Join LILRC as we welcome advocate, librarian, and author Abi Maxwell to discuss her memoir, One Day I’ll Grow Up and Be a Beautiful Woman (September 17, 2024 Penguin Random House). Abi is a dedicated advocate for the rights of transgender youth in her state and frequently testifies in front of the legislature on their behalf. Praise…
Bibliometrics, also known as bibliometric analysis of scientific literature, is one of the most popular data analysis techniques used among librarians. Although it originated from the library and information science research, nowadays it is commonly used among many other non-librarians to assess and evaluate certain literature or trend within a specific context. Proliferation of web-based…
This series of six 90-minute panel discussions will feature academic library leaders from across New York State discussing various topics relevant to new and emerging leaders. Panelists represent a wide variety of academic institutions and provide a diverse set of experiences. As part of each session, participants will have opportunities to network with other new…
Webinar Description: Coming up with new adult programs every year can be difficult. In this interactive workshop, we will learn: a process for creating programs that can be used for multiple populations of adults; a new way of designing programs instead of using holidays that the Pennsylvania Library Association designed; and what evaluation is so…
As competition increases for library budgets and people question the relevance of libraries for information gathering, customer service is the difference between satisfied patrons who look to the library for information and dissatisfied patrons who view professional information services as a roadblock and an irrelevance in the age of Google. Positive patron interactions forge library…
This webinar addresses the diverse needs of library professionals at various career stages, focusing on integrating AI technologies into libraries. The presentation explores the unique challenges of workforce development in the library sector, identifying and strategizing ways to overcome barriers to technology adoption. A significant emphasis is placed on adult learning principles, acknowledging the varied…
Description Photographs are ubiquitous in collections, and managing and caring for these materials present unique challenges. This workshop will cover the basics of care and management for photographic collections. We will discuss how photographic collections are defined and described, spend time looking at different types of photographic materials, and consider how materials impact preservation, storage,…
What is excellent customer service in a library? How do you create a positive experience for your patrons? Whether you are new to customer service or just brushing up those skills, this interactive session will help you develop exceptional customer service skills that create an effective, efficient, and inclusive experience for all patrons. Session topics…
Join LILRC as we welcome bestselling science writer Richard Panek to discuss his new book, Pillars of Creation, which is already receiving enthusiastic praise in review publications. LILRC members who attend are eligible to win door prize copies of the book! Advance Praise for Pillars of Creation “ accessible account of how the Webb telescope has revolutionized…
Join us for a presentation and discussion with Amanda Murray, Program Manager, Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York (DHPSNY). She will provide an overview of the Planning & Assessment Services DHPSNY offers: Archival Needs Assessments, Preservation Surveys, Condition Surveys, Strategic Planning Assistance, and Foundational Planning Assistance. There will be ample time for questions. The next…