Upcoming Events & Professional Development Opportunities
SLS PD will be in-person unless otherwise noted
Fall 2024
11/13/24 8:15AM-3:00PM Automation Review
ALL Librarians are welcome! We will be involving anyone interested in this process; you do not need to currently be in automation to participate. Each vendor was invited to submit demo videos showcasing their products. We have reviewed these submissions to verify that each system meets the basic needs of our community of users. Now we need to hear from you!
Spring 2025
01/15/25 4:00PM-5:00PM VIRTUAL :Midyear Meeting Passport to Reading: Yearlong Professional Development
The purpose of this PD is for librarians to engage in self-paced professional reading to benefit their libraries and increase their own knowledge while also building community and finding new resources. Participants will read on professional title of their choosing each month and will engage with learning pathfinders and complete video reflections. Kickoff meeting is mandatory. There will be optional midyear and end-of-year meetings, listed separately for registration.
02/11/25 9:00AM-3:00PM Communication Coordinators Meeting #2
Quarterly meetings for SLS Communications Coordinators as mandated in NY State Education Law 90.18. Communications Coordinators are updated on topics such as NY State Education updates, technology, and Information Fluency Skills. Professional development is provided on current issues. Information is brought back to other librarians in their districts. ALL Librarians are welcome!
04/02/25 9:00AM-3:00PM Communication Coordinators Meeting #3
Quarterly meetings for SLS Communications Coordinators as mandated in NY State Education Law 90.18. Communications Coordinators are updated on topics such as NY State Education updates, technology, and Information Fluency Skills. Professional development is provided on current issues. Information is brought back to other librarians in their districts. ALL Librarians are welcome!
05/14/25 9:00AM-3:00PM Communication Coordinators Meeting #4
Quarterly meetings for SLS Communications Coordinators as mandated in NY State Education Law 90.18. Communications Coordinators are updated on topics such as NY State Education updates, technology, and Information Fluency Skills. Professional development is provided on current issues. Information is brought back to other librarians in their districts. ALL Librarians are welcome!
06/18/25 4:00PM-5:00PM VIRTUAL :End-of-Year Passport to Reading: Yearlong Professional Development
The purpose of this PD is for librarians to engage in self-paced professional reading to benefit their libraries and increase their own knowledge while also building community and finding new resources. Participants will read on professional title of their choosing each month and will engage with learning pathfinders and complete video reflections. Kickoff meeting is mandatory. There will be optional midyear and end-of-year meetings, listed separately for registration.
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