Upcoming Events

REGISTER HERE National Library of Medicine Resources for Citizen Science November 16, 2020 10:30 AM-12:00 noon VIA ZOOM Citizen science is happening all around you! Citizen scientists in your community are participating in bird and butterfly counts, contributing to Alzheimer’s research, monitoring air quality, and collecting genetic information--all furthering and advancing our greater scientific knowledge. […]

Now More Than Ever: Why Leadership on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Requires Emotional Intelligence Wednesday, November 18, 2020 | 2:00 – 3:30pm For many who care about advancing equity and social justice in all areas of their lives, this past year has brought tremendous challenges. While U.S. society grows increasingly diverse and complex, our social and […]

5th Annual Rochester Archives Fair Living Through History: Movements, Milestones, and Moments of Impact Tuesday, December 15, 2020 | 2:00 – 3:00pm Discover the remarkable archival resources available in the Rochester region at the 5th annual Rochester Archives Fair! Whether you are interested in history, genealogy, primary sources, or enjoy learning, this FREE event will introduce you […]

Compliance check! This fall, New York implemented a new law requiring employers with 1-4 employees to offer up to 40 hours a year unpaid sick leave. Also as part of the new law, employers with over 5 employees must offer paid sick leave--and must not require the disclosure of confidential medical information to use the […]

A Foot in the Door: Increasing Your Chances to Get a Library Job Interview Wednesday, February 17, 2021 2:00 - 3:30pm Have you seen a job that matches your experience, applied for it, and never even been called in for an interview? It might be that you need to brush up on your job application […]

REGISTER HERE Misinformation has been around since the times of Ancient Egypt. It’s not new, but evolving technology has increased its spread exponentially. Similar to infectious diseases, we are all potential vectors in the spread of misinformation. Inoculate yourself to misinformation by participating in this introduction to identifying and fighting misinformation! During this webinar, participants will […]

Have you heard of the term "redlining" and not known what it meant? Have you wondered about the civil rights movement in the 1960's and if it affected Rochester? Join us as we welcome Shane Wiegand, a 4th grade teacher in the Rush Henrietta School District, who will share information about the history of Racist […]

Collecting and preserving local history requires trust, openness and self-awareness between cultural institutions and communities. “Archiving & Preserving Black Local History” is a 2-day workshop that will focus on building and strengthening partnerships that centers the perspectives and needs of creators and preservers of cultural heritage. Learn more about this series here. Archiving and Preserving […]

Register now to join your colleagues for a lively discussion via Zoom Meeting. The Rochester Area Special Collections, Archives and Libraries (RASCAL) group is made up of various staff from cultural and archival institutions around the Rochester region. The group meets quarterly to discuss issues related to special collections, archives, and libraries. Discussion Topic: Distance […]

Collecting and preserving local history requires trust, openness and self-awareness between cultural institutions and communities. “Archiving & Preserving Black Local History” is a 2-day workshop that will focus on building and strengthening partnerships that centers the perspectives and needs of creators and preservers of cultural heritage. Learn more about this series here. Archiving and Preserving […]