Rochester Regional Library Council

Now Accepting Award & Scholarship Nominations!⁠
Do you know a NYLA member that we should recognize for their commitment to the NYS library community? Nominate them for a NYLA Award!⁠
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The NYLA Award winners will be recognized at the Awards Reception at this year's Annual Conference and Tradeshow on November 6, 2026. ⁠
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NYLA Awards⁠
Mary Bobinski Innovative Public Library Director Award⁠
NYLA's Distinguished Achievement Award⁠
Librarian of the Year (Academic/Special)⁠
Librarian of the Year (Public)⁠
Librarian of the Year (School)⁠
Intellectual Freedom Award⁠
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Are you a student currently pursuing your MLIS? NYLA offers two scholarship opportunities for students!⁠
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NYLA Scholarships⁠
NYLA Lake Placid First Time Conference Stipend⁠
NYLA Empire State Academic Scholarship⁠
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To learn more and apply to any of the award or scholarship opportunities visit: https://bit.ly/4t8CH7I
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Submission deadline for ALL awards and scholarship is June 1, 2026!

Happy National Library Workers Day! Today we recognize the many contributions made by ALL library workers.

Take time today to thank a library worker!

Join us for SUNY Brockport Spring 2026 Public History Webinar Series 08—Historical Houses, with Jeffrey Ludwig, Director of Education, Seward House Museum, Monday, 20 April 2026, 3:35-4:50. Open to any interested students, alumni, faculty, or citizens of New York State or beyond. Information and instructions to register here:
https://sunybrockporthistorydept.net/sunyhistorylab/news/spring-2026-public-history-webinar-series/