This month, we’d like to take a moment to mark a special occasion in the nearly 40-year history of the NYLINE email list. On May 10, 2023, one of the most replied to and celebrated threads on the list began with a late afternoon inquiry about spice lending policies in public libraries.
Over the next 48 hours and 30 posts, library workers from across New York State and beyond joined the conversation. Contributions included fantastic food puns and jokes, clever literary and cultural references, and the supportive words and camaraderie that subscribers can expect from the NYLINE list and the New York library community. Most importantly, the original poster received helpful examples for implementing a spice library in their community!
We’d also like to address a spicy topic of our own related to the email lists. Recent changes to email authentication policies have caused some disruption across the NYLINE list, including automatic removals from the list. We thank you for your patience as we work through a solution and invite you to ask questions and seek support by emailing the NYLINE list manager.
Revisit the Spice Library thread in the NYLINE list archives.