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 […]

Description: Exploring History, Media, and Culture through Geographic Literary Analysis: This workshop relates to the Institutional theme of Equity Pedagogy and supports the development of Hip Hop literacies as well as sociohistorical understandings of cultures and communities through the examination of Hip Hop narratives in rap lyrics. Participants will work in groups to read diverse […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Webinar Description: The rise of censorship attempts in libraries impacts more than just the patrons. Librarians are at the forefront and can experience trauma at all levels of the censorship battle. In this webinar, we’ll cover: What is censorship? Definitions, types, challenges, and examples What is trauma? When censorship meets trauma – introducing the ULU […]

As an introduction to graphic medicine, graphic novels and comics with a health, wellness or disease theme, with an emphasis on graphic medicine and health literacy and community engagement, this webinar is a chance to discuss what graphic medicine is, what resources and titles are available, and how libraries are using graphic medicine to support […]

This presentation will address real library anxieties of book banning. We will learn from national and international examples from libraries that effectively managed the uncertainty of self and imposed censorship with practical policies. Library workers attending will leave with renewed support and skills to ensure free access to information and freedom of expression of our […]