Mohawk Valley Library System

Category: Online

  • Free Webinar – NY State’s Budget and You : A Primer on Libraries and the State Budget Process

    Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2022
    Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Place: Online at https://www.wnylrc.org/workshops/466
    Presenters: Ken Stone, Briana McNamee
    Cost: Free

    Does it sometimes feel as if State Aid for Libraries is a mystery until it pops out of the oven on April 1st each year? Would you like to know more about how the cake is baked? What’s in the mix? When are good times to add yeast and turn up the heat? In this noontime webinar we’ll explore:

    • How the economy affects the size of the State’s revenue pie each year;
    • How the State funding pie is sliced and where Libraries fit in;
    • Following the State Budget Calendar to time and target advocacy;
    • Finding State Library Aid in the Governor’s Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets;
    • Following the Legislative process – timing and importance of Senate and Assembly “one-house” budget resolutions
    • Quickly finding the result in the Adopted Budget Bills

    Registration is required. All registrants will receive the link one day prior to the event date

  • Free Webinar – De-Escalation for Frontline Staff

    Date: Thursday, October 20, 2022
    Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Place: Online at https://cdlc.libcal.com/calendar/cdlc-workshops/deescalation
    Presenters: Bridget Farrell, University of Denver; Lindsay Gypin, University of North Carolina Greensboro
    Cost: Free

    People from all walks of life visit libraries for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, sometimes their behaviors are inappropriate for the library setting. They might push boundaries, be passive aggressive, act irrationally, try to bully staff, etc. In this workshop we will discuss common difficult customer service scenarios particular to working in libraries and identify best practices for de-escalation.

    Participants will use Zoom breakout rooms to practice identifying troubling behaviors and how to respond to them. This event will NOT be recorded. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

  • Free Webinar – Sustainable Living Library Programs

    Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2022
    Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Place: Online at https://clrc.org/event/webinar-sustainable-living-library/
    Presenter: Ellyssa Valenti Kroski
    Cost: Free for MVLS members (select CDLC as your ESLN Council when registering)

    Kroski is one of many who opted for the freedom of building a self-sufficient and sustainable way of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn just what it takes to plan, organize, and run sustainability programs for patrons in libraries, both rural and urban. Programs range from gardening topics to teaching pioneer crafts, to homesteading events, and to hosting preservation programs.

  • Free Webinar – Strategies for Success : Grantseeking for Libraries

    Date: Thursday, September 08, 2022
    Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Place: Online at https://metro.org/events
    Presenter: Kendra Morgan, WebJunction
    Cost: Free

    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 interested in a diverse set of applicants and communities to distribute funding to, and this session will help you feel more confident and empowered to pursue these opportunities for your library.

    Participants will learn to:

    – Seek and evaluate grant opportunities
    – Consider the alignment of the library and the funder’s missions
    – Develop organizational support for a proposal
    – Submit a strong application

  • Free Webinar – Emerging Tech Trends for 2022 and Beyond

    Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2022
    Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Place: Online at https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/emerging-tech-trends-for-2022-and-beyond.html
    Presenter: David Lee King
    Cost: Free

    Technology has changed the face of libraries and is continuing to change how we work and how we deliver services to customers. In fact, the past few years have pushed us, and in some cases made us scramble, to discover and experiment with new technologies and tools, to train our staff and community, and to look for new ways of doing our core activities. This presentation introduces emerging technology trends and shows how those trends are reshaping library services. Examples are provided of how to incorporate and adapt these evolving trends into libraries. Learn what trends to look for, find out the difference between a technology trend and a fad, and get ideas on how your library can respond to technologies as they emerge.

    You can access recordings of past WebJunction webinars here.