RCLS Weekly Memo
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August 23, 2010
Robert Hubsher, Executive Director
Ruth K. Daubenspeck, Newsletter Editor
Ramapo Catskill Library System • http://www.rcls.org
619 Route 17M • Middletown, NY 10940-4395 • 845.243.3747
Serving Member Libraries Since 1959
March 24, 2014
Now Online @
www.rcls.org
 RCLS Weekly Memo Archives
 RCLS Board Meeting Materials
 Library Challenge Flyer
 Save the Date for Upcoming
Workshops for Directors
& Trustees
 Fizz Boom Popping into Summer
Reading for Young Children Flyer
 Spring Forthcoming Bestsellers
 2014 Winter RCLS Directory
 55+ Resources LibGuide
 55+ Resources Guide
RCLS Board Talking Points
At its Monday, March 17 meeting, the
RCLS Board of Trustees had the following
Talking Points:
 The Board acknowledged and thanked the Friends
groups for their donations totaling $2,460 towards
NYLA Library Advocacy Day.
 The Board approved the RCLS Adoption of the State of
New York Deferred Compensation Plan for its
employees.
 The Board approved the RCLS 2014 State Annual
Report for submission to the State.
 The Board acknowledged that RCLS will offset the cost
for 20 member library Trustees attending the LTA
Trustee Institute May 2 and 3 at the Westchester Marriot
Hotel by $75.
The Talking Points will be elaborated on in the Minutes of
the March Board meeting, which will be posted to the RCLS
website about a week before the next regular meeting on
Monday, April 21 at RCLS. The current materials are
available on the website (Minutes/Financial Reports and
Executive Director’s Report). If you have any questions
about the Talking Points, contact Robert Hubsher (243.3747,
ext. 242 or e-mail).
GAME ON!
Sue Scott, Software Support Technology Librarian
RCLS is sponsoring a Minecraft Challenge. Can your
library’s kids (recommended ages
middle school and up) build a replica of
your library? For more information, visit
the VideoGames LibGuide (click on the
“Summer Reading” tab for more on
gaming and click on the “Borrow a Kit”
tab to borrow the equipment). The
winning library will receive a copy of the
Minecraft game in their chosen format.
On Tuesday, May 6, starting at 10:00
a.m. I will be doing a demonstration at RCLS on setting up
March 24, 2014
the Playstation 4, WiiU and XBOX
360. Register using the RCLS calendar.
If you would like more information
on technology and gaming in libraries,
join me at “Tech Up Your Library”
Workshop at RCLS on Monday,
March 31 at 9:30 a.m. Registration is
required; use the RCLS calendar.
Send me an e-mail by Thursday,
May 1 if you would like to join the
Minecraft Library Challenge! Space is
Limited.
Forthcoming Bestsellers
Grace Riario, RCLS Public Services
Consultant and Outreach Coordinator
The Spring 2014 issue of
Forthcoming
Bestsellers, a handy
guide to up-andcoming new books,
is now online.
Member libraries’
staff can duplicate
or direct their
patrons to the PDF.
This list is one of
four produced during the year as
predicted and derived from Publisher's
Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist,
Brodart or Baker & Taylor lists, etc.
According to the publishers’ schedules,
the titles will be released during the
upcoming three months.
For best results, place copies of the
list near your New Books area or at the
Circulation Desk.
The Editors for this edition are Patty
Sussmann, Newburgh Free Library and
Mary Duffy, Monroe Free Library.
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RCLS Weekly Memo
SRP Early Literacy Mini-grant
Recipients Announced
Randall Enos, RCLS Youth Services Consultant
With Family Literacy funds provided by the New York
State Library, RCLS was able to offer small grants to a
limited number of member libraries to support their
Summer Reading Programs for preschoolers.
Youth Services staff at the libraries which will be
receiving grants as well as those that will not, have been
notified via e-mail.
Many good applications were received and the selection
process was not an easy task. We were able to fund 13 grant
proposals this year. Thanks to all of you who took the time
to fill out the applications.
The following libraries will be receiving grants for their
Fizz Boom Read Early Literacy Summer Reading Programs:
 Cornwall Public Library
 E. B. Crawford Public Library
 Fallsburg Library
 Florida Public Library
 Gardiner Library
 Josephine-Louise Public Library
 Newburgh Free Library
 Nyack Library
 Port Jervis Free Library
 Tappan Library
 Thrall Public Library District of Middletown and
Wallkill
 Tuxedo Park Library
 West Nyack Free Library
Congratulations to all in securing the grants and thanks
again to all who took the time to apply. More SRP grant
information including news about 2014-2015 SRP grant
opportunities will be forthcoming.
These grants are made possible by funds from the New
York State Library's Family Literacy Library Services grant
program.
Apply for a Baker & Taylor Award
United for Libraries is accepting applications for the Baker & Taylor Awards, given to Friends of the
library groups and library foundations. The awards will be given based on a specific project that took
place or culminated during the 2013 calendar year or for outstanding activities by a Friends group or
foundation during 2013. Each winning group receives $1,000. Applications are due Thursday, May 1.
For more information, check the ALA website.
