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lynda.com – Managing To-Do Lists

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 Discover top techniques for tracking to-dos on paper as well as apps for effectively managing your…

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Grant Opportunity for Kid’s Running Program

Here’s a program idea for your library. And money to fund it… The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is dedicated to supporting the growth of grassroots running clubs, training programs, and running events while promoting the common interests of runners throughout the United States. The Kids Run the Nation Fund, an initiative of the…

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State Fair Volunteers Needed for Library Booth

New York libraries love… Thursday, August 25 through Monday, September 5 Science and Industry Building The 2016 New York State Fair will soon be here and New York Libraries will be there! Our third year, join in on the fun of showing fair goers just how amazing libraries are. We will be highlighting the New…

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CLRC Member Libraries Receive Construction Aid

The State Education Department has awarded $14 million in grants to 173 public libraries statewide for construction projects. CLRC regional libraries include: Dolgeville Manheim Public Library            Baldwinsville Public Library Ilion Free Public Library                               Marcellus Free Library…

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Welcome Tina Broomfield – ESLN Projects Coordinator

Tina Broomfield is excited to be joining the Empire State Library Network as the ESLN Projects Coordinator. In this position, Tina will be responsible for coordinating the Empire Library Delivery service, the ESLN Continuing Education program, ESLN communications, and ESLN vendor relations. Tina begins this part-time position July 18. She will work from the office…

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NYLA Defense Fund Helps Dewitt Library Win Battle

The New York Library Association (NYLA) is pleased to announce the New York State Supreme Court has rejected a constitutional challenge to Education Law 259(1)(a), which is used by libraries throughout New York State to secure sustainable funding. This is a tremendous victory, and marks an important turning point for the NYLA Legal Defense Fund.…

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lynda.com – GitHub for Web Designers

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 GitHub has become the industry-standard version control and publishing platform for web developers, but it’s great…

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STEM Grant Opportunity

The American Honda Foundation supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions nationwide that address the areas of youth and scientific education. The Foundation’s primary funding priority is youth education, specifically in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; the environment; job training; and literacy. Grants range from $20,000 to $75,000. The upcoming deadline for organizations…