The rise of open data has completely changed how people access information. Sitting at one’s computer, one can access anything from the prevalence of lead in nearby homes, which neighborhoods are most likely to be patrolled by police, or the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow with a push of a button. This allows local…
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
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…
In this program, you will learn the basic skills needed to identify and understand conflict and to successfully negotiate and resolve disputes that occur at the workplace. The “real world” focus is on practical ways to enable you to resolve day to day conflict and to be a more effective supervisor. Everyone will gain a…
In this 60 minute online session, Daniel Alaya, Davis Erin Anderson, and Gary Price will review how our world's largest tech companies view privacy. We'll discuss the steps these businesses take to collect your data, share the personal impacts of data collection policies, and give you tips for what you can do to bring back…
Many libraries are now months deep into their process of re-opening. What have we learned? What have we had to re-tool? Stephanie Adams will present concrete tips and legal guidance based on our experiences to date, including: use of signage, de-escalating legal threats, reliance on CDC and OSHA guidance, and use of policy and law…
Description: Come learn about MarcEdit, a freely downloadable metadata software suite available at no cost on the Internet. MarcEdit is designed for large-scale batch record processing, including batch editing MARC records, character set conversions, and record extractions. It also provides users with the ability to perform crosswalks between MARC and other data formats (e.g. Dublin Core). This…
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
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…