Webinar: Universal & Trauma-Informed Design

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

Webinar Description: The presentation provides basic level introduction to the concepts of universal and trauma-informed design for those with little or no prior knowledge of the concept. The presentation includes: IDEA Center Differences between Universal Design and Accessibility The 8 Goals of Universal Design Purpose and benefits of Universal Design Beneficiaries of Universal Design Defining […]

CDLC Webinar: Grant Writing 101 – How to Write a Winning Grant

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

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 […]

LILRC Webinar: Ask an Archivist – Establishing a Local History Collection

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

An updated version of the program given in May of 2021. So much time is spent talking about managing existing collections, but what if you are a library just beginning to create a local history collection? This presentation offers thoughts on what to consider when planning your strategy and how to take those first steps. […]

WNYLRC Webinar: The 411 on 211 – Reentry Services

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

Learn how to use 211 to identify services available for people returning to your community from a jail or correctional facility. See what guides and guided searches 211 offers for this population as well as opportunities to partner with 211 in your community. About the Presenter: Kelly Dodd, Chief Operating Officer of 211 NY Inc. […]

LILRC Webinar: Flag Preservation – Handling, Housing, and Display Best Practices

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

As Memorial Day, 4th of July and Flag Day are soon to be upon us, it's a good time to think about the flags in our historic collections. This program will discuss the proper handling, storage and short-term display of flags. Hosting the program is the Franklin Square Historical Society who have volunteered some of […]

Webinar: Demystifying Misinformation

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

Webinar Description: Misinformation has been around since ancient Egyptian times. It’s not new, but evolving technology has increased its spread exponentially. Similar to infectious diseases, we are all potential vectors in the spread of misinformation. Inoculate yourself to misinformation by participating in this introduction to identifying and fighting misinformation. During this workshop participants will utilize […]

LILRC Webinar: Learn Interactive Marketing with Augmented Reality Technology

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

Patchogue-Medford Library sits on Main Street in a bustling downtown with daily foot and vehicle traffic. An ongoing challenge has been how to entice these passersby through the front door. Using augmented reality technology, their sidewalk-facing windows were transformed for the summer into a stunning 30-foot “Oceans of Possibilities” interactive aquarium exploding with color! An […]

LILRC Webinar: Applying the Learning – Practicing Giving and Receiving Feedback

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

Take what you learned in the first two sessions in this series and practice giving and receiving feedback. Participants will practice with each other and get feedback from presenters and other participants on their feedback. Participants are encouraged to bring their own feedback scenarios. Presenters: Kate Hall is the Executive Director of the Northbrook Public […]

ESLN Webinar: Institutional Repositories – A Shared Experience

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

Whether you’re starting out with a new repository or are planning  to migrate a legacy repository to a new platform, it’s likely you have a lot of questions.  This workshop brings together librarians from across New York State to share their experience working with institutional repositories and addresses some common challenges. Through a series of […]

SCRLC Webinar: Alternative Vocabularies – What to do when LCSH isn’t enough

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

Catalogers in the United States primarily use Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) to describe the resources in their libraries, but sometimes, there isn't an LCSH term that is the right fit. Sometimes, terms are too broad or too narrow; occasionally, terms are simply outdated, and unfortunately, some are pejorative. When that happens, it's time […]