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The School Library System council met in person for the first time since the remote period, welcoming several new members and setting its agenda for the year ahead.

Among the first orders of business was to elect a new chair, as Eleanor Schuster of Eastchester took the gavel from Chairwoman Kelsey Cohen of Mamaroneck.

School Library System Supervisor Jennifer Cannell oversaw her first council meeting since joining Southern Westchester BOCES earlier this year. Nearly half of its 16 members are new to the council as well. The council’s role, she explained, is to develop policies, goals and long-term plans as well as a required five-year plan of service. The council also votes on the system’s budget and annual report.

“The way I think of a library council is you’re like the board of education of the library system,” Dr. Cannell said.

More than that, however, Dr. Cannell said she envisions the council’s role as supporting member librarians in increasing their capacity and educating districts about the proper role of school librarians. “A big part of what we do here is advocacy,” she said.

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Apr 13 12:30 PM 03:00 PM

SLS Council Meeting

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The School Library System Council is responsible for developing and approving the Plan of Service; is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Plan of Service; recommends for approval the annual budget prior to submission to the District Superintendent for his signature; and supports the activities of the School Library System, through service on a committee.

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Apr 13 04:00 PM 07:00 PM

SLS Communication Coordinators Meeting

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Quarterly meetings for SLS Communication Coordinators as mandated in NY State Education Law 90.18. Communications Coordinators are informed on topics such as New York State Education Department updates, technology, and Information Fluency Skills. Professional development is provided on current issues with the expectation that it is shared with other school librarians in district.

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Apr 18 12:30 PM 03:00 PM

SLS OverDrive Users Group Meeting (Zoom)

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The SWBOCES Digital Library Program is a collaborative online service that includes eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines made available through Sora. The SWBOCES Digital Library is an extension of school libraries' print collections. With 24/7 access, students and teachers can check out titles anywhere, anytime in multiple formats. Open to all school librarians, administrators, and other educators who wish to engage readers through the use of digital content.

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The School Library System provides a range of services and support for school librarians and their districts, including:

Professional Development workshops and conferences through the year.
Opportunities for school librarians to connect with colleagues from other districts to discuss current issues and discover resources that can benefit their students, teachers and district community.
Access to consortium pricing for databases, ebooks, and library automation systems.
Shared educational resources that support inquiry-based learning and help build information literacy skills.

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Pleasantville HS Library - Freshman students were welcomed to the library with a book tasting, library tour and introduction to Sora hosted by their Library Teacher, Joanne Wallace.
Pleasantville HS Library - Each Book Tasting table presented a different book genre, and every 5 minutes students got to move to another table to "taste" their favorite genres. Joanne Wallace, LMS, created this fun event to kick off the new school year.
Westlake High School Library - The 9th grade English classes came to the library on the first day of school to enjoy the "Book Speed Dating" event presented by their Library Media Specialist, Mary Knopp.
Westlake High School Library - Book Speed Dating was a hit with 9th graders. Mary Knopp, LMS, prepared the special event for the 1st day back at school.
Greenacres Elementary School Library in Scarsdale - Lucky students will discover these colorful affirmation cards hiding in random fiction books in their library. Kacie Ham, LMS, placed them there for students to stumble upon while reading.
Greenacres Elementary School Library in Scarsdale - A new Wall of Heroes display created by Kacie Ham, LMS, caught students' eyes as they came back to a new school year.
Greenacres Elementary School Library in Scarsdale - An intriguing Wall of Villains display created by Kacie Ham, LMS, greeted students they came back to a new school year.
Greenacres Elementary School Library in Scarsdale- Students created illustrations of their favorite book characters for this new display.
Lincoln Elementary School Library in Mt. Vernon - 6th grade students enjoyed the challenge of working together to see how many designs they could create within a limited amount of time. Their LMS, Laura Marino, welcomed them back to school with this fun teambuilding activity.
Lincoln Elementary School Library in Mt. Vernon - The Maker Space was a hub of activity as 6th graders worked in teams to create as many unique designs as they could. LMS Laura Marino used the event to help students learn how to work together as they discussed strategies and challenges.
The Chapel School in Bronxville - Kindergarteners had fun walking a circus tightrope created by their librarian, Monique Brown.
The Chapel School in Bronxville - After hearing their librarian Monique Brown read "If You Ever Want to Bring a Circus to a Library, Don't" by Elise Parsley, Kindergarteners enjoyed walking a circus tightrope while balancing a book on their heads.