Webinar Description: COVID-19 has been disruptive and impacted all sectors of society. What lessons can we draw from COVID-19 related to community engagement and student retention and how do we apply them in a post COVID-19 world? Universities are sorting out student retention, recruitment, and engagement strategies in remote and hybrid formats. Community anchors such…

The Symposium, sponsored by CDLC's Committee on Resource Sharing (CORS), will be a 3-hour virtual presentation pertaining to current issues in Resource Sharing. We are honored to have Ben Hogben from Ithaca College as our keynote speaker to discuss change management. We will then present on a variety of topics from professionals in the area…

Webinar Presenter: Lauren Lyons, Chartering Coordinator, New York State Museum Date: Thursday, April 15th Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM Description: A museum or historical society in New York that wishes to organize as a nonprofit private education corporation must be issued a charter from the Board of Regents. But how does that process work? What are the different…

In this four-part series, Nicole Menchise, LILRC Digitization and Archives Coordinator, will explain why these documents and policies are key to the operation of an archival repository. Examples will be shared. The six documents are: Collections Management Policy -January 15th Temporary Custody Receipt & Deed of Gift - February 19 Incoming & Outgoing Loan Paperwork…

Universal Design for Learning is a set of principles to guide instructors in creating truly accessible learning environments in which all learners can thrive. In this workshop, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the principles of Universal Design for Learning – multiple means of representation, multiple means of action and expression, and multiple means…

Learning from Long-term Leading Web Archiving Initiatives featuring Sumitra Duncan (New York Art Resources Consortium (NYARC)) and Alex Thurman (Columbia University Libraries) Tuesday, April 20, 4:00pm – 5:00pm Join us to hear from two leading voices in the web archiving world. Sumitra Duncan (New York Art Resources Consortium (NYARC)) and Alex Thurman (Columbia University Libraries)…

This workshop walks participants through the basics of determining where their retirement income will come from and how-to best plan for a financially secure and happy retirement. Topics covered include: > Social Security > Pension Plans including 401(k)s or 403(b)s > Self-Directed Retirement Savings Plans About our presenter: Kathleen Kalmes, CFA has served NYPL’s Business…

Join us for the 2021 RRLC Annual Meeting to celebrate the achievements of RRLC members and to congratulate the outstanding libraries and library staff in our region. Meeting Agenda: 10:00 am Welcome and Business Meeting 10:10 am Lightning Talks from recent recipients of RRLC grants: Henrietta Public Library, University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester Museum…

Description: From tintypes to color prints, photographic collections require specific collections care methods. In this presentation, Preservation Specialist Amanda Murray offers guidance on basic preservation of photographic collections including strategies for storage, housing, and handling. Click here to register. About the Presenter: Amanda Murray Preservation Specialist, DHPSNY Pronouns: she|her|hers As Preservation Specialist for the Documentary…