Training Opportunities
Freedom of Information Law Virtual Training
Freedom of Information Law Virtual Training
Recorded
This session provides an opportunity for attendees to learn more about an agency’s responsibilities in relation to the Freedom of Information Law. The class will provide an opportunity for questions and answers from the instructor.
Open Meetings Law Virtual Training
Open Meetings Law Virtual Training
Recorded
This session provides an opportunity for attendees to learn more about a public body’s responsibilities in relation to the Open Meetings Law, particularly with regard to several recent statutory amendments. The class will focus in part on recent changes to the ability of a public body to meet through the use of videoconferencing.
Trustee Education Requirements
Visit here for updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Sample Reporting Forms.
Sponsored by the NYS Library.
NYLA Continuing Education
NYLA provides a wide array of continuing education opportunities ranging from their Annual Conference and Trade Show to the Developing Leaders Program and online Webinars.
CDLC’s Continuing Education
CDLC’s Calendar of Events. Opportunities for free webinars.
New York Council of Non-Profits
NYCON’s calendar of events. They offer some free webinars for Non-Profit Boards.
United for Libraries Resources for Trustees
United for Libraries offers several courses for Trustees: Short Takes for Trustees, Power Guide for Successful Library Advocacy, Working Effectively with Your Library Trustees Webinar, and Trustee Academy.
MHLS Trustee Education Sessions
The Mid-Hudson Library System, periodically, offers two training sessions: Trustee Essentials & Core Values & Ethics.
SALS-NYLTO
The New York Trustees Online, a site designed specifically for public library trustees in New York. SALS took over the site a few years ago.
United for Libraries Resources for Trustees
United for Libraries offers several courses for Trustees: Short Takes for Trustees, Power Guide for Successful Library Advocacy, Working Effectively with Your Library Trustees Webinar, and Trustee Academy.
Web Junction
The State Library is partnering with OCLC to provide free access to WebJunction’s self-paced courses for all library workers, volunteers and students in New York State.
The State Library has designated WebJunction as an approved provider of professional development required to maintain active New York State public librarian certification. The free access is open now at learn.webjunction.org.
Trustee Handbook Book Club
Join co-authors of the Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State Jerry Nichols and Rebekkah Smith Aldrich and special guests for this fun and informative series! For each session, trustees are encouraged to read a chapter of the Trustee Handbook and send in questions that the authors will address during each session.
Trustees from all public library systems in New York State are welcome. Library Directors from across the state are welcome to attend as well. All sessions count towards the New York State Trustee Education Requirement.