Join LILRC when we welcome author Herb Baker. In his new book, From Apollo to Artemis, Stories from my 50 years with NASA, Herb Baker shares about his vast life experiences with NASA. From going to middle school with the astronaut’s kids, to covering the Apollo 11, 12, 13, & 15 missions onsite at the…
If archives are tangible transmissions of personal and community knowledge through time, then tattoos have as much claim to the descriptor as board minutes or team photos. From time immemorial, people have marked themselves to transmit knowledge. Terry and Libby will discuss the genesis of this book and its investigation of tattoos and culture, community meaning, memory,…
In our current sociopolitical climate, polarizing forces all too often lead to difficulty living and working in connection with others. In this interactive program, participants will learn about common origins of conflict and general methods for working through conflict in order to increase connection. Please be prepared for active discussion about these topics. Please note…
Join us for conversation with fellow librarians and library workers to share your workplace concerns.
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.…
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…
Local, State and Federal jurisdictions continue legislate and regulate labor & employment at an unprecedented rate. It is challenging for the most diligent practitioner to remain current on all the recent developments. This program will bring you up to date on the important updates in labor & employment law along with our predictions for the upcoming year. Presented by: Joshua Bienstock, JD.,…
Informational session about the digital navigator program model, tools, and communities of practice. Discover best practices, critical aptitudes, program workflow processes, and outreach strategies learned from a wide community of digital navigator programs across the nation. We’ll explore ways in which the digital navigator model has been adapted for specific audiences, client success stories, and…
Library marketing activities should always be informed with user data. When conducting market research, you don't need a large sample to see the "big" picture. Developing scalable micro assessments such as mini surveys, usability studies, interviews, and focus groups with only a few questions can add value to your library's marketing and outreach efforts. With…