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 Sometimes, terms are too broad or too narrow; occasionally, terms are simply outdated, and unfortunately, some are pejorative.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…
The National Center for Education Statistics within the Department of Education collects data through a required Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) system of surveys on U.S. colleges, universities, and technical and vocational institutions. The IPEDS survey collection currently includes an Academic Library Component survey gathering information on collections, services, and expenditures for all academic…
This is an in-person member event for culture workers in Northern New York's libraries, archives, and museums at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake. The day's morning keynote will be live-streamed to a virtual audience and available to registrants outside of the region. Morning keynote presentations by Kanienkeha:ká artist and director of the Six Nations…
Webinar Description: Binding quality on books is inconsistent and with day to day handling and repeated circulation books can sustain significant damage. Don’t replace these volumes, fix them. This webinar will introduce participants to basic book repair for circulating or general collections. Attendees will learn how to repair common types of damage, such as hinge…
ESLN Academic Institutional Repository (ESLN AIR) is a new service for our academic members. We've partnered with Ubiquity to provide an easy, flexible platform to house your institution's public, private, and embargoed works. Highlights: Your own fully branded institutional repository at the domain or subdomain of your choosing. Hosted service. Minimal IT support needed to…
Join librarians Kelsey Keyes and Ellie Dworak for insights from their new book, Supporting Student Parents in the Academic Library: Designing Spaces, Policies, and Services (ALA 2024) "Student parents are a socioeconomically, racially, and financially diverse group. What they have in common is the drive to work hard to overcome steep barriers in obtaining a…
Meet-Up Description: All organizations have facilities needs – but not all have a dedicated manager to handle the upkeep, improvements, and unexpected issues their facilities will inevitably face. These tasks often fall to staff, who must find the time and gain the know-how to maintain their buildings and grounds and to interface with vendors and…
Libraries serve as a primary destination for many families with children and remain an essential hub for accessing valuable resources, information and social connection across the lifetime. With approximately 26% of Americans living with a disability, and over 300,000 individuals with disabilities residing in the Greater Rochester area alone, there exists a significant opportunity to…
What makes cleaning “green”? Can we reduce the need to clean? What is dirt? Formulations: ready-made: typical; greener alternatives: ingredients & tools General purpose cleaners Heavy-duty grease cleaning: cooking aerosols Hard-water scale: tile, toilets, tubs, sinks Disinfectants Laundry detergents and softeners Drain cleaners
Description: LibAnswers is a mobile-first, complete reference solution allowing users to search FAQs, submit questions, and more in a multi-channel communication platform. The searchable knowledge base of FAQs is available 24/7/365, so your users can get the support they need, when they need it - even if it's at 4 AM! LibAnswers is a great…