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lynda.com – Learn Snagit for Mac

CLRC offers its member constituents (including members of our five participating library systems and individual members) access to the entire lynda.com training library at no charge. For more information on how to request an access code, please click here Learn Snagit for Mac: The Basics by Oliver Schinkten Snagit allows you to quickly capture images…

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State Fair Library Exhibit Booth – Part 1

So far, there have been 86 volunteers staffing the New York Libraries exhibit booth. We’ve had people visit from as far as Alabama and China and as close as Solvay. For the most part, everyone says they love their library and the programs and resources we provide. Some had not visited a library in 15…

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Learn More About Kanopy Video Streaming

Learn more about Kanopy, a video streaming patron driven acquisition (PDA) program for Empire State Library Network (ESLN) member libraries. A FREE webinar is being offered for interested librarians and will provide an overview introduction to the PDA program, how it works, and specific case studies of libraries that are live on the program. Choice…

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Banned Book Week Coming in September

Let CLRC know if you are planning any events. Email us at info@clrc.org Banned Book Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read September 25 − October 1, 2016 Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open…

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Sustainability Spotlight – Green IT at SUNY Potsdam

The Computing and Technology Services at the State University of New York Potsdam have taken “green” initiatives to the next level by offering eco-friendly print services and showcasing energy-saving actions that students can implement on their own. Sustainable initiatives in place at the university followed an audit from NYSERDA in 2007. The auditors examined many…

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Introduction to Archives (Online Course)

Offered by Preserve This Register Here: http://preservethis.org/courses/introduction-to-archives This course starts on September 12, 2016. It is a self-paced online course designed to be completed within 5 weeks. Participants will spend approximately 2 hours each week on viewing lectures, answering quizzes and completing discussion, reading, and homework assignments. It is recommended that you complete each week’s…

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lynda.com – Creating eBooks for the Kindle

CLRC offers its member constituents (including members of our five participating library systems and individual members) access to the entire lynda.com training library at no charge. For more information on how to request an access code, please click here Creating Ebooks for the Kindle by Tony Harmer Need to convert an ebook into a Kindle-ready…

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New York State Adult Literacy Library Services Program

New York State’s 23 public library systems will offer expanded access to literacy services through the State’s Adult Literacy Library Services Program, “Workforce Development at New York Libraries through Public Library Systems.” State Librarian and Assistant Commissioner for Libraries Bernard A. Margolis, announced approval of the 2016-2019 projects – one for each public library system.…