HFM BOCES School Library System
Council Meeting Minutes
December 14, 2016
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PRESENT:
Deb Booth, Cornelius Bradt, Tariyka Chaulk, Mike Daly, JoMarie DiTata, Kathy Gundrum, Megan Hallenbeck, Karen Johnson, Tammy Jones, Christine Suhr, Dylan Thomarie, Eric Trahan, Edie Willcox
ABSENT:
Flo Glasser
Library Automation Update – Edie Willcox
The last borrower of a book will now display for 60 days. This will be good for books that are damaged but not noticed at check-in.
We have been working with Tammy Jones to set up amalgamated searching through NoveList Plus. I believe we are at the very last detail- finally.
CDLC Update – Kathy Gundrum
You can use the e-ill form and request items directly.
They have added miscellaneous materials for use.
The NY Heritage collections have been updated and expanded.
Professional Development – ILL/CDLC Training is available for those who are interested.
FMCC Update – Mike Daly
They just finished orientation including library materials/services.
Financial Literacy courses are available. Contact Mary Donohue.
They are using (Iasha pdf) to hunt down materials like articles.
MVLS Update – Eric Trahan
They are concentrating on outreach to share/expand services and delivery.
All students can get a public library card! They are good for audiobooks!
December Workshop – Edie Willcox
December 9th was the 4 system workshop – Text Sets
The workshop was very well received! We worked through one guided set, depending on the grade(s) covered – from the student’s point of view and then we had additional time to develop our own to be shared.
Common comments:
- It’s better to require a classroom teacher to attend with the librarian.
- Excellent to have it done from the student perspective.
- It is a good collaboration tool and conversation starter.
- Please do another (part 2)
ICAD – Karen Johnson
Middle and high schools were given $150 to purchase fiction/nonfiction to encourage reading for pleasure. The SLS is entering the purchase orders now.
Advocacy – Edie Willcox
Appeals were written to Governor Cuomo to increase library aid to State Ed required levels.
“Libraries are a core component of our state’s educational infrastructure.
New York State Education Law requires Library Aid for FY 2017-2018 to be $102.6M. Total state funding in the FY2016-17 enacted budget was $95.6M, placing library aid at 2006 funding levels.
Please help to bring us up to date!”
Continuing Education – Deb Booth
Would all Certified Library Media Specialists like a local Professional Development Day (March) to include a Member Plan explanation and time to fill it out (1/2 day)? YES!
Other topics for the remaining 1/2 day:
- CDLC services and materials
- Can opt for 1/2 day attendance for the Member Plan only
Other Business – JoMarie DiTata
None to report
Upcoming Dates – JoMarie DiTata
Member Plan Committee – TBA – January
Advisory Council/ Communication Coordinators – March 9, 2017
Long Range Planning Committee – January 20, 2017
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn made by Eric Trahan and seconded by Megan Hallenbeck.
