Webinars Hosted and/or Sponsored by the New York State Library

None at this time. Please check back.

Oceans of Connections to Summer Reading

Thursday, May 12

Presented by Drew Hopkins, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Educator

• Oceans of Connections to Summer Reading Program Resources

Performers and Programs Database

Thursday, May 5

Presented by Peter Kowalski, database manager for Performers and Programs

Oceans of STEAM Resources: Facilitating Creative Learning Programs with the PLIX MIT Media Lab

Thursday, April 28

Presented by Alessandra Affinito and Hope Decker

• Oceans of STEAM Resources webinar slides

Understanding SHPO: A Primer for Library Construction Projects

Wednesday, April 6

Presented by Nancy Herter, Erin Czernecki, Tim Lloyd, and Weston Davey

• Understanding SHPO webinar slides

Information Literacy for Library Professionals from the Brooklyn Public Library

Tuesday, April 5

Presented by Jess Hoffman

• Information Literacy for Library Professionals webinar slides

NYSM Virtual Resources for Summer Reading Programming and Oceans of Possibilities

Friday, April 1

Presented by James Jenkins

Media Literacy, Tech Mentoring, and Peer Learning: Helping Families Help Themselves

Wednesday, March 30

Presented by Dorothy Stoltz and Carrie Sanders

Summer Reading Resources for Younger Readers with Print Disabilities

Friday, March 11

Presented by Shawn Lemieux, Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL) Director

Learn how to connect young readers with print disabilities to audio and braille resources and how to access TBBL materials for upcoming Summer Reading programs.

StoryWalks® for the Win-Win-Win: Programming, Partnerships, Pandemic-Friendly

Tuesday, November 9th

Presented by Mary Fellows and Lorie Brown

E-Rate Update for FY 2022 for NYS Libraries

Monday, November 15

Presented by Win Himsworth of E-Rate Central

NYS Digital Equity Portal

Tuesday, October 26

A webinar introducing the NYS Digital Equity Portal, an interactive, online data and mapping tool for New York State communities seeking to advance digital equity. Presented by Russell Weaver, PhD, Director of Research, ILR Buffalo Co-Lab and Houman Saberi, Co-Director, Community Tech NY.

More information on the NYS Digital Equity Portal

Performers and Programs Webinar

Friday, October 22

• Performers and Programs webinar slides [; 7.4MB]

Presented by Peter Kowalski, database manager for Performers and Programs . Provides detailed information about how to navigate and effectively search the Performers and Programs database, as well as how to promote the resource to performers and presenters.

School Library System Annual Report 2020-2021

Monday, June 21

• SLS Annual Report 2020-2021 webinar slides [; 5.5MB]

Emergency Connectivity Fund for Libraries

Friday, June 4

Presented by Win Himsworth of E-Rate Central. Provides information on the application process, what is eligible, and the requirements for the Emergency Connectivity Fund established through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).

OurStoryBridge: Connecting the Past and the Present

Wednesday, April 28

• OurStoryBridge: Connecting the Past and the Present webinar slides [; 16.6MB]

Hear how a rural New York library developed an online audio local history project to share the past and present of their town, then created resources for other libraries to build community using their model! This presentation introduces free resources to walk you through the process of planning, implementing, and sustaining your unique story project. It demonstrates the Teacher’s Guide, used by schools and libraries to select stories from existing story projects for their school courses and library programs. Presented by Jery Y. Huntley.

Summer Reading Resources for Younger Readers with Print Disabilities

Wednesday, March 31

Informational session with the New York State Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL). Presented by TBBL Senior Librarian, Jane Bentley. Provides an overview of services, focusing on audio and braille resources you can use to engage students and young readers with print disabilities. Discover how your library can access TBBL materials as you plan for your upcoming Summer Reading programs, activities, and events.

Good for:

• Public library staff interested in incorporating TBBL materials into their Summer Reading program.
• School library staff interested in learning more about TBBL and promoting the service with eligible students and their families.

