Professional Development Presentations and Webinars
- Lewis Day
- Francis Anthony Alix
In this page, we explore online resources for professional development, learning, and enrichment.
There are six categories of webinars. Additional categories may be added in the future.
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CATALOGING
Robin Faye, Head of Database Maintenance, University of Georgia
Southeast Florida Library Information Network (2017)
Discusses the changes in NAF with RDA implementation, new fields, and the role of creators in records.
BIBFRAME Progress at the Library of Congress
Judith Cannan, Chief of Policy, Training, and Cooperative Programs Division; Jodi Williamschen, Network Development and MARC Standards Office; Paul Frank, Policy, Training, and Cooperative Programs Division
ALCTS, now CORE (2020)
BIBFRAME is coming along! Reviews the current successes of the BIBFRAME pilot cataloging project around the world, the new BIBFRAME Training Manual, and Editor enhancements.
Cataloging Non-English Materials
Joy DuBose, Assistant Professor and Cataloger Mississippi State University; Preston Salisbury, Assistant Professor and Cataloger Mississippi State University
ALCTS, now CORE (2019)
Discusses the rules for cataloging non-English materials, online translators, and research methods.
Dartmouth College Students
PBS (2019)
Documents the journey of Dartmouth College students advocating to change the subject heading “Illegal Aliens” to “Undocumented Immigrants”.
Robin Faye, Head of Database Maintenance, University of Georgia
Southeast Florida Library Information Network (2019)
This is a great introduction to the details of linking data and making linked data with MARCEDIT.
Current Developments in Name Authorities
Chew Chiat Naun, Head of Metadata Creation, Harvard Library; Jing Wang, Systems Integration Engineer, Johns Hopkins University
ALCTS, now CORE (2018)
Provides an overview of recent developments in Name Authorities including the emerging decentralized identity management environment and related work in the PCC.
Cutter Numbers and Shelflisting in LC Classification
Bobby Bothmann, Librarian and Professor, Minnesota State University
ALCTS, now CORE (2018)
The ins and outs of creating Cutter numbers and how to make them work for your library.
Diverse, Inclusive and Equitable Metadata [2 sessions; click on the session desired]
(includes Metadata Creation and Remediation in Zine and Digital Collections by Honor Moody, Cataloger, Schlesinger Library and Allison Jai O’Dell, Backend Developer, Mercy for Animals PLUS We Don’t Use Those Words Anymore: Describing Yesterday’s News Today by Ivey Glendon, Manager, University of Virginia Library and Jennifer O’Brien Roper, Interim Senior Director, University of Virginia Library)
ALCTS, now CORE (2017)
These two sessions concentrate on inadequate cataloging standards for zine collections and the use/non-use of antiquated social terms in a mass media archival collection.
Caroline Saccucci, Acting CIP Program Manager, Library of Congress; Camilla Williams, Program Specialist, Library of Congress
ALCTS, now CORE (2015)
Discusses how the Library of Congress uses CIP information for ebooks and the metadata triumphs and pitfalls.
Improve Discoverability of Non-Roman Materials
Magda El-Sherbini, Professor and Librarian, Ohio State University
ALCTS, now CORE (2018)
In the spirit of multilingualism, this webinar examines the challenges of incorporating non-Roman subject headings including FAST headings into MARC records and when possible, how to apply them to RDA and Linked Data.
Bobby Bothmann, Librarian and Professor, Minnesota State University
ALCTS, now CORE (2017)
Introduces more advanced techniques for constructing subject headings with genre terms and subdivisions.
Just Catalog It!: Providing Access to 3-D Materials
Diane Robson, Librarian, University of North Texas; Kevin Yanowski, Librarian, University of North Texas; Catherine Sassen, Librarian, University of North Texas
ALCTS, now CORE (2017)
The presenters provide information on cataloging with RDA, genre terms, and facets for cataloging a special collection of board games.
LC Classification: Introduction
Bobby Bothmann, Librarian and Professor, Minnesota State University
ALCTS, now CORE (2016)
A fun introduction to LC Classification.
LC Classification: Intermediate
Bobby Bothmann, Librarian and Professor, Minnesota State University
ALCTS, now CORE (2016)
A fun advanced introduction to LC Classification.
