Weekly Update – 6/23/2016
Weekly Update for June 23, 2016 Take a look at some of the events, stories, and resources available to library professionals in the CLRC region.
NYLA125 Campaign Has Gone 3D
You’ve heard of 3D printing, and you may have even seen a 3D printer in action, but have you ever owned something that was 3D printed? Well, now is your chance! NYLA’s fiscal year is coming to an end, but there is still time to donate to the NYLA125 Campaign! Donating to this campaign can…
Archived Webinar on Family Literacy from Cazenovia Public Library
Originally “aired” this past December, listen to the archived webinar hosted by OCLC’s WebJunction. Learn how Cazenovia Public Library operates learning-focused programs for the whole family at a local food pantry. With summer here and in full swing, get some pointers on bringing programs to your local farmer’s market. http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/family-literacy-at-a-food-pantry.html
Sustainability Spotlight – School Librarians and Chromebooks at Ithaca City Schools
Armin Heurich is a Library Media Specialist at Ithaca High School. He was part of the group put together to determine if the 1:1 Chromebook Project, which gave Chromebooks to 4,000 Ithaca City School students, was viable, and how it could best be implemented in Ithaca City Schools. The summer before the rollout of the…
lynda.com – Introduction to Documentary Video Storytelling
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 Introduction to Documentary Video Storytelling breaks down the narrative elements of documentary film. Staff author Ashley…
Onondaga Free Library Wins Geek Squad Grant
Congratulations to the Onondaga Free Library and Onondaga Hill Middle School Library on winning the Best Buy Geek Squad Academy grant. They were recognized for their innovative after-school Maker Club partnership. School librarian Penny Feeney and Onondaga Free Library Assistant Director Alyssa Newton have created exciting new opportunities for students in their community. Through their…
Important Reminder: State Law Requires Public Library Trustees to Take Oath of Office
This is an important reminder that New York State Public Officer’s Law §10 requires all public library trustees (but not association library trustees) to take an oath of office within 30 days of beginning their term of office. Public library trustees are public officers and the oath of office is required to officially undertake and…
SU iSchool Faculty Announcement
CLRC extends a welcome to the Central New York region. The School of Information Studies at Syracuse University is pleased to announce the addition of five new professors to the tenure-track faculty ranks. Each are exceptional scholars and will continue to burnish the top-ranked programs and award-winning research of the Syracuse iSchool. Joining the Syracuse…
NYS Trustee Webinars Available for Viewing
The State Library is pleased to announce that the recording and slides for the June 2 and June 14 trustee webinars are now available on the State Library’s website at http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/trustees/webinars.htm. The recordings are available through WebEx. June 2: Building for Your Future: Public Library Renovation and Construction from Dream to Dedication With more than…
Weekly Update – 6/15/2016
Weekly Update for June 15, 2016 Take a look at some of the events, stories, and resources available to library professionals in the CLRC region.