Weekly Update – 2/17/2016
Weekly Update for February 17, 2016 Take a look at some of the events, stories, and resources available to library professionals in the CLRC region.
lynda.com – Media Training
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 With traditional media outlets, 24-hour news sites, Twitter, and Facebook all competing for attention, getting your…
CLRC Office Closed on Monday, February 15
In observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday, CLRC will be closed. The office will reopen at 8:30 am on Tuesday, February 16.
New York Heritage February Newsletter
Take a look at this month’s newsletter, featuring the Floral Fete Collection from the Saratoga Springs Public Library. The Floral Fete Collection contains souvenir programs, photographs, postcards, stereo views, articles, and ephemera from Saratoga’s floral parades. The items in the collection were donated or purchased by the library. The digital collection contains images from private…
Weekly Update – 2/10/2016
Weekly Update for February 10, 2016 Take a look at some of the events, stories, and resources available to library professionals in the CLRC region.
Upcoming Webinar – Referring Patrons to Reliable Immigration Services and Information
This timely webinar is offered by the NN/LM New England Region… Friday March 4th 10:30 -11:30 am Description: US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the US Government branch of the Department of Homeland Security responsible for providing immigration services and benefits. A USCIS community relations officer will offer suggestions about how to refer library…
NN/LM Resources on Zika Virus
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) in response to an increase in requests for information on the Zika Virus has put together resources to share with members of your community. MedlinePlus now includes a health topic page on the Zika Virus in English and Spanish. The Specialized Information Services group of NLM has also created…
Take the CLRC Bus to Albany for NYLA Advocacy Day – March 2
REGISTER TODAY Seats are filling up. About Advocacy Day: CLRC is chartering a bus to Albany to take library supporters to Library Advocacy Day. This event, sponsored by NYLA – New York Library Association, gives participants the opportunity to meet with state legislators and continue conversations on the importance of libraries in their communities. Check…
lynda.com – WordPress: Building Child Themes
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 To get a specific look or feature on a WordPress site, you can customize the theme,…
Computers in Libraries Conference – ESLN Discount
There’s still time! Discounted registration is available until this Friday, February 12. CLRC is offering its members a discounted registration rate for the Computers in Libraries Conference through the Empire State Library Network (formerly NY3Rs Association, Inc.). REGISTER HERE FOR DISCOUNTED PRICING March 8-10 Washington Hilton Washington, DC This year’s theme is Library Labs: Research,…