For the first time ever, Southeastern NY Library Resources Council will hold an online annual meeting. The theme is "Surviving and Thriving at the Library." The program will be condensed, but will still include the basic elements: an update on our yearly activity, a featured speaker, awards presentation, and honoring new and outgoing Trustees. New for this […]

Racism and oppression won’t come to an end until we all engage in the process of educating ourselves and taking action. This webinar seeks to open a discussion on de-centering whiteness as we work toward a just and equitable city, state, and country. Join panelists Jessie Daniels, Jessica Hochman, Maura Smale, and Polly Thistlethwaite as […]

Webinar Description: This webinar will cover: What is a virus? What is a coronavirus? How could coronavirus be acquired or spread at work? Considerations for re-occupying/re-opening the physical building/facility How could workplace exposure to coronavirus be prevented? Hierarchy of controls for hazard reduction About the Presenter: Nellie Brown is the Director of Workplace Health and […]

Public libraries have been given permission to reopen with restrictions as part of NY Forward’s phase one in the reopening process. What does this mean for you, your library, and your community? If you do decide to reopen as part of this phase, where should you begin? Hear from directors of both libraries and library […]

About the Webinar: Whether we are working from home during a pandemic or helping patrons from our offices and reference desks, virtual reference is an important aspect of the service we provide to our communities. Please join UB librarians Kim Plassche and Jill Hackenberg as they share chat reference tips for newcomers and veteran chatters. […]

In March, due to the inaccessibility of library spaces and print books, the Mina Rees Library at CUNY’s Graduate Center launched its first-ever E-book Detective Agency. Through a coordinated effort, the program helps faculty, staff, and students to locate e-books available to them — both freely accessible copies (from repositories, publisher websites, the open web, […]