Weekly Update – 2/03/2016
Weekly Update for February 3, 2016 Take a look at some of the events, stories, and resources available to library professionals in the CLRC region.
CSMCL Grant to Purchase Multicultural Books
The Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature (CSMCL) advocates for multicultural children’s literature and includes librarians, teachers, parents, caregivers, students, and experts in the field of children’s literature. CSMCL will award a $500.00 grant in selected multicultural children’s books to libraries that are having an El Día de Los Niños/El Día de Los…
ALA Leadership Institute Accepting Applications
Leading to the Future August 8-11 Eaglewood Resort, Itasca, Illinois Applications accepted through April 15, 2016. Limited to 40 mid-career librarians. This four-day immersive leadership development program will be led by ALA Past-President Maureen Sullivan and library and leadership consultant Kathryn Deiss. More information or to register.
lynda.com – Office Sway: First Look
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 Create and share interactive reports and presentations on the fly with Sway, the new Microsoft Office…
Grant Opportunity to Digitize Rare Content Collections
Have something rare in your collection? Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives This initiative of the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), is intended to help digitize collections of rare content and ensure that the full wealth of resources held by institutions of cultural heritage becomes integrated with the open Web. Through this program,…
Grant Opportunity – Conservation Treatment Procedures
New York State collections could get a spa day with this grant opportunity from GHHN. Greater Hudson Heritage Network: Conservation Treatment Grant Program The Greater Hudson Heritage Network (GHHN) is dedicated to advancing the preservation and interpretation of New York State’s historical, ethnic, and cultural heritages. GHHN’s Conservation Treatment Grant Program provides support for treatment…
Weekly Update – 1/27/2016
Weekly Update for January 27, 2016 Take a look at some of the events, stories, and resources available to library professionals in the CLRC region.
NYLA Webinar for Small Libraries
Navigating the Small Library Gauntlet Webinar Thursday, February 11 2:00 – 3:00 PM REGISTER HERE How do you lead a small library, strengthen local identity, collaborate with larger libraries, and improve workflow with a small staff that does it all? Learn how to effectively navigate this gauntlet! Attendees will: * Learn the essential characteristics of…
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…and you could be one of the lucky respondents selected to receive a $15 Amazon Gift Card. One gift card will be awarded from each program track. Provide your name and e-mail on the last page of the form to be entered into the drawing. Deadline to participate is Thursday, January 28. NYLA is asking…
lynda.com – Writing to be Heard on LinkedIn
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 LinkedIn is the one of the world’s largest long-form publishing platforms. Writing on LinkedIn allows you…