Thanks to support from the New York Library Association’s Legislative Committee, chaired by Kathy Miller, Director, Rochester Regional Library Council, and Michael Borges, Director, New York Library Association, both houses of the New York State Legislature approved on June 12, 2007 a proclamation ‘memorializing Governor Eliot Spitzer to proclaim October 21-27, 2007 Friends of Libraries Week in the State of New York’
Inspired by Friends of Libraries USA’s successful 1st celebration of National Friends of Libraries week last year, Empire Friends Roundtable President Susan Swanton requested the support of the NYLA Legislative Committee at their May 22 meeting on behalf of the Empire Friends Roundtable Board and members.
The wording of the proclamation states in part:
‘Whereas, Friends of Libraries groups in New York State raise money that enables our libraries to progress from good to great; these groups provide the resources for libraries to gain additional programming, much needed equipment , support for children’s summer reading, and special events throughout the year, and
Whereas, the important work of Friends of Libraries groups in New York State highlight that libraries are the cornerstone of our communities, providing opportunities for New Yorkers to engage in the joy of life-long learning, and connect with the thoughts and ideas of others from ages past to the present, and
Whereas, Friends of Libraries groups understand the critical importance of well-funded libraries; they advocate on behalf of libraries to obtain the resources needed to provide a wide variety of library services to all ages, including access to print and electronic materials, along with expert assistance in research, readers’ advisory, and children's services, and
Whereas, the gift of time and commitment to New York State’s libraries by Friends of Libraries groups sets an example for all in how volunteerism leads to positive civic engagement and the betterment of communities, and
Whereas, the proclaiming of Friends of Libraries week in the State of New York will provide a positive example and influence to encourage New Yorkers to join local Friends of Libraries groups, and will demonstrate appreciation and gratitude to these groups and all they do to make our libraries and communities better…’
Read more here.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
STAR Rebate Enrollment Campaign Launched in Capital District and Hudson Valley Regions
From the state tax department:
Acting New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Barbara G. Billet today announced that the Tax Department has started mailing letters to homeowners in 13 counties, including the Capital District and Hudson Valley areas, providing them with information on how to apply for their 2007 Middle Class STAR Rebate check and receive the full program benefit.
The mailing to Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Oneida, Otsego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Sullivan and Ulster Counties began Monday, September 10, with approximately 310,000 notices to STAR-eligible homeowners reminding them of the need to apply. The mailing to homeowners in these counties will continue through September 14.
To view the entire document and rates please visit here.
Acting New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Barbara G. Billet today announced that the Tax Department has started mailing letters to homeowners in 13 counties, including the Capital District and Hudson Valley areas, providing them with information on how to apply for their 2007 Middle Class STAR Rebate check and receive the full program benefit.
The mailing to Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Oneida, Otsego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Sullivan and Ulster Counties began Monday, September 10, with approximately 310,000 notices to STAR-eligible homeowners reminding them of the need to apply. The mailing to homeowners in these counties will continue through September 14.
To view the entire document and rates please visit here.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Events Calendar for September 10-16, 2007
Monday, September 10
- Bookmobile - Westview Senior Center (Bookmobile)
- Bookmobile - Avila Retirement Community (Bookmobile)
- Bookmobile - Daughters of Sarah (Bookmobile)
- Bookmobile - Arbor Hill Elementary School (Bookmobile)
- Dance, Dance, Revolution (Howe Branch)
- Albany Public Library Board of Trustees (Main Library)
- Blessings: Woman’s Book Discussion (Howe Branch)
- Runescape (Howe Branch)
Tuesday, September 11
- Bookmobile - New Scotland Neighborhood (Bookmobile)
- Toddler Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
- Open Computer Lab (Howe Branch)
- Book Review: A Second Opinion (Main Library)
- Bookmobile - Arbor Hill Community Center, Inc. (Bookmobile)
- Delaware Dogs Program (Delaware Branch)
Wednesday, September 12
- Pre-School Storytime (Howe Branch)
- Pre-School Storytime at Main (Main Library)
- Pre-School Storytime (Delaware Branch)
- Toddler Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
- Silent Film Spectacular (Main Library)
- Sleeptime Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
Thursday, September 13
- Lapsit Storytime at Main (Main Library)
- After School Movie (Howe Branch)
Friday, September 14
- Bookmobile - New Scotland Neighborhood (Bookmobile)
- Connecting with America (Pine Hills Branch)
- Garage Bands in the Garage (Main Library)
- Bookmobile - Garage Bands in the Garage. (Bookmobile)
Sunday, September 16
- US – China Peoples Friendships (Main Library)
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
W. DAVID PENNIMAN NAMED NYLINK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
W. David Penniman, Ph.D, has been named Executive Director of Nylink, a nonprofit membership organization serving libraries and cultural heritage institutions in New York State and surrounding areas. He succeeds Mary-Alice Lynch who retired as Executive Director in January 2007. Kathleen Gundrum, Director of Member Services, has served as Interim Executive Director during the transition.
