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Director Briefing Archive
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Director Briefing Archive
Introduction
2023
2022
2021
Introduction
Monday Briefings are a weekly compilation of relevant information sent to Member Library Directors, System HQ Staff, and the System Board President.
2023
Director Briefing - March 13, 2023
PLSDAC Follow-Up
System Board Meeting Follow-Up
Opening Tickets
Who to Email by Topic
System-Sponsored Events and Advertising from Outreach Services
Systems Access and Patron Confidentiality Policy
Trustee Workshop Follow-Up: Key Laws & Regulations for Libraries
Question of the Week: OSC Audits
Director Briefing - March 6, 2023
Mobile Maker Kit Giveaway
PLSDAC on Friday, March 10, 2023 at 10 AM
Question of the Week: Committees and Open Meetings Law
Director Briefing - February 27, 2023
Aspen Testers from Dan
Potential Legislation
Amazon Smile Update from Kelsy
Questions of the Week: Open Meetings Law
Director Briefing - February 13, 2023
SAM Scams / SAM Renewal from Suzanne
Congressional Earmarks and Libraries
OWWL Library System Board Meeting Follow-Up
Prefab Website Template Update
414 Petition Progress
Cleaning Up pls-net.org Addresses in Zimbra Contacts from Kelsy
Question of the Week: Reserve Funds (Rerun from March 2022)
Director Briefing - February 6, 2023
Executive Budget FY 2024
Annual Report Update from Kelly
Employee Handbook Reminder
Section 52-c of the New York Civil Rights Law
BookPage Subscription Renewal from Kelly
Tummonds Fund Annual Report (Ontario, Wyane, and Livingston Libraries)
HBR Tip of the Week
Set Boundaries with a Workaholic Colleague
Director Briefing - January 30, 2023
Employee Handbook 2023 Legal Updates
New Partnership Logos from Suzanne
BookPage Subscription Renewal from Kelly
Recently Asked Questions WNYLRC Attorney
Director Briefing - January 23, 2023
State Aid for Library Construction Info Session - January 31, 2023 at 4:00 PM
Mandatory Anti-Harassment Training
Hate Speech in Libraries
Updated Mailing List from Bob
The Economist Leaving Libby from OverDrive
Recent OSC Audits Highlights
Advocacy Day 2023
NYLA 2023 Priorities
NYS Library Operating Aid: $147.1M
NYS Library Construction Aid: $69.4M
Municipal Ballot Petition Reduction
Elimination of Library Construction Cap
Book Fair Tax Exemption
Association Library Retirement Opt-In Option
Access to Publicly Funded Research
Check Out New York
Modernization of Civil Service
Question of the Week: Trustee Training Requirement
Director Briefing - January 10, 2023
State of the State
Construction Needs Assessment FY 2023-2027 from Suzanne
PLSDAC Follow-Up
Prefab Member Library Websites
SWANK Movie Licensing from Kelly
ILL Request Update from Kathryn
Director Briefing - January 04, 2023
Happy New Year!
Processing Lost Payments and Money in Delivery, PLSDAC Meeting Item
New York State Minimum Wage and Salary Threshold
OWWL.org Website
2023 Trustee Workshop Schedule
2022
Director Briefing - December 27, 2022
OWWL.org Website Launch
Consumer Reports, Mango Languages, and the OWWL App Go Live with the Website
2023 Advocacy
System Board Meeting Follow-Up
RRLC Annual Report
New York Requires Employers to Provide Electronic Versions of Mandatory Workplace Postings
Question of the Week from WNYLRC Ask a Lawyer
Director Briefing - December 12, 2022
2023 Advocacy and Legislative Visits
2023 In-District Meeting Schedule
Legislative Updates: Double Taxation Study Bill
Question of the Week: Compensating Treasurers
Director Briefing - December 5, 2022
Reminder: Tax Cap Compliance for Public Votes
Annual Reporting/Filing
Reminder: Annual Update Document (AUD) and 990 Requirement
Construction Needs Assessment FY 2023-2027 from Suzanne
Library Card Orders from Kelly
Director Briefing - November 28, 2022
New Director's Handbook: Looking for Some Help
System Satisfaction Survey
Click Here for System Satisfaction Survey
2023 Advocacy Season
OWWL Website, Calendar, and Name Change
Reruns from Last Week
Sexual Harassment Policy Audit in Libraries
Libby Update from Kathryn
LibCal Subscriptions for 2023 from Kathryn
Director Briefing - November 21, 2022
Sexual Harassment Policy Audit in Libraries
System Satisfaction Survey
Click Here for System Satisfaction Survey
LibCal Subscriptions for 2023 from Kathryn
Libby Update from Kathryn
Director Briefing - November 14, 2022
System Satisfaction Survey
Click Here for System Satisfaction Survey
Printer Hard Drives and Data Retention from Kelsy
Reminder about Opening Support Tickets
Email
support@pls-net.org
when there is an IT-related issue or
evergreen@pls-net.org
with Evergreen issues.
