Archived webinars, slides, and resources from our events.
To request a certificate of attendance, email Diane Capalongo (dcapalongo@scrlc.org).
April 26, 2024
Presenter: Sasha Frizzell
Description:
Catalogers in the United States primarily use Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) to describe the resources in their libraries, but sometimes, there isn't an LCSH term that is the right fit. Sometimes, terms are too broad or too narrow; occasionally, terms are simply outdated, and unfortunately, some are pejorative. When that happens, it's time to introduce an alternative vocabulary into the cataloging workflow. This presentation will introduce four alternative subject heading vocabularies: Library of Congress Demographic Group Terms, Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus, Rare Books and Manuscripts Controlled Vocabulary, and Homosaurus. Each vocabulary will be presented with a broad overview of where it can be found, what it's particularly good at describing, and examples of what it would look like in a bibliographic record. The presentation will close with a decision tree to help catalogers decide when it might be time to look outside LCSH to describe their resources.
Learning outcomes: By the end of this session, attendees will understand the basics of using alternatives to Library of Congress Subject Headings and have the tools to make practical decisions about integrating alternative vocabularies into their cataloging workflows.
April 9, 2024
Presenter: Dr. Walt Aikman
Description: Join us as Dr. Walt Aikman helps us think about selecting and caring for trees as our climate warms and invasive species challenge the sustainability of our yards, our parks, and our communities.
Of course, he'll have some recommendations for tree books as well!
After this program, you will:
March 13, 2024
Presenter: Sarah Levin-Lederer
Description: As an introduction to graphic medicine, graphic novels and comics with a health, wellness or disease theme, with an emphasis on graphic medicine and health literacy and community engagement, this webinar is a chance to discuss what graphic medicine is, what resources and titles are available, and how libraries are using graphic medicine to support health literacy for providers, patients, families and their communities.
Graphic Medicine is a wide-ranging category that includes graphic memoirs, graphic non-fiction, and fiction for all age groups including adults, teens, and children. Graphic medicine works often address stigmatized or misunderstood health conditions, as well as the health implications of racism, homophobia, and transphobia. Libraries have used graphic medicine to reduce feelings of isolation by helping community members feel seen while also introducing new health topics to a wider audience.
Objectives:
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
March 4, 2024
Presenters: Charles Fulco & Dr. Henry "Trae" Winter III
The Eclipse Soundscapes Project is a NASA Science Activation-funded project focused on the following science question: How does life on Earth, specifically wildlife, respond to eclipses? Participants will document changes in animal behavior and sounds during the eclipse. There are multiple ways to participate and earn certificates: learn, observe, collect data, and analyze data.
Then we will hear from a longtime member and Area Director of Dark Skies International, which works to restore the nighttime environment and protects communities from the harmful effects of light pollution through outreach, advocacy, and conservation. Dark skies are also a key to enjoying the eclipse.
This program is part of SCRLC's Moon Mondays: Get Ready for the Great 2024 Total Eclipse, which is supported in part by the American Astronomical Society's Jay M. Pasachoff Solar Eclipse Mini-Grants Program.
February 22, 2024
Presenter: Phil Harrington
Many of SCRLC's 14 counties (and beyond) will experience a partial eclipse. How do you safely view a total or partial solar eclipse? What if you do not have eclipse glasses?
Join author, astronomy professor, and avid amateur astronomer Phil Harrington for this discussion. You will learn how to:
This program is part of SCRLC's Moon Mondays: Get Ready for the Great 2024 Total Eclipse, which is supported in part by the American Astronomical Society's Jay M. Pasachoff Solar Eclipse Mini-Grants Program.
February 12, 2024
The eclipse is a few-hours event, but the observatories and science organizations from around SCRLC's 14-county region provide on-going involvement and nurture a love of astronomy and science. This is an opportunity to engage and to spark ideas for astronomical programming at your library.
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center. Andrew (Drew) Deskur, Director of the Kopernik Observatory & Science Center, Binghamton/Vestal, will provide webinar participants with information about observatory programs (their observatory is considered one of the best-sited and best equipped public observatories in the Northeast US!)—and what they are doing for the eclipse. The Observatory is also the home of the Kopernik Astronomical Society (KAS), a group of dedicated observational astronomers. Did you know Kopernik has a portable planetarium that it brings to schools, libraries and organizations? Drew holds a BSEE from Rochester Institute of Technology and a High Tech MBA from Northeastern University. He has been Kopernik’s Director since 2011.
Elmira-Corning Astronomical Society. The Eileen M. Collins Observatory, located at Corning Community College, is named for CCC alumni and astronaut Eileen Collins. The observatory provides monthly viewing sessions for the public and is home to the Elmira-Corning Astronomical Society, that assembled some of the smaller telescopes. The largest telescope at the observatory is a 20-inch reflector, which is the one-tenth scale model of Mount Palomar’s Hale Telescope (the mirror was developed in Corning!). They also have a solar telescope. Founding member Dennis O’Connell will join us to tell us more.
Alfred University’s Stull Observatory. Astronomy at Alfred University has a long history, dating back to the 1860’s. Considered one of the finest teaching observatories in the United States, Dr. Joshua Thomas, Assistant Professor of Astronomy and Director of the Stull Observatory, will discuss their Observatory and resources and public observing nights. Dr. Thomas has a Ph. D. in Physics from the University of Toledo. He also is also in the process of implementing spectrographic capabilities.
Sciencecenter of Ithaca. Ali Jackson, Director of Programs & Partnerships will share some of the activities the Sciencecenter has done involving the upcoming eclipse and ways to be involved/support local communities.
This program is part of SCRLC's Moon Mondays: Get Ready for the Great 2024 Total Eclipse, which is supported in part by the American Astronomical Society's Jay M. Pasachoff Solar Eclipse Mini-Grants Program.
February 5th, 2024
Presenter: Zoe Learner Ponterio
Find out the answers to some common eclipse questions, and then dive even deeper into how these phenomena help us explore the galaxy and understand our place in the universe. The program includes a Q and A.
This program is part of SCRLC's Moon Mondays: Get Ready for the Great 2024 Total Eclipse, which is supported in part by the American Astronomical Society's Jay M. Pasachoff Solar Eclipse Mini-Grants Program.