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<h4 style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#263D51"><a name="Q207381633"></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:white">A Note from the Executive Director
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><img border="0" width="100" id="_x0000_i1027" src="http://neo-rls.org/photos/77535_07122021102302.jpg">At NEO-RLS we try very hard to provide programming we feel will be beneficial
to library staff regardless of the type of library in which someone works. We believe hearing from peers in other types of libraries can be incredibly beneficial, generating new ideas by providing exposure to different perspectives. We also try hard to provide
programming on topics that are relevant regardless of level or area of responsibility. But, we know that we also need to balance those programs with learning opportunities that are track oriented, position oriented or type of library oriented. Therefore,
I am happy to let you know that we have two upcoming webinars focused on one of the core elements of what you are as libraries – your collections and how they are developed. Our first learning opportunity is for those working in our academic library community
and our second is for those working with youth collections. On November 4 <sup>
th</sup>, Courtney L. Young, University Librarian at Colgate University, will talk about
<em><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=52306167&nr=5783027917">Diversity and Inclusion as an Essential Ingredient of Collection Building
</a>. </span></em>She will talk about the role of an intentionally diverse collection on a college/university campus and the importance of assessing collections for diversity and inclusion. On November 9
<sup>th</sup>, Tiffeni Fontno, Head Librarian of the Educational Resource Center at Boston College, will talk about
<em><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=52307389&nr=5783027917">Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Youth Literature
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We hope you will join us in learning more about building inclusive collections that serve your communities. Enjoy your week!
<em><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Together we are maximizing library potential.</span></em><br>
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<em><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Betsy Lantz</span></em><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=52329385&nr=5783027917">Youth Mental Health First Aid</a><br>
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<a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=52315943&nr=5783027917">Bargaining Basics and Best Practices</a>
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<a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=52330607&nr=5783027917">Disability 301: Recruiting a Person with a Disability: Do’s and Don’t’s
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><img border="0" width="100" id="_x0000_i1030" src="http://neo-rls.org/photos/79003_08272021101041.jpg">Throughout the past six months, we have been setting up Discord servers
for each of our Special Interest Network Groups. Members have consistently asked us for a means of communicating directly with others in their areas of special interest and after a lot of research and discussion we landed on the use of Discord. Our process
has been to present information to group members at a virtual Network meeting and then invite members to join. Due to the administrative time involved in setting up the various servers, etc., we decided that Discord would be open only to those employed in
libraries within our region. We selected Discord due to the fact that it has a high degree of flexibility – The platform allows for moderation by a facilitator as well as a NEO-RLS staff member. In addition, the platform makes it much easier to manage emails
by providing the opportunity to keep topics and conversations located together for short-term and long-term reference. It also allows for a heightened level of confidentiality due to the fact that only Network Group members may be invited to participate.
We are pleased with the ease of communication that Discord has provided for those interested and will continue adding servers for the Network Groups that will be meeting in the future.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>EMERGING TECHNOLOGY KITS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE FOR NEW RESERVATIONS</strong>
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We are temporarily suspending new reservations for the e-tech kits while we are short-staffed. We
<strong>WILL</strong> be filling all previous reservation requests. If you have any questions, please contact
<a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=52314721&nr=5783027917">Betsy Lantz </a>
. We look forward to resuming the circulation of the Tech Lab and e-tech kits soon.<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>NEW MEMBERS SOUGHT FOR NEO-RLS ADVISORY GROUPS</strong>
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Do you have an interest in providing input to your regional in terms of programs and services? If so, we invite you to volunteer for our Advisory Groups. Advisory Group participation is open to all library staff who have expertise or want to gain expertise,
and are interested in helping maximize library potential! Information about the various groups is on the
<a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=52326941&nr=5783027917">website </a>. Newly established Advisory Groups include a brief PowerPoint on their charge and the work they will be undertaking this year. Please contact the Group facilitator, as noted
on the website, by September 3 <sup>rd </sup>if you are interested in participating in a group. Advisory Groups meet two times per year and will continue meeting virtually. We look forward to your participation!
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is no longer in need of its central reference desk furniture. They are offering it up to any library that may want it. Pictures are attached (chair not included). Dimensions are listed as well. The pieces are standalone, meaning that they don’t have to be
attached. We can’t deliver them, so you’d have to find a way to transport to your institution. Let
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voting period begins next Wednesday, September 1 through November 10. Buckeye Book Award voting will take place online at
<a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=52331829&nr=5783027917">www.bcbookaward.info
</a>. There will be a button for students to vote directly, as well as a button for teachers and librarians who collect student votes and wish to submit them in bulk.
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<p class="MsoNormal">The <strong>Collaborative Summer Library Program is seeking program ideas
</strong>for children, teens, and adults. CSLP’s annual programming manual is made up of submissions from public librarians nationwide. The 2023 theme is friendship and kindness, and the slogan will be “All Together Now.”
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you work in a rural public library, you may be eligible to apply for free books through the
<strong>Pilcrow Foundation Rural Public Library Grant program</strong>.<br>
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