The BayNet Executive Board happily announces the election of Marisela Meskus (they/them) to the office of Vice-President / President-elect, effective Feb. 1, 2023. Marisela was voted in by a special election among the active members of BayNet conducted online Jan. 31-31, 2023. The Executive Board welcomes Marisela and thanks the members!
BAYNET Update: Appreciation and Special-Election Announcement
A vacancy in the office of Vice-President/President-elect shall be filled by a special election.
EVENT: If a Picture Paints a Thousand Words… with Shelly Schoo
Strong graphics and data visualizations go a long way toward making your message more compelling and impactful. What are the critical aspects to creating high-impact PowerPoint presentations? During this session, you will learn the foundations for building a persuasive narrative as well as how to better use PowerPoint to convey your message clearly and meaningfully. … Continue reading EVENT: If a Picture Paints a Thousand Words… with Shelly Schoo
June 3 at SFPL: Artistic, Colorful and Unconventional: A visual tour of San Francisco’s queer art scene
The San Francisco Public Library's James C. Hormel Gay & Lesbian Center are proud to present a presentation by Jeff Gunderson and Jim Van Buskirk entitled: Artistic, Colorful and Unconventional: A visual tour of San Francisco's queer art scene. The presentation will focus on the important role played by the San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI) and chronicle … Continue reading June 3 at SFPL: Artistic, Colorful and Unconventional: A visual tour of San Francisco’s queer art scene
Released: BayNet Newsletter Spring 2015
The most recent issue of the BayNet Newsletter has been released! You can find the current issue at https://baynetlibs.org/news/current-newsletter In the Winter 2015 issue: Are We Burying Our Heads in the Sand by Elise Wong: Becoming a Librarian isn't as easy as it used to be. Elise Wong gives us some information as to why that is … Continue reading Released: BayNet Newsletter Spring 2015
BayNet Professional Development Grant
BayNet is excited to announce a new pilot project—a Professional Development Grant. This year we will start by awarding a grant of up to $500 to a BayNet member, which can be used for professional development opportunities such as travel, conference registration, etc. This would be a great way to cover the cost of registration … Continue reading BayNet Professional Development Grant
Released: BayNet Newsletter Winter 2015
The most recent issue of the BayNet Newsletter has been released! You can find the current issue at https://baynetlibs.org/news/current-newsletter In the Winter 2015 issue: Getting to Know Your Profession Better by Elise Wong: Learn the benefits of participating in a mentorship or menteeship from someone who's been there. Don't forget that BayNet has a mentoring program, too! BayNet/SLA-SF … Continue reading Released: BayNet Newsletter Winter 2015
Sarah Houghton on Library Marketing
This past Thursday at the Oakland campus of California State University, East Bay, BayNet and the Special Libraries Association - San Francisco Bay Chapter (SLA-SF) held their joint annual meeting. Appetizers and drinks were made available to attendees (both of which were fantastic) during the networking portion of the meeting. Librarians from all walks of … Continue reading Sarah Houghton on Library Marketing
Digital Public Library of America Special Collections Holiday Lecture
Bringing Special Collections Together at the Digital Public Library of America On Wednesday, January 7, at 6:00 PM, the Marjorie G. and Carl W. Stern Book Arts & Special Collections Center and the San Francisco History Center present Dan Cohen, Executive Director of the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA), in the Koret Auditorium of the San Francisco Public Library. Cohen … Continue reading Digital Public Library of America Special Collections Holiday Lecture
Released: BayNet Newsletter Fall 2014
The most recent issue of the BayNet Newsletter has been released! You can find the current issue at https://baynetlibs.org/news/current-newsletter In the Fall 2014 issue: The Power of Personal Stories by Marta Fuchs: Learn how to use personal stories to connect with groups. Becoming a Successful Indie Author/Publisher by Deborah Hunt and David Grossman: Two successful indie authors/publishers share … Continue reading Released: BayNet Newsletter Fall 2014
MVPL Bike Stop: Bike Maintenance and Repair/Monthly Bike Clinics
Doing a basic bike repair and maintenance class seemed like kind of a no-brainer, especially in light of our installation of the Dero Fixit station. The FixIt station provided tools, now we just needed to make sure people knew how to work with them. In the process of publicizing some of our bike events, I … Continue reading MVPL Bike Stop: Bike Maintenance and Repair/Monthly Bike Clinics
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