The Mohawk Valley Library System Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 9:30am at the MVLS Service Center, 858 Duanesburg Rd Schenectady 12306. Board Meeting materials can be found here
Date: Friday, May 29, 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMPlace: Online at https://nyslibrary.libcal.com/event/16658707?hs=a Strong internal policies help a library live their values out loud, prioritize the safety and well-being of staff and patrons, and ensure the library is a good steward of its resources . At this session we will cover the basics around three […]
Date: Friday, May 22, 2026Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMPlace: Online at https://nyslibrary.libcal.com/event/16662098?hs=a Libraries have always been places where people can think freely, ask hard questions, and explore ideas without explanation or apology. Confidentiality of library records is the legal and ethical foundation that makes that freedom possible. New York’s updated minimum standards now require […]
Date: Friday, May 08, 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMPlace: Online at https://nyslibrary.libcal.com/event/16552604?hs=a This presentation will provide some basic knowledge on disability etiquette and discuss the pivotal role libraries play for people with disabilities. We will also discuss some challenges libraries face such as service animals vs. emotional support animals, disability that manifests in behavioral […]
Date: Friday, May 01, 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMPlace: Online at https://nyslibrary.libcal.com/calendar/13947/MinStan All public and association libraries in New York State must meet minimum standards of service, which are intended to promote quality local public library service in all communities of New York State, empower libraries to strengthen community relations and promote public support for […]
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMPlace: Online, register at https://mslservices.mt.gov/ASPeN/Events/Event_Detail.aspx?Event_ID=31892Presenters: Emily Shuman, Marilyn Bennett This training introduces the core requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how they apply to public libraries. Emily Shuman leads the Rocky Mountain ADA Center, overseeing strategy, operations, and a six-state service region. Since joining the Center in […]
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMPlace: Online, register at https://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventshow.asp?ProgID=26143Presenters: Brian Kendall, Arkansas River Valley Regional Library System Emergencies can occur with or without warning. Therefore, it is imperative to be prepared for the unexpected. Through proper planning and exercising, libraries have the potential to become more resilient when facing potential threats. Emergencies/disasters can be […]
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMPlace: Online at https://cdlc.libcal.com/event/16265176Presenters: Amanda PerrineCost: Free (select CDLC as your ESLN Affiliation when registering) This human resources training is designed for library staff and supervisors to strengthen skills across key stages of the employee lifecycle, from an employee’s first experience with an organization to their departure. Participants will explore […]
The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation aims to support organizations and programs for which a relatively small amount of funding might make a large difference. The Foundation will consider requests to support museums, cultural and performing arts programs; schools and hospitals; educational, skills-training and other programs for youth, seniors, and persons with disabilities; environmental and […]
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMPlace: Online, register at https://www.nicheacademy.com/webinar-igniting-the-brain-how-neuroarts-can-transform-your-library-and-your-well-beingPresenters: Rebecca Hass, Steve Magnum What do neuroscience, libraries, and the arts have in common? Join Rebecca Hass and Steve Mangum in this webinar introducing the growing field of neuroarts—where neuroscience meets creativity and recognizes how creative artistic experiences shape the brain, reduce stress, strengthen social […]
