by Christi Sommerfeldt | Jan 2, 2019 | Headline, News
Thanks to the Northern New York Library’s Network’s professional development grant program, I recently had the opportunity to attend the ALSC National Institute, one of the only conferences dedicated to children’s librarianship. I attended some wonderful sessions on...
by Christi Sommerfeldt | Apr 2, 2019 | Headline, News
The first Successful Approaches to College Transitions conference, sponsored by the Northern NY Library Network (NNYLN), took place March 26, 2019, at Jefferson Community College Library. Librarians, teachers, and administrators representing public libraries, higher...
by Christi Sommerfeldt | Mar 22, 2019 | Jobs, News
Systems Librarian https://employment.stlawu.edu/postings/1818 Primary Responsibilities: Provides leadership and support for all aspects of the implemented web discovery platform, ILS, and other related library systems Engages students, faculty, and staff in regard to...
by Christi Sommerfeldt | Mar 7, 2019 | News
The NNYLN Technology Service Improvement grant provided funds to outfit the newly available creative maker space with a computer and monitor for the 3D printers, a charging station, several Chromebooks, project lockers, robotics competition equipment, and...
by Christi Sommerfeldt | Mar 5, 2019 | Headline, News
NNYLN welcomes submissions for its annual Outstanding Student Worker Award and Excellence in Library Service Award. Read more below regarding criteria for each and follow the links to submit your nomination. NNYLN Outstanding Student Worker Award Outstanding Student...
by Christi Sommerfeldt | Feb 20, 2019 | Jobs
Description of Department: Penfield Library is a dynamic, innovative, and learning-centered environment serving students, faculty and staff at SUNY Oswego. The Library supports campus curriculum, teaching, and research, and is a member of the SUNY Library...
by Meg Backus | Feb 6, 2019 | Advocacy, Headline, News
Advocacy Alert! Governor Andrew Cuomo has released his 2019-2020 Executive Budget proposal, pitched as a “Democracy Agenda,” which includes drastic cuts to library funding. If democracy relates to active participation of the people in politics and civic life,...
by Christi Sommerfeldt | Nov 7, 2018 | Headline, News
The Northern New York Library Network is proud to announce the projects funded in the 2018-19 grant cycle. The Network awarded $47,010 to its member libraries, whose proposed projects pursue innovation or increased access to special collections in their libraries....
by Christi Sommerfeldt | Sep 14, 2018 | Headline, News
Silas Wright House The original portion of the Silas Wright House was built in 1832. Red Barn The 10,000 square foot Red Barn Addition opened to the public in 2001. Building Conditions The grant through Senator Ritchie will provide funds to repair and repaint siding...
by chuck | Aug 13, 2018 | NYSHN
On Sunday, July 29th the NNYLN offices suffered a power failure. Normally this would not affect operation of the NYS Historic Newspapers web site (NYSHN). However, the generator failed to run and about an hour after the power failure the backup batteries ran out of...
