Continuing Education
RRLC Webinar: Libraries & Anti-Racism Training Series
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesJoin RRLC this fall for the Libraries & Anti-Racism Training Series, beginning September 2020. Through a series of 3 webinars led by Strategic Diversity Initiatives, attendees will build and refine their anti-racism knowledge and toolkit, with the goal of actively combating white supremacy in our society and our libraries. Attendees may pick and choose which webinars to […]
SCRLC Webinar: Communications – Being Understood
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesThis online workshop is part 2 of a 2-part series. Feel free to attend either workshop or both. Register below to receive a link that will work for both workshops. Part 2: Communications: Being Understood We don't just receive information; we are also senders of information. In this webinar, we will consider how to use […]
New York State Library Digital Equity Webinar Series
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesDigital equity is a complex set of conditions that requires that every New Yorker has access to affordable broadband, adequate devices, necessary software, digital literacy skills, and a community of support. Persistent digital divides exist in communities -- urban, suburban, and rural -- across New York; in fact, more than 25% of students in New […]
LILRC Webinar: Recruiting for Diversity
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesThis program will address issues directors, managers, and supervisors need to consider when trying to increase the diversity of their staff. Attendees will learn what it means to be diverse and what specific issues need to be considered in attracting and recruiting diverse candidates. These issues include but are not limited to employment policies, organizational […]
NYLA Webinar: Advocacy Fundamentals – A Virtual Series
NY, United StatesFrom Education to Action Tuesday, October 27 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM You have a unique and deeply-rooted interest within the field of librarianship but how do you utilize your expertise and personal experience to assist in an advocacy campaign?In this session, we’ll review the Audience Engagement Roadmap, learn how to craft impactful messaging and […]
NNYLN Webinar: Instructional Videos for Everyone (2-Part Program)
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesWhat exactly is an instructional video? An instructional video is “any video that demonstrates a process, transfers knowledge, explains a concept, or shows someone how to do something” (Simon, 2020) They can literally be about anything, and anyone can make them. In this 2-part program, we will learn how to make our own instructional videos. […]
LILRC Webinar: How to Build an Anti-Bias Library
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesWhat's an anti-racist library? And why should we be trying to build one? Simply put, an anti-racist library is one that actively works to dismantle racism and promote equality. How can we build one when we can find racial bias all over our libraries-- in our collections, our discovery systems, and our interactions with patrons […]
RCLS Webinar: Committee Leadership Training – How to Run a Meeting
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesPresenters Carolyn Bennett Glauda, Southeastern New York Library Resources Council, and Joanna Goldfarb & Jen Park, Ramapo Catskill Library System, encourage any library staff, directors, and trustees to attend a session regarding committee leadership. This training is appropriate for anyone who is new to a leadership position in a committee, would like to learn more […]
METRO Webinar: Broader than Broadband – Brooklyn Public Library’s Digital Equity Strategy
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesMore details coming soon! Digital equity is a complex set of conditions that requires that every New Yorker has access to affordable broadband, adequate devices, necessary software, digital literacy skills, and a community of support. Persistent digital divides exist in communities -- urban, suburban, and rural -- across New York; in fact, more than 25% […]
New York State Library Digital Equity Webinar Series
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesDigital equity is a complex set of conditions that requires that every New Yorker has access to affordable broadband, adequate devices, necessary software, digital literacy skills, and a community of support. Persistent digital divides exist in communities -- urban, suburban, and rural -- across New York; in fact, more than 25% of students in New […]