Webinar: What You Need to Know About the Civil Service Exam
2022-05-12 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Webinar Description:
Are you interested in working in a public library? Are you already working in a public library but want to move up through the ranks? We’ll hear from three panelists who will share what you need to know about taking these exams. They’ll share their personal experiences in the library world, best practices for preparing for these exams, and tips they’ve learned along the way.
We’ll be covering the librarian exams as well as those for clerks and assistants.
About the Panelists:
Becky Maguire received her MLS from Syracuse University in 2005 and has been a librarian in the Onondaga County Public Library System ever since. She has experience with cataloging and children’s services and was the Branch Manager of Mundy Library from 2019 to 2021. She is currently enjoying her new role as Administrator for Library Operations. She has taken many civil service tests over the years and has helped mentor many of her colleagues through the process.
Geoffrey Kirkpatrick is Director at Bethlehem Public Library in Delmar, NY. He is a member of the New York Library Association Civil Service Committee and former president of NYLA.
Amanda Schiavulli (ska-voo-lee) is an experienced librarian who has worked in a variety of library types over the past 20 years. She received her M.S. from Simmons University in 2009 and has worked at libraries RI, NJ and NY. Amanda has been working at the Onondaga County Public System since 2019, and has so far survived a major cyberattck and the pandemic! As a system consultant, she provides assistance to OCPL’s 32 libraries in whatever needs they have such as Annual Reports, grants, policies, state aid, summer reading, trustee training and more. Amanda has also been involved in the Youth Services Section of NYLA in such roles as 2020/2021 YSS President, 2020-2022 YSS Council Representative and director of the 2017 NYLA-YSS Annual Spring Conference. You may not always recognize her as she has been known to wear a variety of costumes and wigs on Zoom throughout the pandemic. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys the company of her cats and traveling to different islands on Animal Crossing. She hopes to travel in real life again soon!
Live captioning will be provided.
This webinar will be recorded and a recording will be shared with all registrants afterward.

**All participants will have the option to request a certificate of attendance for one contact hour.**
All CLRC events are open to CLRC members and members of the Empire State Library Network.
All Attendees are expected to follow CLRC’s Code of Conduct

LILRC Webinar: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion in Planning and in Practice - 8th Annual Herbert Biblo Academic Libraries Conference
2022-05-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Cosponsored by:
Nassau County Library Association, Academic and Special Libraries Division
Long Island Library Resources Council
Suffolk County Library Association, Division of Academic and Special Libraries
Keynote: Corliss Lee and Brian Lym, Editors, Implementing Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Handbook for Academic Libraries (ACRL, 2022).
Corliss Lee (she/her/hers) is the American cultures librarian at the UC Berkeley Library as well as the liaison to the American studies, college writing, and ethnic studies departments and a member of the Instruction Services division. Her interests include diversity, equity, and inclusion in libraries; disinformation literacy; and empowering undergraduates through information literacy. She is a two-time graduate of UC Berkeley (BA, English, and MLIS). Corliss was awarded the Distinguished Librarian Award by the Librarians Association of the University of California, Berkeley, in 2020.
Brian Lym has been an academic library leader in New York and California. He has served as dean of libraries and chief librarian at Hunter College, dean of university libraries at Adelphi University, and director of library services at Napa Valley College. His career began as a student library employee at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned his MLIS, MS (wildland resource science), and BA (humanities) degrees. Brian is supporting and advancing inclusivity, equity, and diversity efforts in the Sonoma County Library system where he serves as an adult services librarian.
Shawn(ta) Smith – Cruz: Hiring Us: From Diversity Statements to Conversations
Academic Libraries are implementing recruitment initiatives for diversifying the profession. This talk will provide a case study that will overview best practices in our recruitment strategies. Shawn will overview her work as the Faculty Diversity Search Liaison at NYU, detailing practical applications, while outlining challenges and implications for librarians to consider as we embark on this journey to diversity.
Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz is an Assistant Curator and Associate Dean for Teaching, Learning, and Engagement at New York University Division of Libraries. She is the Faculty Diversity Search Liaison for the Division and works with her colleagues to support NYU Libraries Cluster Hiring Initiative. Shawn is a co-coordinating volunteer archivist at the Lesbian Herstory Archives and through her work archiving Black lesbians is the recipient of the 2020 WGSS Award for Significant Achievement in Women’s & Gender Studies in Librarianship from the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL). Shawn has a BS in Queer Women’s Studies from the CUNY Baccalaureate Program, an MFA in Creative Writing/Fiction, and an MLS with a focus on Archiving and Records Management from Queens College.

