Capital District Library Council
CDLC Workshop: Handle with Care – Working with Fragile Collections
Saratoga Springs Public Library 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesThis hands-on workshop will introduce you to the techniques for safely handling and storing fragile collections. Using a range of tools and supplies, participants will learn how to reduce damage to collections resulting from improper storage and careless handling by staff and users. From newspapers and scrapbooks to genealogies and posters, we will explore the […]
CDLC Webinar: Preservation of Websites
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesWe 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 […]
CDLC Webinar: Workplace Bullying Literacy – The Challenges and Some Responses
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesThis 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. […]
CDLC Webinar: AI in Libraries – A Practical Guide for Non-Techies
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesWe'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 […]
CDLC Webinar: Preservation Interest Group – Tools and Software for Digital Preservation
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesPlease 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, […]
CDLC Webinar: Grant Writing 101 – How to Write a Winning Grant
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesThis 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 […]
CDLC Webinar: Does Generative AI Infringe Copyright?
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesGenerative 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 […]
CDLC Webinar: Civil Service 101 for Public Library Job-Seekers
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesPlease 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 […]
CDLC Webinar: Digital Dialogues – Exploring the Intersection of Libraries and AI
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesJoin us for this webinar on how local libraries are using AI and how they are thinking about the future of AI in their institutions. Four panelists from different library specialties will discuss AI possibilities and challenges. Panelists: Doug Bixler - Schenectady County Public Library Dr. Mila Gasco Hernandez - Center for Technology in Government, University at Albany Asst. Prof. Traci […]
CDLC Webinar: Caring for Yourself and Your Colleagues in Times of Stress
Online Via Zoom NY, United StatesIn 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 […]