Do you dread genealogy questions at the reference desk? Overwhelmed by the seasoned genealogist's details? April Earle will walk us through answering some of the most common and daunting genealogy reference questions using FamilySearch and other free websites. April Earle is a member of the Library Faculty at Farmingdale State College. In addition to her role…
The 54th Annual Meeting of the council will be held online via zoom on Friday, June 4, 2021 from 10am–12pm. This event is free and open to all in the library community. Registration is open! The meeting program includes a brief membership meeting, an update on yearly activities, featured speaker Jessamyn West, remarks by Lauren…
Gary J. Jordan, Public Affairs Officer at NASA, will share the origins of Houston We Have a Podcast along with stories of podcasting guests, insights into NASA's behind-the-scenes operations, metrics, and agency strategy.Bring your podcasting questions! Presenter Gary Jordan has been working at Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX for 6 years. His responsibilities include…
Please join us for a workshop on Rethinking Academic Streaming Video Acquisition, presented by Charlie Remy, Associate Professor, and Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Library. COVID-19 has significantly increased demand for streaming video while, at the same time, many libraries are facing budget cuts. Learn how a mid-sized academic library…
Webinar Description: Libraries and their employees face challenges in handling difficult or threatening situations while providing good service to their communities. Defend Yourself helps libraries address these challenges with a comprehensive training that covers de-escalation, active bystander skills, boundary setting, and empowerment self-defense. This training is experiential, trauma-informed, and will help: Promote a safe and…
What is a vertical file? Simply put, it is a filing cabinet with folders dedicated to people, places, events, and other topics relating to a community. It is the first stop for a librarian or archivist to send a researcher with questions about a popular subject. The Society of American Archivists defines it as, “an…
Librarians are not only delving into teaching data visualization to their patrons, but also utilizing visualizations to communicate their own research. This webinar serves the dual purpose of role-modeling how to teach data visualization and teaching you how to apply design principles and targeted messaging into your professional activities. You will be introduced to universal…
Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets? Learn about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovations as you transition from idea to product. The session will cover: • What is the USPTO? • An overview of intellectual property types: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets • Why innovators and entrepreneurs…
Academic resource sharing has been impacted over the last 18 months due to an unprecedented pandemic causing temporary physical library closures and reduction or elimination of sharing resources. Additionally, the impact of understanding the virus lifespan on physical materials also shaped how libraries are providing resources and fulfilling ILL requests in a timely manner. This…
In today’s new environment, boundaries are more important than ever. Boundaries can help you to feel more effective and less stressed. This webinar will include a discussion of effective ways that can help you set boundaries in your life. This webinar will help you learn the steps you need to take to set these healthy…