By Brian M. Hildreth, Executive Director – Southern Tier Library System; Friday, June 26th, 2015 This week, STLS team members embarked upon a new initiative. The project was discussed and created during an STLS staff meeting in April. By now, a good majority of member libraries are aware of this venture because they were participants. In total, STLS team
Monthly Archives: June 2015
Just a FLASH of insights, ideas and news for you….. Early Literacy posters for your library’s bathroom! Babies need words everyday! ALSC (Association for Library Service to Children), a section of the American Library Association often creates wonderful downloadable products to encourage reading. Their most recent effort includes posters that focus on the 5 simple
Whew! The plans for summer are set! You are ready to go. Congratulations! But, wait….NOW is the time to start mapping out some programming (active and self-directed) for the Autumn months! Just a few things to have on your radar: September is Roald Dahl Month. September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. And, the end of
At the Book Talking with Judy workshop, Judy Freeman featured library activities to discover and marvel at the first lines ‘hooks’ for picture books and novels for kids. Library staff from Cohocton Public Library and the Cuba Circulating Library inspired by the workshop have created reader’s advisory displays featuring first lines!
By Brian M. Hildreth, Executive Director – Southern Tier Library System, Friday, June 5th, 2015 Bylaws for Directors Advisory Council – Approved December 2014 [http://files.ctctcdn.com/21aee274201/a5076869-d29f-46c2-9dd7-60a150c6c8e1.pdf] DAC Representatives for Southern Tier Member Libraries [http://files.ctctcdn.com/21aee274201/c1d784fb-2937-470d-8f44-9227ca13e68e.pdf] This week I have limited my Friday Follow-Up message to library directors. I enjoy connecting with our membership regularly. This includes all people
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