RSVP for the 3rd Annual OWWLie Awards
OWWL Library System-Aunt Flow Partnership Program
System Board Meeting and PLSDAC Follow-Up
OWWL Website, Calendar, and Name Change
MCLS Emerging Leaders Program Development
Director Briefing - November 8, 2022
PLSDAC Agenda
System Satisfaction Survey
Technology Replacement Plans from Kelsy
System Annual Meeting
E-Waste Recycling from Kelsy
Long-Range Planning Cohort
Director Briefing - October 17, 2022
2022 OWWL Library System Annual Meeting
Email Migration from Kelsy
2023 OWWL2Go Commitments from Kelly
Closed Dates for 2023 from Dan
Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA) Updates
Computer Equipment Recycling Drop Off from Matthew
System Meeting: Fall Clean Your Collection
Question of the Week
Director Briefing - October 3, 2022
Website Compliance
Compliance Toolkit
"Finger Lakes’ Virtual Classrooms Help to Fill a Job Market Need" featuring Stacey Wicksall
Data Breach Updates
System Board Update
Director Briefing - September 13, 2022
Consumer Reports Database
Homeland Security Visit to Library
Minimum Wage Legislation
Public Access to Research Papers
Phishing Emails from Kelsy
RRLC Grant Opportunities from RRLC
Director Briefing - September 6, 2022
Zimbra App for Android and iPhone from Kelsy
Ending of Lending Library, Mobile Maker Kits, and Booker Costume
PLSDAC Meeting on Friday, September 9, 2022 at 10 AM
Board President Briefing (In Case You Missed It)
Director Briefing - August 23, 2022
Ordering Barcode Scanners, Receipt Printers & Paper from Kelsy
Question of the Week: Including Financial Discussions in Meeting Minutes
Rerun: Security Breach Memo
Civil Service Research
Director Briefing - August 16, 2022
Trustee Handbook Book Club After Party Part II
Summer Reading Survey from Suzanne
Public Library Preparedness Survey
Question of the Week: Libraries and Funding
Reminder: System Annual Meeting, Election of Trustees, & State of the System
Director Briefing - August 8, 2022
Annual Meeting: October 12, 2022
Updated Computer Pricing from Bob
2023 Long-Range Planning Cohort
Systems Access Policy Director Conversation
Evergreen Update from Dan
Patron Account Questions and OWWL Library System from Kathryn
Question of the Week: Volunteers and Staff
Director Briefing - July 26, 2022
First Amendment Audits
Ask the Lawyer Recent Questions July 2022
Personnel Handbook Developed by HR Works
Trustee Handbook Book Club Resources
Civil Service Priority Update
Director Briefing - July 18, 2022
Survey: Public Library Disaster Preparedness and Community Recovery Assistance
Updated Computer Pricing from Bob
Secure Zoom Meetings from Kelsy
2022 Public Library Collection Policy Template and Guide
Questions of the Week: Exempt Employees
Director Briefing - July 5, 2022
Barring Pride Displays in Libraries
Libraries as Sensitive Places in Restricting Firearms in New York
From the Division of Library Development
OWWL Library System Staff Directory
Reminder: State Law Required Public Library Trustees to Take an Oath of Office
Public Library Collection Management Policy - Template and Guide
State Comptroller Critical of Ellenville School District IT Weaknesses
Monday (Tuesday) Briefing - June 13, 2022
Questions of the Week: On Policies
Monday Briefing - June 6, 2022
Support Tickets
Open Meeting Law and Online Meetings
