Use our Staff Directory to contact us for a consultation!
Consultant Blogs
STLS Calendar of Learning Opportunities
Services
If you’re looking for service which isn’t listed below, please send us a message!
Our Vision
We absolutely believe in the power of libraries to positively effect their communities. When New York State’s cooperative public library systems were founded sixty years ago, it was to increase equitable access to resources. The Southern Tier’s libraries decided STLS would be their resource and support. We strive to help you bring excellence in library service to every community in our region.
Features of Membership
- Library to Library Delivery – 6 days a week!
- On-site consultation, installation and training
- Website hosting and maintenance
- Network, computer and ILS maintenance and support
Our services
Training
From Opening to Closing
Archived Learning Videos
View past STLS webinars on our YouTube page!
WebJunction has archived and upcoming training on nearly every topic in Libraryland.
South Central Regional Library Council offers an array of learning resources.
Public Service
Rural Library Service & Social Wellbeing Project Overview
National Impact of Library Public Programs Assessment (ALA)
The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation
The Youth Services blog is filled with resources, ideas, and links
Collection Development
Contact consultant Lorie Brown for individual training tailored to your circumstance.
Check out the slides from Book Smarts webinars with STLS Resource Consultant, Lyndsie Guy!
Looking for more guidance? Check out these professional journals.
Digital Survival Skills
DigitalLearn has short mini-tutorials in digital literacy skills AND how to teach them.
GCF Learn Free also has some great free resources.
Tech Topics Workshops with Ken Behn
Library Management
Director's Resources
For general STLS directorship questions or ideas, contact Brian M. Hildreth, Executive Director
Visit our Director Resources webpage for relevant documents and links.
Member Library Trustees
For general STLS trusteeship questions or ideas, contact Brian M. Hildreth, Executive Director
Visit our Member Library Trustee webpage for documents & resources curated just for you!
Funding for Libraries
Contact Brian M. Hildreth for consultation on taxes, grants, and securing sustainable funding.
Annual Visual To-Do Calendar Jan – Dec FY
Outreach Mini-Grants coordinated by Keturah Cappadonia
Friends Groups
For consultation on how to start or grow your library’s Friends group, contact Brian M. Hildreth.
IT & Online Library Catalog
Information Technology
For E-Rate questions, please contact Mandy Fleming.
For consultation on the following topics,
contact Ken Behn:
- Filtering – how it works
- Software Licensing and TechSoup
- IT Planning for the future
- Purchasing and vendors
- Public Access Computers 101
- Onsite Hardware Support – what STLS does and does not do
Workflows, ILS, & Digital Collections
For consultation and training on WorkFlows, BLUEcloud Analytics or STARCat, contact Mandy Fleming.
Databases & Research Tools
Public Engagement
Programming
Programming Librarian (ALA Public Programs Office)
National Impact of Library Public Programs Assessment (ALA)
Ready to Read at New York Libraries
The Youth Services blog is filled with resources, ideas, and links
Showing a movie? Check out the rules.
Outreach & Rotating Collections
Processing & Finishing
For how-tos, vendor lists, and procedures, visit: https://www.stls.org/processing-finishing/
Delivery to Libraries
Our Consultants
Learn more about each of our consultants, here.
STLS Consultants (from left to right):
Ken Behn, Lorie Brown, Keturah Cappadonia, Mandy Fleming, Brian Hildreth, Erika Jenns