January 2021 System Meeting

Announcements

System Meeting Announcements

• TL;DR: 2021 Trustee Training Schedule, NY Paid Sick Leave, Open Meeting Law Extension, State Aid for Library Construction, PLS Mini-Workshops, College Planning During COVID-19, Blue Delivery Totes, Emergency Contact List, Delivery Reminders, 2020 Annual Report, Holding Staff Workshop, Out of System ILLs, Long Overdue Items Not Marked Lost, Youth Services Workshops, FLX Kids are Alright, NY CARES Act Funding

Referenced in Announcements:

• 2021 Trustree Training Schedule
• State Aid for Library Construction
• Delivery Folder
• Long Overdue Items Not Marked Lost
• CARES Act Funding

Continuing Education

Title: The Impact of COVID-19 on Individuals with Disabilities

Presenter: Erin DiCesare, Director, Learning & Organizational Development and Courtney Liggett, Principal, Mary Cariola Center

About: COVID-19 has altered all of our lives but for individuals with disabilities, the challenges and constant change can be even greater. Join Erin Di Cesare, Director, Learning & Organizational Development and Courtney Liggett, Principal from the Mary Cariola Center, to learn about the impact of COVID-19 on individuals with disabilities and their families. This awareness can help our libraries continue to meet the needs of all of our library users and provide exceptional service.

Mary Cariola Center serves hundreds of children and young adults each year through academic, residential, and community outreach programs. Mary Cariola’s highly skilled staff is unparalleled in their commitment to working with youth with disabilities and includes some of the finest special education teachers, therapists, nurses, and social workers in New York.

Materials & Handouts:

• Presentation Slides
• Additional Resources/Links
  • GoNoodle
  • Cosmic Kids!
  • Boom Cards
  • Teachers Pay Teachers
  • Simple Social Scripts