Continuing Education
LILRC Webinar: Collegiality and Tenure – Perspectives from the Field
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesFor tenure track librarians, the tenure review is a critical milestone with significant implications for them and their library. It is essential that the criteria set forth are clear and fair. Requirements related to the concept of “collegiality” have been a source of concern in terms of the purpose for their inclusion, the fairness with […]
RRLC Webinar: Our Story Bridge – Connecting the Past and the Present
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesOn the first anniversary of the release of OurStoryBridge, Jery Y. Huntley, MLS, on behalf of the Keene Valley Library, will be talking about three interrelated projects sponsored by the library and lauded by librarians, school library media specialists, and teachers across New York State and the nation. They demonstrate how libraries have evolved and […]
WNYLRC Intersect 2021: Resilience, Renewal, and Beyond
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesThe WNYLRC Continuing Education Committee is excited to announce that registration is now open for Intersect 2021: Resilience, Renewal, and Beyond! The unconference will again be held virtually, with a registration cost of $20.21. We would like to thank everybody who has contributed to the planning process so far! We continue to be inspired by […]
Webinar: Programming Revolution – There Is No Box, So Now What?
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesWebinar Description: In our increasingly changeable world, it can be a struggle for your library’s programming to keep up with your patrons' needs. You can no longer just think outside of the box because the box has disappeared. Whether virtual, in person, or a hybrid mix, whatever type of programming you are striving to achieve […]
LILRC Webinar: Academic Libraries and Racial Justice Workshop with Ithaka S+R
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesAcademic libraries have long strived to uphold organizational and field-wide values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Many prominent programs have been developed in response to these values, most notably in an effort to diversify the field, and over the last year in particular, racial justice initiatives have taken greater hold. However, sufficient progress on […]
SENYLRC Webinar: Basics of Facilitating and Leading a Meeting
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesNo matter what your role at work, being able to confidently lead a meeting is a useful skill. Once you are comfortable with the basics of planning and preparing to facilitate a group discussion, you can confidently volunteer to take more active roles in committees, boards, and special interest group meetings. Learn from three people […]
METRO Webinar: Not in the Archive!: Design Considerations for Building More Web Archive-Friendly Websites
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesDesigning and building out websites with their "archivability" in mind from the early planning stages will ensure that the content being produced is more readily preservable and will remain accessible to users and cultural heritage researchers well into the future. Join Sumitra Duncan, Head of the Web Archiving Program at the New York Art Resources […]
LILRC Webinar: Cultivating Civility in the Library Workplace
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesLibrary workplaces often bring challenges in the area of staff civility. This presentation focuses on aspects of an individual, team, and leader perspective and presents some practical solutions for improving workplace dynamics. Individual topics include tips for self-awareness and mindfulness as well as handling workplace conflict. Also covered is how to create effective teams, improve […]
LILRC Webinar: How Libraries Harness Technology to Create Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesTechnology is an invaluable tool in the mission to make our society fully equitable, diverse and inclusive. In this session, Kelvin Watson, Executive Director, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, will discuss how the 38-branch Broward County Library system (his previous library system) used technology in their quest to achieve those goals, and how he plans […]
SCRLC Webinar: Wholehearted Libraries – Meeting the Needs of Community (+SCRLC’s Annual Meeting)
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesWe should bring our hearts to work, and qualities such as open-mindedness, emotional intelligence, and reflective action are all part of this process. Services steeped in humanism, compassion, and understanding should be the cornerstone of what we do, and why we do it, for all members of our communities, including the underserved. Not only do […]