When it comes to metadata and cataloging, many library staff members feel they get thrown into the deep end before being taught how to swim. Cataloging training in library education is frequently designed to give an overview rather than in-depth preparation, leaving actual cataloging practices to be acquired on the job. Sometimes a cataloging compo…

This webinar will be facilitated by METRO’s Digitization Project Grant Program Managers, Allison Lund and Traci Mark. Allison and Traci will review the main components of the grant process, including: The program’s information sheet Eligibility The application process There will be a Q & A period at the end of the session. Please be sure to r…

Join privacy advocate Tess Wilson to discuss health data privacy. We will explore some of the health apps and tools that have recently become more popular, and the potential privacy concerns of interacting with these resources. Finally, we will dig into the ways library staff can support our communities in their health data journey. At the end of …

Join us for a project presentation from one of our esteemed 2022 Equity In Action Grant recipients! Asian American Arts Centre in New York City (AAAC) and Pratt Institute’s Semantic Lab worked together to ensure continued online access to resources documenting AAAC’s work. The project team digitized, described through Wikidata records, and contribu…

Grant funding provides libraries with the opportunity to offer programs and services to the community that may not fit into the library’s regular budget. If the process of applying for and managing a grant feels overwhelming, join us for this webinar to discuss strategies for success that can benefit libraries of all sizes. Funders are often intere…

Join the NYC Economics & Business METRO community to learn about how the NY Research Data Center (NYRDC) at Baruch College facilitates access to restricted-use microdata from a variety of statistical agencies. Our speakers will cover: The restricted-access demographic, economic, health, and other data available through the NYRDC Examples of th…

Join us for a second event in a series of panel discussions where we talk about the joys and challenges of working in various settings within the library industry. On Wednesday, October 19, we'll be joined by Susanne Markgren (Manhattan College), Linda Miles (Hostos Community College), and Sharell Walker (BMCC) to talk shop about working in academi…

This event is co-sponsored by the Prison Library Support Network and the Reference and Instruction Special Interest Group. It is the second event in a series, leading up to a symposium on Critical Race Theory in LIS, slated for May 2023.

Join us for the first in a series of panel discussions where we talk about the joys and challenges of working in various settings within the library industry. Up first, we'll be joined by Lauren Comito (Brooklyn Public Library), Sarah Gluck (Queens Public Library) and Ricci Yuhico (The New York Public Library) to talk shop about working in public l…

This workshop will explore the role libraries play in patron health journeys, which includes the layout of our physical spaces, the way we handle sensitive documents, which resources we share, and more. Privacy advocate Tess Wilson will discuss practical approaches to patron support and ways we might teach patrons about their health data safety. A…

About This Session Myth #3: “Emergency planning requires creating an immense 3-ring binder of information.” Disaster planning can seem like a daunting task, requiring a lot of paperwork and time, but it is not as difficult as you might think. There are simple tasks and tools that can help you prepare for the worst. In this webinar, you will learn a…

Get to know the current state of book challenges across the U.S. with a look at what led to this particular censorship movement. This presentation will offer not only the terminology and groups associated with book challenges in public schools and libraries within and beyond New York, but it will also offer insight into how to build strong challeng…

About This Session Myth #2: “The perfect temperature and relative humidity for collections is 70ºF and 50% RH.” Back in the early years of the preservation profession, there was the 70/50 Rule: your space temperature had to be 70 degrees and 50% relative humidity, with no deviation from those set points. Nowadays, there is no perfect set of numbers…

The votes are in and based on the top three topics selected in the survey, the Choose Your Own EDI Adventure workshop will focus on achieving cultural competence and cultural humility in our work, including the importance of understanding privilege and bias in the workplace and the role that assessing for EDI can play. This workshop will introduce …

Join us for a project presentation from one of our esteemed 2022 Equity In Action Grant recipients! New York Public Radio implemented a Field Recording Cataloging Project that described approximately 1,278 MiniDiscs. This cataloging project assisted in the preservation of field recordings made by WNYC reporters whose ‘beats’ focused on underserved …

Join the code4lib NYC for a code & coffee Zoom the first or second Friday of each month this fall. These calls are generally casual discussions about projects we are working on, cool tools we have come across in the past month, and a casual forum for technical questions of all kinds.

Join the code4lib NYC for a code & coffee Zoom the first or second Friday of each month this fall. These calls are generally casual discussions about projects we are working on, cool tools we have come across in the past month, and a casual forum for technical questions of all kinds.

Join the code4lib NYC for a code & coffee Zoom the first or second Friday of each month this fall. These calls are generally casual discussions about projects we are working on, cool tools we have come across in the past month, and a casual forum for technical questions of all kinds.

Prioritizing well-being is a priority right now. By tending to ourselves, we give our brains reprieve so we can be more present in meetings, relationships, and decision-making. This also allows us to be more equipped to show up for the hard and messy work that is advancing social justice. In the last few years, there has been an increase in the num…

This webinar will be facilitated by METRO’s Equity Mentorship Program Manager, Traci Mark. Traci will review the main components of the grant process, including: -The program’s information sheet -Program sessions and instructors -The application process There will be a Q & A period at the end of the session. Please be sure to review our grant d…

About This Session Myth #1: “Freezing alone will kill mold.” Does the act of freezing kill mold? The answer is more complicated than just placing that moldy book in the freezer. So what else is involved when it comes to preventing and getting rid of mold? In this webinar, you will learn about how mold thrives, how to prevent mold in your collection…

Once you start dealing with big batches of files, File Explorer and Finder can only go so far. If you’re looking to deal with files on a larger scale, with more control, and in a systematic way, there are some tools that can help. This workshop, led by Katie Wolf, Science and Technology Librarian at Fordham University Libraries, will cover the comm…

File management is an essential part of staying digitally organized, but it can also quickly become overwhelming. If you’re not sure where to start or you’d like to brush up on your digital organization skills, presenter Katie Wolf, Science and Technology Librarian at Fordham University Libraries, will discuss key conventions and useful tips for ge…

Part II of the Foundations of Evaluation and Assessment in Library Settings workshops will focus on what these concepts looks like in practice. Building on real-world examples, this session will address a variety of approaches used to conduct evaluations and assessments, with a focus on participatory approaches designed to be more inclusive and dem…

Starting a new project for the library can be exciting and feel a bit daunting, particularly when the project is funded through a grant. A range of techniques around planning, communication, and execution can help ensure success on even the smallest projects. If you are new to project management or just want to explore how your library can prepare …