Outreach, Advocacy, and Marketing are often used interchangeably, but they are three distinct activities. Learn the unique and important roles they play in furthering a library's strategic plan, including to
Children and teens are often eager adopters of new technology, but access doesn’t always mean understanding. As we navigate the age of AI, important questions arise: How is artificial intelligence
Principles of nonviolent communication can allow us to maintain an “even keel” even when we are confronted by patrons who make demands contrary to our values. While rare, we can
During this session we'll discuss how to create and maintain welcoming spaces for LGBTQ library patrons and staff. We'll also strategize about ways libraries can support the needs of transgender
Finger Lakes Library System is holding a system-wide community read for the title, The 12 Steps to a Community-Led Library by Audrey Barbakoff and Noah Lenstra. Each member library will
Every organization has a culture with spoken and unspoken “rules”. These “rules” include how much we are expected to share of our personal lives outside of work. This interactive workshop
Finger Lakes Library System is holding a system-wide community read for the title, The 12 Steps to a Community-Led Library by Audrey Barbakoff and Noah Lenstra. Each member library will
NYS Coordinated Outreach funds support member libraries annually through Outreach, Family Literacy, and Aunt Flow Mini-Grants. This session will introduce the new guidelines and processes for the FLLS Outreach Grants.