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Look for the Reference Quiz at the bottom of this e-mail! |
Historic Suffolk County
Celebrate Suffolk County Archives at the Setauket Neighborhood House Stop by to view rare documents and photographs and make the most of Suffolk's future by taking a good look at its past.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
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Annual SCLA Dinner
SCLA's 70th Anniversary
November 20, 2009
6:30 - 10:30 p.m.
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October is Archives
Month
October has been established as American Archives Month to focus attention on America's history and the organizations that work to maintain that history. Since the late 1980's more and more states across the United States are celebrating American Archives Month.
This year's New York State theme is: "Your History is New York's History: Visit Your Local Archives."
The National Archives at
New York City is presenting
a series of events. Check the schedule at:
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Suffolk Libraries is the newsletter of the Suffolk County Library Association.
SCLA Executive Board
President: Sue Sloan
Vice President: Brian Adams
Treasurer: Michael Aloi
Secretary: Jackie Narkiewicz
Members at Large:
Megan Sala-James, Michelle Vagner, Neely McCahey, Deb Cunningham
Please forward your comments and information to be included to suffolklibraries@yahoo.com or to the editor, Jeri Cohen, at jcohen@pmlib.org
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Suffolk County Legislative Breakfast 
The 2009 Suffolk County Legislative Breakfast, sponsored by the Long Island Library Resources Council and the Suffolk County Library Association, was held at the Brentwood Public Library on September 25, 2009. Representatives from library districts across the county came together to thank local legislators for their support and discuss enhanced services for the future. Brentwood Assemblyman Phil Ramos joined Suffolk Cooperative Library System Director Kevin Verbesey, Suffolk County Library Association Legislation Chairwoman Deborah Clark Cunningham, Library Trustee Gail Kirkham, Board Vice President Ellen Edelstein, Brentwood Public Library Assistant Director Marcia Pryluck, Brentwood Public Library Director Thomas A. Tarantowicz, Jr., Board President Mary Reid, Library Trustees Francis Picart and Bill Menendez following a talk by keynote speaker Liza Burby of Long Island Parent Magazine.
Deborah Clark Cunningham, Photo by Celia Vollmer |
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2010 Long Island Reads Pick is in!
The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey by Candice Millward
The 26th U.S. president, failing re-election, goes on an adventure that nearly kills him. In an admirable debut, historian and National Geographic contributor Candice Millard records Theodore Roosevelt's exploration of a hitherto uncharted river in the heart of the Amazon and turns the incredible story of Teddy Roosevelt's South American adventure into one that easily matches an Indiana Jones screen adventure. Why River of Doubt?
 Teddy Roosevelt lived on Long Island from 1885 until his death in 1919.
The book covers a part of Teddy Roosevelt's life that is both fascinating and not well known.
The book will appeal to readers of American history, Long Island History, American Presidents, adventure stories, and travel narratives.
River of Doubt is available in hardcover, paperback, large type, audio CD and downloadable audio. Programming opportunities are numerous.
The Committee is communicating with author, Candice Millard
and hopes to host a author event next Spring.
When?
Long Island Reads takes place annually throughout the month of April to coincide with National Library Week, which in 2010 is April 11-17.
The Programming Guide, Readers' Guide, posters and flyers, and other information will go out to all libraries as soon as possible.
Spread the word!
Nassau co-chair:
Deborah Clark Cunningham
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Multicultural Outreach Services And Information Committee
Welcomes You To Our
OPEN HOUSE
AT SCLS
NOVEMBER 10TH
At 10:00 AM
Come join our committee of enthusiastic librarians who want to share ideas and work on projects that will help serve our diverse ethnic community.
631.549.4411 ext. 255
MOSAIC formerly known as
Multicultural/Multilingual Services Committee |
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Upcoming DASL Programs
Please save the dates for two upcoming programs being sponsored by the Division of Academic and Special Libraries.
On Friday, November 13, Deborah Dolan of Hofstra University will discuss "From Concept to Publication: Incorporating Research and Publishing into Academic Library Practice" at Suffolk County Community College, Ammerman Campus Library (9:30 a.m., light breakfast, with the program to follow through 12:00 p.m.). There is no fee for attending this program.
DASL's annual luncheon will be held on Friday, December 4 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Stony Brook University's new Southampton Library. It will feature a presentation about this new "green" library by Darren Chase, Southampton Librarian, Stony Brook University, and include a tour. Lunch will follow in Southampton Village.
Kristen Nyitray |
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Embracing Our Differences 2009
The Suffolk Center on the Holocaust, Diversity and Human Understanding, Inc. presents Embracing Our Differences 2009.
The exhibition of works by professional and student artists is designed to promote the development of community values that reject prejudice and discrimination, and that support peaceful coexistence and an appreciation for differences.
EXHIBITION:
September 26 - October 23 at the Long Island Museum, Stony Brook
Spring 2010 (dates to be announced) at the Nassau County Museum of Art
An opening reception and celebration of artists and sponsors, including a performance by Ballet Long island was held on October 8 at the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook. |
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RASD News
I was reading the September issue of O Magazine and I saw a quote from Shirley Ann Jackson, President of RPI, that said, "Connectivity is key; it is what creates and strengthens your web of opportunity. The more connected you are, and the stronger your connections, the more effective you will be in obtaining and using power to achieve your goals". It made me think of my fellow librarians who are great at sharing information with the public and each other. It further made me think of RASD and all of its committees, and the great work they do presenting programs, sharing knowledge, and connecting us all.
