lcomito Talking Book Service Valerie Lewis Valerie Lewis will provide an overview of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Talking Book Service. This nation-wide library service (which has been around for 84 years) is designed for people with disabilities who cannot use traditional print materials. Anyone who cannot hold, handle or read … Read more
Urban Librarians Unite is working hard for libraries and we need your support to keep our work moving forward. ULU has had a huge year. Our efforts as part of the Invest in Libraries coalition resulted in the biggest budget increase for New York City Libraries in the history of the city. With an increase … Read more
Ooooh! You’re going to NYLA too? Badass! In the immortal words of NYLA Executive Director Jeremy Johannesen, this conference is shaping up to be the “BEST CONFERENCE EVER.” A whole bunch of events are sold out already, but not everything! Check out the schedule below for the definitive list of awesome shit to do at … Read more
Getting into the Schools: How You Can Break the Barrier Between Your Public Library and a Busy School District Stephanie Preston If you’re a public librarian, reaching young adults can be tough, especially if you try e-mailing or calling your local schools and receive no answer. You might feel there isn’t any way to get … Read more
Librarians and ComiCon go together like a perfectly created S’more of wonderful goodness. Geek culture meets pop culture meets nerd culture meets the coolest freaking event in New York City. Not only do librarians love comics but comics culture is craaaazy about librarians (mostly in a nonpervy worshipful “super smart superheroes walk among us” kind … Read more
Getting into the Schools: How You Can Break the Barrier Between Your Public Library and a Busy School District Stephanie Preston October 13, 2015 – 12 noon If you’re a public librarian, reaching young adults can be tough, especially if you try e-mailing or calling your local schools and receive no answer. You might feel … Read more
Special Edition: Serving Special Needs in Your Community Laura Hollister We all have special needs adults in our neighborhoods, and (if you’re lucky) They’re in your library too.They’re looking for creative and engaging opportunities to connect with their communities. Libraries can rock this! Learn how to meet the needs of this under-served population without spending … Read more
September 29, 2015 — 12pm EST Special Edition: Serving Special Needs in Your Community Laura Hollister We all have disabled adults floating in packs looking for creative and engaging opportunities to connect with their communities. Libraries can rock this! Learn how to meet the needs of this underserved population without spending a lot of … Read more
September 15, 2015 — 12pm EST Make a Heart sing: Music and Memory at the Library Marissa Richardson What’s your music memory? Learn how to incorporate the program “Music and Memory” into your library for patrons who are caregivers of people suffering from Dementia or Alzheimers. With just a few Mp3 players and use of … Read more
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