Ann Kearney will offer an introduction to the topic of mold in collections and then introduce two speakers who will discuss their experiences. Kevin Costigan, an Historic Conservation Technician from the New York State Cultural Education Center, will speak about responding to mold outbreaks in historic houses where limited resources are typical. Cher Schneider, Head […]

Primo VE is a discovery tool that allows users to find a library’s physical and electronic resources. There is a feature available in Primo VE called Collection Discovery, which allows libraries to create and present visually appealing, browsable collections of resources to library users. We will share how the University at Albany, as well as […]

We now use the web for almost everything, and many of the materials that libraries and archives collect are now online. How do we preserve websites? Even if we have web collections, how do we make them available and discoverable? What does it take to start collecting? This program will discuss reasons to preserve the […]

This webinar will define workplace bullying, provide participants with tools to combat it, and introduce ideas for creating and maintaining a bullying-free library. The program will focus on internal relationships, such as those between peers, supervisors and staff, and board members and staff, but discussion and questions about bullying from patrons will also be welcome. […]

We're told that the age of AI is here--but what does that mean for our libraries? An exploration of the promise and peril of the technology, along with what we'll need to do to prepare ourselves and our organizations going forward. Bring your questions for an extended Q&A session! About the Presenter:  Nick Tanzi is a […]

Please note: This program will NOT be recorded. As your institution digitizes old photos or collects born digital materials, what software considerations should you make to ensure their longevity?  Attendees will learn about software tools and systems that can aid in preserving digital assets over the long-term. The program will begin with a presentation by Mark Wolfe, […]

This workshop is designed for those who are relatively new to the world of grant writing or who have experience but want to brush up on their grant writing and submission skills. In this course, you will learn what makes a successful grant application. Successful grant writing is both a science and an art. The […]

Generative AI will have a massive effect on copyright law. What that effect will be is unsettled. Our speaker, James Grimmelmann, will outline the issues within the context of existing copyright law and ongoing legal discussions regarding AI and copyright. He will also discuss various ways these issues may unfold in the future. About the […]

Please note: This program will NOT be recorded. This program is aimed at those interested in working in public libraries governed by local civil service agencies.  Direct employment with New York State is beyond the scope of this session and will not be covered.  The program will help attendees understand the civil service framework, explore the types of […]