RRLC Webinar: Crisis and Violence Prevention
2022-05-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
It is no longer a question of whether a crisis will happen, but rather when, which type, and how it will occur. Managers need to think about the unthinkable in order to protect their organizations. The better an organization can anticipate areas of vulnerability, or possible crises, the better it can prepare to manage them.
This program examines the following:

Characteristics and elements of a crisis
Diagnosing your organization’s crisis preparedness
How to identify and group the wide range of crises an organization may encounter
Designing procedures for responding to crisis
Critical incident stress

Presenter: Nellie Brown is the Director of Workplace Health and Safety Programs for the Worker Institute at Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations. A certified industrial hygienist, biologist and chemist, Nellie earned a master’s degree in a multidisciplinary program in natural sciences and applied science from the State University of New York College at Buffalo.
Free to RRLC & ESLN Members. This event will be held on Zoom Webinar; registration is required.
All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance for 1.5 hours of CE credit.
This webinar will not be recorded.
We are committed to offering inclusive, diverse, and equitable services to all of our members. To request specific accommodations, please contact RRLC at least five business days ahead of this program.
RRLC Registration & Program Attendance Policies
If you have any questions, please contact Tina Broomfield.

METRO Webinar: Info Lit 101, Part 2 - Evaluating Sources and Navigating Through Bias
2022-05-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
In this webinar, Information Literacy Librarian Kelly Delevan will discuss the multiple ways in which bias (implicit and explicit) complicates our search practices. Bias can reside in information systems, individual sources, or our personal perspectives. Navigating through this bias requires a dispositional shift – we need to accept that bias is pervasive and apply strategies to circumvent it. Library workers that model these dispositions with their patrons contribute to improving our information society.
Webinar participants will learn to:
• Uncover biases in sources through the use of evaluative methods
• Compare multiple information systems to reveal biases
• Acknowledge the biases that individuals bring to the search process and critically reflect on how they impact search habits
Kelly Delevan is the Information Literacy librarian at Syracuse University Libraries. She is responsible for the Information Literacy Program at SU Libraries, working to enable the Syracuse University community to succeed as members of an increasingly complex information society. Kelly has also developed the Information Literacy Scholars program, a unique opportunity for graduate students interested in academic librarianship, reference, and instruction to acquire working experience and mentoring in the SU libraries. Prior to joining Syracuse University, Kelly was the Instructional Services Librarian at Le Moyne College, and a research librarian at the New York Public Library. She received her MSIS in Information Science from the University of Texas at Austin.
Please review our Code of Conduct, our Statement on Viewpoints, and details on Interpreter Services here: https://metro.org/code-of-conduct

LILRC Webinar: Astrobiology for the Incarcerated - Bringing Transformational Science into Prisons
2022-05-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Join us to learn more about one of NASA’s most unique educational programs: Astrobiology for the Incarcerated.
Astrobiology for the Incarcerated is an educational program that teaches incarcerated communities about the resiliency and transformative history of life on Earth, and the search for life beyond our planet…which may be especially relevant to people within incarcerated facilities. The story of our cosmic origins illustrates our fundamental interconnectivity and relationality, and highlights that we’re all capable of transformation and change. Through Astrobiology for the Incarcerated, we can share these messages embedded in the science: that adaptability and resilience, in even the harshest environments, is not just possible, but fundamental to the nature of life itself.
There are over two million incarcerated adults and 50,000 young people in juvenile justice facilities in the United States, and those communities traditionally have little access to educational resources. The prison system also disproportionately incarcerates African American and Latinx individuals, who make up 57% of inmates despite only being 29% of the population. Upon release, formerly incarcerated individuals face strong societal biases that make employment difficult and a return to prison in the future common. Through an extended jury duty experience, program lead Daniella Scalice grew more aware of these inequities within the justice and carceral systems. This spurred her to propose using the existing tools, mission, and platform of NASA to build meaningful relationships between the space science community and people incarcerated in the prison system.
Using data collected from the program’s lectures, research published in the journal Astrobiology showed participants not only held onto what they learned, but thought of science as more a part of their lives and identity than they had previously—and expressed a desire to engage more with science in the future.
Presenter:
Daniella Scalice is the Education and Communications Lead for NASA’s Astrobiology Program. Her background is in molecular biology and filmmaking. Her work is devoted to ensuring youth of all colors, cultures, genders, abilities, walks of life, and ways of loving and praying have equal access to opportunities in STEM, and are supported to excel in everything they do, especially toward healthy social, cultural, and economic lifeways. Daniella lives and works on the lands of the Piscataway People in the occupied territories known today as Annapolis, Maryland.
This program is being presented in cooperation with NASA’s Solar System Ambassador program. For more information on the program, visit https://solarsystem1.jpl.nasa.gov/ssa/home.cfm

