Upcoming Events

REGISTER HERE Primary sources can ignite a passion for history and sharpen critical information literacy skills. In this webinar, participants will discuss how to bring primary sources to life in the classroom. Part presentation, part discussion, participants will learn: Where to find primary sources How to use the Library of Congress analysis tool How using […]

Register now to your colleagues for a lively discussion via Zoom Meeting! This is the third meeting of the Diversity Audit group. Library workers from all types -- school, public, academic, special, etc. -- are welcome to attend and to share their experiences with colleagues. New members are always welcome! Discussion Topic: The Diversity Audit […]

In collaboration with the Rochester Regional Library Council, Monroe Community College is providing geospatial training to library staff with the aim of reducing barriers for college students completing geospatial information technology coursework. Complete your Geospatial Training Program application today!Recently, Monroe Community College was awarded a National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education Grant: Meeting Workforce Needs for […]

REGISTER HERE Learn how libraries can help share and preserve the stories in our communities! On the first anniversary of the release of OurStoryBridge, Jery Y. Huntley, MLS, on behalf of the Keene Valley Library, will be talking about three interrelated projects sponsored by the library and lauded by librarians, school library media specialists, and […]

This webinar is a part of the Geospatial Training Program. The link to participate will be shared directly with those accepted to the Geospatial Training Program 2021 Cohort. If you have a question about this webinar or the program overall, please contact Tina Broomfield.

REGISTER HERE Empire State Immersive Experiences (ESIE) is a service of the Western New York Library Resources Council (WNYLRC). ESIE provides a host software platform for 360-degree images of places and objects. These images are searchable using the extensive metadata uploaded with the images and can be transformed using editing tools to add directional inputs and hotspots. RRLC […]

REGISTER HERE This one-hour session will present a brief overview of the Ancestry Library Edition available to OWWL public library users. Navigation of the website and its search features will be demonstrated. By the end of the session, users will be able to: - Access Ancestry Library Edition from their hosting library (or remotely until […]

Discover the remarkable archival resources available in the Rochester region at the 6th annual Rochester Archives Fair! Area institutions will highlight their unique collections and be available to discuss the archival treasures they preserve during the Virtual Archives Fair event on October 27 from 2-4pm. This year’s theme, “Making Connections” will explore the connection between archives and the communities they […]

Register now to your colleagues for a lively discussion via Zoom Meeting! Library workers from all types — school, public, academic, special, etc. — are welcome to attend and to share their experiences with colleagues. New members are always welcome! Discussion Topic: Join Ana Canino-Fluit and Beth Puckett for a status update regarding conducting diversity […]

REGISTER HERE Why do the Brits call them biscuits and we call them cookies? The answer lies in the 17th century Dutch colony of New Netherland. But cookies have a peculiar history. Once the purview only of the wealthy, their flavors, shapes, and textures have changed over time. Influenced by changing technologies, household labor, slavery, […]

The Digital Literacy and Media Analysis Training program will train and support up to 40 participants from community based organizations, libraries, and educational institutions to lead question-based media analysis about the credibility, accuracy, bias, content, and impact of digital information. Digital Literacy and Media Analysis Training: Workshop 1 January 12, 10am - 12pm This program […]