Description:
The WNYLRC Continuing Education Committee is excited to announce this year's Unconference - Intersect 2024 | Innovate or Stagnate: Embracing Necessary Changes in Library Practice! This year’s theme was the most popular in our recent poll. Thank you to everyone who participated!
The event will be held in person on Friday, October 11, 2024 from 9:30 am to 4:45 pm. The event will be held in person at the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Central Branch in downtown Buffalo.
Free parking is available at the Adam Ramp, which has entrances on Ellicott St and Washington St. The Committee is validating Adam Ramp parking and vouchers will be provided at the check-in desk on the day of the event.
Breakfast and Lunch is included and will be provided by Braymiller and The Lunch Box.
Lunch Selections:
- Option 1 - Meat based
- Option 2 - Plant based (Vegan)
- Option 3 - Gluten Free
- Option 4 - I will not be eating lunch
Mid-Day Activities:
- Anti-Slavery Buffalo: Lafayette Square 1825-1860, Explore Buffalo
- Introduction to Letterpress, Jordan Smith (Buffalo & Erie County Public Library)
- Rare Books 101, Heather Gring (Buffalo & Erie County Public Library)
Sessions and presenters:
- Adult Programming: Let's Talk! - Leslie Carr, Faith Miller, and Leah Mosher (Buffalo & Erie County Public Library)
- AI and Cataloging: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly - Jeannette Mazur (BakerHostetler)
- Assistive Technology Petting Zoo - Chris Hulsman (SUNY Buffalo State University), Sumana Silverheels (SUNY Buffalo State University),Michael Crossfox (St. John’s University)
- Automating Image Provision - Cynthia Van Ness (Buffalo History Museum)
- Intro to AI - Jaqueline Hovey (Buffalo and Erie County Public Library)
- Escape to the Library: Novel Engagement During Student Orientations - Molly K. Maloney and Jessica R. Hollister (University at Buffalo)
- Niche Is the Word: Get Genealogists Grooving in Your Computer Labs - Rhonda Hoffman (Buffalo & Erie County Public Library)
- Passive Programming for All Ages: Stephanie Molnar and Leah Mosher (Buffalo & Erie County Public Library)
- UX101: Getting Started with User Experience Research & Design: Sarah Patton and Melissa Polovich (University at Buffalo)
Location:
1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203
Event Date:
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CE Hours:
7.00
