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NYLA ASLS Briefinar Series
2020-07-27 11:00 - 11:30, 2020-07-20 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | NY, United States
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 special libraries and the interesting people who run them. Interviews will be broadcast live and recorded for future viewing. These are SHORT and easy to fit into your busy day! That’s why we call them “Briefinars”. Each interview will be less than 30 minutes, including time for questions from the audience.
The Strong Museum of Play – July 20th
Russian History Foundation – July 27th
The Frick Art Reference Library – August 3rd
Center for Inquiry Library – August 10th
Adirondack Experience Library – August 17th
Albany Institute of History and Art – August 24th

SUNY Upstate Webinar: Nutrition Basics
2020-07-24 14:30 - 15:30 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
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

WNYLRC Virtual Event: From Trees to Fee - An Open Data Scavenger Hunt Through Buffalo, New York
2020-07-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
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 residents to advocate with just as much data and insight as established political figures and expert lobby groups. And because the only thing more fun than revolutionizing democracy is friendly competition, we invite you to the first Open Data Scavenger Hunt. Compete against your fellow librarians, either with a team or by yourself, to find local data about the city of Buffalo, New York. While Buffalo is used as a case study, the skills used here are applicable to civic data in any community. The members of the winning team will each receive a five dollar gift card to Tim Hortons.
This is intended to be a fun virtual event, we welcome everyone from open data experts to newcomers. Prep a cocktail or a mocktail, make sure your device is fully charged, kick back, and enjoy!

SUNY Upstate Webinar: HIV 101
2020-07-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States

SENYLRC SIG: Information Literacy Instruction/HS to College Transition SIG
2020-07-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
The topic for this meeting will be about designing a library orientation – and contingency plans for how we will need to make adjustments for distance learning. We can also take some time to talk about source evaluation and do follow-up with the from the Beyond CRAAP webinar last year. Other than that, the meeting is open to you to share ideas, network, and re-connect.

CLRC LA SIG - Library Assistants & Support Staff Meet Up in Zoom
2020-07-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
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

Participation is open to all library support staff, regardless of title.
Meeting connection instructions will be emailed to registrants.
Contact Anna Dobkowski with any questions.

SUNY Upstate Webinar: PREP 101
2020-07-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States

Webinar: Cybersecurity for Librarians
2020-07-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Webinar Description:
The cyberthreat landscape has expanded across all sectors of business and industry and has now grown to include libraries. While most libraries have IT measures in place to ensure cybersecurity it is oftentimes not enough to combat today’s evolving cyberattacks. What can you do to help your library fight this very real threat? Learn how to spot phishing attempts like a hacker in this interactive webinar. Educate yourself about password management, social engineering, computer security, and protecting the data you’re handling.
About the Presenter:
Ellyssa Kroski is the Director of Information Technology at the New York Law Institute as well as an award-winning editor and author of 36 books including Law Librarianship in the Digital Age for which she won the AALL’s 2014 Joseph L. Andrews Legal Literature Award. Her ten-book technology series, The Tech Set, won the ALA’s Best Book in Library Literature Award in 2011. She is a librarian, an adjunct faculty member at Drexel and San Jose State University, and an international conference speaker. She has just been named the winner of the 2017 Library Hi Tech Award from the ALA/LITA for her long-term contributions in the area of Library and Information Science technology and its application. She can be found at: https://www.amazon.com/Ellyssa-Kroski/e/B001JS00BQ

** All participants will have the option to request a certificate of attendance for one contact hour.

SUNY Upstate Webinar: LGBT 101
2020-07-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States

Tuesdays at Ten
2020-07-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
To encourage staying connected with each other during this time, we invite you to join us online Tuesdays at Ten!
Staying connected is important during this unprecedented time. CLRC is looking to stay engaged with our members by offering the library community an opportunity to chat, discuss, and check-in with colleagues around the region. Please join us for our weekly online Zoom meeting every Tuesday. Call in to say hi, ask questions, provide updates, and talk to your fellow library people!

