Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMPlace: Online at https://www.nicheacademy.com/webinar-return-on-investment-roi-beyond-what-your-library-is-worth A library should never be looked at solely in terms of numbers, but adding numbers to your library’s narrative can deepen understanding of your library’s value to its community. Because libraries receive taxpayer dollars to provide services to their communities, comparing the value of those services […]
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PMPlace: Online at https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/seed-libraries.html Whether you are just getting started or have an established seed library, this session offers practical tools to support your next steps. We will cover the foundational pieces of launching and managing a seed library—along with fresh ideas to help existing programs stay vibrant and responsive […]
Date: Friday, July 10, 2026Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMPlace: Online at https://nyslibrary.libcal.com/event/16744394 As libraries are increasingly referenced as “third places,” it’s important to have policies in place to guide the use of meeting rooms and other spaces within our buildings. Article VI of the Library Bill of Rights states that such facilities should be made available to the public served […]
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMPlace: Online, register at https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16202612Presenter: Rebekkah Smith Aldrich Join co-author of the Handbook For Library Trustees of New York State Rebekkah Smith Aldrich and friends for this fun and informative series! At each session, trustees will take a deeper dive on a topic relevant to their […]
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMPlace: Online at https://nyslibrary.libcal.com/event/16765255 This session will introduce attendees to the basics of creating, implementing and revising codes of conduct, and establishing an appropriate balance between utility and enforcement of them by library staff. Chris Sagaas, Executive Director of the Upper Hudson Library System, has 25 years of experience creating, […]
Date: Friday, June 12, 2026Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMPlace: Online at https://nyslibrary.libcal.com/event/16659878 Selection and reconsideration policies are crucial elements in supporting the mission of libraries. This webinar will address: Since 2019, Caroline Ashby has served as Director of the Nassau Library System, which coordinates resource sharing for the 54 public libraries in Nassau County. She […]
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 […]
