Webinar Description: As supervisors, managers, and directors, we know that we are supposed to complete an annual performance evaluation for each of our direct reports. The process has been declared a "must do" activity by many human resources (HR) and business leaders. Have you ever wondered why? This session will provide a brief history of…
Faculty from the Melville Library at Stony Brook University will introduce the Ready for Success program and have a discussion about high school to college programs.
In Part 2 of this interactive program, we will explore specific methods for working through conflict in a productive manner. We will discuss methods for employing and adapting specific strategies for a variety of relationship types (e.g. supervisors to supervisees, supervisees to supervisors, peers and patrons). Please be prepared for active discussion and experiential activities.…
Have you ever wondered how Library of Congress Subject Headings are created? How they’re changed? Who can participate in this process? Additionally, in recent years, the library community has recognized the need to make our libraries more equitable and representative of the diverse groups we serve. This has inspired initiatives to reexamine library spaces, collections…
We hope you can join us as we host a product demo of ReciteMe, whose suite of accessibility solutions helps create inclusive web experiences. This session will revolve around the 2024 Federal mandate on web accessibility for public-sector websites. As the vast majority of libraries receive public funding, they must adhere to the updated standards for their…
This seminar will provide information on how to find free United States government information on a variety of topics including congressional bills, laws, regulations, presidential documents, studies, reports and more. There will also be a brief overview on how to find government information for New York State materials. Shikha Gupta Joseph is the Emerging Technologies Librarian…
In 2023, with funding from the Mellon Foundation, Brooklyn Public Library launched a research project to collect and study cardholder signup policies from public libraries across the nation. Using these findings, BPL has convened a diverse working group of public library leaders to develop a policy framework of guiding principles and best practices for cardholder…
A review of how the law impacts use of AI at work in libraries, museums, and other cultural institutions. Written material: guidance and template language for Personnel Manuals and policies (both for using, and for barring use of, AI). This is the third event in our 4-part “Ask the HR Expert” series. About the presenter: Stephanie…
Local, State and Federal jurisdictions continue legislate and regulate labor & employment at an unprecedented rate. It is challenging for the most diligent practitioner to remain current on all the recent developments. This program will bring you up to date on the important updates in labor & employment law along with our predictions for the upcoming year. Presented by: Joshua Bienstock, JD.,…
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…