This spring marked the 10-year anniversary of the Nylink name. When the decision was made to change our name from the SUNY/OCLC network to reflect our diversification of both members and services we provided, we called on our staff, our advisory group, and our members to help us select and define our new name. Many suggestions came in, and of course many acronyms, such as ERIN (Electronic Resources Information Network), LINY (Libraries in New York), TEAL (Technology, Education and Libraries), ELLIS (Electronic Library Information Support) and NY PLUS (NY Partners in Library User Support). Additional suggestions included New York Net, NY Reach, and NY One. It was narrowed down to four finalists: NewLine (New York Library Network), Reliant (Resources in Libraries Information Access Network), NY Plus (New York Partners in Library User Support), and NY LINK or NY LINC (New York Library Network). Nylink was the winner! Then it was on to the logos…

On its continuing quest to provide members with the best opportunities available to libraries, Nylink, a multitype library consortium serving libraries in New York state and surrounding areas, is pleased to announce a partnership with The Library Corporation (TLC), a proven company with creative solutions for library needs.

Nylink will act as a distributor, offering ITS.MARC databases, BiblioFile software, and other automation services provided by TLC. This partnership will offer Nylink members expanded cataloging service options to complement its existing offerings.

David Penniman, Executive Director of Nylink, said that this partnership is an outstanding example of how Nylink intends to offer more choices in the future. ”We have an obligation to our membership to provide a range of options involving cost reduction as well as alternative functional solutions to library activities.”

“TLC is well known for excellent cataloging software, and our MARC data collection has been expanded over the years into a well organized, comprehensive source. We are delighted that Nylink is shining a new light on cataloging services that are priced well for these times,” added Jimmy Thomas of TLC.

About Nylink
Nylink, a membership organization of all types of libraries and cultural heritage organizations in New York state, facilitates collaboration and cooperation among its members and supports access to high-quality, cost-effective resources that enable member institutions to enhance the services they provide to their constituents. A program of the State University of New York System Administration under the umbrella of the Provost’s Office, Nylink is based in Albany. For mor information, please visit http://nylink.org.

About The Library Corporation (TLC)
TLC is owned and operated by the family that founded the company over 30 years ago. The company’s automation solutions include library automation, cataloging and authority control solutions, automated material handling systems, and RFID.

National Volunteer Week is taking place April 19-25.  This year’s theme is Celebrating People in Action.  Is your institution having any events to celebrate the way that your volunteers dedication improves their communities?

Working with volunteers can be a very rewarding experience, though it does take work and skill.  Two upcoming training events will focus on volunteer management.  Nylink has a webinar scheduled for May 18 at 1:00 called The Great Challenge:  Successfully Managing Volunteers and Student Workers. CLRC is hosting Recruiting and Managing Your Volunteers Effectively on April 20 at the Fayetteville Free Library.  For more information go to clrc.org