METRO Webinar: Goodbye Facebook, Hello Decentralized Social Media? Can Peer-to-Peer Lead to Less Toxic Online Platforms?
2022-04-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Facebook, Twitter… we’ve seen them go awry when faced with the scourges of misinformation and trolling. In authoritarian regimes, entire platforms are easily blocked. Would decentralized social media, where there is no central controlling entity, be better? How do you take down damaging posts when there is no central command center? We walk you through some of the top decentralized social media platforms, from Matrix to Twitter’s Blue Sky initiative. Demonstrations of how to get on some of these systems.
This event is part of a series of workshops presented by Metropolitan New York Library Council, Internet Archive, DWeb, and Library Futures. Learn more here: https://metro.org/decentralizedweb
Please review our Code of Conduct, our Statement on Viewpoints, and details on Interpreter Services here: https://metro.org/code-of-conduct

CDLC Workshop: Geospatial Technology for Librarians: Hands-On GIS Exercises and Monroe Community College's GIST Program
2022-04-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Capital District Library Council, 800 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY, 12110, United States
NOTE: THIS IS AN IN-PERSON PROGRAM. It will be held in our NEW location in the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) building, 800 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110. At this time, masking is required in our building. Our auditorium allows for distancing, and we have an upgraded ventilation system.
This hands-on workshop will provide an overview of the field of Geospatial Information Science and Technology (GIST). It will also provide information on Monroe Community College’s geospatial training program. The college received a National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education Grant to increase geospatial awareness. The College offers a new A.A.S. in GIST, a 24 credit GIST certificate, and a 9 credit micro-credential program, all of which can be completed online.
Geospatial Information Science and Technology (G.I.S.T.) is used virtually everywhere. It converts remote sensing information provided by satellites and imagery into digital data. Data that helps drivers find their destinations, warns us of approaching storms, locates energy resources, tracks global warming, provides intelligence for national security, business, the environment, and more!
This program will define and provide some examples of geospatial technology, introduce participants to Monroe Community College’s GIST program and how it is working to reduce the digital divide, and allow ample time for a hands-on web mapping exercise.
This workshop will be presented by Jon Little, Geography and GIST Professor at Monroe Community College and Principal Investigator on the NSF grant.
Because of the interactive, hands-on nature of this program, attendance is limited to 18 people.
Each attendee must have a laptop. CDLC has a few available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis.

ESLN Webinar: Libraries and First Amendment Audits - Ask the Lawyer
2022-04-26 13:00 - 14:30 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Public libraries across the country are experiencing an increase in encounters of patrons conducting “First Amendment audits”. The asserted purpose of these “audits” is to record alleged civil rights violations in places open to the public, but the recording can impact patron privacy, workforce conditions, and library operations. This session will cover how libraries can prepare their policies and staff for these types of interactions, provide tips for training staff for in-the-moment response, and also discuss public relations techniques to foster respect for all people involved, willfully or circumstantially, in these types of encounters.
We invite you to submit a question for Stephanie Cole Adams – there will be a place to do that during the registration process. The deadline to submit questions is April 15th.
Free to ESLN Members. Registration is required.
This session is sponsored by the Empire State Library Network. If you have any questions, contact Tina Broomfield (cbroomfield@rrlc.org).

Free Digital Inclusion Webinar Series: What Every Library Needs to Know
2022-04-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-04-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Please join the New York State Library and the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) for a series of information-rich training webinars aimed at increasing awareness and providing a deeper understanding of digital inclusion across New York State’s libraries and library systems.
Trainings in this series will include addressing digital equity barriers, building partnerships and coalitions, developing digital navigator programs, and collecting, analyzing, and using local data to conduct asset mapping. See below for more detailed information about webinar topics and dates or visit the New York State Library website for more information about recent and ongoing digital equity initiatives.
This training is intended for library workers from all types of libraries and their digital inclusion partners from other sectors, including schools and community based organizations.
Training Schedule:
Digital Equity Barriers and Strategies
Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 11:00-12:30 PM Eastern
In this webinar, participants will gain a stronger understanding of digital equity, broadband technology basics, and how the gaps in broadband availability impact broadband options. Presenters will share solutions, including current and potential state and federal funding opportunities.
Register for Digital Equity Barriers and Strategies

Partnerships and Coalitions
Date: Thursday, November 18, 2021, 11:00-12:30 PM Eastern
Using research-based partnership and coalition models, this webinar will provide New York State regional and local libraries with strategies for developing relationships with community partners to address digital inequities.
Register for Partnerships and Coalitions