• E-Rate Training 2020, Thursday, December 10.
• Exploring the New York State Parent Portal, Friday, November 20.
• COVID-19 Questions on the 2020 Annual Report for Public and Association Libraries, Friday, November 20.
  • COVID-19 Questions on the 2020 Annual Report presentation slides [; 1.4MB]
• The Development of Early Literacy Learners, Thursday, October 29.
• REALM Project Overview: REopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums, Friday, August 14.
  • REALM webinar slides [; 15MB]
  • Audio and closed captions for this recording begin at the 3:11 mark.
• Raising the Bar: Self-Paced Version, Thursday, May 28.
• A Guide to Applying for State Aid for Library Construction, Monday, March 16.
  • Construction webinar slides [; 13.7MB]
• Raising the Bar: Integrating Early Childhood Education into Librarian Professional Development, Wednesday, February 12.
• Adult and Family Literacy Projects and Reporting, Tuesday, January 21.
  • Updated webinar slides [; 554k]
  • Please note: there are two brief instances in this webinar recording where the audio cuts out, around the 22:58 and 32:05 marks.

• E-Rate Training 2019, Monday, November 18.
• Baby and Me at the Library, Thursday, October 17.
• An Introduction to STEM in Preschool Library Programming: What It Is, Why Do It, and How to Get Started, Wednesday, June 12 and Wednesday, June 19.
• Preparing Libraries for the 2020 Census: Digital Security, Privacy, and Access, Tuesday, May 7.
• Strong Advocacy, Stronger Fund Raising, Thursday, January 10.

• E-rate filing webinar, Wednesday, December 5.
• Supercharged Storytimes for All informational webinar, Wednesday, October 10.
• The Connection Between Community Engagement and Marketing Your Library, Monday, September 17.
• State Aid for Library Construction: What It Is and How To Apply, Tuesday March 13.
• Where Do You Find Data Describing Your Community?, Wednesday, February 14.
• 2017 Public and Association Library Annual Reports Webinar, Monday, January 22.

• Helping All Trustees Succeed (HATS) Mini-Webinars -- A series of short online webinars focused on information trustees need to know. Issues such as Open Meetings Law, the Role of the Board President, Hiring a New Director, as well as other topics, covered in 10-15 minute presentations.
• Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and E-rate, Wednesday, December 13
• How To File for E-rate Funding, Thursday, December 7
• Like, Share, and Get Noticed! Using Social Media to Connect with Your Community, October 4
• Using the Every Student Present Website: Helping Parents and Educators Utilize Strategies and Data Tools, September 19

• E-Rate Webinar, December 15
• Sustainable Thinking for the Future of Libraries, September 8
• What’s New in the Trustee Handbook?, June 14
• Building for Your Future: Public Library Renovation and Construction from Dream to Dedication; an Overview; June 2

• E-Rate Webinar, December 15
• The Role of Trustees in Planning and Evaluation: Effective Strategies to Utilize All Your Resources for Success, by Jerry Nichols, November 18.

• Public Library Finance and the Trustee’s Fiduciary Responsibilities, by Jerry Nichols, December 4.
• Basics for New Public Library Directors, by Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, September 12
• The Critical Partnership: Public Library Trustees and Directors, by Gerald Nichols, June 10
• Public Library Construction Program Webcast Series
• Edge NY Webinar for Public Library Systems, February 5 (mp4 video; 36 minutes)

• Basic Library Law for Trustees, November 8, 2013; Jerry Nichols, editor of the Handbook for Public Library Trustees of New York State and Director of the Palmer Institute for Public Library Organization and Management; Long Island University.
• Impact Survey, October 24, 2013; Samantha Becker, Research Manager for the U.S. Impact Study at the University of Washington Information School.
• Freedom of Information and Open Meetings Laws for Libraries, September 9, 2013; Bob Freeman, Executive Director of the New York State Committee on Open Government. 75 minutes.
• What Every Trustee Should Know, by Gerald Nichols, June 11, 2013
• Best Practices: Workforce Development Services in Your Library, February 26, 28 & March 6, 2013