Continuing Education
LILRC Webinar: Archival Arrangements for Beginners
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesWhy do archivists insist that collections not be broken up and stored chronologically or by subject or type? What are the basic principles of provenance and original order? This workshop will explain why archivists process through incoming donations and existing collections by group, series, subseries, file and item. If you are new to archival arrangement […]
NNYLN Webinar: Academic Library Student Employee Management
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesStudent employees provide invaluable support in academic libraries but it takes time to show them the ropes. Some training and management techniques have been successful and some have not. We all learn from our mistakes right alongside our students and delight in their victories as they grasp new material. Join us as we explore topics […]
CDLC Webinar: Sustainability in Collections Care
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesAll are welcome to join this discussion via Zoom with University at Albany Preservation Librarians, Ann Kearney, Karen Kiorpes, and their colleague Bridget Collins, Dewey Graduate Library. Learn the basic concepts of sustainability when caring for collections in libraries, archives, museums, and historical societies. We will focus on practical, doable affordable actions that can save […]
ESLN Webinar: Introduction to the Affordable Connectivity Program
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesIn this session, you will learn how the ACP works so that you can encourage and assist your patrons to enroll in the program. The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. The benefit provides a discount […]
LILRC Webinar: Growing Healthy Passions at Your Library
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesThis program will cover the bases on how to start a garden and create garden centered programming that engages the young people in your community. Presenters: Syntychia Kendrick-Samuels A 2016 Library Journal Mover & Shaker, Ms. Kendrick-Samuel has had considerable success working for the people of Uniondale by creating a dynamic teen department, has won […]
LILRC Webinar: The Future of Serials Publishing – An Update
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesThe LILRC Resource Sharing and Management Committee invites you to attend its 8th Annual Technical Services Open Forum. The 2022 forum will explore the impact of the pandemic on the serials publishing industry with presentations by Deb Knox, Director of Federal Sales, Cox Subscriptions, Inc. and by Bowen Thagard, Senior Vice President of Operations & […]
Webinar: Digital Navigators Training
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesWebinar Description: Digital technology is a conduit to many critical services (such as health, financial, and residential support systems), but not all people are able to use it. To ensure digital technology is a path rather than a barrier to service, CLRC is developing a Digital Navigator program to connect library users to assistance from […]
RRLC Webinar: Cataloging and Processing ABC’s
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesNew to cataloging and processing, or looking to brush up your skills? This webinar will teach library staff the basics of cataloging and processing books, such as creating specs on file. Specs on file (AKA vendor specification cataloging requirements) are required by each book vendor. There is no need to fill out a new form […]
METRO Webinar: Abolitionist Futures – A PLSN Discussion Group (March Edition)
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesWant to learn more about prison abolition? Looking to explore the role of information in the prison industrial complex? Excited to discuss ways we can collectively offer resources to address violence caused by mass incarceration? Join the club (literally!). This monthly discussion group with Prison Library Support Network will look at a rotating calendar of […]
LILRC Webinar: Accessibility and Hidden Disabilities
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesIf someone uses a wheelchair, or is visually impaired, it can be easier to understand the difficulties they might face and to support them. For those individuals with hidden disabilities, it’s often a different story. People might not spot the challenges they are experiencing and may find it hard to comprehend or believe someone with […]