Celebrating 20+ Years of Improving Student Achievement

Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL)

A major transition is occurring with the Talking Book and Braille Library at the State Library. TBBL has transitioned to a new internal computer operating system for managing the services provided, and has also begun the first distribution of “new” digital machines and the first downloading of online talking books. Thousands of readers (listeners) will be receiving new (much smaller and lighter weight) machines on which to play books and magazines. This important service is available free to anyone who cannot read ‘normal’ print or who cannot hold a book. It is easy to get signed up. If you know of individuals who would benefit from this great service, visit the TBBL Web pages at: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/tbbl/contacttb.htm

An Oasis for ELLs–School Libraries & English Language Learners

The Mid-Hudson BETAC and the Dutchess, Ulster, Orange-Ulster and Sullivan School Library Systems are sponsoring a special two-part workshop to promote literacy and English language for ELLs.  This workshop is designed for School Library Media Specialists and ESL/Bilingual Teachers.  School teams are encouraged to attend.  Participants must attend both sessions. Read more »

SLS Professional Collection

Recently added to the SLS Professional Collection:

Title: Connecting Boy with Books:  What Libraries Can Do

Author:  Michael Sullivan

For more information go to the ALA Website.

Contact the SLS office at rebecca.gerald@dcboces.org or 486-4840 ext. 3031 to borrow the book!