Attendees: Joni Armstrong (Chester), Beth Bologh (Walden), Randall Enos (RCLS), Joanna Goldfarb (Monticello), Vera Ioannou (Mamakating),Peggy Johansen (Mamakating),Sara Johnson (Florida), Emily Kinney (Washingtonville), Lisa Kochik (Newburgh), Stacy Kraai (Warwick), Amanda Letohic (Fallsburg), Ruth Mallard (Liberty),Michelle Muller (Goshen), Joy Patton (Mamakating), Lisa SinClair (Cornwall), Rhonda Somarelli (Port Jervis), Connie Treuting (Port Jervis)
Table Talk: Commenced 9:30am Topic: Remind.com
Goshen Library uses Remind.com for storytime reminders, very helpful. Updated App lets user see all that they are signed up for, user friendly. Newburgh Library felt it was school or class orientated, may have changed with update. Other libraries make reminder calls prior to event or use Evanced which sends program confirmation and then an email reminder two days before the program. Group discussed using Library Aware, Constant Contacts, LibGuides for sending newsletters.
MEETING Commenced 10:06am
Welcome and Introductions.
Peggy and Vera received CLOUSC mug and pin. Anna sent thank you card. Melissa sent thank you message via email.
CLOUSC plans for 2016-2017
Professional Development-possible visit to publishing house is in the works for late winter or early spring.
Special Projects
Updating Bibliographies posted on RCLS-send titles regarding “death” to Michelle and titles regarding “facts of life” to Joni. Email changes to CLOUSC resource list to Randy, please cc: Ruth. Turn “Book Share” books into a bookmark or list.
Committees
CLOUSC Award: Joni will Chair, Amanda and Beth on committee
Mock Caldecott and Newbery Discussions: Newbery committee working on final list.
Y-2 Kids: Hold the Date: April 20, 2017/ Emergency date: April 21, 2017
Luncheon: Still planning
Sunshine Fund
Call for dues at November meeting.
Book Share
Election books: A few of the titles the group shared-
Amelia Bedelia: First Vote
I Can Do That
How to Build Your Own Country
Vote for Me
President Squid
One Vote, Two Votes, I Vote, You Vote
Vote for Larry
What Presidents Are Made of
Vote!
Presidential Races: The Battle for Power in the US.
Announcements from Randy
PUBLISHERS:
Attended several publisher previews, shared books with group. Harry Potter Muggle wall posters- still available.
SPECIAL WORKSHOPS:
Lisa S. reported on Bookfest, Upcoming events: Fall into Books this Friday, October 28th, NYLA Conference-November 2-5, Society of Illustrators-December 5th
RCLS NEWS:
Preview session postponed-will begin on October 31
Working on Winter/Spring dates for Early Learning Spaces and The ABCs of Early Learning with New Directions Institute Staff.
Accu Cut issues-please check out Accu Cut when you receive, use in a timely fashion and please use padded envelope or box to send back to RCLS.
ALSC/ALA:
Free webinars-see October 18th posting to CLOUSC
SRP NEWS:
2016 RCLS stats available upon request
2017 manuals will be available electronically free of charge. Randy will find out if manuals will be distributed on flash drives at NYLA conference.
Tech Topics
Emily from Washingtonville asked group about AWEs and if they are used in other buildings. AWEs are very popular and group recommended purchasing units for new space. iPads in children’s area are also very popular.
Highlight the Host
Vera discussed her storytimes- books, activity and snack follow a theme. Books on display for patrons to check out, most don’t take.
What’s On Your Mind?
Chester: shared new and very popular parenting books by Julia Cook with the group. Monticello: asked for help with dealing with hygiene issues she is having with group of teens, group offered suggestions. Mamakating: working on scavenger hunt with school district.
MEETING adjourned 11:53am
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa SinClair