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Free Webinar – The Collection Life Cycle : Collection Management in Action

Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMPlace: Online at https://clrc.org/event/webinar-collection-management/Cost: Free (select Capital District Library Council as your ESLN Council when registering) The circle of life applies to libraries too! Developing and managing collections is a continuous process, and knowing how materials flow through this cycle can help libraries keep their collections manageable and attractive for patrons. […]

MVLS Board Meeting 9/19/24

The Mohawk Valley Library System Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 9:30am at the MVLS Service Center, 858 Duanesburg Rd Schenectady 12306. Board Meeting materials can be found here

Free Webinar – Effective Library Advocacy : Engaging Representatives Locally and in Albany

Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPlace: Online at https://wnylrc.org/event/effective-library-advocacy-engaging-representatives-locally-and-albanyCost: Free (select Capital District Library Council as your ESLN Council when registering) This session is designed to equip professional academic, school, public, and special, library staff with the resources and knowledge needed to effectively organize local meetings with legislators, navigate Library Advocacy Day in Albany, and stay engaged […]

Free Webinar – Strengthening Your Communication Skills

Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMPlace: Online at https://tinyurl.com/42tv8acfPresenter: Andrew SanderbeckCost: Free Communication skills are some of the most important skills that you need to develop to be successful in the workplace and in life. We are constantly communicating! We talk to people face to face, and we listen when people […]

Free Webinar – From the Ground Up : How to Advance DEI in Any Organization

Date: Tuesday, August 06, 2024Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMPlace: Online at https://www.nonprofitlearninglab.org/webinarsPresenter: Natalie Rogers, the Acacia Company Whether you’re just starting out or you’re looking for some help and direction, there are a few key ways to ensure your approach to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion will create sustainable and lasting impact. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn […]

Free Webinar – The Safe Library : Security, Safety, and Service and the Moments of Truth

Date: Wednesday, August 07, 2024Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMPlace: Online at https://go.iii.com/WBN-2024-08-07TheSafeLibrarySecuritySafetyandServiceattheMomentsofTruth_LP-Registration.htmlPresenters: Dr. Steve Albrecht Spend time online with one of the nation’s leading experts on library safety and security. Dr. Steve Albrecht has trained thousands of library employees on handling challenging, entitled, eccentric, or even threatening patrons who may want to disrupt the library. His popular program offers […]

Free Webinar – Work It Out @ Your Library with the Wombats!

Date: Thursday, August 08, 2024Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PMPlace: Online at https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/work-it-out-wombats.htmlPresenters: Mary Haggerty and Nicki Sirianni, GBH Learn the important role your library can play in supporting young children learning computational thinking skills through Work It Out @ Your Library! This webinar will introduce you to Work It Out @ Your Library! a new program for families in your community, […]

Workshop – Incorporating Play for Connection and Belonging into School Libraries

Date: Wednesday, August 07, 2024Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMPlace: Questar III BOCES Central Office, 10 Empire State Blvd, Castleton, NY 12033Presenter: Howard MoodyCost: Free Questar III BOCES is inviting public library staff who work with children to attend the Incorporating Play for Connection and Belonging into School Libraries workshop on August 7 from at […]

MVLS Board Meeting 7/18/24

The Mohawk Valley Library System Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 9:30am at the MVLS Service Center, 858 Duanesburg Rd Schenectady 12306. Board Meeting materials can be found here

Workshop – Simple Book Repair Techniques Book Launch

Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMPlace: CDLCPresenter: Donia ConnCost: Free Join us for a book launch for Simple Book Repair Techniques with local author Donia Conn. Donia will share insights and practical tips from her book, demonstrate a few essential book repair techniques, and set aside time to answer your questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from […]