Security Solutions for NY State’s Historical Records Workshop




“To Preserve and Protect” is a collaborative training initiative sponsored by the New York State Archives, the New York State Historical Records Advisory Board and the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. It is comprised of free workshops in each region of New York State. Security expert Mimi Bowling has developed interactive curriculum on archival security, preparing participants to take immediate action to strengthen their local security programs. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion.

Topics include risk awareness; insider theft; facility design and security technology; security of information systems; working with vendors and contractors; research room management and design; developing institutional security policies; procedures and post-theft response; additional topics as requested by participants.

All workshops will run from 9:00am until 4:00pm.

Capital Region
April 11, 2011 (Monday)
Crandall Public Library
Glens Falls, Warren, NY

To register, please email Bturner@mail.nysed.gov or call 518-473-0130. Early registration is encouraged and appreciated; only 25 seats available.

Mental Health Workshop — Library Updates

Participants of the May 2010 Mental Health Workshop presented by the CDPC Mental Health Players, learned about mental illness and how to handle different situations involving mentally ill patrons in the library through improvisational skits.  Mental health professionals were also available to answer questions and address concerns.  As a result of this LSTA grant sponsored workshop, attendees were asked to tell SALS what they learned and how it has affected their interactions with mentally disabled patrons who visit the library.

Here are some of their stories.

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Perceptions of Libraries 2010

Have you seen the newest OCLC membership report?   It is called Perceptions of Libraries 2010: Context and Community and you can download it for free.  This publication provides updated information and new insights into information consumers and their online information habits, preferences and perceptions. Particular attention is paid to how the current economic downturn has affected information-seeking behaviors and how those changes are reflected in the use and perception of libraries.
The OCLC membership report explores:
•         Technological and economic shifts since 2005
•         Lifestyle changes Americans have made during the recession, including increased use of the library and other online resources
•         How a negative change to employment status impacts use and perceptions of the library
•         How Americans use online resources and libraries in 2010
•         Perceptions of libraries and information resources based on life stage, from teens to college students, to senior Americans.
The membership report is based on U.S. data from an online survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of OCLC. OCLC analyzed and summarized the results in order to produce this report.
 
 Download the free report here or order print copies of the report for a nominal fee to cover the cost of printing and shipping.  It is recommended using legal size paper when it is printed.