Upcoming Events

Virtual Happy Hour: Librarians in Pop Culture Thursday, April 9th from 4:30-5:30pm Many of us are feeling stressed and anxious about the world right now. Whatever your situation, we want to help you relax, have some fun, and maybe learn a few things in the process. Join us for our first Virtual Happy Hour! REGISTER […]

Virtual Happy Hour: L. Frank Baum and the Wizard of Oz Thursday, April 30th from 4:00-5:00pm REGISTER HERE There’s no place like home... to enjoy a Virtual Happy Hour! Let's journey deep into the fascinating life of L. Frank Baum and his classic story The Wizard of Oz. Not only will we explore Baum’s inspirations […]

Starting a Digitization Project Webinar Friday, May 8, 2020     2:00 – 2:45 PM REGISTER HERE There are important decisions to make before undertaking a digitization project. This webinar will discuss how to create the building blocks of a successful project. Topics include: choosing a collection; ownership and copyright; metadata; selecting a vendor; and more! […]

NNYLN Webinar: Crisis Communications for Non-Profits (Part 1) Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 1:30 – 3:00pm Crisis communications consultant and interim chair at the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University Michael Meath will lead a free workshop designed to provide participants with a simple formula to follow to help preserve their organization’s reputation […]

METRO Webinar: Libraries and the Employment Crisis Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 4:00 – 5:00pm One in six Americans are now out of work. That staggering statistic will certainly impact library operations, from staff reductions to the sheer number of patrons who will need our services. Please join us for an online discussion with NYPL’s […]

SCLRC Webinar: Productivity 101 Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 10:00 – 11:00am Workshop Overview: Productivity. It’s important, but we often struggle with how to stay organized so that we are productive. We struggle with email, time management, and managing workloads. We want to delegate tasks, and even say “no” to some, but we struggle with the […]

Know Your Rights: Copyright Hacks for Librarians and Educators Webinar Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 2:00 - 3:30pm REGISTER HERE Most people know librarians and educators have special rights under the copyright laws, but can they easily recite them?  Join the league of people who can! Presented by WNYLRC's "Ask the Lawyer" attorney, Stephanie Adams, […]

NNYLN Webinar: Crisis Communications for Non-Profits (Part 2) Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 9:30 – 11:00am Crisis communications consultant and interim chair at the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University Michael Meath will lead a free workshop designed to provide participants with a simple formula to follow to help preserve their organization’s reputation […]