LILRC Webinar: Where is the Line? Freedom of Expression and Transgressive Speech

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

This presentation will explore the limits of freedom of expression by looking at the works of several "transgressive" artists. Does their work have socially redeeming value or are these artists purposely prurient, shocking, and socially subversive? Who gets to decide whether these artists are given a platform or are cancelled? This presentation will delve into…

LILRC Webinar: HR Insurance Essentials (Session 2 General Liability Essentials)

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

In this session, we'll break down the complexities of general liability insurance. From understanding terms like premium, deductible, and umbrella coverage to exploring various coverage to get. Discover the avenues to get coverage and learn how to determine the coverage your library needs. Walk through the claims process and hear about the realities of lawsuits.…

LILRC Webinar: Talking Book Library Service Information Session for Library Workers – Children’s Services

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

The Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library is a branch of the New York Public Library (NYPL) and the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) that provides FREE accessible reading material for patrons who are blind, low vision, physically disabled, print disabled, or otherwise unable to read print, to patrons…

LILRC Webinar: Rock Star Online Platforms for Librarians – How to Create and Manage an Expert Online Presence

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

In today’s competitive world, it is more important than ever to have an impressive online presence. Librarians with an established platform and personal brand are the ones who get noticed … and hired. This hands-on webinar will walk you through how to create your own personal brand development plan, establish your online persona, manage your…

LILRC Webinar: Diversity in Children’s Literature – A Panel Discussion

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

Please join LILRC for a moderated panel discussion on the topic of diversity in children’s literature and publishing. Our guest speakers are: Bobbie Bensur, the Director of Children's & Teen Services (CATS) & Paw Prints Publishing at Baker & Taylor. Cheryl Willis Hudson, an award-winning author, co-founder and editorial director of Just Us Books. Vicki Weber,  the Chief…

LILRC Webinar: Telling Your Story – Advocacy Strategies for Library Success

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

Everyone enjoys a story, including our political leaders. We will help you develop compelling narratives that highlight your library’s value to government stakeholders. This workshop will teach you how to craft persuasive messages and deliver them with impact. It is an opportunity to let your patrons tell your story. Presented by: The current Government Relations…

LILRC Webinar: Archival Reference and Access for Beginners

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

A discussion about the practices and services that allow users to locate archival materials and addressing users needs in a changing digital landscape. This is a continuation of the series started in 2022 explaining the steps of archival management. If you are new to archival arrangement or simply curious, this introduction will help explain the thinking…

LILRC Webinar: Talking Book Library Service Information Session for Library Workers – Adult Services

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

The Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library is a branch of the New York Public Library (NYPL) and the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) that provides FREE accessible reading material for patrons who are blind, low vision, physically disabled, print disabled, or otherwise unable to read print, to patrons…

LILRC Webinar: Girls Who Code – Cost-Free Library Curriculum and Programs

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

Computer science skills are some of the most sought-after and highest-paying in the US job market, with demand growing 3X the national average. In 1995, 37% of computer scientists were women. Today, only 24% of computer scientists are women. Attrition for CS interest in girls is heightened between the ages of 13 and 17. This…

LILRC Webinar: Legal Research for Beginners

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

Learn about the process of legal research in this beginner webinar on law librarianship. This informative session will discuss where to find the law including primary sources such as constitutions, statutes, court opinions and case law, regulations, and administrative decisions as well as important secondary and scholarly sources which may be cited as persuasive authority…