NYLA Update January 2022

[Simone Yearwood (NYLA)]

NYLA Update January 2022
News:

After a search Council has approved the Committee’s recommendation that AnnaLee Dragon be the next Executive Director of the New York Library Association.
 
AnnaLee Dragon comes to NYLA after serving as the Director of the Kinderhook Memorial Library in Kinderhook, NY, since 2012. She has demonstrated a passion for libraries, advocacy, and for NYLA that is contagious and inspiring. AnnaLee will begin on February 14, 2022.

NYLA Upcoming Events:

Library Advocacy Day –
Date: March 2, 2022

On March 2, 2022, #LibraryAdvocates across the state will join together virtually for NYLA's Annual Library Advocacy Day. We cannot wait to join together to advocate for funding and policies that benefit and strengthen our libraries. Learn more here: https://www.nyla.org/lad2022/

YSS – Youth Services Section Spring Conference
Date: Friday, April 8th at Rivers Casino in Schenectady
Learn More: https://www.nyla.org/2022-yss-conference/?menukey=yss

SSL – Sections of School Libraries Annual Spring Conference
Date: May 19th - 21st at Turning Stone Casino in Verona
Register & Learn More https://www.nyla.org/4DCGI/events/Register.html?Action=Register&ConfID_W=378


Upcoming Webinars

METRO: Copy That! Copyright Basics for Library Professionals, Part 1: The Whats and Whys
Date: Tuesday, January 25th at 4PM
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__Sl688wXTLKjVA8g6VdU9Q

ESLN: Empire Archival Discovery Cooperative
Date: Friday, January 28th at 10AM
Register here: https://www.esln.org/esln-services-series/

WNYLRC: Open Data Boot Camp (Series)
Dates: Monday, February 7, 11 am - 12 pm
Wednesday, February 9, 11 am - 12 pm
Friday, February 11, 11 am - 12 pm
Friday, March 25, 11 am - 12 pm
Register here: https://wnylrc.wufoo.com/forms/zski25n0b1o6md/


CLRC: Mental Health & Wellness 101 with the Mental Health Association in New York State
Date: Tuesday, February 8th at 3PM
Register here: https://clrc.org/event/webinar-mhanys/

METRO: Copy That! Copyright Basics for Library Professionals, Part 2: Exceptions and Limitations
Date: Tuesday, February 22nd at 4PM
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JGaKvjc2TvKkg1F9Ok23Ig

ESLN: New York State Historic Newspapers
Date: Friday, February 25 at 10AM
Register here: https://www.esln.org/esln-services-series/

METRO: Copy That! Copyright Basics for Library Professionals, Part 3: Licensing and Risks
Date: Tuesday, March 29th at 4PM
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xiT0C13XSrqu3b3JT8ZsUQ


Reported by Simone L. Yearwood, NYLA Council Academic & Special Libraries - SUNYLA Liaison