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Concopia is a deck of curiosities and questions that encourages us to reimagine and reenchant the world. They can be used for quiet contemplation, for innovation processes that invite us to rethink the world with zeal and ingenuity, and for deep conversations about civics, endangered skills, the wonders of nature, and the meaning of life.…

Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of The TATTER Textile Library. The library team will give a tour of the space and highlight books, catalogs and ephemera related to the history of textiles, providing insight into the library's unique collections and their role in preserving textile history. From the Tatter website: TATTER is a cultural…

Many of us in the knowledge sector genuinely care about equity and shared power. But when things get hard (when resources are tight, timelines are short, or the stakes feel high) our decision-making processes are often the first place those values quietly slip away. We care deeply about doing this work equitably, and yet we…

Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of The Sotheby's Institute of Art Library. The library team will give a tour of the space and showcase artists books and ephemera related to the history of the institute. Sotheby's Institute of Art “explores the relationship between cultural and commercial value in art and luxury, fosters business acumen…

Every library is unique, and the same goes for library jobs — and library workers! How can you persuade a hiring manager that YOU are a perfect fit for the job that’s on offer? Professionals from Brooklyn Public Library’s Business & Career Center will offer time-tested strategies for tailoring your resume and cover letter to…

In the final installment of our series about how library and archives workers can improve their chances (and spirits) as they look for jobs, join us to learn more about the recent book Search Work: A Collective Inquiry Into The Job Hunt during this discussion with its editor, Rachel Meade Smith, and two contributors: Janelle…

What is the difference between disc and DAT? How can I give my patrons access to audio recordings? Why on earth would you bake a tape? This hands-on workshop will examine the current state of audio preservation for libraries and archives—both as physical formats and digital files. By the end of the workshop, you should…

In 2009 Freddy’s regulars chained themselves to the bar in protest of the Atlantic Yards plan, which included the demolition of the 70-year-old watering hole. In 2010, Brooklyn Paper christened Freddy’s Bar “the eminent domain poster child,” as they neared the end of their battle against Bruce Ratnor, Marty Markowitz, and Michael Bloomberg. Barclay’s Center now looms…

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…

Please join us for the Fourth Annual Science/STEM Information Mini Conference (SciMiC) for Information Professionals at Barnard College in New York City, co-sponsored by the Metropolitan New York Library Council, (METRO), Penguin Random House Library Marketing, and New York University. This two-day conference aims to bring together science librarians, other liaison librarians, archivists, museum curators…