services to the people of New York State. Deadline for nominations - May 30, 2009.
NYLA - Outstanding Advocate of Libraries Information and Nomination Form available here.
Outstanding Service to Libraries Award:
This award is presented to an individual or group who has performed through their direct affiliation as an employee or trustee of a library or information service a significant contribution of these services to the people of New York State. Deadline for nominations - May 30, 2009.
NYLA - Outstanding Service to Libraries Information & Nomination Form available here.
May 30th is the deadline for nominations for two important New York Library Association statewide awards.
Outstanding Advocate of Libraries Award:
This award is presented to an individual who is not an employee, trustee or group primarily affiliated with library information services and yet has made a significant contribution of these services to the people of New York State. Deadline for nominations - May 30, 2009.
NYLA - Outstanding Advocate of Libraries Information and Nomination Form available here.
Outstanding Service to Libraries Award:
This award is presented to an individual or group who has performed through their direct affiliation as an employee or trustee of a library or information service a significant contribution of these services to the people of New York State. Deadline for nominations - May 30, 2009.
NYLA - Outstanding Service to Libraries Information & Nomination Form available here.
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