Advocacy. Joint efforts between SCRLC and New York library organizations resulted in increased state library aid. We advocates for all libraries

Deposit Accounts. May be set up for your convenience. Contact Danna Harris.

Digitization. 

Join New York Heritage (NYH), a research portal for students, educators, historians, genealogists, and lifelong learners comprised of digitized historical materials about the people, places and institutions of New York State. Contribute newspapers to New York State Historic Newspapers and finding aids to the Empire Archival Discovery Cooperative for online accessibility.

Educational. SCRLC curates relevant, learning opportunities, and access to on-demand learning is also available.

Electronic Resources:

• Candid Foundation Directory
• EBSCO Literary Reference Source
• LibGuides
• Niche Academy
• OCLC FirstSearch / WorldCat Discovery Subscription
• AskUs 24/7 Virtual Reference

Field Visits & Consultations. Annual visits that can be customized for your needs. Request a visit.

Focus Groups. We can conduct low or no-cost focus groups for your organization. Contact Mary-Carol Lindbloom.

Grants. SCRLC offers grant opportunities for information technology projects, digitization, and resource sharing.

Leadership Opportunities. Join the Board of Trustees, serve on one of our Advisory Committees, or organize a Learning Circle.

Resource Sharing.

• Coordinated Collection Development Aid (CCDA) funds are procured with the assistance of SCRLC, simplifying a complicated application process, saving you valuable time.
• Participate in general resource sharing meetings that explore and provide training for topics such as new technology, services and products, best practices, and policies.
• The Bibliographic and Referral Service (BARC), is a free or low-cost last-resort interlibrary loan service. BARC also offers free Union List of Serials maintenance.
• Resource sharing subsidies or grants, as funds permit.
• Medical Information Services Program (MISP), subsidizes the cost of health-related ILL.

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