Dr. Penniman most recently held tenured academic appointments as well as administrative positions at the University at Buffalo and the University of Tennessee in the areas of communication and information science. Prior to that, he served as president and CEO of the Council on Library and Information Resources, was a director at AT&T Bell Laboratories in charge of internal information systems including a large automated library network, and was Vice President for Planning and Research at OCLC.
In addition, Dr. Penniman has been a consultant to senior management of information services organizations and special libraries in the areas of strategic planning, cost/benefit analysis (including return-on-investment studies), knowledge management support systems, information service design and evaluation (including facilities evaluation), benchmarking and modeling of services and staffing, and quality metrics. He holds a doctorate in communication theory from Ohio State University.
Regarding his new role as Nylink's Executive Director, Dr. Penniman stated: "Nylink is an exciting organization with an impressively diverse membership. I look forward to working with the variety of libraries and cultural heritage institutions currently served as well as adding new organizations and exploring new services. This will be a challenging time for us all, and I am proud to have been chosen to lead Nylink at this stage in its growth."
Selection of the new Executive Director was conducted by a panel representing Nylink's membership as well as the Office of the Provost, State University of New York (SUNY), of which Nylink is an administrative unit.
Dr. Harold Silverman, Senior Vice Provost at SUNY, commented on the outcome of the Executive Director search: "Dr. Penniman's experiences are remarkably matched with the function of Nylink. He understands library service organizations, and has even served previously as an officer for one with which Nylink interacts most closely. He has an excellent understanding of modern libraries and knowledge storage and dissemination. We are fortunate to find this combination in one person, especially one who is very familiar with New York's great opportunities and challenges."
These comments were echoed by Julie Cunningham, Chief Librarian, Mina Rees Library, Graduate Center, City University of New York, who served as search committee chair and is also a member of the Nylink Council advisory board: "The Search Committee was keenly aware of how important the selection of the new Executive Director would be to Nylink's continued success. As we worked toward picking the finalists, Dr. Penniman's accomplishments in a variety of academic, library and corporate environments and his vision for developing a sound path to the future clearly identified him as our preferred first choice."
Ms. Cunningham also acknowledged Kathleen Gundrum's role during the transition: "As a member of Nylink Council, I would also like to offer my thanks to Kathleen Gundrum who has served so ably as Nylink's Interim Executive Director during these past eight months. Kathy provided the necessary leadership to not only keep the ship afloat, but to sail Nylink through some rough seas. In the midst of that, she was also an invaluable support to the work of the Nylink Executive Director Search Committee."
Dr. Penniman joins Nylink on September 10.
ABOUT NYLINK
Nylink, based in Albany, New York, is a nonprofit membership organization of all types of libraries and information organizations throughout New York State and surrounding areas. Nylink offers training, support and consulting services to libraries and cultural heritage organizations, creates group purchasing opportunities for cost-effective access to electronic resources, facilitates access to and supports OCLC services, and administers LAND, a statewide ground delivery service. Nylink is administered through the Provost's Office of the State University of New York. For more information, visit here.
