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…

Inviting our communities to lead the way can transform our libraries, making our services more inclusive, creative, and essential. But how can you put community-led methods into practice at your…

This webinar introduces essential project management principles with a focus on effective communication and teamwork. It covers the Abilene Paradox, a common decision-making pitfall, and strategies to overcome it. Additionally,…

Libraries are hubs of access, collaboration, and inclusion within communities. As library teams aim to continue to meet the preferences and needs of the communities they serve, pursuing understanding of…

Webinar Description:  Join Kymberlee Powe to learn how to perform a diversity audit on your library collection. Kym shares what a diversity audit is, why we should audit our collections,…

Tired of dull, uninspiring library reports? Ready to turn your data into something that grabs attention? Join us for "Reports Reimagined: Using Infographics to Showcase Library Data" and discover how…

Got a great idea for an invention? Does the library patron in front of you have one? Will Salas from Smithtown Library will show you how to direct patrons to the United…

DESCRIPTION: Libraries, museums, and other cultural organizations face many of the usual legal risks of conducting business: employment-related claims, defamation and other “personal injury” claims, and claims related to actions…

This event will introduce restorative justice practices: what they are, where they come from, and how they can be utilized to foster safe and constructive community building, conversation, and conflict…