Mohawk Valley Library System

Category: Workshops & Webinars

  • Free Webinar – Ready Access : Reentry Services for Decarcerated Populations at your Library

    Date: Thursday, May 26, 2022
    Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Place: Online at https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1039&reset=1
    Presenter: Akiliah Manuel Mills, Lara Mayelian, Allyson Jeffredo

    Data shows that once an incarcerated person is released from an institution, the rates of recidivism dramatically decrease if they receive support. Public libraries are uniquely situated to provide decarcerated individuals a wide range of supports because they are already providing these services to the community. 

    In this webinar the presenters will demonstrate a web-based toolkit that includes multi-layered mapping, a reading list, an introduction to initiating partnerships with governmental and nongovernmental agencies and tips for creating programming for decarcerated individuals.

    At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will be able to:

    • Locate a carceral institution near your library
    • Initiate partnerships using the Ready Access partnership workflow and templates
    • Market already-existing programming or create new programming using the Ready Access programming workflow
    • Expand collections and professional development with materials related to incarceration

    This webinar will be of interest to: Public libraries: literacy, programming, adult, and youth services staff.

    Webinars are free of charge, you can pre-register by clicking on the Register Now button on the InfoPeople page. If registering with less than 30 MINUTES from the start of the webinar you can join directly from the thank you page by clicking the Join Now button. If you pre-registered you will receive an email with login link and a reminder email the day before the event. All webinars are archived for later viewing at http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar/archived.

  • Hybrid Workshop/Webinar – It’s Computers All The Way Down : Navigating the Digital Divide in the COVID Era

    Date: Thursday, May 25, 2022
    Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    Place: CDLC Offices OR Online via webinar (note: CDLC has moved to Latham)
    Presenters: Jessamyn West
    Cost: Free

    Library technologist Jessamyn West will discuss the ways in which this past two years created new challenges (and opportunities!) for technology education work. It seemed that every problem turned into a technology problem and issues of access and the digital divide became very imposing, very rapidly. She’ll discuss the ups and downs of remote tech support and share some things that made a difference.

    This is a hybrid event, so you can register to see the presentation in person or online. The in-person location is the large auditorium in our new space at 800 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, NY.  The auditorium has ventilation upgrades and room to distance. Register for either in person or online access at https://cdlc.libcal.com/event/9017047. Registration is required.

    This workshop is supported by federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated to the New York State Library by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

  • Free Webinar – What You Need to Know About the Civil Service Exam

    Date: Thursday, May 04, 2022
    Time:     4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Place:     Online at https://tinyurl.com/446xw9ep
    Presenters:     Becky Maguire, Geoff Kirkpatrick, Amanda Schiavulli

    Are you interested in working in a public library? Are you already working in a public library but want to move up through the ranks? We’ll hear from three panelists who will share what you need to know about taking these exams. They’ll share their personal experiences in the library world, best practices for preparing for these exams, and tips they’ve learned along the way.

    We’ll be covering the librarian exams as well as those for clerks and assistants.

    Free to ESLN Members (MVLS libraries, select CDLC as your ESLN Council). Registration is required.

  • Free Webinar – Engaging People Living with Dementia with Library Materials

    Date: Thursday, April 28, 2022
    Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Place: Online at https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vT539l2DR2SQ2nrd-_Eeag

    The one hour webinar will give practical advice about how to choose books and other reading materials that are uniquely suited to each individual, following the tenets of person-centered library service.  In addition, ideas for developing group programming will be shared, based on successful programs held in libraries and memory cafes across the country and around the globe.  The webinar will be recorded and archived for later access for those who cannot attend live. Speakers include Christine Damon, gerontologist and consultant; Mary Beth Riedner, creator of Tales & Travel; and Tami Hurst, outreach staff member for Olathe (KS) Public Library.

    Sponsored by the Library Services for Dementia/Alzheimer’s (LSDA) interest group of the American Library Association.  This free webinar is open to all interested library staff, membership in ALA is not required.

  • Free Webinar – Website Accessibility Principles

    Date: Wednesday, April 27 2022 OR Thursday, May 12, 2022
    Time: Wed, April 27: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM OR 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM; Thurs May 12: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM OR 11:00 AM-12:00 PM OR 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM OR 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

    Join us for small sessions to learn about website accessibility. The same material will be presented at each of these sessions. Register for the date and time that works best for you. MVLS encourages ALL member library staff who maintain library websites to attend one of these sessions. Space in each session is limited to 10 individuals and registration is required.

    Register at https://tinyurl.com/563pzwu3.

    Outline of the topics that will be presented: 

    • Foundational Principles
      •  What is Digital Accessibility
      • Why Digital Accessibility is Important
      • 4 Pillars of Accessibility
      • Standards | WCAG A, AA, AAA
    • Making Environments Accessible
    • Accessibility Factors
      • Logical Flow
        • Headings
        • Navigation
      • Alt Tags / Alt Text
        • Introduction
        •  Informative Images
        • Decorative Images
        • Best Practices
      • Labeling and Tagging
      • Color Contrast 

    The program will be presented by the staff of AKEA, a website design and accessibility firm in Lansing, Michigan. AKEA focuses on creating accessible websites that are easy to navigate for every single web visitor. 

    This workshop is supported by federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated to the New York State Library by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).