Dr. Penniman most recently held tenured academic appointments as well as administrative positions at the University at Buffalo and the University of Tennessee in the areas of communication and information science. Prior to that, he served as president and CEO of the Council on Library and Information Resources, was a director at AT&T Bell Laboratories in charge of internal information systems including a large automated library network, and was Vice President for Planning and Research at OCLC.
In addition, Dr. Penniman has been a consultant to senior management of information services organizations and special libraries in the areas of strategic planning, cost/benefit analysis (including return-on-investment studies), knowledge management support systems, information service design and evaluation (including facilities evaluation), benchmarking and modeling of services and staffing, and quality metrics. He holds a doctorate in communication theory from Ohio State University.
Regarding his new role as Nylink's Executive Director, Dr. Penniman stated: "Nylink is an exciting organization with an impressively diverse membership. I look forward to working with the variety of libraries and cultural heritage institutions currently served as well as adding new organizations and exploring new services. This will be a challenging time for us all, and I am proud to have been chosen to lead Nylink at this stage in its growth."
Selection of the new Executive Director was conducted by a panel representing Nylink's membership as well as the Office of the Provost, State University of New York (SUNY), of which Nylink is an administrative unit.
Dr. Harold Silverman, Senior Vice Provost at SUNY, commented on the outcome of the Executive Director search: "Dr. Penniman's experiences are remarkably matched with the function of Nylink. He understands library service organizations, and has even served previously as an officer for one with which Nylink interacts most closely. He has an excellent understanding of modern libraries and knowledge storage and dissemination. We are fortunate to find this combination in one person, especially one who is very familiar with New York's great opportunities and challenges."
These comments were echoed by Julie Cunningham, Chief Librarian, Mina Rees Library, Graduate Center, City University of New York, who served as search committee chair and is also a member of the Nylink Council advisory board: "The Search Committee was keenly aware of how important the selection of the new Executive Director would be to Nylink's continued success. As we worked toward picking the finalists, Dr. Penniman's accomplishments in a variety of academic, library and corporate environments and his vision for developing a sound path to the future clearly identified him as our preferred first choice."
Ms. Cunningham also acknowledged Kathleen Gundrum's role during the transition: "As a member of Nylink Council, I would also like to offer my thanks to Kathleen Gundrum who has served so ably as Nylink's Interim Executive Director during these past eight months. Kathy provided the necessary leadership to not only keep the ship afloat, but to sail Nylink through some rough seas. In the midst of that, she was also an invaluable support to the work of the Nylink Executive Director Search Committee."
Dr. Penniman joins Nylink on September 10.
ABOUT NYLINK
Nylink, based in Albany, New York, is a nonprofit membership organization of all types of libraries and information organizations throughout New York State and surrounding areas. Nylink offers training, support and consulting services to libraries and cultural heritage organizations, creates group purchasing opportunities for cost-effective access to electronic resources, facilitates access to and supports OCLC services, and administers LAND, a statewide ground delivery service. Nylink is administered through the Provost's Office of the State University of New York. For more information, visit here.
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Letters About Literature
Entry forms are now available for the 2008 Letters About Literature contest. The NY Center for the Book welcomes entries from readers in grades 4-6, 7-8, and 9-12 living in New York state. Readers enter the contest by writing a letter to an author expressing the way(s) in which the author's book has influenced them.
The contest officially starts September 1 and ends on December 14.
Entry forms are now available online on the New York Center for the Book web site. Printed forms will be sent to teachers and/or schools from which students previously entered, as well as a number of libraries and school districts. If you would like a print entry form, please contact: Tasha Cooper, nacoop01@syr.edu; 315-443-9518.
First place winners at the New York state level move to a round of judging at the national level. Additional information is available on the Library of Congress, Letters About Literature web site.
This is a preliminary announcement, and additional information is forthcoming.
Questions? Please contact Tasha Cooper, nacoop01@syr.edu, or visit the New York Center for the Book web page.
The contest officially starts September 1 and ends on December 14.
Entry forms are now available online on the New York Center for the Book web site. Printed forms will be sent to teachers and/or schools from which students previously entered, as well as a number of libraries and school districts. If you would like a print entry form, please contact: Tasha Cooper, nacoop01@syr.edu; 315-443-9518.
