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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…