Webinar
RRLC Webinar: FLX Kids Are Alright – Youth Mental Health Literacy Tools for Library Staff (Part II)
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesThe FLX Kids are Alright initiative aims to improve mental health literacy for middle- and high-school aged youth in five counties in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. Through a unique partnership between Common Ground Health, Monroe County Library System, Pioneer Library System and the Rochester Regional Library Council, the initiative will directly engage […]
LILRC Webinar: Digitization Series – Feeling Positive About Glass Plate Negatives
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesIn this second segment of this digitization series, Nicole Menchise, LILRC Digitization and Archives Coordinator, and Regina Feeney, Local History Librarian at Freeport Memorial Library, will visit the Freeport Historical Society and Museum to scan some of the museum's glass plate negative collection. This workshop will demonstrate the process of digitizing these extremely vulnerable items. […]
SCRLC Webinar: Recycle Right in Tompkins County
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesLearn how to recycle right, reduce waste, and take advantage of programs offered by the Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management. Recycling and waste reduction tips will be of interest to everyone, but specific questions will only apply to Tompkins County. Presenters: Jeremy Betterley is the Communications Coordinator for the Tompkins County Department of […]
WNYLRC Webinar: Are You Ready? Exploring Potential Impacts on Special Collections and Archives in Academic Libraries Post-Covid
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesWhy are we having this discussion? As recovery from the pandemic experience begins, many academic institutions are dramatically changing their operations and services for faculty and students. The libraries are facing challenges that may impact their ability to successfully store and manage special collections. Can we look at these in any new ways to help […]
CDLC Webinar: High School to College Symposium – Transitioning to a Post-COVID Environment
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesJoin us to meet with your local colleagues and to discuss how the past year has impacted you. Program Agenda 9:00 am Welcome and Introductions 9:05 am Meet and Greet Smaller break out sessions will discuss: The most important skill that students need to have as they transition from high school to college New challenges your […]
Webinar: Trauma-Informed Librarianship – What Is It and What Can It Look Like?
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesWebinar Description: Trauma-informed care has been used more extensively in psychotherapy and social work settings, however, it can also have a practical application in any setting, personal or professional. I think this is especially relevant for libraries where we work with patrons and, at times, in large organizations with many moving parts. In this talk, […]
ESLN Webinar: Wikipedia For Libraries with Collections in New York Heritage
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesThe Empire State Library Network is hosting Wikipedia for Libraries with collections in New York Heritage, a casual Wikipedia talk for librarians and friends. Join presenter Lane Rasberry, Wikimedian in Residence at the University of Virginia, who will demonstrate libraries, archives, and universities use Wikipedia to make their research and resources more accessible. The talk […]
SCRLC Webinar: Designing for the Future – The Post-Pandemic Library
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesWhat will patrons expect from their libraries after the pandemic? How will a year or more of social distancing and self-isolation impact the way people interact with - and within - their libraries? How should library leaders plan for renovations and modifications in the wake of the pandemic? How can designed flexibility help libraries adapt […]
LILRC Webinar: 6 Documents Every Archive Needs – Emergency/Disaster Plan
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesIn this four-part series, Nicole Menchise, LILRC Digitization and Archives Coordinator, will explain why these documents and policies are key to the operation of an archival repository. Examples will be shared. The six documents are: Collections Management Policy -January 15th Temporary Custody Receipt & Deed of Gift - February 19 Incoming & Outgoing Loan Paperwork […]
ESLN Webinar: HR 101 – Ask the HR Expert
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesJoin Holly Nowak, the HR professional behind the Ask the HR Expert service, for a discussion of some basic human resources information that managers, supervisors, and directors need to know. Covering some of the most commonly misunderstood and/or misapplied HR foundational concepts, topics we'll cover include best practice in: Job Descriptions, Worker Classification, Documentation and […]