Partnerships between academic libraries and different departments across college campuses have been growing in recent years. Join in for an interactive hour where we talk about what kinds of partnerships are common, what to consider when beginning a partnership, and how to get things up and running. Presenter: Holly Jackson is the Student Success Librarian at…
This online workshop is part 1 of a 2-part series. Feel free to attend either workshop or both. Register below to receive a link that will work for both workshops. Part 1: Communications: Stemming the Tide This year, the methods we use for communication have increased, as well as the frequency of communication. Information is…
With Shawna M. Brandle, Associate Professor of Political Science, Kingsborough Community College; Stacy Katz, Assistant Professor, Library, Lehman College; Jennifer Van Allen, Assistant Professor of Literacy Education, Lehman College; and Nicole Williams, Instructor, Library, Bronx Community College Do you find that the curricular materials you are provided don’t always quite meet the needs of all…
Digital equity is a complex set of conditions that requires that every New Yorker has access to affordable broadband, adequate devices, necessary software, digital literacy skills, and a community of support. Persistent digital divides exist in communities -- urban, suburban, and rural -- across New York; in fact, more than 25% of students in New…
This class is designed to assist librarians, public health workers, health professionals, and the general public in locating authoritative information on nutrition and topics relating to nutrition. Background information on the importance of nutrition information to other health-related topics will be included, and resources for locating nutrition-related statistics and evidence-based practice will also be identified.…
Citizen science is happening all around you! Citizen scientists in your community are participating in bird and butterfly counts, contributing to Alzheimer’s research, monitoring air quality, and collecting genetic information–all furthering and advancing our greater scientific knowledge. Citizen science is an amazing way to participate in research efforts, and it can often be done from…
Join us for a session with Marie L. Radford, Ph.D., who will share the research she's been working on and will cover the current challenges of managing virtual reference chat services and etiquettes in these unusual times. This is a workshop that will be divided into two sessions, with a 30 minute break in between.…
Testing out in-house methods for relaxing rolled documents. Code of Conduct For questions, please email Erin Hunter, ehunter@lilrc.org.
Effective project management is an essential skill in today's workplace. It can be used to manage personal tasks, as well as projects that involve multiple team members or departments. It can help with time management, the creation of workflows to meet milestones and provide deliverables, and create efficiencies in communication. Join Jaime Barrilleaux from EBSCO…
Over the course of three, one-hour sessions, participants will gain an understanding of why worksite wellness programs are so valuable and how to get started. Each month will build on the previous session as we work together to help launch effective, sustainable worksite wellness programs based on each worksite’s individual needs. Although worksite wellness programs…