Creating a sustaining diverse workplace brings numerous benefits. When teams value and give voice to different perspectives and support multiple modalities of thinking and interacting, they derive strength in their collective knowledge and participate in more effective decision-making and creativity. In this online panel discussion, panelists Stephanie (Cole) Adams, Lauren Comito, Halley Eacker, Tim Furgal…
Webinar Description: This interactive training will allow participants to understand what being a bystander is and how they can serve as an active bystander. Through examples, discussions, and videos, participants will be able to develop strategies and skills to best serve their populations and be seen as an ally and support system. About the Presenter:…
If you’re interested in open data portals, learning how to use open data, or you’re interested in establishing an open data portal for your hometown, then this workshop is for you! Open Data Buffalo is one such portal. One of the goals of Open Data Buffalo is to make public information publicly available to increase…
Graphic medicine, or the overlap of comics and healthcare, has emerged over the past decade from a once small, sporadically discussed idea to a burgeoning field of study and subgenre in its own right. For librarians, the growth of the field - which includes a National Library of Medicine exhibit, "Graphic Medicine: Ill-Conceived and Well…
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 …
Co presented by LILRC and SCLA Health Concerns Committee The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about stress, anxiety, and grief. Many people have been isolated, working from home, and doing the best to keep themselves and loved ones safe. Please join us for a virtual presentation by Dr. Adam Gonzalez, Director of Behavioral Health and Associate…
SUNY Upstate Inclusive Health Services, Diversity & Inclusion & the Adolescent Specialized Care Center are hosting a range of free webinars. Email Nicky Ruszkowski with any questions: jenningn@upstate.edu
In September 2018, the Mahwah Public School System implemented a new book checkout schedule for students. The targeted population -- elementary school students -- were no longer allowed to check books out each week during their designated library visit. Instead, they were limited to checking books out every two or three weeks depending on the…
SUNY Upstate Inclusive Health Services, Diversity & Inclusion & the Adolescent Specialized Care Center are hosting a range of free webinars. Email Nicky Ruszkowski with any questions: jenningn@upstate.edu
Join Long Island Libraries and Grow with Google Speaker Petia Abdur-Razzaq to Discover new job opportunities using Google Search, and learn how to organize and enhance your job search experience using G Suite tools. In this session we’ll discuss best practices for: * Discovering career opportunities using Job Search on Google * Using Google Sheets…