RCLS Weekly Memo
Tai Chi Classes Added in Gardiner
Melissa Fairweather, Public Relations, Gardiner Library
The Gardiner Library has added a second Tai Chi class to
its schedule. Instructor Roger Bason will offer one free
introductory class on Thursday, March 27, from 1 to 2 p.m.
Mr. Bason will then teach Short Yang Form Tai Chi for ten
weeks starting Thursday, April 3 at 1 p.m. and continuing
through June 5. The cost for these sessions is $12 drop in or
$40 for four classes.
Roger Bason was introduced to the Short Yang Form of
T’ai Chi Chuan as modified by Grand Master M.C. Cheng
40 years ago. He began practice with Robert Smith in
Washington, DC and in 1975 began study with Professor
Patrick Watson in New York City with the School of T’ai
Chi Chuan. He worked directly with Patrick Watson for 17
years. Mr. Bason has taught the Tai Chi form at over a dozen
colleges and universities including Princeton University,
Bennington College and the University of Massachusetts
(Dartmouth). He has taught classes to the general public in
New York City, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Washington,
DC, Los Angeles, CA, New Mexico and Hawaii (Kaua’i).
The library also offers Tai Chi classes on Wednesday
mornings at 11 a.m. with instructor Joseph Bergin. These
classes, which started in September 2012, also cost $12 for
drop in or $40 for four classes. Part of the proceeds from
each class benefits the library. All classes take place in the
library Community Room. For directions or further
information call 255-1255 or visit the Gardiner Library’s
website.
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March 24, 2014
Barbara Bush
Foundation Celebrates
25 Years
In 1989, then–First Lady Barbara
Bush founded the Barbara Bush
Foundation for Family Literacy to fund
programs that teach parents in lowincome families to read and pass on a
love of reading to their children. As the
foundation celebrated its silver
anniversary March 6, Bush said the goal
of the foundation has been consistent: to
help mothers realize their strength as
their child’s first teacher. Today, the
organization funds 1,500 literacy
programs in all 50 states with grants
from $25,000 to $125,000. Visit the
USA Today website to read more.
Guide to the 2014
ALA Elections
As ALA gears up for its 2014
elections, an electronic election guide is
once again available to help inform
members about the candidates and the
election process. Your Guide to the
2014 ALA Elections (in flip book or
P DF fo rm at ) cont ai ns gen er al
information about the ALA presidency,
recent ALA presidential initiatives, and
Target Foundation Early Literacy
biographical information about the two
Grants
presidential candidates. Information
The Target Store Grants program awards funds to schools, about the ALA Council, recent Council
libraries and nonprofit organizations to support programs actions, and links to information about
such as after-school reading events and weekend book clubs. this year’s 72 Council candidates is also
Together we're fostering a love of reading and
provided.
encouraging children, preschool through third
grade, to read together with their families. Grant
applications are accepted through Wednesday,
April 30, for programs taking place between
September 1, 2014 and August 1, 2015. Grants are $2,000
Share your library news with
and funding guidelines are available on the Target website.
the RCLS Weekly Memo.
Applications must be submitted online.
Send your article to
[email protected]
March 24, 2014
Deadlines
 Friday, March 28 @ 8 a.m.
Registration Due for 3/31
Tech Up Your Library
 Monday, April 7 @ 8 a.m.
Registration Due for 4/8
Dos and Don’ts of Earning Contact
Hours for Your Public Library
Certificate
 Friday, April 25
RCLS Directory Updates Due to
Ruth Daubenspeck @ RCLS
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RCLS Weekly Memo
System Calendar
For a complete and up-to-date list of events, including
links to additional information, see the RCLS Calendar.
To add information, contact Ruth Daubenspeck.
March
Monday, 24
CLOUSC, Newburgh – 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, 25
Managers Meeting, RCLS – 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, 27
Boom, Fizz, Popping into Summer Reading for Young
Children, RCLS – 8:45 a.m.
Friday, 28
Planning a Library Space Project? Talk to Your Library’s
Users, RCLS – 9:00 a.m.
Job Openings
Monday, 31
Tech Up Your Library, RCLS – 10:00 a.m.
 RCLS Area
April – School Library Month
 Region
 Building your e-résumé
Thursday, 3
Multi language Book Fair, White Plains Library –
9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday, 4
YSS Spring Conference, White Plains Crowne Plaza Hotel
Friday, 4
Correctional Facility Spring Training Session, RCLS
Saturday, 5
Money Smart Week @ your library
Monday, 7
Computers in Libraries Conference, Washington, DC
Tuesday, 8
Dos and Don’ts of Earning Contact Hours for Your Public
Library Certificate, RCLS – 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, 9
CTUG, Middletown, – 9:45 a.m.
RCLS Headquarters E-mail and Extension Directory
(845.243.3747)
Tony Castaldo ........ ANSER Manager and Systems Administrator ............................ 228
Chuck Conklin ........ Delivery & Building Maintenance Supervisor .............................. 226
Randall Enos .......... Youth Services Consultant .......................................................... 240
Linda Hendon ......... ILL/Tech Services Librarian ........................................................ 237
Stephen Hoefer ...... Fiscal Officer ............................................................................... 223
Robert Hubsher ...... Executive Director ....................................................................... 242
Jerry Kuntz ............. Electronic Resources Consultant ................................................ 246
Grace Riario ........... Public Services Consultant/Outreach Coordinator ...................... 233