The Affordable Connectivity Program from CANS
LIU Advanced Certificate Program 2022-2023
OWWL Library System
Position Available: Geneva Library Director
Question of the Week: Collection Development and Censorship
Monday Briefing - May 16, 2022
Oaths of Office for Public Libraries
Question of the Week: Mileage Reimbursement
Minor Cost Change - Button Maker
Libraries in the News
Monday Briefing - May 9, 2022
Intent to Apply - Construction Aid 2022
Technology Services Librarian at the System
PLSDAC Recap
Question of the Week: Cybersecurity Insurance Coverage
Monday Briefing - May 2, 2022
2022 RRLC Library of the Year & All-Star Winners
PLSDAC - Friday, May 6, 2022 at 10 AM
New York State Minimum Standards for Libraries
Public Library Trustee Ethics Statement
Privacy Matters from Privacy International
Open Meetings Law and Online Meetings
Trustee Handbook Book Club: Planning & Evaluation
Question of the Week: Budgets Posted to Website
Monday Briefing - April 25, 2022
Library Trustees Association Section (LTAS) of NYLA
System Website RFP
Updates to Open Meetings Law
PLSDAC Meeting
HBR Tip of the Day - Break Your Procrastination Habit
Division of Library Development - April Update
Monday Briefing - April 18, 2022
System Board Meeting Recap
Program Director
Systems Access and Confidentiality of Library Records Policy - Library Confirmation
WP Article: Censorship battles’ new frontier: Your public library
System Annual Report Summary
State Aid for Library Construction
NYLA Voice: A Note About Appreciating Others
Trustee Book Club: Ethics & Conflicts of Interest + Intellectual Freedom, Censorship and Privacy
HBR Tip of the Day: Chip Away at Your Long-Term Career Goals
Monday Briefing - April 11, 2022
State Aid for Libraries
Construction Aid Office Hours
System Meeting: Friday, April 15, 2022
Note to Ontario County Directors
Outstanding Librarian Award
Book Banning in Libraries
Libraries Transform Message
ALA Message
System Project Challenged Books Project
Harvard Business Review: Tip of the Week
Chip Away at Your Long-Term Career Goals
Monday Briefing - April 4, 2022
Trustee Workshop Follow-Up
Nate Heyer Returns from Suzanne
State of Emergency Extended to April 15, 2022
New York Budget
Banned Books Update from ALA
System Name Change Update
Monday Briefing - March 28, 2022
Trustee Handbook Book Club: Policies and Risk Management
Spring On The Hill: An In-Person NYLA Advocacy Event
Save the Date: SLSS Registration Opens Wednesday
Email Scams
Question of the Week: 501©(3) Status and Libraries
HBR Tip: Make Your Meetings Worthwhile
Monday Briefing - March 14, 2022
System Meeting Canceled: Friday, March 18, 2022
IMLS Grant Opportunity
Advocacy Update
Pride Month Shirts
2022 Continuing Education Scholarship
State Aid for Library Construction Intent to Apply
OWWL Libraries Traveling Summer StoryWalks ®
BookPage Renewal from Kelly
March System Board Meeting Summary
Monday Briefing - March 7, 2022
Book Challenges Update
Youth Services Email List
Traveling Summer StoryWalks
Limited Edition OWWL Kids Card
SHPO Workshop
Employee Handbook Template
Question of the Week: Reserve Funds
HBR How to Interrupt Someone Without Completely Disrupting Their Flow
Monday Briefing - February 28, 2022
Advocacy Day - March 2, 2022
Virtual Advocacy Day is this Wednesday!
