Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, passionate library advocate and sustainability guru, presented a workshop on engaging, empowering and exciting ourselves to advocate for all types of libraries. Her enthusiasm was infectious. Later in the day, Rebekkah spoke as the after-luncheon keynote on the sustainability of libraries and our responsibility to the planet and each other. She got our mind’s wheels turning.
CLRC members voted for two new Board of Trustee members – Doreen Bergman, representing school library systems and Megan Riccardi, representing special libraries.
We extend a huge thank you to Jane Verostek, outgoing Board president, and pass the gavel to Cristina Pope. We also bid farewell and thank you to Pat Skelly, who served for many years on the CLRC Board. She will be retiring in the new year.
The workshop, Board and membership meetings were all held at the Art and Home Center of the New York State Fairgrounds. What an eerie feeling to drive along the roads when it wasn’t packed shoulder to shoulder with pedestrians attending the 12-day Fair. Thanks to everyone who participated in the workshop and meeting.
Speaking of sustainability, CLRC member university, Upstate Medical, has received national recognition with the UHC Sustainability Award. READ MORE ABOUT THE AWARD HERE.
