September continuing education programming is here! Join 9/21 at 10am your regional services librarian for a guided walkthrough of how to access and utilize a full galaxy of research resources available to you with your NNYLN membership. Career and professional tools to help you build evidence-based practices, experiment with methodologies, or just do some research…
Web 1.0 gave us the Internet. Web 2.0 gave us mobile and social connectivity. The next phase (Web 3.0) is giving us the Metaverse, a 3D digital copy of our physical world where we can connect and interact with others inside virtual spaces while removing time and place constraints. The Metaverse was coined by the…
Ann Kearney will offer an introduction to the topic of mold in collections and then introduce two speakers who will discuss their experiences. Kevin Costigan, an Historic Conservation Technician from the New York State Cultural Education Center, will speak about responding to mold outbreaks in historic houses where limited resources are typical. Cher Schneider, Head…
A poison is anything that can make you sick or kill you if you eat it, drink it, breathe it in, get it on your skin or get it in your eyes. In 2021, the 55 U.S. poison control centers provided telephone guidance for over 2.08 million human poison exposures, very simply broken down, that…
The job interview for many can be the toughest conversation they will have. As the interviewee it is a chance to pitch your skills and for the interviewer, it is a chance to gain value for the organization. This program will look at both sides of the conversation and offer suggestions to get the job…
Description: Grantee Member Program Presentations include: > Book a Better Future, Bare Hill Correctional Facility (Malone) > Virtual Field Trip Development Program, The Franklin County Historical and Museum Society > Undergraduate Capstone Migration & Institutional Repository setup, Paul Smiths College Library > Equity Through STEM, Watertown Central Library (Flower Memorial) > Shared Services Study, Canton…
WE'RE MEETING ON A NEW DAY First Wednesday - every other month - 2:00 pm on ZOOM CLRC offers a communication network among our region’s Library Assistants, Paraprofessionals and Support Staff through a Special Interest Group (LA SIG). Mark your calendars for the next meetings: December 6, February 7, April 3 and June 5 REGISTER…
Dawn and Kelly will discuss the different types of housing services available and how to use 211’s community resource website to access information on those services. They will also discuss resources available for individuals who are unhoused, including winter/cold weather protections available. About the Presenters: Dawn Vanderkooi, Director of 211 WNY and Kelly Dodd, Chief…
The Day's Schedule: 1:00 - 1:15 Welcome and Housekeeping 1:15 - 2:45 Panel Discussion Corinne Leone Director of Library Services, NYS Department of Corrections Erin Kovalsky Principal Law Librarian, Supreme Court Law Library, 5th District Madeline Reynolds Outreach and Information Services Librarian, Cornell University Douglas Smith Education Coordinator, Hillbrook Juvenile Detention Facility Christine Demetros Assistant…
All academic librarians are welcome in this group to discuss research, department liaison roles, grants, collection development, and other topics related to the areas and responsibilities in academic libraries. We'll start the new academic year with a rountable talk. Catch up on what's been happening since May and plan our topics for the next meetings. REGISTER…