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March 24, 2023 Council Meeting @ SUNY Maritime / Campus Updates-Cobleskill
« on: March 22, 2023, 01:52:50 PM »
Instruction Librarian Freya Gibbon is enjoying her maternity leave with her first child. He's adorable and has so far behaved beautifully during Zoom calls. The rest of the librarians are covering her classes when we can.

The Mac & Cheese cook-off was a big success. Yours truly took home prizes in 2 categories. Yes, that is how I determine success. ;)

Campus administration has approved restoration of our evening adjunct Reference line. The search will start late-July/August.

Serials & E-Resources librarian Peter Barvoets will retire in June. A search will begin for his replacement soon, we're just waiting for the final click-offs in Interview Exchange.

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March 24, 2023 Council Meeting @ SUNY Maritime / Publications report
« on: March 22, 2023, 01:42:10 PM »
SUNYLA Publications Committee Report
March 24, 2023

Activities:
•   The February newsletter went out on schedule. 
•   Call for submissions for the May issue will go out early-mid-April

Upcoming:
•   I strongly encourage committees and conference planners to utilize the newsletter and our social media platforms to advertize/recruit/etc.
    o    When you have information to share on social: https://forms.gle/88rb7XZySuQdiXEo7 
    o    When you want something in the newsletter or just have questions: daviesac@cobleskill.edu

Reminder:
•   The most recent issue of the newsletter is easily found on the SUNYLA website (https://sunyla.org) if you don’t have the direct link handy. Under Communications right there on the top menu. Older issues too!


Current members:
Justin Cronise (Erie)
April Davies, chair  (Cobleskill)
Jennifer DeVito  (Stony Brook)
Aleshia Huber (Binghamton)
Jill Locascio  (Optometry)
Amanda Lowe  (Albany)
Tracy Paradis (Geneseo)
Susanna Van Sant  (TC3)


Respectfully submitted,
April Davies

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January 20, 2023 Council Meeting @ VIRTUAL / Publications Report
« on: January 19, 2023, 05:09:06 PM »
I won't be able to attend our meetings since I'll be "at" the UFS Winter Plenary. My report is below.

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SUNYLA Publications Committee Report
Jan. 20, 2023

Activities:
•   The October newsletter went out on schedule and the call for submissions has gone out for the February issue. Deadline: 1/30/2023.
•   FB/Twitter ads for SILC showcase and SUNYLA midwinter

Upcoming:
•   I strongly encourage committees and conference planners to utilize the newsletter and our social media platforms to advertize/recruit/etc.
    o      When you have information to share on social: https://forms.gle/88rb7XZySuQdiXEo7 
    o      When you want something in the newsletter or just have questions: daviesac@cobleskill.edu


Current members:
Justin Cronise (Erie)
April Davies, chair  (Cobleskill)
Jennifer DeVito  (Stony Brook)
Aleshia Huber (Binghamton)
Jill Locascio  (Optometry)
Amanda Lowe  (Albany)
Tracy Paradis (Geneseo)
Susanna Van Sant  (TC3)


Respectfully submitted,
April Davies


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September 16, 2022 Council Meeting @ VIRTUAL / Re: Campus Updates-Cobleskill
« on: September 15, 2022, 05:46:16 PM »
The Van Wagenen Library Chili Cook-off is back!  Date: probably Oct.12th (not finalized)
So is our Fall book sale!  Dates: Sept.30-Oct.31


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September 16, 2022 Council Meeting @ VIRTUAL / Publications report
« on: September 15, 2022, 05:41:00 PM »
SUNYLA Publications Committee Report
Sept. 15, 2022


Activities:
•   The call for submissions for the October newsletter just went out. Deadline: 9/27/22
•   I’m working on the new FB cover image but it’s not too late to share more images from the Farmingdale conference (hint, hint)
•   Tracy Paradis (Geneseo) has joined our merry band 
•   Social media up slightly: 321 followers on FB, 316 on Twitter

Upcoming:
•   Social media queen Amanda Lowe will be pulling highlights from the newsletter to create posts
•   No need to wait though, she’s always looking for content; just fill out this handy form when you have information to share: https://forms.gle/88rb7XZySuQdiXEo7 



Current members:
Justin Cronise (Erie)
April Davies, chair  (Cobleskill)
Jennifer DeVito  (Stony Brook)
Aleshia Huber (Binghamton)
Jill Locascio  (Optometry)
Amanda Lowe  (Albany)
Tracy Paradis (Geneseo)
Susanna Van Sant  (TC3)



