Event Description The basic course is meant to give librarians an overview of music copyright law concepts. The Essentials of Music Copyright Law covers the basics of music copyright law, including how to establish and register a copyright for your music, and what is a copyright and how to get one. Attendees will also explore the…
Are you confident that your library is fully covered and prepared in case of unexpected events? Join our two-part presentation series on Insurance, where we delve into the intricacies of HR-related insurance in Session 1 and General liability in Session 2. Session 1: HR Insurance Essentials In this session, we'll explore the critical aspects of…
Legislative Breakfast – Western Region (Onondaga County) Join colleagues and library patrons, Friends, and supporters for an informal gathering and a bit of speed-dating with CLRC’s regional state senators, assembly members, and representatives. Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be served. Marcellus Free Library 32 Maple Street Marcellus, NY 13108 Registration closes on Wednesday, December…
This workshop deals with the effects of shift work and hours of work on the worker and the workplace with suggestions made as to solutions which can minimize adverse effects. The program content includes the effects of shift work on the human body to produce desynchronization of body systems and the resulting health, behavioral, and…
Digital files require ongoing maintenance to be preserved and used in the future. This webinar will focus on introducing the basics of digital preservation. Furthermore, it will take a hands-on approach to introduce resources to evaluate your resources and storage options to find a solution that will work best for your institution.
Webinar Description: This webinar will cover a basic introduction to many of the essential facets of running a business with employees. Attendees will Be introduced to many of the laws that employers are required to abide by relating to employees, Be given an overview of many of the best practices that are suggested when dealing…
This presentation will explore the limits of freedom of expression by looking at the works of several "transgressive" artists. Does their work have socially redeeming value or are these artists purposely prurient, shocking, and socially subversive? Who gets to decide whether these artists are given a platform or are cancelled? This presentation will delve into…
Back by popular demand! Last May, the Empire State Library Network hosted a webinar on basic book repair with Syracuse University Preservation Librarian Marianne Hanley. The program sparked a lot of interest—and even more questions! This time, Marianne will be joined by her SU colleague David Stokoe for an entire session dedicated to answering your questions on…
Please note: This session will NOT be recorded. Our focus for this meeting will be on exhibits. Ann Kearney will offer a brief presentation based on guidelines offered by the American Institute for Conservation, the American Alliance of Museums, and the National Park Service. She will emphasize practical solutions to the care-taking issues we face when exhibiting…
Description: This program deals with the fundamentals of the indoor air environment, including the sources of the problem, the typical health symptoms related to poor-quality air, and how occupants and building materials can be affected. The sources of indoor air contaminants are illustrated with case histories that put the problem into perspective and demonstrate the…