Digital Navigators (Parts 1 and 2)
Upon completion of this two-part webinar, participants will gain in-depth knowledge of the Digital Navigator model and its associated tools, its impact, and how this field-tested program can be added to a library’s existing portfolio of services.
Part 1: Tuesday, January 11, 2022, 11-12:30 PM Eastern
Register for Digital Navigators Part 1
Part 2: Thursday, January 27, 2022, 11-12:30 PM Eastern
Register for Digital Navigators Part 2

Data Collection and Analysis
Date: Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 11-12:30 PM Eastern
Building strong and lasting digital inclusion and digital navigator programs require programmatic data collection, analysis, and management. Participants in this webinar will gain skills in finding and accessing data collection sources.
Register for Data Collection and Analysis

Asset Mapping
Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 11-12:30 PM Eastern
Participants in this webinar will learn how to gather local asset information and visualize social characteristics of the digital divide on local, regional, and state levels using publicly available data and analysis tools.
Register for Asset Mapping

Attendance at these webinars is required for any libraries or library systems participating in a Reference and Research Library Resources Councils (3Rs) American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) -funded digital inclusion initiative project. Webinars also count toward public librarian certification professional development requirements.
For any questions about the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), please contact Amy Heebner, Library Development Specialist, Division of Library Development, New York State Library with any questions.
Please contact Kristi Zappie-Ferradino, Director of Programs and Initiatives, National Digital Inclusion Alliance, with any questions about the webinars.
The New York State Library works in partnership with the State’s 72 library systems to bring cost-effective, high quality library services to the millions who use New York’s some 7,000 academic, public, school, and special libraries.
The National Digital Inclusion Alliance is a community of digital inclusion practitioners and advocates working collaboratively to craft, identify and disseminate financial and operational resources for digital inclusion programs.
Digital Inclusion: What Every Library Needs to Know is supported with federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated to the New York State Library by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

METRO Webinar: Actively Anti-Racist Library Service, Part 3 - Discussing Anti-Racist Stewardship
2022-04-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Providing robust readers’ advisory service that values equity, diversity, and inclusion principles is essential to all library service. Moving from being a neutral, well-meaning library where systemic racism is acknowledged to an actively anti-racist organization involves work.
In this program you will learn tangible skills to help build enthusiasm for reading and discovering diverse books, begin to deepen RA service through thoughtful inclusion of EDI principles in all interactions with leisure readers, and develop the skills necessary to be a steward of an anti-racist mindset for your organization.
Readers’ advisory and collection development experts Becky Spratford and Robin Bradford will make a case for moving away from merely discussing “why” to put EDI concerns at the forefront of your work with readers to “how.” Their presentation includes an honest look at actionable steps for all staff. While it may seem uncomfortable at first, Becky and Robin will help you shift your focus, allowing your entire organization to craft an actionable plan to incorporate EDI values into your normal RA practices.
In Part 3, join Robin and Becky for an open discussion as they help you craft an actionable plan to begin this important journey.
Please review our Code of Conduct, our Statement on Viewpoints, and details on Interpreter Services here: https://metro.org/code-of-conduct

Erie Canal Museum Event: Canal Clean Sweep
2022-04-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Erie Canal Museum, 318 Erie Boulevard East, Syracuse, NY, 13202, United States
Join the Erie Canal Museum for the 17th annual Canal Clean Sweep hosted on Earth Day weekend!
Each Earth Day, the NYS Canal Corporation and Parks & Trails New York host Canal Clean Sweep, a weekend of spring cleaning on sections of the Canalway Trail, in canalside parks, and in other public areas throughout the Canal Corridor.
This year, the Erie Canal Museum will be hosting a Canal Clean Sweep event on Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 10am to 1pm. Come help the Erie Canal Museum prepare for its Spring tourist season by helping us pick up from the winter, prepare the Locktenders Garden for planting, clean the interior of the Historic Weighlock Building, and much more!
If you are interested in participating, please email educator@eriecanalmuseum.org or call (315) 471-0593. Participants receive a free t-shirt on a first come first serve basis.

Erie Canal Museum Event: History Happy Hour at Willow Rock Brewery
2022-04-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Willow Rock Brewing Company, 115 Game Road, Syracuse, NY, 13210, United States
The Erie Canal Museum and Willow Rock Brewery are pleased to partner on this History Happy Hour, which begins at 6pm. At 6:30pm a special presentation by Museum Educator Derrick Pratt will examine the 1907 collapse of the Erie Canal over Onondaga Creek, which inspired the new beer, “Great Canal Collapse,” followed by a discussion with Willow Rock’s brewers on the making of the beer, and finally the unveiling of the Erie Canal Museum’s 2022 summer cycling programs, with special discounts available those in attendance. Museum staff will continue to be available to discuss history, beer, bicycling, or anything else for that matter until 8pm.
Admission to the brewery is free with a cash bar. Food will be available from Salt City Smokehouse. We hope you can join us for this fun night of history, beer, and friendship!