Respectfully submitted,
April Davies

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June 8, 2022 Council Meeting @ Farmingdale State College (Annual) / Publications report
« on: June 07, 2022, 10:54:28 AM »
SUNYLA Publications Committee Report
June 8, 2022

Activities:
•   May newsletter went out a little later than I wanted but still on time
•   Social media: 317 followers on FB, 313 on Twitter

Upcoming:
•   PLEASE TAKE PICTURES during the conference and either send to me or post where I can find them. I will use to create the next FB cover image (see current: https://www.facebook.com/SUNY-Librarians-Association-160763520618503)
•   I will look to add a new member or two to the committee over the summer
•   The next newsletter issue will be October, call for submissions will go out in mid September


Current members:
Justin Cronise (Erie)
April Davies, chair  (Cobleskill)
Jennifer DeVito  (Stony Brook)
Aleshia Huber (Binghamton)
Jill Locascio  (Optometry)
Amanda Lowe  (Albany)
Susanna Van Sant  (TC3)


Respectfully submitted,
April Davies

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March 25, 2022 Council Meeting @ Farmingdale State College / Publications Report
« on: March 24, 2022, 10:59:19 PM »
SUNYLA Publications Committee Report
March 25, 2022


Activities:
•   Febuary newsletter came together without a hitch and went out on time
•   Social media member spotlights:  Do you know a SUNYLA member that should be spotlighted? Are you that member? We want to highlight you! Send an email to Amanda Lowe (amlowe@albany.edu) for details.

Upcoming:
•   We lost a member when they left their job at MVCC. I'm not going to worry about filling the spot until summer.
•   The next newsletter issue will be May, call for submissions will go out mid-late April
--> May is the last issue before the conference so this will be the last chance to advertise anything conference-related. I’d really like to include something about the keynote, events, and/or other conference info.


Current members:
Justin Cronise (Erie)
April Davies, chair  (Cobleskill)
Jennifer DeVito  (Stony Brook)
Aleshia Huber (Binghamton)
Jill Locascio  (Optometry)
Amanda Lowe  (Albany)
Susanna Van Sant  (TC3)


Respectfully submitted,
April Davies

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January 21, 2022 Council Meeting @ SUNY Delhi / Publications Report
« on: January 20, 2022, 03:29:40 PM »
I won't be attending the meeting as the Winter plenary for University Faculty Senate is at the same time. Please send me any questions or comments.

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SUNYLA Publications Committee Report
January 21, 2022

Activities:
  •   Call for submissions for the February newsletter went out on Wednesday – Deadline=1/28
         o   Blurbs or ads re: committee activities are always welcome (SILC, PDSG, etc.)
         o   This is a good opportunity to reach out to potential annual conference presenters

  •   Social media followers up slightly: 301 on FB, 312 on Twitter
         o   Member spotlights: Do you know a SUNYLA member that should be spotlighted? Are you that member? We want to highlight you! Send an email to Amanda Lowe (amlowe@albany.edu) for details on how to participate!


Upcoming:
  •   The next newsletter issue after February will be May


Current members:
Justin Cronise (Erie)
April Davies, chair  (Cobleskill)
Jennifer DeVito  (Stony Brook)
Aleshia Huber (Binghamton)
Jill Locascio  (Optometry)
Amanda Lowe  (Albany)
Susanna Van Sant  (TC3)
Lily Wadsworth (Mohawk Valley)


Respectfully submitted,
April Davies

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September 17, 2021 Council Meeting @ MVCC / Publications report
« on: September 14, 2021, 11:11:53 AM »
SUNYLA Publications Committee Report
September 17, 2021


Activities:
•   Call for submissions for October newsletter went out on Monday – Deadline=9/28
•   3 Member Spotlights on FB and Twitter so far
     -   the latest one (8/6) was seen by 801 people on Twitter, with 19 engagements; 73 on FB, with 7 engagements
•   Speaking of social media, we currently have 297 followers on FB and 310 on Twitter

Upcoming:
•   The next newsletter issue after October is February 


Current members:
Justin Cronise (Erie)
April Davies, chair  (Cobleskill)
Jennifer DeVito  (Stony Brook)
Aleshia Huber (Binghamton)
Jill Locascio  (Optometry)
Amanda Lowe  (Albany)
Susanna Van Sant  (TC3)
Lily Wadsworth (Mohawk Valley)



Respectfully submitted,
April Davies

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September 17, 2021 Council Meeting @ MVCC / Re: Campus Updates - Cobleskill
« on: September 14, 2021, 11:09:58 AM »
New faces @Cobylib:
We are pleased to be welcoming Freya Gibbon as our new Instruction Librarian & Reference Coordinator starting on Sept. 20

We are currently searching for a Circulation Supervisor (Clerk 2) as Cat Wise has left us for a position at SUNY Oneonta.

