The Public Engagement with Historical Records program supports projects that encourage public engagement with historical records, including the development of new tools that enable people to engage online. The application deadline is October 6, 2016.
The Best Buy Foundation is dedicated to providing underserved teens access to opportunities through technology that helps them excel in school and develop 21st century skills for their future careers. The Foundation’s National Grants support nonprofit organizations with national scope that create hands-on learning opportunities for underserved teens to engage in learning, experimenting, and interacting…
“ALA’s Excellence in Library Programming Award Presents: Creating a Civic Engagement Series about Race” Sept. 6, 2016 2 p.m. Learn about the popular and award-winning Voices of Race series, winner of the 2016 ALA Excellence in Library Programming Award. In 2015 a coalition of Illinois libraries, schools and community organizations hosted more than 70 events…
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 Camtasia: Advanced Techniques by Corbin Anderson Learn the advanced features of Camtasia, the powerful screen…
Weekly Update for August 19, 2016 Take a look at some of the events, stories, and resources available to library professionals in the CLRC region.
Cedar Rapids Public Library Green Roof and Storm Water Management In 2008, the Cedar Rapids Public Library in Cedar Rapids, Iowa was devastated by a flood. The entire first floor of the building was destroyed, including furniture, computers, and a large part of their collection. The new building was completed in 2013 and it was…
Northern Onondaga County Public Library’s Pop-Up Library has been driving around this summer, bringing books, movies, event information, library card sign-ups and story times to parks, farmer’s markets and summer camps. Watch the recent video from WSYR’s Bridge Street program. Michelle Waltos and Bill Hastings talk about this amazing outreach opportunity. Have you seen it on…
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 Designing a Brochure by Nigel French Brochures are essential marketing tools, which establish brands and help…
Weekly Update for August 12, 2016 Take a look at some of the events, stories, and resources available to library professionals in the CLRC region.
Working with the United States State Department and the International Center of Syracuse, the Fayetteville Free Library (FFL) had the honor of hosting visitors from five libraries from the country of Belarus. The Belarus Libraries visited the FFL to learn about innovation and leadership through community engagement. The visit included tours of the FFL Fab…