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Moving Towards Holistic Healing in Libraries

Monday, August 8, 2022 - 15:05
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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…

Empower Your Library Against Book Bans

Monday, August 8, 2022 - 14:37
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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…

METRO’s Equity Mentorship Program: Information Session

Friday, August 5, 2022 - 16:28
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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…

Mythbusters! Preservation Edition, Part 1

Friday, August 5, 2022 - 16:28
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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…

So You Want To Be An Academic Librarian

Friday, August 5, 2022 - 14:48
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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 with about working in ac…

So You Want To Be A Public Librarian

Friday, August 5, 2022 - 14:43
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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) and Ricci Yuhico (The New York Public Library) to talk shop about working in public libraries. We'll learn what aspects of…

Library Clerk Learning Commons Part Time

Friday, August 5, 2022 - 14:32
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Library Clerk – Learning Commons (Part-time) Dominican University New York seeks a service-oriented individual to fill the position of part-time Library Clerk at the Sullivan Library. The Library Clerk works during the Fall and Spring semesters only. This individual works primarily in the Learning Commons, an educational space located within the…

Health Data Privacy in the Library

Thursday, August 4, 2022 - 16:51
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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…

Health Privacy in a Digital World

Thursday, August 4, 2022 - 14:15
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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 …

Keeping Your Digital Life Organized, Part 2: Beyond the GUI

Thursday, August 4, 2022 - 12:02
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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…

Keeping Your Digital Life Organized, Part 1: The Principles of File Wrangling

Thursday, August 4, 2022 - 11:59
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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…

Hourly Librarian I (Adult Services Department)

Thursday, August 4, 2022 - 10:27
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Performs beginning professional library duties under direct supervision.  Employees in this class are expected to learn the specific applications of professional training by the performance of  duties.  Employees in this class are assigned work progressively more difficult as their experience in the field broadens…

Director - Greenwich Library (CT)

Thursday, August 4, 2022 - 10:26
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Director – Greenwich Library (CT) The Greenwich Library (CT) Board of Directors seek a dedicated visionary leader and committed library professional as its next Director. For 217 years, Greenwich Library – a Library Journal “Five Star Library” – has served as the intellectual and cultural hub of its community.  The 63,51…

Library & Archives Assistant

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 - 21:12
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The Mellon Foundation (“Foundation”) believes that the arts and humanities are where we express our complex humanity, and we believe that everyone deserves the beauty, transcendence, and freedom to be found there. Through our grants, we seek to build just communities enriched by meaning and empowered by critical thinking, where ideas and imaginatio…

Innovation & Information Services Specialist

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 - 21:11
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The New Milford Public Library in Connecticut has a Full Time (40 hrs.) Innovation and Information Services Specialist position open to an energetic and adventurous individual who loves a challenge. If you’re looking to become a member of an animated team of supportive, respectful professionals who are committed to high standards, consider joining …

Consultant - DCMNY Brand Identity

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 - 17:28
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METRO is seeking a design professional who will develop a visual identity and style guide for the Digital Culture of Metropolitan New York (DCMNY) collaborative repository environment. This work will include development of a logotype, color palette, and a digital and print usage and style guide that includes a selection of premade fonts. To acco…

Electronic Resources/ Reference Librarian

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 - 15:25
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LIM College - The Business of Fashion & Lifestyle is currently seeking candidates for the position of Electronic Resources/ Reference Librarian​. General Description: Located in the heart of New York City since 1939, LIM is focused on the business of fashion and lifestyle. With majors ranging from Fashion Media and Fashion Merchandis…

Foundations of Evaluation and Assessment in Library Settings: Part II – This Is How We Do It…

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 - 13:06
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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…

Strategies for Success: Grantseeking for Libraries

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 - 12:21
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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…

Strategies for Success: Project Management for Libraries

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 - 12:20
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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 …

Equity in Action Recipient Presentation: New York Public Radio

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 - 12:05
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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 …

Equity in Action Recipient Presentation: Lesbian Herstory Archives and the LGBT Community Center National History Archives

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 - 12:03
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Join us for a project presentation from one of our esteemed 2022 Equity In Action Grant recipients! The Lesbian Herstory Archives and the LGBT Community Center National History Archive partnered on a project to create a research guide to materials about Black Lesbians in each collection. Team members surveyed, created metadata for, and digitized on…

Equity in Action Recipient Presentation: Asian American Arts Centre and Pratt Institute’s Semantic Lab

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 - 12:02
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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…

Equity in Action Recipient Presentation: CUNY Graduate Center and NYU Libraries

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 - 12:00
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Join us for a project presentation from one of our esteemed 2022 Equity In Action Grant recipients! CUNY Graduate Center and NYU Libraries joined forces to create an oral history collection that documents the stories of individuals and groups who are engaged in developing and implementing alternative library classification schemes or controlled voc…

Part-Time Circulation Assistant/Page (revised 7/29/22)

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 - 09:54
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The Library is seeking a Part-Time Circulation Assistant/Page. The position reports to the Assistant Head Librarian. Summary The Circulation Assistant/Page assists patrons at the Circulation Desk and over telephone/email by performing procedures related to the circulation of materials and public services. Page duties include preparing, retrie…

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