Priority One: NYS Library Construction Aid: $45M
Priority Two: NYS Library Operating Aid: $123.1M
Please Note
PLSDAC Meeting - Friday, March 4, 2022
Movie License Renewal from Kelly
Employee Handbook Template
Article of Interest: Court Blocks Maryland’s Library E-book Law
Harward Business Review Tip of the Day: Speak Up in a New Role
Monday Briefing - February 14, 2022
Legislative Updates
Advocacy Day
Legislative Letter
System Board Meeting Recap
Technology Systems Librarian
Whistleblower Policy
Conflicts of Interest and Whistleblower Policies
FEMA Aid
Official cover art now available for Melissa's story (George)
Monday Briefing - January 31, 2022
Announcement: OWWL Libraries Assistive Technologies Grant Program
OverDrive Reciprocal Lending Goes Live February 1, 2022
Reminder: Annual Report Workshop, Friday, February 4, 2022 at 10:00 AM
Division of Library Development Memo: Library Hours and Rising COVID Numbers
Interesting Articles
HBR Tip of the Day
Monday Briefing - January 24, 2022
System Orientation for New Trustees
Trustee Handbook Book Club Recording
Legislative Update
Executive Budget
Library Advocacy Day 2022
eBooks for All veto
Open Meetings Law
Monday (Tuesday) Briefing - January 18, 2022
NYLA News
NYLA's New Executive Director
Advocacy Day 2022
Online Board Meetings
Employee Handbook Project
Updated 2022 Trustee Workshop Schedule
New York Sick Leave from HR Works
Monday Briefing - January 10, 2022
Employee Handbook Template
New York Paid Family Leave Follow-Up
NYLA Membership Interest Survey
Governor Hochul's State of the State
Evergreen Updates and Reminders
End of grace period
Backdating check ins
This email was sent to…
Monday Briefing - January 04, 2022
Assembly Bill A5837B - Vetoed by Governor Hochul
Mask Mandate Extended to February 1, 2022
Library Card Order from Kelly
Delivery and Winter Weather
Annual Report Workshop
2022 Trustee Workshop Schedule
RRLC Annual Report
2021
Monday Briefing - December 20, 2021
In-District Advocacy Visits
State Aid for Library Construction Info Session
Annual Report Workshop
Books By Mail Update from Suzanne
Libby Update from OverDrive
Monday Briefing - December 13, 2021
Mask Mandate for Businesses
State Aid for Library Construction Info Session
System Board Meeting Follow-Up
Question of the Week: Does Paid Leave Apply to Booster Shots?
Monday Briefing - December 6, 2021
System Staff Changes
Omicron in New York State
Library Policy Reminder
Trustee Handbooks for New Trustees
Update Your Google Listing
Annual Update Document (AUD) Requirement
Question of the Week: Posting Meeting Minutes
Evergreen Updates
Deactivation of shared libcirc & libtech Evergreen accounts
Holdings Templates
Buckets
ICYMI: Please enter your 2022 closed dates
Have you checked your pending patrons recently?
This email was sent to…
Monday Briefing - November 29, 2021
Hochul Declaring a Disaster Emergency in New York
Last Chance: 2021 System Satisfaction Survey
"First Amendment Audits" and Recording Policy
The Beginner's Guide to Being a Woman in Charge
OverDrive Magazines
Division of Library Development Survey
Public Library Association Survey
Holiday Schedule Considerations
Thank Your Colleagues in a Meaningful Way from HBR
Monday Briefing - November 22, 2021
Last Chance: System Satisfaction Survey
Open Meeting Law Updates
Online Board Meeting
Documents Under Discussion
Posting Minutes Online
Tax Cap Compliance
Upcoming Advocacy Visits
Review of State Aid for Library Construction from State of the System Meeting
NYLA Position Statement on the Defense of Intellectual Freedom
Trustee Handbook Book Club Recordings
RRLC Member Value Report
DLD November Updates
Monday Briefing - November 15, 2021
PLSDAC Follow-Up
Central Library Budget and OverDrive Magazines
System Satisfaction Survey
First Amendment Audits in Libraries
In-District Advocacy
Upcoming Trustee Workshops
Evergreen Updates from Dan and Kathryn
Hold limit adjusted to 20 holds
ICYMI: Please enter your 2022 closed dates
OWWL Libraries Program Calendar (LibCal)
Vaccine Clinics from Suzanne
Make Your Writing Clearer and More Persuasive from HBR
Monday Briefing - November 8, 2021
2020 Census Information from DLD
PLSDAC Agenda
Question of the Week
Book Challenge News Bits from Suzanne
Construction Grant Update from Suzanne
Monday Briefing - November 1, 2021
Trustee Workshop: How to Evaluate Your Director - Monday, November 8 at 5:00 PM
Federal Funding for Libraries from ALA
Book Challenges from Suzanne
Question of the Week
Ask a Lawyer: Recent Questions
Monday Briefing - October 25, 2021
OverDrive Magazines?
