named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
ASLD Summer Roundtable
In-person panel and roundtable discussion on innovative library practices, space usage, and technology integration, hosted by the Academic and Special Libraries Division
Interview Do’s & Don’ts Workshop
Workshop for emerging librarians featuring a panel of experts offering tips and answering questions on interviewing skills
Professional Development Series
Annual series of virtual programs hosted in collaboration with SCLA and CLASC to support ongoing learning for library professionals
YASD Book Club
Bi-monthly book discussion group for members of the Young Adult Services Division, held after board meetings
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Library Staff Professional Development 4 activities
- Annual Professional Development SeriesCo-hosts an annual Professional Development Series in September with SCLA and CLASC, featuring virtual program proposals from divisions and committees to support ongoing learning for library personnel.
- Compilation and dissemination of professional development opportunitiesCompiles and shares lists of professional development opportunities for library staff to support ongoing learning and career growth.
- Professional development workshops and training for librariansHosts workshops and training sessions for librarians, including Interviewing 101 and other skill-building events, often featuring expert panels and open to emerging and practicing librarians. Offered in virtual, in-person, and hybrid formats.
- Roundtable and panel discussions on library practicesHosts in-person and virtual roundtable events and panel discussions for academic, special, and children’s services librarians to discuss innovative practices, space usage, technology integration, and service improvements.
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Organizational DEI Capacity Building 1 activity
- Advocacy for equity and opposition to systemic racismExpresses a commitment to equity and opposition to systemic racism as a core value of libraries, reflecting organizational advocacy priorities.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Bi-monthly young adult literature book clubHosts a bi-monthly book club for the Young Adult Services Division, facilitating discussions on young adult literature such as The Escape Game by Marissa Meyer.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Production and distribution of member directoryProduces and distributes a printed directory to members who opt in, supporting communication and connectivity within the association.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Social and networking events for membersOrganizes social events such as bowling nights at Maple Lanes Bowling Alley in Rockville Centre for members, including rental shoes and on-site fees, to promote networking and community building.
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Virtual and hybrid board meetingsConducts monthly virtual board meetings for the Children's Services Division and hybrid executive board meetings at the Nassau Library System in Uniondale, NY, open to all members.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$157K
Contributions & grants$34K22%
Program service revenue$123K78%
Investment income$710%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$148K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$2K
balance sheet
Total assets$163K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$163K
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +1.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 7
- CATHERINE BARRETTA — Director
- CATHERINE NASHAK — Director
- JODY RUGGIERO — Director
- MARY CAROL MOORE — Director
- ROSEANNE DORFMAN — Director
- ROSEMARIE BIROFKA — Director
- STACEY MENCHER — Director
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- CLASC Partner — Co-hosts the annual Professional Development Series with NCLA and SCLA.
- CLASC Partner — Co-hosts the annual Professional Development Series with NCLA.
- Emerging Librarians Committee Network — Committee within NCLA that organizes professional development events for early-career librarians.
- Nassau Community College Partner — Hosted an NCLA panel discussion and roundtable event at its Castle event space.
- Nassau Community College Partner — Hosts NCLA's Academic and Special Libraries Division event at its Castle event space.
- SCLA Partner — Co-hosts the annual Professional Development Series with NCLA and CLASC.
- SCLA Partner — Co-hosts the annual Professional Development Series with NCLA.
- South Carolina Library Association Partner — Jointly hosts CATS TIF Technology Committee meetings with NCLA.
- Syosset Library Partner — Hosts staff leadership for YASD activities, including book club coordination.
- TD Bank Funder — Provides contributions to NCLA through its Affinity Program based on member accounts.
- Uniondale Public Library Partner — Contact information for the event is provided through a staff member at the Uniondale Public Library.
- West Hempstead Public Library Partner — Member organization represented in NCLA directory and communications.
- YASD Network — Member organization providing professional development coordination for youth services.
- YASD Network — Subgroup within NCLA focused on Young Adult Services that organizes professional development initiatives.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Member-Driven Professional Developmentmethodology: member_driven_programmingBy engaging member divisions and committees in organizing professional development programs, the association produces more relevant and participatory learning opportunities because practitioners co-create content through submission processes and collaborative planning, increasing ownership and applicability.
- Peer-Led Learning Workshopsmethodology: peer_learning_workshopsBy using expert panels and open forum roundtables led by practitioners, the association fosters skill development and knowledge exchange because peer-driven dialogue promotes practical, context-specific insights that top-down training does not.
- Regional Collaboration for Capacity Buildingmethodology: regional_collaborative_professional_developmentBy collaborating with regional and state library associations, the association expands access to professional development and shared resources because collective programming increases reach, reduces duplication, and leverages diverse expertise across geographic networks.