Webinar Description: In 2019, OCLC provided an alternate arrangement for the Dewey Decimal System’s religion section (200's), which organizes religious subjects more equitably by chronology and geography, rather than centering on Christianity. You’ll hear from OCLC about what the new arrangement is and how it was created. Also, you'll hear from two public libraries (Lawrence, […]

Join Barbara Lilley, Library Development Specialist at the Division of Library Development, for an overview of the NYS Coordinated Collection Development Aid program. Barbara will review how libraries should complete and submit the CCDA print and online forms, review when a library needs to submit a waiver, and share tips for libraries to track their […]

Join Dr. Samuel M. Colbert, PhD., for this interactive educational program will focus on current methods for increasing psychological wellness through engaging in sustainable environmental practices. We will discuss current psychological research on topics related to the psycho-emotional effects of climate change. Participants will be asked to actively engage in discussion and activities related to […]

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 […]

ChatGPT and other forms of generative AI have burst into our lives and workplaces as a disruptive new technology. It is critical that libraries lead the way in educating both the community and our colleagues on how this technology works and how to best work with it. In this webinar, Dr. Harris will demystify artificial […]

Webinar Description: The circle of life applies to libraries too! Developing and managing collections is a continuous process, and knowing how materials flow through this cycle can help libraries keep their collections manageable and attractive for patrons. Moving from policy through weeding, participants will learn about selection, evaluation, and deselection while offering tips, tools, and […]

This session is designed to equip professional academic, school, public, and special, library staff with the resources and knowledge needed to effectively organize local meetings with legislators, navigate Library Advocacy Day in Albany, and stay engaged in library advocacy year-round. Learning Goals:  Understand NYLA’s Advocacy Messaging: Participants will learn how to locate and use the New York […]

NYSED Conservation and Preservation Discretionary Grant Writing Workshop A grant writing application workshop will be conducted by the New York State Education Department, New York State Library, Division of Library Development, Conservation/ Preservation Discretionary Grant Program to inform prospective applicants of available grants and aid them in preparing for 2024/2025 applications. The purpose of the […]

In recent years, working in libraries has become increasingly stressful. While we can't control external factors, we CAN adjust our work environments to better handle the stress that is thrown our way on a daily basis. Sonnet Ireland, a public library director in Louisiana, will start by outlining the challenges her staff faces. She will […]

Join Rachel Buckwalter, Director of Community Health at Tompkins County Whole Health, for a program focusing on the latest covid and flu vaccines. Learning outcomes: Participants will learn the importance of receiving an annual flu shot and the updated Covid vaccine to prevent disease Participants will learn about the composition of both vaccines which have […]