First place winners at the New York state level move to a round of judging at the national level. Additional information is available on the Library of Congress, Letters About Literature web site.
This is a preliminary announcement, and additional information is forthcoming.
Questions? Please contact Tasha Cooper, nacoop01@syr.edu, or visit the New York Center for the Book web page.
Events Calendar for September 3-9, 2007
Monday, September 3
Tuesday, September 4
- Bookmobile - New Scotland Neighborhood (Bookmobile)
- Toddler Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
- Open Computer Lab (Howe Branch)
- Book Review: Trout Fishing in the Catskills (Main Library)
- Delaware Dogs Program (Delaware Branch)
Wednesday, September 5
- Pre-School Storytime (Howe Branch)
- Pre-School Storytime (North Albany Branch)
- Pre-School Storytime at Main (Main Library)
- Bookmobile - Crestwood Plaza (Bookmobile)
- Pre-School Storytime (Delaware Branch)
- Toddler Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
- Open Lab (Main Library)
- Numismatists (Pine Hills Branch)
Thursday, September 6
- Writers Group (Main Library)
- Lapsit Storytime at Main (Main Library)
- Genre X - For Readers of Cult Fiction (Main Library)
- After School Movie (Howe Branch)
Friday, September 7
- Reverse Business Fair (Main Library)
- Bookmobile - Ida Yarborough (Bookmobile)
- Intro. to Internet (Delaware Branch)
- Intro. to Computers - Part I (Pine Hills Branch)
- Bookmobile - South Mall Towers (Bookmobile)
- Bookmobile - New Scotland Neighborhood (Bookmobile)
- Connecting with America (Pine Hills Branch)
Saturday, September 8
- Bookmobile - Community Block Party (Bookmobile)
- RuneScape Marathon (Main Library)
Sunday, September 9
- Sunday Cinema (Main Library)
Monday, August 27, 2007
Events Calendar for August 27-September 3, 2007
Monday, August 27
- Get Caught Reading (Main Library)
- Bookmobile - Westview Senior Center (Bookmobile)
- Bookmobile - Avila Retirement Community (Bookmobile)
- Bookmobile - Daughters of Sarah (Bookmobile)
- Skateboarding Program (Pine Hills Branch)
Tuesday, August 28
- Bookmobile - St. Catherine of Siena Summer Camp (Bookmobile)
- Get Caught Reading (Main Library)
- Toddler Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
- Bookmobile - New Scotland Neighborhood (Bookmobile)
- Delaware Dogs Program (Delaware Branch)
Wednesday, August 29
- Get Caught Reading (Main Library)
- Pre-School Storytime (Howe Branch)
- Pre-School Storytime (Delaware Branch)
- Toddler Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
- Dance, Dance, Revolution (Pine Hills Branch)
- Silent Film Spectacular (Main Library)
Thursday, August 30
- Get Caught Reading (Main Library)
- Harry Potter Book Discussion (Pine Hills Branch)
Friday, August 31
- Get Caught Reading (Main Library)
- Bookmobile - New Scotland Neighborhood (Bookmobile)
- Connecting with America (Pine Hills Branch)
Saturday, September 1-Monday, September 3
All locations closed for Labor Day Weekend (0)Sunday, August 19, 2007
Events Calendar for August 20-25, 2007
Monday, August 20
Get Caught Reading (Main Library)
Bookmobile - Atria Shaker (Bookmobile)
Bookmobile - Atria Crossgates (Bookmobile)
Bookmobile - Harriman Campus (Bookmobile)
