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In an era marked by deep social divides, technological disruption, and growing isolation, Triptych: Death, AI, And Librarianship offers a transformative vision: that libraries can—and must—do more than inform; they can save lives. Joined by Jain Orr and Qianzi Cao, R. David Lankes presents three bold lectures that challenge librarians to embrace their role as…

How does light or darkness impact library and archival work? Do you think about the sun and its proximity to your facility at different times of year? Are your collections light sensitive? Is your building open after dark? Please join us for a warm breakfast with serious conversations and plenty of playtime on a chilly…

Following a wonderful tour of BookOps earlier this year, we're delighted to have the opportunity to tour The New York Public Library's Library Services Center spaces on the upper levels of the same building. Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of spaces including the conservation lab, the digitization lab, and the manuscripts and archival processing…

Learning to successfully manage your career can help you adapt to changes in personal circumstances, skills, and the global economy. We are pleased to be hosting another free, unique opportunity to work with a Professional Career Coach during an upcoming seminar presented by WLS Career Coaching Services. The six-week seminar, Managing your Career In Changing Times, begins in January.…

Starting in September 2025, small groups of library workers (and people from a wider variety of backgrounds) joined METRO staff for guided hikes at the new Library Field site in Westchester. These hike-and-talks are part of our participatory design process, meant to draw out input, guidance, and inspiration from our members. Participants were able to…

The dominant narrative surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) has been one of inevitability with a distinct lack of evidence with respect to its efficacy in a wide range of use cases. This workshop will review the building blocks of AI, briefly touching on: the history of the field; how these systems affect our physical, social, political,…

Morgan Stanley is hosting a morning convening bringing together public and academic library leaders, architects and planners, community and financial partners, and arts and cultural organizations to move beyond ideas and toward action. Libraries continue to redefine their role in a post-COVID environment. This event is designed to help the field expand the meaning of…

Want to learn more about prison abolition? Looking to explore the role of information in the prison industrial complex? Excited to discuss ways we can collectively offer resources to address violence caused by mass incarceration? Join us! The Prison Library Support Network is collaborating with METRO to host PLSN Presents: Abolitionist Futures Series, which will…

In this webinar, Nisha Mody will introduce trauma-informed care, moving from theory to practice through reframing perspectives and practicing (1) Power Over vs. Power With and (2) Empathic Listening. By the end, participants will identify library and life scenarios where they can shift from Power Over to Power With dynamics and practice Empathic Listening. Attendees…

Please join us for the third annual STEM Information Mini Conference for information professionals and librarians at Barnard College in New York City, co-sponsored by the Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO), New York University, Penguin Random House, and the Barnard Center for Engaged Pedagogy. This two-day conference, taking place Thursday, March 19th and Friday,…