Join URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85487346033
For those joining by phone: 1-646-876-9923
Meeting ID: 854 8734 6033

LILRC Webinar: Grow with Google - Power Your Job Search With Google Tools
2020-07-17 14:00 - 15:00 | GoToWebinar, NY, United States
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 to track the progress of job applications
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a registration link for this training session being presented by Grow with Google via GoToWebinar.

SUNY Upstate Webinar: Comparing HIV & COVID-19
2020-07-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States

SENYLRC Webinar: Seen But Not Read - Advocating for (School) Libraries
2020-07-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
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 grade. In learning about this decision, parents (some of whom were librarians outside the district) questioned the reasoning behind it and approached the elementary school administration and the Board of Education. After months of strategic planning alongside many parents and advocates, questioning, and making the issue known throughout the tri-state area by way of media, the checkout schedule was amended with additional benefits added.
This presentation will provide specific insight into the how’s and why’s of advocating for the school library system as well as advocacy for libraries in general. Participants will learn the timeline of events and gain insight into when it is appropriate to involve town parents, how to gain community involvement, professional library organizations, and the media. Participants will receive examples of Op Ed pieces as well as instructions on how to engage with a Board of Education. Participants will become further aware that advocacy extends beyond their own institution-type (academic, public, school) and that as a team we can support information literacy on a larger scale.
Presenter bios:
Jen Park is the Community Engagement & Talent Development Specialist at Ramapo Catskill Library System where she works with the greater community and libraries to support initiatives as well as develop and implement new ideas and programs. Her focus on advocacy began when attending NYLA’s Advocacy Day in 2018 as an academic librarian advocating on behalf of Southeastern and libraries in New York.
Matthew Park received his PhD in African History from Michigan State University. He is currently an Assistant Professor of African History and Global Social Sciences at Bard High School Early College, Newark where he teaches high school and college courses in African History, Literature, and Film, World History, and Seminar. He is passionate about equity among students and continuously advocates for his students in his daily work.
Dawn Zeig is Library Media Specialist at Malcolm S. Mackay School in Tenafly, NJ. She received her B.A. in English Literature from William Paterson University and her MLS from Queens College. She’s passionate about integrating books and technology into her students’ social and emotional learning. She was selected as an ALA Emerging Leader by the NJ Association of School Librarians in 2008. She is a former two-time chair of the Garden State Children’s Book Awards Committee and has served on ALA committees in the past. She also works part time at the Mahwah Public Library as an Adult Reference Librarian. When she’s not reading the latest middle-grade fiction, you can find her hanging out with her husband and two sons.

SUNY Upstate Webinar: Balancing Sexual Enjoyment with Sexual Health
2020-07-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States

LILRC Webinar: Making Space for Self - Techniques for Managing Mental Health at Times of Stress, Grief, and Loss
2020-07-15 11:00 - 12:30 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
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 Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. Dr. Gonzalez will speak about stress, grief and loss, and techniques for managing mental health during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you are unable to attend the presentation but would like support resources please visit Stony Brook Medicine
Presenter: Adam Gonzalez, Ph.D., Director of Behavioral Health, Founding Director, Mind Body Clinical Research Center, Co-Director, SBU Consortium Training Programs in Psychology, Co-Director, Center for Disaster Health, Trauma & Resilience.

CLRC LA SIG - Library Assistants and Support Staff Meet Up
2020-07-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States

LILRC Webinar: Graphic Medicine - Bridging Communication, Empathy, and Creativity in Librarianship
2020-07-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
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 Drawn!” – presents numerous opportunities, ranging from reinvigorating interest in physical collections to interactive programming and fun outreach possibilities. This talk will go beyond the “what” of graphic medicine to discuss “why” and “how” you can integrate comics into your library work. Matthew will share his experience developing the NNLM/NER Graphic Medicine Book Club Kits and all about the activities of the Graphic Medicine International Collective (GMIC), hosts of the annual Graphic Medicine conferences, GraphicMedicine.org, and more.
Presenter: Matthew Noe (he/his) is Lead Collection & Knowledge Management Librarian at Countway Library, Harvard Medical School, where he specializes in graphic medicine and health humanities. He’s heavily active in both ALA and MLA, including as a 2020 ALA Emerging Leader. He is a co-editor of GraphicMedicine.org, has received multiple grants to study and promote comics in medicine, and regularly speaks to anyone who will listen about comics librarianship.