Movie - Hoot (Main Library)
Skateboarding Program (Pine Hills Branch)
Tuesday, August 21
Bookmobile - St. Catherine of Siena Summer Camp (Bookmobile)
Get Caught Reading (Main Library)
Pre-School Storytime (Howe Branch)
Toddler Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
Bookmobile - New Scotland Neighborhood (Bookmobile)
Movie - Charlotte's Web (Main Library)
Summer Reading Party (North Albany Branch)
Delaware Dogs Program (Delaware Branch)
Albany Public Library Called Board Meeting (Main Library)
Wednesday, August 22
Get Caught Reading (Main Library)
Book Discussion Group (Main Library)
Pre-School Storytime (North Albany Branch)
Pre-School Storytime (Howe Branch)
Pre-School Storytime (Delaware Branch)
Toddler Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
Bookmobile - Crestwood Plaza (Bookmobile)
Movie - Happy Feet (Main Library)
Dance, Dance, Revolution (Pine Hills Branch)
Silent Film Spectacular (Main Library)
Thursday, August 23
Get Caught Reading (Main Library)
Movie - Tuck Everlasting (Main Library)
End of Summer Reading Party (Delaware Branch)
Friday, August 24
Get Caught Reading (Main Library)
Bookmobile - Ida Yarborough (Bookmobile)
Bookmobile - South Mall Towers (Bookmobile)
Bookmobile - New Scotland Neighborhood (Bookmobile)
Movie - Stuart Little (Main Library)
Connecting with America (Pine Hills Branch)
Saturday, August 25
Chinese Story Time (Pine Hills Branch)
Get Caught Reading (Main Library)
Bookmobile - Atria Shaker (Bookmobile)
Bookmobile - Atria Crossgates (Bookmobile)
Bookmobile - Harriman Campus (Bookmobile)
Movie - Hoot (Main Library)
Skateboarding Program (Pine Hills Branch)
Tuesday, August 21
Bookmobile - St. Catherine of Siena Summer Camp (Bookmobile)
Get Caught Reading (Main Library)
Pre-School Storytime (Howe Branch)
Toddler Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
Bookmobile - New Scotland Neighborhood (Bookmobile)
Movie - Charlotte's Web (Main Library)
Summer Reading Party (North Albany Branch)
Delaware Dogs Program (Delaware Branch)
Albany Public Library Called Board Meeting (Main Library)
Wednesday, August 22
Get Caught Reading (Main Library)
Book Discussion Group (Main Library)
Pre-School Storytime (North Albany Branch)
Pre-School Storytime (Howe Branch)
Pre-School Storytime (Delaware Branch)
Toddler Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
Bookmobile - Crestwood Plaza (Bookmobile)
Movie - Happy Feet (Main Library)
Dance, Dance, Revolution (Pine Hills Branch)
Silent Film Spectacular (Main Library)
Thursday, August 23
Get Caught Reading (Main Library)
Movie - Tuck Everlasting (Main Library)
End of Summer Reading Party (Delaware Branch)
Friday, August 24
Get Caught Reading (Main Library)
Bookmobile - Ida Yarborough (Bookmobile)
Bookmobile - South Mall Towers (Bookmobile)
Bookmobile - New Scotland Neighborhood (Bookmobile)
Movie - Stuart Little (Main Library)
Connecting with America (Pine Hills Branch)
Saturday, August 25
Chinese Story Time (Pine Hills Branch)
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
The Art of E-Newsletters
Well-regarded librarian Mary Ellen Bates recently published The Art of E-Newsletters: Ideas to Effectively Create and Market Electronic Newsletters, a 14-page PDF.
