Mohawk Valley Library System

Category: Workshops & Webinars

  • Free Webinar – Jargon-Free Libraries : Using the Language of Our Patrons

    Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2022
    Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Place: Online at https://www.librarieslearn.org/calendar/csl-in-session-jargon-free-libraries-using-the-language-of-our-patrons
    Presenter: Beth Crist

    We communicate verbally and in writing with our patrons constantly—on our websites, social media, promotional materials, signage, in one-on-one conversations, during programs and classes, and more. It is all too easy for library jargon—so ingrained in our everyday language—to slip into those communications.

    These words and phrases are so common to us, but not to many of our patrons, and using these terms can create real barriers to using libraries. Join this interactive session to explore some real-world examples of common library jargon in everyday communication, learn how to scour your communications for jargon, and consider plain-language alternatives to these terms and phrases, thus making your library more accessible.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Participants will be able to recognize library jargon and come up with plain-language alternatives to make their libraries more accessible.
    • Participants will be able to formulate a plan to examine their library’s signage, policies, and online communications for library jargon.

    No registration is needed. Use the Adobe Connect URL below to join the session.

    https://enetlearning.adobeconnect.com/cslinsession/

  • Free Webinar – Less Work, More Fun : A System to Supercharge your Storytime Planning and Creativity!

    Date: Wednesday, December 07, 2022
    Time: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
    Place: Online at https://nyslibrary.libcal.com/event/9740457
    Presenter: Rose Stuart

    Anyone who has planned a successful storytime knows just how much work goes into it! Finding books that won’t bore the kids, songs to engage them, fingerplays, flannels, and more takes a lot of planning and time. The more planning you do, the more mental or physical files/lists/playlists pile up. At this session, you will learn a system for keeping track of your storytime successes and failures to streamline the process and make your programs even better the next time you do them.
     
    This system:

    • Helps you keep track of which books and activities have worked–or not worked–for each storytime!
    • Makes it easy to request books. Just copy & paste!
    • Reminds you of the great new song or title you want to incorporate the next time
    • Streamlines planning so it takes much less time!
    • Tracks when you have done storytimes, so you know when to repeat them
    • Is accessible anywhere with an internet connection
    • Is keyword searchable
    • Hyperlinks websites, videos, extension activities
    • Can include images of crafts, templates, flannels, and more!

    The session will be recorded and available for future viewing. Questions? Contact Sharon Phillips, Youth Services Program Manager at nyslyouth@nysed.gov. 

  • Free Webinar – Cultivating Affirmation & Belonging for LGBTQIA+ Youth with the Kaleidoscope Youth Center

    Date: Tuesday, November 22, 2022
    Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Place: Online at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U8NQW1wcSdy1HxWJv3kl5g
    Presenter: Amanda Erickson, Kaleidoscope Youth Center in Columbus, Ohio
    Cost: Free

    The Collaborative Summer Library Program’s Inclusion Committee is proud to share their 2022 annual online training session.

    Examine statistics related to discrimination within libraries/schools and risks that LGBTQIA+ youth face on a day-to-day basis in their communities, then discuss ways that library professionals can improve the general climate of libraries and summer reading programs through various strategies from simple word choice to organizational policy change. An interactive safe space for all your questions will be moderated by a CSLP Inclusion Committee member following the presentation portion. Digital resource handouts will be provided.

    Outcomes:

    • Participants will learn about implicit bias, the complexity and depth of gender, and explanation of acronyms.
    • Participants will be given strategies to create a welcoming environment in their Library and their Library’s summer reading program for LGBTQIA+ youth.

  • Free Webinar – 2023 Summer Reading Performer Showcase

    Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2022
    Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Place: Online at https://clrc.org/event/2023-performer-showcase/
    Cost: Free for MVLS members (select CDLC as your ESLN Council when registering)

    Are you looking for new performers for your summer reading celebrations? Or just throughout the year? Come watch nine local performers in our showcase. You’ll get a sampling of what type of edutainment they can offer your library patrons. A list of participating performers is at the link above.

    Registration is required. This webinar will be recorded and a recording will be shared with all registrants afterward. All participants will have the option to request a certificate of attendance for 1.5 contact hours.

  • CLSP Summer Symposium

    Date: Thursday, December 08, 2022
    Time: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
    Place: Online at https://www.cslpreads.org/summer-symposium/
    Cost: Free

    Save the date for the 2nd annual CLSP Summer Symposium! If you or your staff are interested in programming ideas, outreach and partnerships, or promotion and marketing of your library’s summer programming, then this day is for you! Registration opens on Monday, November 14 at the link above!