WNYLRC Webinar: Data 101 - Learning How to Use Open Data Buffalo, the City of Buffalo's Official Open Data Portal
2020-07-14 13:30 - 15:00 | NY, United States
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 transparency so citizens can have a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the city and the activities of Buffalo’s municipal government.
Oftentimes, though, data can be an abstraction for some and it may be difficult for people to generate insight from datasets that may have dozens of columns and hundreds of thousands of rows of data points.
This session will help librarians understand the importance and applications of data and open data so they can then transmit this information to the general public. Participants will learn about data, the open data movement, data visualization, data analysis, and will learn all of this by utilizing Open Data Buffalo, the City’s official open data portal (data.buffalony.gov).
About the Presenter:
Kirk McLean is the City of Buffalo’s first Director of Open Data. He manages Open Data Buffalo (data.buffalony.gov), the City’s official open data portal, which currently ranks #4 in the nation on the U.S. City Open Data Census, a crowdsourced measure of public access to public datasets in municipalities across the United States. He is the recipient of the 2018 NYS Department of State’s Trailblazer Award in recognition of innovative service delivery for his work on open data. During Kirk’s ten-year tenure at Buffalo City Hall, he has been an advocate for open data, data analysis, innovation, technology, and process improvement. He holds a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University at Buffalo and lives in Buffalo’s University District with his wife and two beagles.

Webinar: Bystander Intervention Training
2020-07-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
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:
Bennie D. Williams currently serves as the Assitant Dean of Students/Director of the Multicultural Center at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York. Prior to this, he served the community of Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York in a variety of roles and ended his tenure their as the Director of Inclusive Excellence & Global Education. Bennie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Childhood Education and a Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel Administration from Canisius College.

**All participants will have the option to request a certificate of attendance for one hour and 30 minutes of CE credit.

METRO Webinar: Neurodiversity in the Workplace
2020-07-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
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 will share their lived experiences, offer guidance for staying on task when everything is urgent and important, give advice on providing environmental support for neurodiverse colleagues, and discuss the ways in which neurodiversity comes into play when working in public service settings.
This webinar is being presented in partnership with Urban Libraries Unite.

NNYLN Webinar: Disaster Planning & Policy Writing Workshop (Two-Part Webinar)
2020-07-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-07-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Description:
Through lectures and written exercises, this two-part webinar series will equip participants with a wealth of information and resources that will enable them to create and complete a useable, effective, and updateable disaster plan.
Part one of the webinar will examine those steps to take when beginning to formulate a disaster plan. We will explore ways to identify and assess risks to your collections, ways to prevent some emergencies from occurring altogether, and how best to prepare for writing your disaster plan. At the end of this first part, participants will be supplied with a simple one-page template to fill out which will give them a basic working disaster plan and lay the foundation for future planning.
Part two of the webinar will be held one week later and will be an opportunity to ask questions encountered while filling in the template and for a final lecture of what the next steps in the planning process are.
Presenter: Donia Conn
Donia Conn is a book and paper conservator as well as an independent consultant for small and mid-sized cultural heritage institutions. She has worked in the fields of conservation and preservation for over 20 years. She teaches and consults on the full spectrum of collections care topics and is a Professional Associate of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC). She earned her BA in Mathematics from St. Olaf College and her MLIS with an Advanced Certificate in Conservation from the University of Texas-Austin. Previously, Donia has worked for the Northeast Document Conservation Center, Northwestern University, and Syracuse University.