Friday, August 10, 2007
Events Calendar for August 13-18, 2007
Monday, August 13
- Bookmobile - Westview Senior Center (Bookmobile)
- Bookmobile - Avila Retirement Community (Bookmobile)
- Bookmobile - Daughters of Sarah (Bookmobile)
- Skateboarding Program (Pine Hills Branch)
Tuesday, August 14
- Bookmobile - St. Catherine of Siena Summer Camp (Bookmobile)
- Toddler Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
- Bookmobile - New Scotland Neighborhood (Bookmobile)
- Summer Craft Time (Main Library)
- Make a Mobile (North Albany Branch)
- Delaware Dogs Program (Delaware Branch)
Wednesday, August 15
- Pre-School Storytime (North Albany Branch)
- Pre-School Storytime (Howe Branch)
- Pre-School Storytime (Howe Branch)
- Pre-School Storytime (Delaware Branch)
- Toddler Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
- Open Computer Lab (North Albany Branch)
- Intro. to Word--Part 2 (Main Library)
- Dance, Dance, Revolution (Pine Hills Branch)
- Silent Film Spectacular (Main Library)
Thursday, August 16
- Bookmobile - Center for Disability Services (Bookmobile)
- Hip Dips with Honest Weight Food Coop (Delaware Branch)
- Get a Clue: Who Makes the Best Chips? (Pine Hills Branch)
- Elvis Movie Madness! (Main Library)
- Elvis Movie Madness! (Main Library)
- Elvis Movie Madness! (Main Library)
Friday, August 17
- Bookmobile - First Lutheran Literacy Camp (Bookmobile)
- Bookmobile - New Scotland Neighborhood (Bookmobile)
- End of Summer Reading Party (Main Library)
- Connecting with America (Pine Hills Branch)
- Garage Bands in the Garage (Main Library)
Saturday, August 18
- Board Games (Main Library)
Thursday, August 09, 2007
A List Without Libraries
The Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies' list of Top 100 Tools for Learning - culled from top-10 charts created by e-learning experts - names a wide array of tech tools that professors have come to love. Among the items that made the cut are Web browsers, e-mail clients, RSS feeders, blogging programs, and, of course, Microsoft*s evergreen PowerPoint presentation software.
But online library resources, which would seem like a good fit for e-learners, are notably absent from the master list. What gives?
"It's not as if the responding experts ignored information-retrieval tools," writes Steven Bell at ACRLog. "Both Google and Google Scholar are on the top-100 list. And it's not as if these experts wouldn*t know something about library databases."
[MORE]
[The List]
But online library resources, which would seem like a good fit for e-learners, are notably absent from the master list. What gives?
"It's not as if the responding experts ignored information-retrieval tools," writes Steven Bell at ACRLog. "Both Google and Google Scholar are on the top-100 list. And it's not as if these experts wouldn*t know something about library databases."
[MORE]
[The List]
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT - TUESDAY - 7 AUGUST 07
The "Midtown Neighborhood Watch," a partnership by the Albany Police Department, the University at Albany, the College of Saint Rose, the Pine Hills Neighborhood Association and the Beverwyck Neighborhood Association, and University Auxiliary Services is sponsoring a "National Night Out" event on Tuesday, August 7th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in front of Waterbury Hall on Alumni Quadrangle near the corner of Western Avenue and Partridge Street.
Along with thousands of communities nationwide on August 7th, this National Night Out event is designed to heighten crime awareness, generate support for local anticrime efforts and strengthen police-community partnerships such as the Midtown Neighborhood Watch.
Free food and beverages along with safety information and other giveaways will be provided. All are welcome!
Along with thousands of communities nationwide on August 7th, this National Night Out event is designed to heighten crime awareness, generate support for local anticrime efforts and strengthen police-community partnerships such as the Midtown Neighborhood Watch.
Free food and beverages along with safety information and other giveaways will be provided. All are welcome!
