This is an opportunity to meet with Tim Spindler (NYLA President) to discuss anything related to NYLA and ask questions about advocacy. We'll have light refreshments for attendees.
Workshop Description: This hands-on workshop is designed for library staff looking to elevate their reference desk interactions by using digital resources effectively. Participants will explore best practices in reference interviewing and engage in role-playing scenarios to build confidence and competence in assisting library users. Learning Objectives: Participants will be provided with an array of digital…
Description Photographs are ubiquitous in collections, and managing and caring for these materials present unique challenges. This workshop will cover the basics of care and management for photographic collections. We will discuss how photographic collections are defined and described, spend time looking at different types of photographic materials, and consider how materials impact preservation, storage,…
On Wednesday, September 18 and Thursday, September 19 the Northwest Interlibrary Loan & Resource Sharing Conference will bring together members of the resource sharing community in the PNW and around the world. Program content ranges from practical, how-to sessions to philosophical discussions on the future of interlibrary loan and resource sharing. Since the first conference…
On Friday, June 7, the 55th Annual New York Archives Conference will bring together archivists, manuscript curators, local historians, local government record keepers, and other archives enthusiasts to discuss topics of interest to the stewards of historical records—live online! The full day program for NYAC 2024 incorporates sessions on a variety of topics, including “Converting legacy finding aids through…
Meet-Up Description: All organizations have facilities needs – but not all have a dedicated manager to handle the upkeep, improvements, and unexpected issues their facilities will inevitably face. These tasks often fall to staff, who must find the time and gain the know-how to maintain their buildings and grounds and to interface with vendors and…
Workshop Description: Join a representative of WHOLE ME, Inc. for this in-person workshop! Participants will learn: The manual alphabet, Tips for communicating with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals, including resources such as cell phone apps for on-the-spot communication, Where to take ASL classes, Resources on learning more ASL and How you can support a Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing member…
Following the November 28 webinar, "No More Neutral - How to Champion the Right to Read," we'll meet in person to continue the discussion. In this group, we'll cover what we learned, how we plan to use it, and share strategies for successfully moving forward in the face of book bans and challenges. If you…
Do you fill medical ILL requests for your patrons or students? Do you need access to a medical resources databases? Did you know you can be reimbursed for your document delivery costs? The New York State Library Division of Library Development (DLD) provides funding for medical and consumer health information costs. CLRC coordinates and administers…
The CNY Digital Inclusion Coalition is a group of community stakeholders in Central New York working together to create a unified voice in support of digital inclusion. Join us for our monthly meeting to discuss the digital divide in CNY and the resources available in the community for affordable Internet and technology and digital literacy…