Erie Canal Museum Event: Wheels to Willow Rock Cycling Tour
2022-04-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Erie Canal Museum, 318 Erie Boulevard East, Syracuse, NY, 13202, United States
Join Erie Canal Museum staff for this free guided ride through Syracuse from the Erie Canal Museum at 318 Erie Blvd E to Willow Rock Brewing Company in advance of their History Happy Hour there. The ride will take cyclists along the route of the historic Erie Canal as well as past other sites of historic note like Syracuse University and Oakwood Cemetery before arriving at the brewery in time for Happy Hour, which begins at 6pm.

LibraryWorks Webinar: How to Give and Receive Feedback (Constructive Criticism) so Everyone is Still Speaking to Each Other Afterwards
2022-04-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Online via LibraryWorks, NY, United States
CLRC is offering our members up to 20 seats at the upcoming LibraryWorks webinar, How to Give and Receive Feedback (Constructive Criticism) so Everyone is Still Speaking to Each Other Afterwards.
We all have blind spots: We forget, we make mistakes, we disagree, and we misunderstand. Being able to give and take feedback is how we get back on track, improve productivity, and build trust and respect. Criticism does not necessarily require confrontation. But, many people have been wounded in poorly managed meetings, and most people suffer from some form of conflict avoidance. Preparation and practice can make difficult conversations easier and more productive. And the good news is that some issues are none of our business.
Learn why taking and giving feedback requires the same skills, why finding points of agreement can help navigate conflict, the differences between healthy and unhealthy conflict, the rules of engagement, responding to constructive feedback versus feeling attacked, and what do to when conversations are hijacked by gossip, rumor, red herrings, and hidden agendas.
Following this webinar, you will know how to:

Resolve conflicts faster and more effectively.
Reduce conflict avoidance.
Make it more comfortable for others to seek out feedback.

Presenter: Pat Wagner has been a trainer and consultant for libraries for over 40 years. She focuses on personnel, management, and leadership issues, including marketing, project management, and tech services productivity.
Registration closes on April 19 at 5 p.m. You will be sent a link to the webinar within 24 hours of the start time.

METRO Webinar: Info Lit 101, Part 1 - Developing Research Questions
2022-04-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
The Right Question Institute (RQI) will join us to demonstrate the Question Formulation Technique (QFT), a deceptively simple yet rigorous protocol that teaches all people how to ask, work with, and pursue their own questions.
Participants will explore how the QFT can be flexibly applied to support students, clients, library patrons, and others to develop research questions that align with their personal needs with more confidence.
This program will be led by Katy Connolly, RQI Education program coordinator, and Connie Williams, currently a public librarian in Petaluma, CA. Williams, who has spent more than 30 years as a school librarian, has used the QFT extensively for a variety of research needs in her work.
Please review our Code of Conduct, our Statement on Viewpoints, and details on Interpreter Services here: https://metro.org/code-of-conduct

Library Assistants and Support Staff - LA SIG
2022-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Third Tuesdays at 2:00 pm
CLRC offers 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
Join us on Zoom for our April get-together.
REGISTER HERE
Contact Anna Dobkowski with any questions.

The New York State Library Digital Equity Summits
2022-04-15 09:00 - 10:00 | NY, United States
The State Library has created an email listserv to allow digital equity stakeholders to share news, ask questions, and facilitate opportunities for collaboration. If you would like to be part of these ongoing conversations, we encourage you to sign up for our e-mail listserv: https://listserv.nysed.gov/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=digitalequityny&A=1 .
The State Library will be convening a series of three roundtable discussions on Digital Equity in 2021 and 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted inequities in the access and use of information and communication technologies. These disparities impact individuals within a broad range of areas including education, workforce development, and healthcare. These roundtable conversations are intended to be an opportunity for digital equity practitioners across New York to connect and communicate with one another. Everyone is welcome to attend and listen.
Register: Friday, December 17th, 2021 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Register: Friday, February 18th, 2022 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Register: Friday, April 15th, 2022 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am
If you would like to give a short, 10-minute presentation at one of the roundtable conversations, please send an email to jessica.golden@nysed.gov with your interest and the topic of your presentation, e.g. digital fluency training, accessible online services, etc.