Sunday, August 05, 2007
Events Calendar for August 6-11 2007
Monday, August 6
- APL Design Review Committee (Main Library)
- Bookmobile - Atria Shaker (Bookmobile)
- Bookmobile - Atria Crossgates (Bookmobile)
- Bookmobile - Harriman Campus (Bookmobile)
- Skateboarding Program (Pine Hills Branch)
Tuesday, August 7
- Bookmobile - St. Catherine of Siena Summer Camp (Bookmobile)
- Toddler Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
- Bookmobile - New Scotland Neighborhood (Bookmobile)
- Crack the Code (North Albany Branch)
- Summer Craft Time (Main Library)
- Delaware Dogs Program (Delaware Branch)
- Puppies! Puppies! Puppies! (Delaware Branch)
- Bookmobile - National Night Out Event (Bookmobile)
Wednesday, August 8
- Bookmobile - New Covenant C.S. Music Camp (Bookmobile)
- Pre-School Storytime (North Albany Branch)
- Your Own Fruit Smoothie Storytime with the Honest Weight Food Coop (Delaware Branch)
- Toddler Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
- Bookmobile - Crestwood Plaza (Bookmobile)
- Intro. to Internet Searching (North Albany Branch)
- Intro. to Word--Part 1 (Main Library)
- Dance, Dance, Revolution (Pine Hills Branch)
Thursday, August 9
- Reading Program’s Almost over Bagel Party (Delaware Branch)
- Dance Dance Revolution (North Albany Branch)
- What’s the Scoop? (Pine Hills Branch)
- Visit from Albany Mounted & K9 Police (Delaware Branch)
- Teen Night (Main Library)
Friday, August 10
- Bookmobile - Ida Yarborough (Bookmobile)
- Open Computer Lab (Pine Hills Branch)
- Bookmobile - South Mall Towers (Bookmobile)
- Bookmobile - New Scotland Neighborhood (Bookmobile)
- Connecting with America (Pine Hills Branch)
Saturday, August 11
- Monopoly Tournament (Main Library)
- Chinese Story Time (Pine Hills Branch)
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Events Calendar for July 30-August 4, 2007
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Monday, July 30
- Library Design Review Committee (Main Library)
- Bookmobile - Westview Senior Center (Bookmobile)
- Pre-School Storytime (Howe Branch)
- Bookmobile - Avila Retirement Community (Bookmobile)
- Bookmobile - Daughters of Sarah (Bookmobile)
- Dance, Dance, Revolution (Howe Branch)
- Skateboarding Program (Pine Hills Branch)
Tuesday, July 31
- Bookmobile - St. Catherine of Siena Summer Camp (Bookmobile)
- Toddler Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
- Bookmobile - New Scotland Neighborhood (Bookmobile)
- Open Computer Lab (Howe Branch)
- Open Computer Lab (Howe Branch)
- The Flute and the Clarinet (Main Library)
- Paper Airplane Fun (North Albany Branch)
- Summer Craft Time (Main Library)
- Delaware Dogs (Delaware Branch)
Wednesday, August 1
- Pre-School Storytime (North Albany Branch)
- Pre-School Storytime (Howe Branch)
- Pre-School Storytime (Howe Branch)
- Pre-School Storytime (Delaware Branch)
- Toddler Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
- Intro. to Internet (North Albany Branch)
- Dance, Dance, Revolution (Pine Hills Branch)
Thursday, August 2
- Get a Clue about Beekeeping (Delaware Branch)
- 4th Annual Monopoly Tournament (Pine Hills Branch)
Friday, August 3
- Bookmobile - First Lutheran Literacy Camp (Bookmobile)
- Open Computer Lab (Pine Hills Branch)
- Bookmobile - New Scotland Neighborhood (Bookmobile)
- Connecting with America (Pine Hills Branch)
Saturday, August 4
- Bookmobile - African American Family Day (Bookmobile)
- Board Games (Main Library)
Podcasts from SLA 2007
Here are podcasts of a few sessions from the SLA 2007 Annual Conference. Speakers and facilitators volunteered to have their remarks recorded. While questions were not included in the recording, you will hear the answers to queries from the audience.
Please note that the sound quality varies from one recording to another. In some cases, sound quality varies within a recording.
Print presentations have been included if provided.
Please note that the sound quality varies from one recording to another. In some cases, sound quality varies within a recording.
Print presentations have been included if provided.
Friday, July 27, 2007
Win a SPARKY Award and $1000!
Contest details.
"The Internet gives new meaning to the notion that, by sharing ideas, we build a better understanding of the world around us. If you use YouTube or Wikipedia, exchange gaming tips on the Internet, or have a blog, you probably well understand the value of sharing information, ideas, and knowledge.
Sharing can also be a vital tool in helping to address complex problems that challenge society - like disease, hunger, global warming, and economic disparity. The sharing of ideas gives us ways to discover, collaborate, and create in unprecedented ways.
The SPARC Discovery Awards challenges you to illustrate in a short video presentation what you see as the value of sharing information. Use your imagination to suggest what good comes from bringing down barriers to the free exchange of information."
