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University at Buffalo Offers Scholarships for Online Courses

The Graduate School of Education at UB is offering a variety of 1 credit hour professional development courses for educators and community members during the fall 2015 semester. Whether you are enhancing your skill base to move ahead in your career, adding to your professional knowledge, exploring new subjects, or just eager to learn about…

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Rural Libraries Scholarship for NYLA

The Rural Libraries Roundtable (RLRT) of NYLA is pleased to offer a Conference Scholarship to encourage rural librarians (professional degree not required), currently a member of RLRT, to participate in the NYLA Conference this year.   RLRT’s Statement of Purpose is as follows – The purpose of the NYLA Rural Libraries Roundtable is to enable…

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Scholastic Webinars Scheduled for June

Scholastic has scheduled the following webinars for NOVELNY databases for June. Please see dates, times and registration information below.   June 4, 2015, 3:00pm Beyond the Intro to GO! Now that you know how to use GO – let’s learn how to utilize and elevate learning in your libraries. Learn how to promote the regular…

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Gale Webinars Scheduled for June

Gale has scheduled the following webinars for NOVELNY databases for June. Please see dates, times and registration information below.   Promoting eResources at Public Libraries Friday, June 5, 2015 10:00 AM 60 mins This one hour webinar will discuss strategies for promoting electronic resources in public libraries through developing a cohesive marketing plan. Learn how…

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NYAC Registration Reminder

This is a reminder to register soon for the 2015 New York Archives Conference, to be held June 3-5 in Fredonia, NY!  Your registration should be completed no later than May 28th.   Come hear our Plenary Speaker, Anne W. Ackerson, Executive Director, Council of State Archivists, and Co-author of Leadership Matters, speak about “Eight…

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USA Freedom Act of 2015

As you may have heard, last night the House passed the USA Freedom Act of 2015.  The bill will finally end the “bulk collection” of Americans’ library, phone and many other personal records under Section 215 (a.k.a. the “library provision”) of the PATRIOT Act and also will for the first time enable meaningful legal challenge…

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New York Archives Conference Grants Available

The Deadline to apply for a New York Archives Conference Professional Development Grant to attend the 2015 meeting at SUNY Fredonia, June 3-5,  has been extended to May 13th, at 5pm! More information about the grant, the application, and the preliminary conference program can be found here: http://www.nyarchivists.org/nyac/?page_id=256 If you have any questions about the…

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WorldCat Discovery Training

OCLC offers WorldCat® Discovery Services training in multiple formats. Instructor-led and self-paced training options, video tutorials and documentation provide the information you need to begin using WorldCat Discovery. Courses are available at no charge to OCLC member libraries.   Dates and times for upcoming searching and configuration classes are provided below. WorldCat Discovery Services will replace the…

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Human Library at Soule Branch

Soule Branch Library will hold its second annual Human Library Event tonight from 5:15-7:15 pm at the library. What is a Human Library, you ask? It is a way for people to reach out and connect with individuals in their community with whom they might not always interact. Visitors to this library have an opportunity…

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Syracuse Area Librarians/LIS Mixer

When: Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 5-8pm Where: Sitrus on the Hill @ Sheraton Syracuse University (801 University Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210)   Appetizers will be provided.  A cash bar and additional food is also available for order.   This event is co-hosted by Eastern New York/Association of College and Research Libraries; Upstate Special Libraries Association;…