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ESLN Academic Leadership Series: Vision, Strategy, and Planning
ESLN Academic Leadership Series: Vision, Strategy, and Planning
This series of six 90-minute panel discussions will feature academic library leaders from across New York State discussing various topics relevant to new and emerging leaders. Panelists represent a wide variety of academic institutions and provide a diverse set of experiences. As part of each session, participants will have opportunities to network with other new […]
LILRC Webinar: Centering Community at Your Library
LILRC Webinar: Centering Community at Your Library
Inviting our communities to lead the way can transform our libraries, making our services more inclusive, creative, and essential. But how can you put community-led methods into practice at your library? Join the co-authors of The 12 Steps to a Community-Led Library for a conversation about what community-led planning looks like in the real world, […]
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Canceled In-Person Workshop: Digital Reference Resources to Help Library Users
Canceled In-Person Workshop: Digital Reference Resources to Help Library Users
Workshop Description: This hands-on workshop is designed for library staff looking to elevate their reference desk interactions by using digital resources effectively. Participants will explore best practices in reference interviewing and engage in role-playing scenarios to build confidence and competence in assisting library users. Learning Objectives: Participants will be provided with an array of digital […]
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LILRC Webinar: Project Communication and Collaboration for Librarians
LILRC Webinar: Project Communication and Collaboration for Librarians
This webinar introduces essential project management principles with a focus on effective communication and teamwork. It covers the Abilene Paradox, a common decision-making pitfall, and strategies to overcome it. Additionally, the session explores the Six Thinking Hats method by Edward de Bono, a practical tool for structured thinking, problem-solving, and brainstorming in managing project collaborations […]
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CDLC Webinar: Creating Inclusive Libraries for Patrons and Employees
CDLC Webinar: Creating Inclusive Libraries for Patrons and Employees
Libraries are hubs of access, collaboration, and inclusion within communities. As library teams aim to continue to meet the preferences and needs of the communities they serve, pursuing understanding of how to create neurodivergent-affirming spaces and offerings for neurodivergent patrons as well as employees is essential. Considerations related to communication, interpersonal, sensory, and behavioral preferences […]
Webinar: From Diversity to Inclusion – How to Audit Your Collection and Why
Webinar: From Diversity to Inclusion – How to Audit Your Collection and Why
Webinar Description: Join Kymberlee Powe to learn how to perform a diversity audit on your library collection. Kym shares what a diversity audit is, why we should audit our collections, why the structure of the publishing industry may make it difficult to cultivate inclusivity, and most importantly, why it’s important to build collections that are […]
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ESLN Webinar: Reports Reimagined – Using Infographics to Showcase Library Data
ESLN Webinar: Reports Reimagined – Using Infographics to Showcase Library Data
Tired of dull, uninspiring library reports? Ready to turn your data into something that grabs attention? Join us for "Reports Reimagined: Using Infographics to Showcase Library Data" and discover how to transform your statistics into visually appealing, informative infographics. This session will cover essential design principles, easy-to-use tools, and creative tips to help you craft […]
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LILRC Webinar: Patents, Trademarks, and Where to Search – A Brief Tour of the USPTO New Databases
LILRC Webinar: Patents, Trademarks, and Where to Search – A Brief Tour of the USPTO New Databases
Got a great idea for an invention? Does the library patron in front of you have one? Will Salas from Smithtown Library will show you how to direct patrons to the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s new online databases, and how to get started with a patent search. Learn about the different types of intellectual property protection […]
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ESLN Webinar: Unlocking the Mysteries of Directors & Officers Insurance for Libraries, Museums, and Other Cultural Organizations
ESLN Webinar: Unlocking the Mysteries of Directors & Officers Insurance for Libraries, Museums, and Other Cultural Organizations
DESCRIPTION: Libraries, museums, and other cultural organizations face many of the usual legal risks of conducting business: employment-related claims, defamation and other “personal injury” claims, and claims related to actions taken by corporate officers (both directors, and trustees). They also face unique risks related to their missions to serve the public. Because of these legal […]