Reciprocal Lending Through OverDrive
Upcoming Trustee Workshops
LIU Advanced Certificate Program
Delivery@owwl.org
Rerun: Update to Open Meetings Law
Rerun: Annual Tax Cap Reminders 2022
Recommended Override Language
DLD October Update
PLS Reopening and Minimum Hours Committee
Federal Funding for Libraries – ARPA Update
CARES Act Subawards
2021-2026 Library System Five-Year Plan of Service
Annual Reports
2020 Census Date
State Aid for Library Construction
E-rate/Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF)
Adult Literacy/Family Literacy Library Services Program
Public Library Broadband Assessment Pilot
Transforming Teen Services/T3 Initiative
Ready to Read at New York Libraries
Summer Reading at New York Libraries
NYSL/Library Development Events
New York State Library Public Programs at NYLA 2021
Monday Briefing - October 18, 2021
Annual Tax Cap Reminders 2022
Recommended Override Language
Recent System Board Actions
Phishing Scams from Bob
Tip from Harvard Business Review
Monday (Tuesday) Briefing - October 12, 2021
Trustee Training Legislation Signed
Text in Bill
Annual Meeting and Trustee Election
Governor Kathy Hochul's First 45 Days
Website Connection Issues? From Dan
Book Challenges from Suzanne
Continuing Education from Suzanne
American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Libraries from ALA
Computer and Network Services (CANS) Dept. Situations
Reset Passwords Immediately
Blocked Third Party Access to Zimbra
Monday Briefing - October 4, 2021
Computer and Network Services (CANS) Dept. Situations
Reset Passwords Immediately
Blocked Third Party Access to Zimbra
Changes in CANS Staff from Ron Kirsop
Annual Meeting and Trustee Election
NYLA Announcement - Trustee Education Legislation
2022 Minimum Wage Announced
Monday Briefing - September 27, 2021
ICYMI: Evergreen Individual logins
New York Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Requirements
Recent OSC Findings
Sneak Peek: Public Library Minimum Hours and Curbside/Lobby Hours
Monday Briefing - September 20, 2021
NYLA Legislative Committee
Trip to Ganondagan Follow-Up Resources from Suzanne
Rerun: State Library Vision Plan
Articles of Interest
New Books will be Hard to Come by for the Rest of the Year
School District Bans Books
Gender and Restrooms on Twitter
Monday Briefing - September 13, 2021
PLSDAC Recap
Systems Access and Patron Confidentiality Policy
Evergreen Individual logins
Trustee Workshop This Week!
Key Laws & Regulations for Libraries - Wednesday, September 15 at 5:00 PM
System Board Recap
System Trustee Election
OWWLie Nominations
Delivery Reminders from Suzanne
DLD Tracking Library Reopening
Question of the Week: Reserve Funds
Monday (Tuesday) Briefing - September 7, 2021
2nd Annual OWWLie Awards & Inaugural Donut Wall!
