Creating a learning environment that empowers our patrons, community, and colleagues is imperative. Even though there is a larger system at play, we can still implement change in our daily practices as cultural workers, and as a collective. This webinar is meant for cultural workers, activists, and anyone interested in exploring practical tips surrounding digital…
Ever wondered what makes Special Libraries so special? NYLA’s Academic and Special Libraries Section (ASLS) is conducting a series of short interviews with librarians from various Special libraries to give us all a sneak peek into this fascinating area of our profession. Learn more about the collections, clients, and daily operations of New York State’s…
CLRC has opened a communication network among our region's Library Assistants, Paraprofessionals and Support Staff through a Special Interest Group (LA SIG). Our interests include: * recognizing all library support staff employed in CLRC member libraries * furthering the professional development & job enrichment of support staff * enhancing the professional image of support staff within the library community …
Learn how to repair tears in documents and maps using conservation-level methods and materials.
Webinar Description: Virtual Book Clubs can be the great connector between the library and diverse members in the community, even during the time of little human interaction. Learn tips and best practices to reduce uncertainty and build confidence in conducting a virtual book club, with marginalized populations: individuals experiencing homelessness, youthful offenders, and older adults.…
Ever wondered what makes Special Libraries so special? NYLA’s Academic and Special Libraries Section (ASLS) is conducting a series of short interviews with librarians from various Special libraries to give us all a sneak peek into this fascinating area of our profession. Learn more about the collections, clients, and daily operations of New York State’s…
Join April Hathcock, Dave Ghamandi, and Emily Drabinski for a discussion on the connections between racism and capitalism. We'll discuss the extent to which these concepts are intertwined and, indeed, inextricable. We'll identify modes of rising up against both these concepts, and detail why we need to dismantle our economic system in order to repair…
All are welcome to join this virtual program sponsored by CDLC's Preservation Interest Group! Library security is all about protecting patrons, property, and valued collections. The first course of action is the development of policies and procedures and implementing them into the daily work of your organization. Guest speaker Sarah Schmidt, Director of Special Collections…
CLRC has opened a communication network among our region's resource-sharing, technical and access services library staff through a Special Interest Group (RS SIG)? We each have unique department workflows, challenges and concerns but are similar in believing in the core library value of sharing. Some of CLRC's RS SIG interests include: * familiarizing members with CLRC Resource Sharing services including ILL,…
Looking to understand how your library is protecting the privacy of your patrons? Wondering how you might identify areas for improvement in safeguarding sensitive information? Join a webinar with Bill Marden (New York Public Library) and Erin Berman (Alameda Country Library) to hear how your library can audit its online and offline records, resources, databases,…