Denise A. Garofalo, Librarian, Mount Saint Mary College
Northern New York Library Network (2017)
This webinar is a great introduction or refresher on the main changes with the implementation of RDA from AACR2.
Lai Ma, Adjunct Professor, Indiana University at Bloomington
ALCTS, now CORE (2012)
An overview of classification in information science and other disciplines including LCC and DDC.
Rare Materials and RDA: Exploring the Issues
Robert L. Maxwell, Senior Librarian, Brigham Young University; John Attig, Librarian, Penn State University
ALCTS, now CORE (2012)
Presents an overview of RDA guidelines to rare books and how it can be used in tandem with DCRM.
Special Collections Cataloging: Maps
Carolyn Hansen, Independent Librarian and Historian
ALCTS, now CORE (2019)
An introduction to cataloging maps including basic principles, best practices, and selected research tools.
Special Collections Cataloging: Manuscripts
Heather Perez, Special Collections Librarian, Stockton University
ALCTS, now CORE (2018)
An introduction to cataloging manuscripts and how to create finding aids and converting them to MARC records.
Superheroes and Shocking Affairs, or, Adventures in Cataloging Popular Literature
Brenna Bychowski, Catalog/Metadata Librarian, Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library at Yale University
The Rare Book School (2020)
Explores the issues relating to cataloging comic books and dime novels especially description and added entries.
COLLECTIONS
An Alternative History of the Atlas
Ayesha Ramachandran, Associate Professor, Yale University
The Rare Book School (2020)
An analysis of the cartography and history of the atlas as a historical journey through the develop of them and their uses.
Jesse Erickson, Coordinator, Assistant Professor, and Associate Director, University of Delaware; Brenna W. Greer, Associate Professor, Wellesley College; Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr., Book Artist and owner of Kennedy Prints!
The Rare Book School (2020)
Investigates the Black press, its products, and its business model as well as conservation issues.
A Curator's Look at Indigenous Mapping in the Early Americas (3 part series)
John Hessler, Curator, Library of Congress
The Rare Book School (2020)
An exploration of maps made by cultures in Mexico that differed from the European tradition in the Colonial periods using three maps from the collection at the Library of Congress.
Edmund Fry’s 1799 Pantographia as a typo-bibliographical resource for alphabet historiography
Johanna Drucker, Professor, UCLA
California Rare Book School (2020)
The presenter examines the book Pantographia for a historical look at publishers’ type from the U.S. and Europe.
Kristine Rose-Beers ACR, Head of Conservation, Chester Beatty, Dublin
Conservation: Together at Home Webinar Series / Institute of Conservation (UK) (2020)
Great introduction to the topic.
Hamlet and Other Ghost Stories
Zachary Lesser, Professor of English at the University of Pennsylvania
The Huntington Library (2019)
An intriguing look at the ‘bad quatro’ book of the play Hamlet, considered the first version of the play, and its journey from being lost and then found.
Huntington Incunabula in the Digital Era
Stephen Tabor, Curator of Rare Books; Joel Klein, Curator for the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences; and Holly Mendenhall, Digital Projects Manager
The Huntington Library (2020)
Focused on Incunabula at the Huntington, this webinar explores how the library acquired their collection, a spotlight on Incunabula Medica collection (with a shout out to the Countway in the Q&A), and the use of technology (IIIF and Mirador) in the digitization of the works.
Samantha Blickhan, Postdoctoral Fellow & Lead, Zooniverse; Jen Wolfe, Digital Initiatives Manager, The Newberry Library; Will Hansen, Director and Curator, The Newbury Library
The Newberry Library (2020)
A new crowdsourcing initiative to digitize historic postcards as postcards become more important in contextualizing the past and their uses.
Original Copies: Albumen Printing the Scanned Negatives of Victorian Photographer John Thomson
Louis Porter, Artist/Museum Photographer
Conservation: Together at Home Webinar Series / Institute of Conservation (UK) (2020)
A fascinating journey into the challenges and successes of printing scanned negatives.
The Other Book: The Ames Almanak Opens a Window on Colonial America
Susan M. Allan, Director, California Rare Book School
California Rare Book School (2020)
An interesting look at the place of the almanac in Colonial America. Explores the physical book as well as its significance on culture and society.
Page vs. Stage: Inside Shakespeare’s First Folio
Peter Garino, Artistic Director, Shakespeare Project of Chicago; Jill Gage, Custodian, The Newberry Library
The Newberry Library (2020)
A good overview of the first folio (and quarto) and the history of staging his plays.