Erie Canal Museum Event: Lunchtime Lecture - A Crossing Situation: The Erie Canal at Schoharie Creek
2022-04-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Erie Canal Museum, 318 Erie Boulevard East, Syracuse, NY, 13202, United States
This presentation explains how the Schoharie Creek was an impediment to the Erie Canal before the artificial river opened. We’ll explore what Erie Canal engineers and builders determined was needed to cross the waters of the Schoharie from the earliest dam to the incredible John B. Jervis-designed Schoharie Creek Aqueduct, and what that meant for the success of the Erie Canal.
This talk will be available both in-person and on Zoom. It will also be recorded for those who cannot attend live. Attendance is FREE with a recommended $10 donation. You can register here: https://eriecanalmuseum.org/store/product/lecture/

2022 Academic Libraries Conference: Bouncing Back - Our Students, Ourselves
2022-04-14 09:00 - 15:30 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Please join us for the virtual 2022 Academic Libraries Conference
Online April 14, 2022 9am-3:30pm
Higher ed and academic libraries have been through a lot during the past two years, prompting changes in how we approach our work and how our students approach their education. Health – both physical and mental – has taken center stage for all of us. In our work, we have seen innovations born in the crucible of what we have been through. We seek to acknowledge the impacts of the past two years while highlighting the innovations that improve our services and our lives.
All conference sessions, including networking lunch break, will take place via Zoom. Attendees will receive connection information in advance of the conference. We are still finalizing details; the schedule and conference information is subject to change. Some conference sessions will be recorded, check back for more information. There is no cost to attend this conference.

Erie Canal Museum Event: Trail Ambassador Informational Meeting
2022-04-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Mello Velo Bicycle Shop and Cafe, 790 Canal Street, Syracuse, NY, 13210, United States
Do you love Syracuse as well as biking or hiking the Erie Canalway Trail through Syracuse and want to share that passion? You could be a perfect candidate for becoming a Trail Ambassador!
This new program by the Erie Canal Museum, part of the larger Trail Ambassador program coordinated by Parks and Trails New York, aims to make Syracuse more inviting to the thousands of cyclists and hikers who come through our city every year enjoying the Erie Canalway and Empire State Trail Systems. Trail Ambassadors assist and inform trail users, monitor trail conditions, promote trail courtesy, safety and awareness, and serve as local advocates for the Canalway’s trail systems. This program relies on volunteer Ambassadors to be out on the trail only a few times a week, with a very flexible schedule tailored to your needs. On April 13th at 6pm you are invited to learn more about how you can become a Trail Ambassador at Mello Velo Bicycle Shop and Cafe, 790 Canal St, Syracuse, NY 13210.
If you are interested or would like more information, please feel free to contact the Erie Canal Museum’s Educator, Derrick Pratt, at educator@eriecanalmuseum.org

ESLN Webinar: How to Run Your First Fundraising Campaign
2022-04-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Running fundraising campaigns to raise money from individuals can be tough… but it doesn’t have to be. In this training with Vanessa Chase Lockshin, you’ll get step-by-step guidance to run your first fundraising campaign (or ideas to improve your next one!).
Learning objectives include:

Identifying your organization’s story
Writing an appeal letter or email
Ways to get your appeal in front of audiences

This will be an interactive workshop with a combination of teaching, activities, and Q&A.
Presented by Vanessa Chase Lockshin from The Storytelling Non-Profit.

METRO Webinar: Actively Anti-Racist Library Service, Part 2 - Readers' Advisory
2022-04-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Providing robust readers’ advisory service that values equity, diversity, and inclusion principles is essential to all library service. Moving from being a neutral, well-meaning library where systemic racism is acknowledged to an actively anti-racist organization involves work.
In this program you will learn tangible skills to help build enthusiasm for reading and discovering diverse books, begin to deepen RA service through thoughtful inclusion of EDI principles in all interactions with leisure readers, and develop the skills necessary to be a steward of an anti-racist mindset for your organization.
In Part 2, readers’ advisory expert Becky Spratford will outline ways to approach readers’ advisory so that the discovery and circulation of titles written by marginalized voices in all libraries is not treated as a trend, but as a requirement.
Becky Spratford, MLIS, is a Readers’ Advisor in Illinois specializing in serving patrons ages 13 and up. She trains library staff all over the world on how to match books with readers through the local public library. She runs the critically acclaimed RA training blog RA for All. She is under contract to provide content for EBSCO’s NoveList database and writes reviews for Booklist and a horror review column for Library Journal. Becky is a 20-year locally elected Library Trustee (still serving) and a Board member for the Reaching Across Illinois Library System. Known for her work with horror readers, Becky is the author of The Reader’s Advisory Guide to Horror, Third Edition (ALA Editions, 2021). She is a proud member of the Horror Writers Association and currently serves as the Association’s Secretary and organizer of their annual Librarians’ Day. You can follow Becky on Twitter @RAforAll.