Walk to Your Library Closeout Evaluation Questionnaire from Suzanne
PLSDAC Agenda - Friday, September 10, 2021
Recent Highlights from OSC Audits
Misinformation on Facebook from the Washington Post
Online Board Meetings Allowed Until January 15, 2022
Monday Briefing - August 30, 2021
E-Waste Recycling Drop Off at PLS from Adam
DMCA Takedown Notices from Bob
Adult Services Workshops this Fall from Suzanne
Sending Items Through Delivery
Question of the Week
RERUN: Pop-Up Vaccine Clinics @ Libraries from Suzanne
Monday (Tuesday) Briefing - August 23, 2021
Advocacy Updates
Open Meetings Law
Advocacy Page on Docs
Minimum Standards for Libraries and Variance Requests
Plan of Service 2022-2026
Trustee Newsletter
Monday Briefing - August 16, 2021
New York State Updates
CDC Guidance
Level of Community Transmission
NYLA Situation
Health and Safety Guide for the 2021-2022 School Year
OWWL2Go Funding Commitments
Director Search Update
Trustee Workshops
Upcoming Workshops
Key Laws & Regulations for Libraries - Wednesday, September 15 at 5:00 PM
Trustee Handbook Bookclub - Tuesday, October, 19 at 5:00 PM
Monday Briefing - August 2, 2021
COVID-19 Delta Variant and Masks
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Prevailing Wage and Libraries
ALA Adopts New Code of Ethics Principle
Passing on the Emergency Connectivity Fund
OWWL Libraries Supporting Older Adults Grant Program
Upcoming Events
Trustee Workshop: Differences in Library Types - Tuesday, August 10 at 5:00 PM
Key Laws & Regulations for Libraries - Wednesday, September 15 at 5:00 PM
System Meeting: Ganondagan - Friday, September 17, 2021, at 10:00 AM
Monday Briefing - July 19, 2021
OWWL Cost Shares
NY HERO Act
System Board Meeting Actions
Oath of Office Requirement from DLD
Changes to ILL from Kathryn
Monday Briefing - July 12, 2021
July Learning Opportunities from Suzanne
Grab & Go Learning: Facilitating Conversations - Tuesday, July 13 @ 10am
Beyond the Binary Workshop - Friday, July 16 @ 10am
Grab & Go Learning: Your Library and Advocacy - Tuesday, July 27 @ 10am
BONUS: Office Luau Hours for Directors - Friday, July 23 @ 10am
Build America's Library Act
Letter from ALA
Sample Tweets
OWWL Libraries Supporting Older Adults Grant Program
StoryWalk® Seed Money Project
Mail to the System
Trustee Workshops
Ask a Lawyer Service from RRLC
Ask a Lawyer: Filling Out Forms for Patrons - 07/08/2021
Legislative Updates
Streamline & Modernize Library Program Requirements
Training for Library Trustees
Increased Access to the Library Construction Program
Access to E-Books
Monday Briefing - June 28, 2021
Social Media for Small Libraries
Recap on Recent News
Director Search Update
New York State COVID-19 Update
NY HERO Act
Two Scoops of Learning this Week from Suzanne
Last Call: Construction Grant Intent to Apply
StoryWalk Seed Money Project from Andrea
Rerun: Director Comment Period on Plan of Service 2022-2026
Monday Briefing - June 14, 2021
Delivery Update from Suzanne
Director Search: Geneva Public Library
Director Comment Period on Plan of Service 2022-2026
Legislative Update
Senate Bill S2890B
Senate Bill S4435B
Learning Opportunities this Week from Suzanne
Monday Briefing - June 7, 2021
COVID-19 Update: Future Lifting of COVID Restrictions
Family Literacy Facilitator Training from Suzanne
Financial Oversight Trustee Workshop - Thursday, June 10 at 6:00 PM
NYLA Call to Action: #EBooks4All
Rerun: Construction Grant Intent to Apply due June 25, 2021
Monday (Tuesday) Briefing - June 1, 2021
Construction Grant Intent to Apply due June 25, 2021
NYLA's Legal Defense Fund
PLSDAC Meeting Friday, June 4, 2021
Financial Oversight Trustee Workshop - Thursday, June 10 at 6:00 PM
Legislative Updates
Senate Bill S4435
Monday Briefing - May 24, 2021
Legislative Updates
Senate Bill S2890B
Senate Bill S5753
Senate Bill S4435
The New Safety Webinar
Rerun: Update on Mask and CDC Guidance - May 20, 2021
Executive Order 202.108
CDC Guidance Update
Reopening New York Guidance
HR Works Guidance: NY Adopts CDC's Mask Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
Rerun: State Mask Mandate Ends Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Rerun: Mask Impacts on Libraries
Monday Briefing - May 17, 2021
Update on Mask and CDC Guidance - May 20, 2021
Executive Order 202.108
CDC Guidance Update
Reopening New York Guidance