Elham Bakhtary, CLIR/Mellon Fellow, Library of Congress
Library of Congress (2017)
Politics, history, and religion merge in this lecture of the beginning of printing in Afghanistan and the influences shaping the topics in the materials.
What Is a Second Edition? A Pictorial Introduction to Bibliographical Terms
Stephen Tabor, Curator, The Huntington Library
The Huntington Library (2020)
Takes a closer look at printing practices of the early printing period to the 20th century and what we can call a “second edition” in light of those practices.
DIBAR
Beyond Platitudes: Making EDI Actionable
Mimosa Shah, Coordinator, Skokie Public Library
San Jose State University (2020)
This webinar examines EDI practices in libraries focusing on the EDI committee.
Conservations from the Heart: Code-switching
S. Michele Echols, Adjunct Professor & Consultant; Taina Evans, Regional Librarian, xxxxx Public Library and Adjunct Professor, Saint John’s University; Shakema Miller, Specialist, Nassau Library System; Peyton Powell, Librarian Assistant, Finkelstein Public Library
New York Black Librarians Caucus (2020)
Explores how Black librarians adjust their language to fit in to the White-dominant library environment.
Conservations from the Heart: Cultural Competency
Mark Anthony Gooden, Professor, Teacher’s College, Columbia University; Andrew P. Jackson (Sekou Molefi Baako), Adjunct Faculty, Queens College; Char Jeré, Data Analytics Graduate Student, Pratt Institute; Drey Jonathan, MLIS Student, Pratt Institute
New York Black Librarians Caucus (2020)
Provides information to become adept in multicultural environments.
Conservations from the Heart: How to Become an Ally
Karina Hagelin, Librarian, Cornell University; Jeremy Johannesen, Executive Director, New York Library Association; Elizabeth Portillo, Head of Youth Services, Finkelstein Memorial Library
New York Black Librarians Caucus (2020)
Learn some keys elements of becoming an ally to the Black and Brown communities.
Conservations from the Heart: Imposter Syndrome
Tracy Allen; Richard E. Ashby, Jr.; Simone Yearwood; Sandra Michele Echols
New York Black Librarians Caucus (2020)
Delves into the Imposter Syndrome where some minorities feel incompetent and insecure although they are professional and successful.
Conservations from the Heart: Microaggressions
K.C. Boyd, Library Media Specialist, Jefferson Academy; Eboni Henry, School Media Specialist, D.C. Public Schools; Ama Karikari Yawson, Miles Founder & President, Milestales; Shaundra Walker, Interim Library Director, Georgia College
New York Black Librarians Caucus (2020)
Examines racial microaggressions and their negative effects on persons.
The Enduring Legacy of Slavery and Racism in the North
Kyera Singleton, Executive Director, Royall House and Slave Quarters; Manisha Sinha, Chair in American History, University of Connecticut; John Stauffer, Professor, Harvard University
Radcliffe College (2020)
A panel of experts will discuss slavery after its abolition in Massachusetts and the work of Louis Agassiz.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as Action: Designing a Collective EDI Strategy
Pamela Espinosa de los Monteros, Assistant Professor, The Ohio State University
San Jose State University (2020)
Discusses strategic actions to incorporate EDI into libraries.
Integrating Cultural Humility into Librarianship
Twanna Hodge, Librarian, University of Florida
San Jose State University (2020)
Learn about the cultural humility concept and how it differs and expands upon cultural competency.
Intersectionality in the Archives: Making Black, Queer Voices Accessible
Bridgett Pride, Reference Librarian, Schomburg Center, New York Public Library
SAA Student Chapter, San Jose State University (2020)
An overview of the LGBTQ collection, the Center’s new research guide, and difficulties in accessing the materials.
Moving Beyond Diversity to Anti-Oppression
Max Macias, Librarian, Portland Community College
San Jose State University (2020)
Discusses the specifics of anti-racism and anti-oppression, and the actions libraries and librarians can take to advance these endeavors.
Transgender Inclusion in Libraries
Sunny Kim, Librarian, Seattle Public Library; Reed Garber-Pearson, Librarian, University of Washington; Micah Kehrein, Library Associate, Seattle Public Library; Bean Yogi, Library Associate, Seattle Public Library
San Jose State University (2019)
Provides specific information on the identities of transgender people and the correct usage of pronouns.
