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 The sheer size and power of YouTube has also made it an indispensable tool for business…
Start your new year with a professional development class or two. Titles of January Programs ADVOCACY · Jan. 19: Showcasing Your Library: FDLP Promotional Tools & Tactics (Federal Depository Library Program) · Jan. 28: Engaging Your Community in Sustainable Funding (Maine State Library) ASSESSMENT & PLANNING · Jan. 21: The Value of Outcome Measurement…
Scotts Miracle-Gro Company’s GRO1000 Grassroots Grants help foster the development of gardens and green spaces in the United States. Grants of up to $1,500 are awarded to local communities throughout the country to help bring edible gardens, flower gardens, and public green spaces to more neighborhoods. The focus is on garden and green space beautification…
Does your library need help planning a project? Marketing a service? The Syracuse University iSchool is seeking 5-6 projects for the spring semester of IST 613 – Library Planning, Marketing and Assessment. Student teams work with area libraries during the spring semester to develop plans for new library projects, products or services. What the students…
Here’s a new year gift to pass along to your library trustees… The Role of Trustees in Planning and Evaluation – this free archived webinar is now available. The New York State Library and the Library Trustees Association of New York State (LTA) co-sponsored this webinar in November 2015. Presented by Jerry Nichols, author of…
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 all the ins and outs of El Capitan, Apple’s Mac OS X 10.11 operating system.…
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 The benefits of moodboards are twofold: they provide a value-added service for clients, and can help…
Our office will be closed on Thursday, December 24 and will reopen on Monday, January 4. The CLRC staff – Debby, Déirdre, Matthew, Anna, Angela and Ryan – wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We will be checking our email and voice messages throughout the week. Don’t hesitate to contact us.
New year’s resolution: take a continuing education class. The following webinars will be offered in early 2016 for NOVELNY databases. Thursday, January 14, 2016 3:00 PM Kids InfoBits is Going Mobile! On December 11, Gale updated Kids InfoBits to a mobile responsive design! With this update, K-5 students will be able to explore and learn…
Boy, do CLRC member libraries have some stories… Outdated heating and/or cooling equipment, out-of-service bathrooms or elevators, over-crowding, water damaged ceilings or flooring? Sound familiar? The New York Library Association is gearing up for Advocacy Day 2016, and they need your help! The 2016 NYLA Budget Priorities include a push for more investment in the…