In these difficult economic times, we need each other even more, please join a committee and share your time and talents with your colleagues. The following are some of the activities that the committees will be presenting this fall.
The Annual RASD dinner was held at the Mill Pond Country Club in Medford, on September 24. The guest speaker was Nahid Rachlin, author of Persian Girls. Attendees were eligible for many lovely gifts and prizes.
The annual Health Concerns Breakfast/Meeting/Workshop will be held at SCLS on October 21, staring at 9:00 a.m. The workshop will be on Anxiety and the speakers will be Psychiatrist Julian Herskowitz and Colleen Merlo, Executive Director of the Mental Health Association in Suffolk. Our 2010 slate of officers will be announced at the meeting. All are welcome to attend. Come for breakfast.
Libraries will be involved again this year at the Historic Suffolk County Event celebrating Archives Month. Library and historical society displays will be at the Setauket Neighborhood House, on October 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Look for more information about a program on bias awareness, with speaker Loida Santos that will be presented by MOSAIC.
If you are in the habit of viewing and using the great bibliographies created by the Reader's Advisory Committee, look for their next one on Period Fiction from 1800 and Earlier.
You will find information about RASD and all of its programs on our web page at ( scla.net/rasd/mainpg.htm). Stay connected! Jo-Ann Carhart, RASD President |
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Support Staff Division News
The SSD Annual Luncheon Meeting was held at the Bourne Mansion in Oakdale on October 7, 2009. The keynote speaker was Tim McHeffey from Innovative Business Educators who spoke on Solving Sticky People Problems ...Using the PHP Formula. Tim McHeffey demonstrated how this powerful communication technique can help immensely in the quest to give better service to our external customers (patrons), as well as our internal customers (fellow employees). Participants were invited to bring with them their most prickly, tricky issues (personal but not confidential) to be discussed and demonstrate how powerfully PHP can revolutionize our dialogues, curbing some of our stress in the process. Each attendee was invited to download a free "Sampler Edition" of four chapters of the upcoming book,"Solving Sticky People Problems." ( www.solvingstickypeopleproblems.com) Marsha Greenspan |
Library Briefs:
Brentwood Public Library School Supply Drive 
Brentwood Public Library Senior Clerk Celia Vollmer, far right, coordinated a fall school supplies drive for Pronto of Long Island. The need is especially great this year and library staff gave generously to the community's emergency relief center. Danielle Zubiller, Nicholas Ziino, Monica Powers, Janeth Estrada, Marcia Pryluck, Myrna Velez, Thomas A. Tarantowicz, Jr., Mary Jane Beck, Danielle Ashton, Mary Trusinski and Ms. Vollmer display some of the supplies that will provide Brentwood students with a good start this school year.
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Letter from the President
Dear Colleagues:
This year SCLA is celebrating its 70th Anniversary. It has been an honor to serve as President during our 70th year. I would like to thank the terrific SCLA Board for being both dedicated and a lot of fun. I would especially like to thank all of you who have made SCLA Board Meetings brief, concise and never boring. I would also like to thank all of my friends and colleagues who have offered me advice and support throughout the year. I wish Brian Adams, Vice-President/President Elect the best of luck next year. It has been great working with Brian and I know he will make a wonderful President.
I have been reading old newsletters from our archives to get some insight into SCLA's history. It is really interesting to read what was important to SCLA members then and now. Ironically, not much has changed. In 1945 SCLA launched the first newsletter and in 2009 we have launched our first online newsletter. Since at least 1945 (and I'm sure before that) SCLA members were lobbying Albany for more funding for libraries. It is both discouraging that the lobbying never ends and heartening that SCLA has been in the forefront of lobbying efforts since our inception. You will hear more about information from SCLA's archives at our Annual Dinner on November 20th.
I look forward to seeing all of you at the Annual Dinner.
Best regards,
Susan Sloan
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Reference Quiz |
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Hello, Quizfans -
This specific tree is the most popular choice among U.S. states for their state tree. Name it (your answer must be more specific than fir, pine, oak, maple, etc.).
Send your answers to: mkozikow@suffolk.lib.ny.us
The answer to last issue's question, the word spelled out by nautical flags, is "ahoy". Congratulations to all who answered correctly:
Laura Giuliani, Huntington Public Library
Barbara Ferrari, North Babylon Public Library
Melanie Weiss, North Babylon Public Library
Marc Horowitz, North Babylon Public Library
Serena Brooks, Smithtown Library
Susan Gottesman, Smithtown Library
Kristina Farmer (ret), Sachem Public Library
Pamela Punger, Smithtown Library
Ann Swedish, Middle Country Public Library
Azuree Agnello, West Babylon Public Library
Rona Dressler, Patchogue-Medford Public Library
Brian Adama, Longwood Public Library
Catherine Given, Half Hollow Hills Library
A special nod goes to North Babylon Public Library for having the most correct answers.
Thank you to everyone for taking the time to answer the quiz, I hope you enjoyed the search.
Marybeth Kozikowski
Sachem Public Library
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