This one-hour session will present a brief overview of the Ancestry Library Edition available to OWWL public library users. Navigation of the website and its search features will be demonstrated. By the end of the session, users will be able to: – Access Ancestry Library Edition from their hosting library (or remotely until 12/31/2021) –…

At the first anniversary of the release of OurStoryBridge, Jery Y. Huntley, MLS, on behalf of the Keene Valley Library, will be talking about three interrelated projects sponsored by the library and lauded by librarians, school library media specialists, and teachers across New York State and the nation. They demonstrate how libraries have have been…

Join us for a virtual afternoon with resource sharing colleagues. Get the inside story. Keep the ideas. REGISTER HERE Program: 1:00 pm - Welcome 1:10 to 2:00 pm Platform Panel: What We Use Alma - Marta Loomis, Library Clerk II, SUNY OCC ILLiad - Stephanie Helsher, Resource Sharing Librarian, Upstate Health Sciences Library Rapido -…

Discover the remarkable archival resources available in the Rochester region at the 6th annual Rochester Archives Fair! Area institutions will highlight their unique collections and be available to discuss the archival treasures they preserve during the Virtual Archives Fair event on October 27 from 2-4pm. This year’s theme, “Making Connections”, will explore the connection between archives and the communities they…

Weeding library collections can be hard work, with lots of small details that come into play. This one-hour general overview of the weeding process, based on Rebecca Vnuk's book The Weeding Handbook: A Shelf-by-Shelf Guide, is suitable for anyone who has questions on weeding projects of all kinds. Attendees will come away with: > Tips…

A Conversation with Heather Bruegl on Teaching About the Stockbridge-Munsee Community in the Hudson Valley  Join Southeastern NY Library Resources Council and Teaching the Hudson Valley for a conversation with Heather Bruegl, Director of Education for the Forge Project Fellowship Program, on the history of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community in the Hudson Valley. She is also…

Join your fellow social media librarians for our next virtual meet up. We will have an open conversation about new and ongoing challenges. All are welcome!

Travis Williams from Uniondale Public Library will demonstrate how to start creating and editing raw videos for YouTube or other video sharing resources. The demonstration will be using Wondershare Filmora X, a great video editing program for any beginner or expert! From getting to know your phone's resolution to adding special effects to your videos,…

Many professional organizations, including WNYLRC, use Robert's Rules and parliamentary procedure to conduct their meetings. It's a flexible method that is adaptable for any type of meeting, and knowing the basics of parliamentary procedure can improve both participation and efficiency in your meetings. This webinar will equip you with the tools you need to run…