Professional Development Series 2023

SCLA, NCLA and CLASC are excited to present the 2023 Professional Development Series! This series of educational programs for library professionals across Long Island is a collaboration between CLASC, NCLA & SCLA. Programs are open to all library staff at no charge & presented virtually via Zoom. Click to see the flyer with registration links. […]

2022 LDA Award Presentation

The LDA Award Committee, on behalf of NCLA & SCLA, are proud to announce and award the winner of the 2022 LDA Library Award. Join the Zoom meeting here, or enter the following: Meeting ID: 815 0954 9906 Passcode: 510542 See our flyer for details.

Professional Development Series presented by NCLA, CLASC & SCLA

Look for programs throughout the month of May in lieu of the Long Island Library Conference. All programs are free and open to members and non-members. Click on the images for the full pdf and program descriptions / registration.

Dr. Seuss: Cut Him Loose? presented by the Intellectual Freedom Committee

Join the Intellectual Freedom Committee for a program during our May Professional Development series hosted by NCLA, SCLA and CLASC. A panel of librarians will discuss the issues involving intellectual freedom, collection development and programming which arose from recent controversy related to Dr. Seuss’ (Theodore Geisel) and other materials. Wednesday, May 19 at 2:00 pm. […]

The Internet is Dark and Full of Terrors: an NCLA & SCLA collaboration

Are you a Children’s, Young Adult or School Librarian? Don’t miss this vital panel discussion in collaboration with the NCLA Computers & Technology and Pop Culture Committees, and the SCLA Computer & Technical Services Division! The Internet is an amazing resource for everyone, but at times it is the ‘Wild West.’ Educate yourself and your […]

Announcing the B.E.S.T. Award – Nassau/Suffolk 2015

(Apply for the B.E.S.T. Award now!) Purpose: To honor significant contributions by a teenager to library services. Award: A commemorative plaque will be awarded to one teen in each county. Each award recipient will also be given a $150 stipend. Requirements: Be a Nassau or Suffolk County resident. Be a volunteer, employee or other affiliate […]