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Wiki Edit-a-thon@Eyebeam Saturday February 1st, noon-6pm

    Join the “Art + Feminism” Wikipedia Edit-a-thon @ Eyebeam, aimed at collaboratively expanding Wikipedia articles covering Art and Feminism, and the biographies of women artists organized by Eyebeam Fellows, members of ARLIS, faculty of CUNY College of Staten … Continue reading

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Kristin Heitman on Health Efforts in 16th-Century London–History of Medicine Lecture at NYAM–Thursday, February 20th @ 6:00 pm

  Dr. Kristin Heitman’s lecture at the New York Academy of Medicine, “Counting the Dead in Reformation London: 16th-Century Community Health Efforts,” originally schedule for Tuesday, January 21, but postponed due to snow, is now rescheduled for Thursday, February 20—lecture … Continue reading

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Programs>Brochure>Education Abroad

Libraries and Cultural Heritage Institutions of St. Petersburg, Russia THE PROGRAM Russia is the largest country in the world and a major player on the world stage politically, economically, and culturally. It is vital that American librarians and other information … Continue reading

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Please donate!

  Please donate to The New York Library Club, Inc. We award an annual scholarship of $1500 to a deserving library student.  We collaborate with other organizations to bring quality programming to new and seasoned librarians from all sectors of … Continue reading

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Cultivating Leaderful Libraries: Save the Date for the Columbia Libraries Symposium – 12-18-2013 … METRO

The following announcement is brought to you by Columbia University Libraries. SAVE THE DATE! 11th Columbia Libraries Symposium, Friday, March 21, 2014 LEADERS EVERYWHERE: Fostering Leadership Across the Academic Library Organization Leadership development and mentoring are effective strategies that contribute … Continue reading

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Library Club Members in the News: Barbara Genco (Interview with Tom Nielsen of METRO)

myMETRO Member Spotlight: Barbara Genco It was a thrill to speak with Barbara Genco for this month’s myMETRO Member Spotlight! Barbara’s commitment to the profession is exemplary, and we look forward to seeing what she does next. [Note: The New … Continue reading

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Are Libraries Essential? Mixed Message in Latest Pew Survey

            In a survey report that has just been released, the Pew Research Center’s Internet Project found that just over half of those surveyed (52%) believe they do not need libraries as much as they … Continue reading

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SILS Students: Internships & Scholarships News

  Paid Summer 2014 Internship for Graduate Student – The Metropolitan Museum of Art Archives The intern’s responsibilities will include archival processing of Museum records, reference assistance, and historical research. The ideal candidate will be enrolled in a graduate program … Continue reading

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Melvil Dewey 162 birthday Happy Hour @ Colors Dec.10th 5:30 PM with METRO

Don’t you dare miss it — come one, come all! It’s the Melvil Dewey Birthday Happy Hour!  METRO and the New York Library Club are teaming up to host a special birthday happy hour in honor of Melvil Dewey’s 162nd … Continue reading

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Center for the Book Joins #GivingTuesday Movement to Encourage Spending With a Purpose

  The Empire State Center for the Book has joined #GivingTuesday, a first of its kind effort that will harness the collective power of a unique blend of partners—charities, families, businesses and individuals—to transform how people think about, talk about … Continue reading

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