LILRC Webinar: Drive Your Library’s Marketing Decisions with Market Research
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesMany library workers have the best of intentions. They think they know their users very well, but they don't. Many spend hours promoting events and programs, services, and resources, but there are so many "no shows," or the services being promoted are not being used. This is simply because many library workers become heavily involved […]
ESLN Webinar: Ready, Set, Policy! Using the 2022 “Collection Management” Guide
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesPresenter: Stephanie Cole Adams Based on requests from public libraries across the state, ESLN and PULISDO partnered on the creation of an annotated "2022 Public Library Collection Management Policy Template & Guide." Join us for this 1-hour session on using this resource to update or adopt policies to be ready for materials challenges...and more. We […]
NNYLN Webinar: 404 Page Not Found! and the Rotting of the Internet
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesThe Internet is rotting! Every day millions of links from websites, PDFs, and search engine results become broken un-resolving 404 messages. This isn’t a new problem. The Internet has always been a sea of websites that come and go as servers age, businesses change priorities and new information arises. Our dependence on access to information […]
LILRC Webinar: US Holocaust Memorial Museum’s History Unfolded – US Newspapers and the Holocaust Project
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesHow did newspapers on Long Island and throughout New York State report on Holocaust era events such as the Nazi boycott of Jewish businesses, the German American Bund rally at Madison Square Garden and FDR’s plan to create a free port for refugees at Fort Ontario in Oswego? The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s History Unfolded: […]
METRO Webinar: Choose Your Own EDI Adventure with Dr. Kawanna Bright
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesEquity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as topics are not only relevant to the work of libraries, archives, and museums, but often integral to the experiences of those who work in these organizations. Given the importance of understanding the impact and influence of EDI, and all of the various ways that it can manifest, it can […]
Erie Canal Museum Event: Lunchtime Lecture w/ Pamela Vittorio – Weighing In: A Day in the Life of the Syracuse Weighmasters
Erie Canal Museum 318 Erie Boulevard East, Syracuse, NY, United StatesDuring this talk, we will take a close look at weighmasters including the process they went through to become one, their interactions with other people who worked at the weighlock, the boatmen, and what happened in the weighlock buildings. Available on both Zoom and in-person. Register at: https://eriecanalmuseum.org/store/product/lecture/
Erie Canal Museum Event: Beers, Bikes, and Barges – Schenectady
Druthers Brewing Company 221 Harborside Drive, Schenectady, NY, United StatesJoin the Schenectady County Historical Society and the Erie Canal Museum for this hour-long cycling tour through Schenectady looking at the city’s Erie Canal and brewing history as you ride along the historic Mohawk River. The ride begins and ends at Druthers Brewing Company where you will be treated to a beer as part of […]
Webinar: You Got Your Chocolate in My Peanut Butter or How to Facilitate Learning/Programming in a Hybrid Environment
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesWebinar Description: This workshop will help you ask the right questions to ensure you match the best delivery method to your objectives and audience. In addition, we will touch on some tools and tricks that will make your learning and programs participatory, useful, and memorable. In the last three years of facilitation and programming, we […]
Erie Canal Museum Event: Tour the Towpath
Erie Canal Village 5789 Rome-New London Road, Rome, NY, United StatesLooking for an adventurous way to experience New York’s brand new Empire State Trail? Join us for the 5th annual Tour the Towpath bicycle ride along the Historic Old Erie Canal from Rome to Syracuse. Experience 42 miles of beautiful, off-road trail riding AND the new Empire State Trail through Syracuse. Explore historic communities built […]
Erie Canal Museum Event: Beers, Bikes, and Barges – Onondaga Lake
Meier's Creek Brewing Company 720 Van Rensselaer Street, Syracuse, NY, United StatesJoin the Erie Canal Museum for this hour-long cycling tour around Syracuse's Inner Harbor and Onondaga Lake, and learn about the lake's canal history! The ride begins and ends at Meier's Creek Brewing Company's Inner Harbor location where you will be treated to a beer as part of your ride. Register at: https://eriecanalmuseum.org/store/product/beers-bikes-and-barges/