As society becomes increasingly digitized, the role of libraries is undergoing significant transformation, Libraries are no longer just repositories of physical books; they are dynamic centers of information, community engagement, and lifelong learning. Within this context, digital literacy emerges as a critical competency that libraries must promote and protect. This discussion aims to direct library and technology leaders to employ empathetic leadership and effective change management strategies. By understanding individuals’ underlying fears and concerns, leaders can better guide patrons, staff, and stakeholders through innovation. This program will place a particular emphasis on strategies to ensure the continued accessibility of digital literacy for the future.
Author Archives: CATS
Technical Services Roundtable
Come See all The great CATS sponsored programs at LILC
Technology Programming on a Budget
CATS Annual Meeting: Leadership and Technology in Libraries with James Hutter 12/7
Join CATS for its annual meeting as they welcome James Hutter, former NCLA president, Co-chair of NCLA’s Computers and Technology Committee, and Assistant Director of Port Washington Library as he discusses the role technology plays in libraries and leadership.
Location: Sachem Public Library
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Tween Maker Faire
CATS Presents Coding the Cosmos with NASA’s Universe of Learning
We’ll also learn about free computer-based activities as well as paper/pencil or other hands-on activities, and help youth learn about computer-aided data collection and processing, an essential part of research using space- and ground-based telescopes. Scientists rely on computers not only to do calculations, but also to transform data into images. Coding and programming are some of the many tools that astronomers need to study the information from our space telescopes.
Dr. Kimberly Arcand is a leading expert in astronomy visualization and has been a pioneer in 3D imaging, printing, and extended reality applications with astrophysics data. She has worked for NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory since 1998. Her current projects include sonification of spatial data, screen-based holograms and other intersections of emerging technology and astrophysics.
DATE: Wednesday October 5th
Time: 1:00 – 2:30pm
Location:
Zoom
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