MANAGEMENT
Understanding Fair Use Through Case Law
Sandra Aya Enimil, Copyright Services Librarian and Maria Scheid, Copyright Services Coordinator, Ohio State University
ACRL (2020)
The presenters reviews the basics of fair use and how case law has interpreted fair use in specific cases in circuit courts and the Supreme Court.
PRESERVATION
Andrew Davis, Chemist, Library of Congress
Library of Congress (2017)
A bit on the scientific side, this lecture describes some attributes contributing to paper degradation and the scientific work of William J. Barrow in this field.
Curatorial Dialogues: Black Ship Scrolls and Mary Queen of Scots’ Prayer Book
Li Wei Yang, Curator, The Huntington Library; Vanessa Wilkie, Curator, The Huntington Library
The Huntington Library (2020)
Experience two Japanese manuscript scrolls called the Black Ship Scrolls and the care of a prayer book attributed to Mary Queen of Scots.
The Digital Restoration Initiative: Reading the Invisible Library
W. Brent Seales, Professor, University of Kentucky
Library of Congress (2018)
Reviews some current techniques used (e.g., digital unwrapping) to discover texts that otherwise would not be readable from scrolls.
Divine Conservation: What can 500 tarot decks tell us about conservation?
Emily Hardman, Head of Distinctive Collections, MIT Libraries; Jane Dambrogio, Conservator, MIT Libraries; and the Wunsch Conservation Lab Staff
The Institute of Conservation (UK) (2020)
MIT has acquired a new collection of artist-made tarot cards and conservators discuss how they are stored and conserved.
From Parchment to Pixel: Conservation and Digitization of Illuminated Manuscripts
Vanessa Wilkie, Curator, The Huntington Library ; Amanda Burr, Book and Paper Conservator, The Huntington Library; Holly Mendenhall, Digital Projects Manager, The Huntington Library
(The Huntington Library (2020)
Follow the journey of the 16th century manuscript ‘Heroica Eulogis’ as it moves from curator to conservator to digitization professional and its care considerations.
In Situ Studies of Tidelines on Paper
Rachel Obbard, Assistant Research Professor, Dartmouth College
Library of Congress (2017)
This scientific examination of the staining lines on paper exposed to water reveals the migration of elements to the tideline.
“Larger Than Life”- Edwin Forrest Mammoth Daguerreotype Conservation Challenges
Elena Bulat, Senior Photograph Conservator, Weisman Conservation Center
The Institute of Conservation (UK) (2020)
Discusses conservation challenges with a collection of daguerreotypes from the Edwin Forrest Collection.
National Treasures: Preserving and Providing Access to Cultural Heritage
Alyse Dunavant-Jones, Virtual World Librarian, Second Life; Traci Mitchell, MLIS student, San Jose State University; Angie Conrow, MLIS student, San Jose State University; Faezeh Jahan Shiri, recent MLIS graduate, San Jose State University
San Jose State University (2018)
A panel of researchers from the International Directory of National Archives share their insights into preserving and sharing cultural records and heritage from around the world.
Shona Hunter, Conservator, National Library of Scotland
The Institute of Conservation (UK) (2020)
A giant theatre set underwent a conservation and preservation treatment.
World Digital Preservation Day: Digits for Good - Digital Preservation at Harvard
Stephen Abrams, Digital Preservation Program, Harvard University; Tricia Patterson, Digital Preservation Program, Harvard University; Sonia Barbosa, Dataverse, Data Management, & Curation Services, Harvard University; Katie Mika, Dataverse, Data Management, & Curation Services, Harvard University; Colin Lukens, DASH, Harvard University
Harvard Library (2020)
This presentation addresses the digital preservation efforts for three infrastructures (DRS, DASH, and Dataverse) and their place in research at Harvard.
TECHNOLOGY
Introduction to Data Visualization, Part 1
Reed Jones, University of Buffalo
ALCTS, now CORE (2018)
A good basic introduction to visualizing data that includes creating a database and the types of visuals to best represent your data.
Introduction to Data Visualization, Part 2
Reed Jones, University of Buffalo
ALCTS, now CORE (2018)
An advanced program that reviews seven interesting data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, High Charts) with the pros and cons of each.