HR Works Guidance: NY Adopts CDC's Mask Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
State Mask Mandate Ends Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Mask Impacts on Libraries
Auditing the First Amendment at Your Public Library
State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli: Identity Theft Cases Surged in New York in 2020
New York State Library Reopens Today
Monday Briefing - May 10, 2021
Update on COVID-19 Restrictions
Delivery Update from Suzanne
Office Hours for Trustees - Tuesday, May 18 at 5:00 PM
ICYMI: Evergreen Notes
Harold Hacker Grant from RRLC
Rerun: Construction Grant Reminder
Monday Briefing - May 3, 2021
Delivery Update
Legislative Update
Masks in Libraries
Construction Grant Reminder
Follow-Up: Public Library Minimum Hours Open Begin June 1, 2021 from DLD
Minimum Standards Reminder
OSC Audit: Plattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds
Monday Briefing - April 26, 2021
Gratitude for Opening Tickets
A Few Delivery Updates
Public Library Minimum Hours Open Begin June 1, 2021 from DLD
Congratulations!
Collective Knowledge Podcast
Rerun: OWWL Libraries Program Calendar from Andrea
Monday Briefing - April 19, 2021
State Aid for Library Construction
Leaders & Burnout: Protecting Your Staff From You
Evergreen News from Dan and Kathryn
Evergreen Upgrade: This Week!
Please avoid adding driver's license numbers to patron records
Legislative Update
Executive Order 202.101
Senate Bill S4435
Trustee Workshop: Key Laws & Regulations for Libraries
Potential Capacity Increase
OWWL Libraries Program Calendar from Andrea
System Board Meeting Recap
Collective Knowledge Podcast: How Should We Handle Criticism?
Monday Briefing - April 12, 2021
Collective Knowledge: A Library Podcast
Submit Bullet Aid Requests from NYLA
Delivery Update from Suzanne
Prepare for the Evergreen Upgrade from Dan and Kathryn
Systems Access and Data Handling Policy
Warning of Email Scams from Bob
Upcoming Workshops and Meetings from Suzanne
Connecting Rural Communities: Small Town Solutions Virtual Conference
NY Dept. of Health Travel Updates
Rerun: Unemployment Fraud
Rerun: Update to COVID-related Policies and Procedures
Monday Briefing - April 5, 2021
A Library Podcast with Ron and Suzanne
Unemployment Fraud
Evergreen Upgrade 4/21-4/22 from Dan, Kathryn, and Bob
RRLC Library of the Year Award
National Library Week from ALA
In Case You Missed It
Employment Assistance Program: Taking Matters into Your Own Hands!
Book Discussion from Stacey Wicksall
533 million Facebook users' phone numbers and personal data have been leaked online
Reruns
Action Requested: Plan of Service Questionnaire
Action Requested: Budget Kit Questionnaire
Monday Briefing - March 29, 2021
Very Important Top Priority Super Urgent Message from Bob
Question of the Week Podcast
Action Requested: Plan of Service Questionnaire
Action Requested: Budget Kit Questionnaire
Governor Cuomo Announces New Yorkers 30 Years of Age and Older Will Be Eligible to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
"Scholastic Pulls Popular Children's Book from 'Captain Underpants' Author"
Urge your Legislators to Build America's Libraries! From ALA
A Message From NYLA
Online Board Meetings
OWWL Libraries Staff Academy
2021 Virtual Summer Conference, from RRLC
Interesting Reads: Early Literacy and eBooks vs. Print
March 22, 2021
Listen to the Monday Briefing
COVID-19 Update
AstraZeneca Vaccine
Vaccines in New York
Paid Leave for Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine
Quarantine of Domestic Travel
Trustee Workshops
Developing Library Policies Follow-Up
Future Trustee Workshops
Volunteer Handbook
NYLINE Announcement for Reopening Libraries
March 15, 2021
Audio Version of the Monday Briefing
Legislative Bill Updates
Senate Bill S2588A
Senate Bill S4435
Indoor Capacity from Suzanne
Grab & Go Learning Workshops from Suzanne
Ancestry Library Statistics from Bob
Sunset of System Service: Hosting Online Board Meetings
Trustee Workshop Developing Library Policies - Tuesday, March 16 at 6:00 PM
Federal Government Invests $200M in Libraries and Museums to Stimulate American Communities
March System Board Meeting Recap
Changes to COVID-19 Travel Updates
March 8, 2021
COVID-19 Travel Updates
State Aid for Library Construction Info Session
Legislative Bills Updates
Senate Bill S4430
Question of the Week
How many libraries have gone fine-free in our System?