LISSA Librarian's Night Out
2022-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 | The Inn Complete, Skytop Road, Syracuse, NY, 13210, United States
Please join us for Librarian’s Night Out! Hosted by LISSA with the Central NY Library Research Council (CLRC)
Librarian’s Night Out will be on Friday, April 8th, from 6 – 8 pm at the Inn Complete
***If you have dietary restrictions, please fill out this form NO LATER THAN March 21st!
You are welcome to RSVP after March 21st, but we will unfortunately not be able to accommodate your dietary needs.
We look forward to seeing you there!

CLRC's Sustainability SIG Meetings
2022-04-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Join us for a meeting of CLRC’s Sustainability Special Interest Group!
We meet every other month on the second Friday at 10 a.m.
This group meets to discuss how best to reach our community to convey a sense of urgency regarding the state of our planet. Our focus is on the three pillars of sustainability: sustainable practices are environmentally sound, socially equitable, and economically feasible.

Meeting ID: 885 7044 8340
All CLRC events are open to CLRC members and members of the Empire State Library Network.
All attendees are expected to follow CLRC’s Code of Conduct.

ESLN Webinar: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Audits - Implications and Applications for Library & Information Organizations
2022-04-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) audits offer library and information organizations (LIOs) a strategic method for assessing their EDI efforts. However, the actual execution of these audits is often seen as overly complicated and expensive. And with no standardized methods available, many LIOs find themselves not even sure where to begin. This workshop is designed to offer attendees not only an overview of what an EDI audit is designed to do, but also prepare them to take the necessary steps towards planning and conducting an EDI audit in their own organizations.
Objectives
At the end of the workshop, attendees will be able to:

Understand what EDI audits are and how they apply to LIOs.
Determine which key aspects of EDI audits apply directly to their organizations.
Create an initial plan for assessing EDI in their own organizations.

The ultimate goal of this workshop is for attendees to leave knowing what their next steps will be for conducting an EDI audit in their own organizations.
Attendees will be sent the Zoom information one day prior to the workshop.
CE/CTLE credit available upon request.
About the Presenter:
Dr. Kawanna Bright is an Assistant Professor of Library Science at East Carolina University where she teaches courses in Research Literacy in Library Science, Research Methods in Library and Information Science, Library Administration & Management, Services to Diverse Populations, Academic Librarianship, and Collection Development. Dr. Bright earned her doctorate in Research Methods & Statistics from the University of Denver in 2018 and her MLIS from the University of Washington iSchool in 2003. Prior to earning her doctorate, Dr. Bright worked as an academic librarian specializing in instructional services, information literacy, and reference. Her research focuses on assessment in libraries, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in libraries, the application of research methodology to the study of library and information science, and the importance of the liaison librarianship role in academic libraries. Dr. Bright is a 2021 ECU College of Education Profiles in Diversity Awardee and Co-PI on a recently funded IMLS Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Grant that will utilize survival analysis to investigate the retention of librarians who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). It is hoped the research will identify both when and why BIPOC librarians are leaving the field, in order to develop more specific, timely, and effective retention interventions.
Dr. Bright often presents specialized sessions focused on EDI topics to a variety of library audiences. These sessions are specifically tooled to the needs of the organization and the audience requesting the presentation. Additional information about Dr. Bright can be found at http://www.kawannabright.info/

LILRC Webinar: NASA Education Resources for Librarians
2022-04-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Copresented by LILRC and Western Suffolk BOCES School Library System
This program will introduce school and public librarians to STEM and STEAM resources from NASA that are good for use in library settings, including:

NASA JPL Education Office resources
NASA Office of STEM Engagement resources
In-person and virtual resources/activities

Presenter Lyle Tavernier is an Educational Technology Specialist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory who specializes in integrating technology into STEM instruction, developing K12 STEM lessons, and providing STEM education through distance learning technologies. Prior to his work at NASA, he was a classroom teacher, instructional technology coach, and new teacher mentor. Lyle earned a Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership, both from the University of Oregon, and a Master of Science in Geosciences from Mississippi State University. Educators and Administrators
SCHOOL LIBRARIANS: K-12 Eligible for CTLE credit though WSBOCES registration
ALL OTHERS: Register through LILRC.
This program is being presented in cooperation with NASA’s Solar System Ambassador program. For more information on the program, visit Events | Solar System Ambassadors – NASA Solar System Exploration.

