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February 2019
Webinar Viewing Party: Generation Z – Libraries and the Post-Millennial Generation
Join us at the Fayetteville Free Library for a webinar viewing party! Webinar Description: We've all heard about Millennials, but what do we know about the next generation, Generation Z? According to the American Marketing Association, Generation Z, or those born at the dawn of the 21st century, are just now starting to enter college and the workforce. How can we prepare to meet these new users or tailor our services to their needs? In this hour-long session we will…
Find out more »Webinar: Archival Q&A with DHPSNY (hosted by NNYLN)
Anastasia Matijkiw, Program Coordinator and Amelia Parks, Archives Specialist from Documentary Heritage Preservation Services of New York (DHPSNY) will present a Q&A session for those interested in learning more about DHPSNY as well as field-specific archival questions and best practices. Please submit your question ahead of time via this Google Form and tune in on February 7, 2019, to discover the answers to not only yours but concerns from others. This program is free and open to NNYLN and ESLN members.
Find out more »Library Advocacy Workshop: What You Should Know – Syracuse
Wonder what goes on behind the scenes in Albany when it comes to advocating for library funding? Do you struggle for that perfect “elevator speech” when speaking to legislators about your library’s needs? Want to gain some tips and tricks before you head to Albany on February 27? Join us for a workshop to prepare yourself for any meet-up with local, regional and national representatives. Presenter: Mike Neppl is the Director of Government Relations and Advocacy General Counsel for the New York Library…
Find out more »Library Advocacy Workshop: What You Should Know – Utica
Wonder what goes on behind the scenes in Albany when it comes to advocating for library funding? Do you struggle for that perfect “elevator speech” when speaking to legislators about your library’s needs? Want to gain some tips and tricks before you head to Albany on February 27? Join us for a workshop to prepare yourself for any meet-up with local, regional and national representatives. Presenter: Mike Neppl is the Director of Government Relations and Advocacy General Counsel for the New York Library…
Find out more »Workshop: Narcan Training
Learn to save a life with FREE Narcan Training! All are welcome to become New York State certified Opioid Overdose Responders. You’ll learn how to recognize an opioid overdose and how to administer Narcan to save a life. Access to Narcan kits will be provided! The training will be provided by an experienced Overdose Prevention Coordinator from ACR Health.
Find out more »Library Advocacy Day in Albany – February 27
Library staff, supporters and friends Meet with your regional legislators Speak out for library funding CLRC... * Charters a bus to Albany with multiple pick-up locations * Schedules appointments with State Assemblymembers and Senators * Provides legislation packets with NYLA priorities and other advocacy information You... * Bring along your friends and colleagues * Compose your library community stories * Wear comfortable walking shoes Tentative schedule... * 7:00 am - leave CLRC office * Morning appointments with legislators * 12:00 pm -…
Find out more »April 2019
How to Tell Your Community’s Story
Michelle Caswell (University of California, Los Angeles) Samip Mallick (South Asian American Digital Archive) In follow up to their public lecture, SAADA co-founders Mallick and Caswell host an interactive workshop to guide participants through the process of starting and building community archives, sharing stories about what worked and what didn't. Topics include how to get started, developing a collection focus, building relationships with donors, fundraising, and more. RSVP by April 17 to Tarida Anantachai; include any requests for accessibility accommodations. Additional supporters: School of Information Studies Maxwell…
Find out more »Now More Than Ever: The Political Urgency of Community Archives
Peter Graham Scholarly Commons, 114 Bird Library Michelle Caswell (University of California, Los Angeles) Samip Mallick (South Asian American Digital Archive) Stories have the powerful ability not only to chronicle the histories of communities, but also to enable the cyclical nature of privilege and systemic oppression by the dominant cultures who disseminate them. In this talk, Caswell and Mallic -- co-founders of the South Asian American Digital Archive (SAADA) -- explore how members of communities marginalized by white supremacy and heteropatriarchy imagine archives as potential sites…
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