Rerun: Thoughts on the Six Dr. Seuss Titles
Questions on Dr. Seuess Email
Does the System have a recommendation on whether to discard these items or keep them?
Is this considered censorship?
What if my library does not have a "Reconsideration of Library Materials" policy?
Why would I go through the process of filling out a Reconsideration Form?
Should I bring this discussion to my board?
What if I believe we should get rid of these items, but the board disagrees?
March 1, 2021
Advocacy Day Follow-Up
Legislative Bills Information
Senate Bill S8617B
Senate Bill S4430
Senate Bill S4435
Senate Bill S7240
COVID-19 Update
Considerations for the Future of Quarantining Materials
Meeting & Workshop Follow-Up from Suzanne
Women in Leadership Program from Suzanne
February 22, 2021
Advocacy Day is this Friday
Delivery in Bad Weather
Community-Based Organizations COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit
Senate Bill S4430: Library Vote Signature Requirement
Question of the Week
Can libraries collect petition signatures for School District Public Library Trustee Electrions using Google Forms or other online forms?
Trustee Updates
Trustee Workshops
Developing Library Policies - Tuesday, March 16 at 6:00 PM
Upcoming Trustee Workshops
Upcoming Trustee Newsletter
Online Board Meetings Continue
February 17, 2021
Information on Prioritizing Library Workers in Vaccination Schedule
Trustee Training on Thursday, February 18, 2021
System Meeting on Friday, February 19, 2021
Annual Report Explanation
Potential for Deferred Municipal Payments
Question of the Week
How long do we need to keep the recordings of our Online Board Meetings?
Reruns
Request from NYLA Friends of Libraries Sections (FLS)
February 8, 2021
DLD Reopening Task Force
Advocacy Day 2021 Appointments
PLSDAC Follow-Up
Recording
Build America's Libraries
Resolution on Monetary Fines and Fees
Plan of Service 2022-2026
mRNA Vaccines
Trustee Training
SPAM Email
Last Week's Briefing
February 1, 2021
Winter Weather Advisory from Suzanne
Advocacy Update
'Finding Yes During COVID-19'
Open Meetings Law - Online Meeting Extension
Request from NYLA Friends of Libraries Sections (FLS)
RERUN: Advocacy Message to Directors
January 25, 2021
Updated Supplemental Guidance on COVID-19 Sick Leave
Finger Lakes COVID-19 Vaccine Hub
Construction Grants
Trustee Workshops 2021
January 19, 2021
State Budget Update
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System Meeting Recap from Suzanne
Rerun: Update to COVID-related Policies and Procedures
This Briefing Has Been Sent To…
January 11, 2021
State of the State Notes
Vaccine Info from Governor's Update
Update to COVID-related Policies and Procedures
Emergency Contacts for Delivery
COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Repeat
System Meeting on Friday, January 15, 2021
This Briefing Has Been Sent To…
January 4, 2021
Sick Time and COVID-19
The Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Law
New York Paid Sick Leave
Moving Forward
Delivery Update from Suzanne
CARES Act Library Funding: Deadline Friday, January 15th from Andrea
Advocacy Day February 26, 2021
Grow with Google Grant Update from Andrea
Records Retention Policy
Questions of the Week - Vaccine Edition
COVID-19 Vaccination Phases
Having Staff Recieve the Vaccine
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