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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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 …

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 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…

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…

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…