Spread the Word!
"The Internet gives new meaning to the notion that, by sharing ideas, we build a better understanding of the world around us. If you use YouTube or Wikipedia, exchange gaming tips on the Internet, or have a blog, you probably well understand the value of sharing information, ideas, and knowledge.
Sharing can also be a vital tool in helping to address complex problems that challenge society - like disease, hunger, global warming, and economic disparity. The sharing of ideas gives us ways to discover, collaborate, and create in unprecedented ways.
The SPARC Discovery Awards challenges you to illustrate in a short video presentation what you see as the value of sharing information. Use your imagination to suggest what good comes from bringing down barriers to the free exchange of information."
Spread the Word!
Thursday, July 26, 2007
If Public Libraries Didn't Exist, Could You Start One Today?
An interesting article from Freakonomics.
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Events Calendar for July 23-29, 2007
Monday, July 23
- Bookmobile - Atria Shaker (Bookmobile)
- Pre-School Storytime (Howe Branch)
- Bookmobile - Atria Crossgates (Bookmobile)
- Bookmobile - Harriman Campus (Bookmobile)
- Skateboarding Program (Pine Hills Branch)
- Free Jewelry Program (Delaware Branch)
Tuesday, July 24
- Bookmobile - St. Catherine of Siena Summer Camp (Bookmobile)
- Toddler Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
- Bookmobile - New Scotland Neighborhood (Bookmobile)
- Open Computer Lab (Howe Branch)
- Make a Wood and Wire Sculpture (North Albany Branch)
- Summer Craft Time (Main Library)
- Delaware Dogs (Delaware Branch)
Wednesday, July 25
- Bookmobile - New Covenant C.S. Music Camp (Bookmobile)
- Pre-School Storytime (North Albany Branch)
- Open Computer Lab (North Albany Branch)
- Pre-School Storytime (Howe Branch)
- Toddler Storytime (Pine Hills Branch)
- Pre-School Storytime (Main Library)
- Bookmobile - Crestwood Plaza (Bookmobile)
- Intro. to E-mail (Main Library)
- Dance, Dance, Revolution (Pine Hills Branch)
Thursday, July 26
- Teen Night (Main Library)
Friday, July 27
- Bookmobile - Ida Yarborough (Bookmobile)
- Bookmobile - South Mall Towers (Bookmobile)
- Bookmobile - New Scotland Neighborhood (Bookmobile)
- Connecting with America (Pine Hills Branch)
- Tehuti Films Presents : Love Jones (Howe Branch)
Saturday, July 28
- Board Games (Main Library)
Friday, July 20, 2007
Be prepared
"What would happen in your neighborhood if there were a prolonged power outage, or some similar disaster or disruption of services? Are we prepared to deal with food or water shortages, or make sure our elderly and vulnerable neighbors are looked after?
A workshop entitled 'Extreme Events, Community Conversation on Preparedness: What About You?' will be held Monday, August 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the SUNY School of Public Health, One University Place in Rensselaer. The event is free of charge, but advance registration is required at www.ualbanycphp.org, or by calling (518) 402-0336.
Keynote speaker is Geroges Benjamin, MD, executive director of the American Public Health Association. There will be workshops on Disaster Mental Health Preparedness, the Role of Faith-Based Communities, and Outreach to Vulnerable Communities. "This seminar will discuss the importance of having a strong local community-based preparedness system. The goal is to assist leaders to determine the degree of preparedness within their communities."
A workshop entitled 'Extreme Events, Community Conversation on Preparedness: What About You?' will be held Monday, August 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the SUNY School of Public Health, One University Place in Rensselaer. The event is free of charge, but advance registration is required at www.ualbanycphp.org, or by calling (518) 402-0336.
Keynote speaker is Geroges Benjamin, MD, executive director of the American Public Health Association. There will be workshops on Disaster Mental Health Preparedness, the Role of Faith-Based Communities, and Outreach to Vulnerable Communities. "This seminar will discuss the importance of having a strong local community-based preparedness system. The goal is to assist leaders to determine the degree of preparedness within their communities."
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