Adding digitized collections to NY Heritage creates unique opportunities for research which can lead to unexpected and fruitful collaborations! This episode of Bits & Bytes highlights a recent example of a successful partnership between a class of Siena College undergraduates and the Schenectady County Historical Society. Using the Samuel Jones Family Papers collection on NY…

Computer science skills are some of the most sought-after and highest-paying in the US job market, with demand growing 3X the national average. In 1995, 37% of computer scientists were women. Today, only 24% of computer scientists are women. Attrition for CS interest in girls is heightened between the ages of 13 and 17. This…

Webinar Description: Are you interested in surveying your library users or community members but aren’t sure how to get started? Or, do you have experience administering surveys but find it challenging to ask meaningful questions that yield useful information? Join us for a webinar that will focus on the principles of survey design and administration,…

Learn about the process of legal research in this beginner webinar on law librarianship. This informative session will discuss where to find the law including primary sources such as constitutions, statutes, court opinions and case law, regulations, and administrative decisions as well as important secondary and scholarly sources which may be cited as persuasive authority…

Join LILRC when we welcome author Herb Baker. In his new book, From Apollo to Artemis, Stories from my 50 years with NASA, Herb Baker shares about his vast life experiences with NASA. From going to middle school with the astronaut’s kids, to covering the Apollo 11, 12, 13, & 15 missions onsite at the…

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 variety of academic institutions and provide a diverse set of experiences. As part of each session, participants will have opportunities to network with other new…

 If archives are tangible transmissions of personal and community knowledge through time, then tattoos have as much claim to the descriptor as board minutes or team photos. From time immemorial, people have marked themselves to transmit knowledge. Terry and Libby will discuss the genesis of this book and its investigation of tattoos and culture, community meaning, memory,…

This program will explore the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), specifically generative AI, in the school library. The presentation will delve into the ethical implications of AI use, discussing relevant curricular standards and the role of school librarians in fostering ethical information practices. It will explore how media literacy skills can empower students to critically…

In our current sociopolitical climate, polarizing forces all too often lead to difficulty living and working in connection with others. In this interactive program, participants will learn about common origins of conflict and general methods for working through conflict in order to increase connection. Please be prepared for active discussion about these topics. Please note…

As libraries evolve to meet changing academic and community needs, employing a Library Strategist offers a transformative solution for institutions seeking to remain essential to the communities they serve. A strategist can bridge the gap between current practices and future goals, aligning library operations with institutional priorities while fostering innovation and collaboration. At the same…