This session is designed to equip professional academic, school, public, and special, library staff with the resources and knowledge needed to effectively organize local meetings with legislators, navigate Library Advocacy Day in Albany, and stay engaged in library advocacy year-round. Learning Goals:  Understand NYLA’s Advocacy Messaging: Participants will learn how to locate and use the New York…

NYSED Conservation and Preservation Discretionary Grant Writing Workshop A grant writing application workshop will be conducted by the New York State Education Department, New York State Library, Division of Library Development, Conservation/ Preservation Discretionary Grant Program to inform prospective applicants of available grants and aid them in preparing for 2024/2025 applications. The purpose of the…

In recent years, working in libraries has become increasingly stressful. While we can't control external factors, we CAN adjust our work environments to better handle the stress that is thrown our way on a daily basis. Sonnet Ireland, a public library director in Louisiana, will start by outlining the challenges her staff faces. She will…

Join Rachel Buckwalter, Director of Community Health at Tompkins County Whole Health, for a program focusing on the latest covid and flu vaccines. Learning outcomes: Participants will learn the importance of receiving an annual flu shot and the updated Covid vaccine to prevent disease Participants will learn about the composition of both vaccines which have…

You’re invited to the Central New York Library Resources Council’s 2024 Annual Conference on Tuesday, October 8 at the Everson Museum of Art! Schedule of Events *More Details Coming Soon* 9:30 a.m. - Registration Opens & Light Refreshments will be offered 10 to 11:15 a.m. – Welcome & Keynote Panel on Cultivating Relationships Outside the Library Description: Successful partnerships…

Demo and discussion of CollectionsHQacademic Collection Management System DEI Analysis module enables librarians to evaluate their collection against twelve industry-accepted DEI topics to enhance the representation of diverse material. Monitor the availability of diverse and inclusive content in your collection. Effectively communicate the library’s commitment to delivering a diverse, equitable and inclusive collection to stakeholders…

Join LILRC as we welcome advocate, librarian, and author Abi Maxwell to discuss her memoir, One Day I’ll Grow Up and Be a Beautiful Woman (September 17, 2024 Penguin Random House). Abi is a dedicated advocate for the rights of transgender youth in her state and frequently testifies in front of the legislature on their behalf. Praise…

Bibliometrics, also known as bibliometric analysis of scientific literature, is one of the most popular data analysis techniques used among librarians. Although it originated from the library and information science research, nowadays it is commonly used among many other non-librarians to assess and evaluate certain literature or trend within a specific context. Proliferation of web-based…

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…

Webinar Description: Coming up with new adult programs every year can be difficult. In this interactive workshop, we will learn: a process for creating programs that can be used for multiple populations of adults;  a new way of designing programs instead of using holidays that the Pennsylvania Library Association designed; and  what evaluation is so…