As libraries evolve to meet changing academic and community needs, employing a Library Strategist offers a transformative solution for institutions seeking to remain essential to the communities they serve. A strategist can bridge the gap between current practices and future goals, aligning library operations with institutional priorities while fostering innovation and collaboration. At the same…
Join us for conversation with fellow librarians and library workers to share your workplace concerns.
New York libraries of all types have an ethical and legal obligation to protect library records and patron privacy, including when information is requested by law enforcement or private investigators. This webinar by attorney Stephanie “Cole” Adams, her team, and a special guest will review the rules and practical techniques for following those legal and…
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…