Advocacy Initiatives at VCL
"We affirm the inherent dignity and rights of every person. We work to recognize and dismantle systemic and individual biases; to confront inequity and oppression; to enhance diversity and inclusion; and to advance racial and social justice in our libraries, communities, profession, and associations through awareness, advocacy, education, collaboration, services, and allocation of resources and spaces."
(#9, ALA Code of Ethics)
For Future Reference Internship
The Valley Cottage Library’s mission is to provide a welcoming, inclusive, and sustainable environment in which materials and services support and enhance the diverse needs and interests of the community. To align with the Library’s mission, our Advocacy Committee invites Nyack High School students to apply for the Valley Cottage Library Internship Program. The purpose of this internship is to attract to librarianship people from communities currently underestimated in the profession.
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Link to projects?
Anti-Racist Book and Media Recommendations
This is a non-exhaustive list of library materials ...
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Link to Aspen Collection Spotlight
(Working on it, would like input!)
Community Spotlight: BIPOC Businesses
A collaboration between Valley Cottage and Nyack Library, the purpose of this community spotlight is to highlight BIPOC business and to create a stronger relationship between BIPOC businesses, libraries and our communities.
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Check out the Greenbook, our crowd-sources business and resource guide for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).
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*2025 RCLS Adult Program of the Year Award Winner*
Upcoming Programs & Events
Scrolling list of VCL programs like on "adult program highlights"?
Links to community events that vibe with our mission?