LILRC Webinar: Grow with Google - Using Data to Drive Business Growth
2020-07-10 14:00 - 15:00 | GoToWebinar, NY, United States
Join Long Island Libraries and Grow with Google speaker Petia Abdur-Razzaaq to Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions.
In this session we’ll cover:
* Identifying business goals and how you plan to use your online presence to achieve them
* Incorporating data into your marketing plan
* Selecting tools to help you find the answers you need
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a registration link for this training session being presented by Grow with Google via GoToWebinar.

METRO Webinar: Universal Design for Learning At Your Library
2020-07-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Universal Design for Learning is an educational framework that builds on the concept of Universal Design to ensure that learning spaces and materials are accessible and inclusive for all learners. It’s principles can be applied in all sorts of library settings from children’s programming at public libraries to the design of learning spaces and materials at institutions of higher education.
While UDL has a lot to offer in any instructional setting, it can be particularly useful as a means of focusing on accessibility and inclusion when planning remote and online educational programming whether this is a one-shot instruction session, a full semester class, or another type of program with educational goals. In this session, you will learn the principles of Universal Design for Learning and how these can be applied in various library settings.
Carli Spina is an Associate Professor and the Head of Research & Instructional Services at the FIT Library. She regularly publishes, presents, and teaches on topics related to accessibility, Universal Design, and inclusivity in libraries.

Advancing Racial Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Symposium
2020-07-08 - 2020-07-10 | NY, United States
Attend the Denver Public Library’s Advancing Racial Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Symposium.
Intended Participants
While the symposium is free and open to the public we do want to be clear that the intended audience is folks who have been already centering equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the professional work that they do and are wanting to learn from folks that are also equally committed and engaged in the work. We recognize that folks and organizations will be at different places on their EDI journey but we are expecting that those who attend the symposium will have already begun and will be walking into the conversation with a foundational understanding of what a racial equity framework is and why it matters in the work that they do.

Virtual Continuing Education Focus Group
2020-07-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Come help CLRC prepare for their next Plan of Service!
CLRC is currently in the process of creating their next Plan of Service. In order to do that we’ll need YOUR feedback! We’ll be an online focus group for all of our members to discuss the past and future of continuing education offerings. Come join us to review events and workshops you’ve enjoyed and talk about what we could be doing better!
Those who attend will be entered into a raffle to win a $25 gift card!

METRO Webinar: Big Disruptions Can Lead to Big Opportunities
2020-07-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
The latest pandemic has stalled regular public library operations. How can we take advantage of this time to consider real change in operations and services that will benefit our communities? What might change for the good? This webinar will address a variety of areas of services, functions, staffing considerations, community role, and building design. Participants will have an opportunity to contribute some of their own thoughts and observations.
Maxine Bleiweis has been at the forefront of change her entire public library career. She is known for questioning the status quo on behalf of the public and eliminating barriers to service. She created the first big makerspace in Westport, CT, to accommodate different learning styles. Her book, Helping Business, was the first how-to manual for librarians on serving the business community. Bleiweis received the 2015 PLA Charles Robinson Award for Innovative Leadership. She is now consulting and speaking nationally and internationally.

LILRC Webinar: Ask An Archivist - Preservation of Born-Digital Materials
2020-07-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Understanding the deterioration hazards and preservation strategies of born-digital materials.
Please Note: This meeting will begin promptly at 12:00pm

Please keep microphones and video off/silenced during the presentation
All questions should be submitted through the chat box
The presentation, video, and questions and answers will be available after the meeting. View Previous Recordings

CLRC Resource-Sharing Special Interest Group (RS SIG) Zoom Meet Up
2020-06-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Did you know that CLRC has an open 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,
medical Information reimbursement, cataloging and delivery
* providing updates to subscription services such as OCLC, RDA and Docline
* providing an outlet for support from CLRC and member libraries
* furthering the professional development of resource sharing staff through
workshops and webinars
Join us for our next get-together.
Meeting connection instructions will be emailed to registrants.
Contact Anna Dobkowski with any questions.