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June 16, 2021 Council Meeting @ VIRTUAL (Annual) / Campus Updates-Cobleskill
« on: June 15, 2021, 02:03:07 PM »
We got the ok to hire a new instruction librarian! Job ad and application instructions: https://cobleskill.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=131471

There's other stuff going on but that's the only part I care about at the moment.  ;D

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June 16, 2021 Council Meeting @ VIRTUAL (Annual) / Publications report
« on: June 15, 2021, 01:56:28 PM »
SUNYLA Publications Committee Report
June 16, 2021


Activities:
•   The May issue of the newsletter went out on time.
•   After several years of service, Brandon West has stepped down from the committee.
•   Social media update: FB, 291 followers; Twitter, 304.
•   I had a good conversation with Tim Stookesberry from SUNYPress back in April. He wants to build a stronger relationship with the SUNYLA community. I suggest inviting him to the next Council meeting in the fall.

Upcoming:
•   The next issue of the newsletter will come out in October. Deadline: TBD, mid/late-September. 


Current members:
Justin Cronise (Erie)
April Davies, chair  (Cobleskill)
Jennifer DeVito  (Stony Brook)
Aleshia Huber (Binghamton)
Jill Locascio  (Optometry)
Amanda Lowe  (Albany)
Susanna Van Sant  (TC3)
Lily Wadsworth (Mohawk Valley)


Respectfully submitted,
April Davies

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March 26, 2021 Council Meeting @ VIRTUAL / Publications report
« on: March 25, 2021, 01:27:13 PM »
SUNYLA Publications Committee Report
March 26, 2021


Activities:
•   February newsletter went out before the end of the month so I’m counting that as a win.
•   Have a new member on the committee: Lily Wadsworth from Mohawk Valley Community College

Upcoming:
•   Next issue of the newsletter is May. Deadline: April 26. Call for submissions will go out early/mid-April.


Current members:
Justin Cronise (Erie)
April Davies, chair  (Cobleskill)
Jennifer DeVito  (Stony Brook)
Aleshia Huber (Binghamton)
Jill Locascio  (Optometry)
Amanda Lowe  (Albany)
Susanna Van Sant  (TC3)
Lily Wadsworth (MVCC)
Brandon West  (Geneseo)


Respectfully submitted,
April Davies

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November 13, 2020 Council Meeting @ VIRTUAL / changes to bylaws & manual
« on: November 09, 2020, 12:37:17 PM »
Review of Bylaws and Manual of Duties & Responsibilities

I’ve been working with Carol Anne Germain and Bill Jones on revisions to the SUNYLA Bylaws, as well as the Manual of Duties & Responsibilities. We were looking to make sure they are in keeping with current practice, reflect changes previously approved, and do not contain gender-specific language. Once approved by the Council, the changes to the Bylaws will need to go on the spring ballot for approval by the membership. Changes to the Manual only require approval of the Council.

Please spend some quality time with the google docs linked below before Friday’s meeting. You can go ahead and send me any comments and suggestions if you want, or just save them for the meeting.

bylaws:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OSr7sgd9KUrTz6H1DOJK3E3bd7L0FbLp9rZuzB7vrsw/edit?usp=sharing

manual:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1881-V1B6U4LJzXNz4GbyhFHuFfqg8WFYsYXoP2Z4TUY/edit?usp=sharing


Respectfully submitted,
April Davies

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November 13, 2020 Council Meeting @ VIRTUAL / Publications report
« on: November 09, 2020, 11:44:33 AM »
SUNYLA Publications Committee Report
Nov. 13, 2020


Activities:
•   October newsletter went out on schedule.

Upcoming:
•   Next issue of the newsletter is February. Will send out a heads up in December before holidays and official call for submissions in January. Deadline around Jan. 20.
•   Might recruit a new member or two.



Current members:
Justin Cronise (Erie)
April Davies, chair  (Cobleskill)
Jennifer DeVito  (Stony Brook)
Aleshia Huber (Binghamton)
Jill Locascio  (Optometry)
Amanda Lowe  (Albany)
Susanna Van Sant  (TC3)
Brandon West  (Geneseo)



Respectfully submitted,
April Davies

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