Webinar Viewing Party: NYLA Webinar - Fishing for Friends: How to Reel in Midlife Adults with Programs
2022-04-06 14:00 - 15:15 | Cazenovia Public Library, 100 Albany Street, Cazenovia, NY, 13035, United States
Join us in person at the Cazenovia Public Library for a Webinar Viewing Party! We’ll be watching the NYLA Webinar, “Fishing for Friends: How to Reel in Midlife Adults with Programs.”
Webinar Description:
Midlife adults are an active and demographically vast population. This generation is living longer, staying active, and looking for opportunities to use their impressive skillset in different ways. Who are these valuable individuals? Are we overlooking them for volunteer opportunities? How can public libraries tap into this significant cohort?
We’ll examine the considerations when planning, marketing, and implementing adult programs that will engage adults 50+ with the library and the Friends. Examples of outreach, formal and informal lifelong learning opportunities and creative community collaborations that can be replicated in your community will be highlighted. Gain practical tips and ideas to entice and involve midlife adults through Friends-sponsored programming and other library events.
We’ll examine current trends in planning and expanding engagement opportunities to attract midlife adults to your library. Creating diverse learning opportunities along with thoughtful strategies to entice and retain them as volunteers are a win-win to encourage this growing but underserved population to become involved in activities they can enjoy for years to come.
Learning Objectives:

Recognize the characteristics of midlife adults and how they are different from previous volunteers.
Gain insights on current trends to engage skilled and active midlife volunteers to assist public libraries.
Create and enhance diverse programming to entice and involve midlife adults to volunteer for or attend library events.
Identify current sustainability strategies to keep and retain midlife volunteers.

About the Presenter:
Reneé K. Bennett-Kapusniak, Ph.D., is currently a librarian at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. She is the author of Public Library Programs and Services for Midlife and Beyond: Expanding Opportunities for a Growing Population (Libraries Unlimited, 2018). Reneé earned her doctoral degree in information studies from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee with an emphasis on 50+ adults’ access and retrieval of information. She has served on the American Library Association Library Services to an Aging Population Committee and assisted with the development of the new ALA Guidelines for Library Services with 60+ Audiences: Best Practices.
**All participants will have the option to request a certificate of attendance for 1.25 contact hours**
All CLRC events are open to CLRC members and members of the Empire State Library Network.
All Attendees are expected to follow CLRC’s Code of Conduct
**This event is taking place IN PERSON. Masks are recommended at the Cazenovia Public Library but not required. If you are feeling unwell, we ask that you do not attend this event.**

Resource Sharing Special Interest Group - RS SIG
2022-04-05 15:00 - 16:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
We each have unique department workflows, challenges and concerns but are similar in our principles of sharing resources. Join the CLRC RS SIG for our next meet up.
Our interests:
* familiarize members with CLRC Resource Sharing services including ILL, medical information reimbursement, cataloging and delivery
* share updates on the most recent resource sharing technologies
* provide an outlet for support from CLRC and member libraries
* further the professional development of resource sharing staff through workshops and webinars
Tuesday, April 5 at 3:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83570342455?pwd=[REDACTED]

Contact Anna Dobkowski with any questions.

CDLC Webinar: Digital Citizenship for Today's Libraries
2022-03-31 10:30 - 12:30 | NY, United States
In today’s world, information is communicated and learned through a wide variety of media channels and sources, most of which are through some sort of electronic or digital device. Therefore, becoming media and information literate requires a new set of digital skills that are ever-evolving as technology changes at a rapid pace. Mastering these new skills is what prepares students, patrons, and everyone in our communities to become digital citizens.
In this course, we will define what it means to be a digital citizen, followed by deep-dives into the nine elements of digital citizenship. Throughout the discussion, we will identify services and programming opportunities that libraries of all types can provide to help promote digital citizenship in their communities.
Learning Objectives

Define the concept of digital citizenship and how it relates to other literacies.
Analyze the nine elements of digital citizenship.
Develop services and create programming opportunities that promote digital citizenship in communities.

Instructor
Jodie Borgerding is the Continuing Education Manager for Amigos Library Services. She has experience in academic libraries, reference, information and media literacy, and library marketing and communications. Prior to joining Amigos, Jodie served as the Instruction Librarian for Webster University in St. Louis, MO. She is a past-president of the Missouri Library Association. Jodie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Missouri State University and a Master of Library Science degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
This program is supported in part with federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated to the New York State Library by the Institue of Museum and Library Services (IMLS; imls.gov) and administered by the Capital District Library Council (CDLC).
