Author Archives: Rebecca

Michelle Metcalf, CLRC Professional Development Award Recipient, Talks About the LMCC Conference

Thanks to a Professional Development Grant from the CLRC, I attended the Library Marketing and Communications Conference (LMCC) in St. Louis, Missouri. The conference has been held annually since 2015 and has grown every year as libraries recognize the need to improve their social media, branding, web design, and communications in order to better position themselves to have their messages heard, collections and services well-used, and programs well-attended.

Melissa Lewandowski, CLRC Professional Development Award Recipient, Talks About the NYLA Conference

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.18.2″ src=”https://rbshost.com/CLRC/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/NYLA_2018_640x201.jpg” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.18.2″] New York Library Association Conference Rochster, NY – November 2018 Thanks to a Professional Development grant through CLRC, I was able to attend the 2018 New York Library Association Annual Conference in Rochester, NY. This conference offered a wide variety of professional development programs to attend and I…

Christine Fleischer, CLRC Professional Development Award Recipient, Talks About the ARSL Conference

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.18.2″ src=”https://rbshost.com/CLRC/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ARSLTest2.png” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.18.2″] Association for Rural and Small Libraries Conference Springfield, IL – September 2018 Thanks in part to CLRC, I was able to attend the 2018 Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) Conference “Linking Libraries in the Land of Lincoln”.  I was also awarded a scholarship from the National…

Webinar Viewing Party: Catching Up with Technology

Join us at the MidYork Library System’s Office for a webinar viewing party! Webinar Descripiton: Technology is constantly changing – so much so that it can be difficult to keep up. What did you miss during the past year? Are there certain technological bandwagons you should be ready to jump on in the coming year…

Webinar: 15+ Free Technologies for Libraries with Ellyssa Kroski

Webinar Description: Libraries are continually faced with the challenge of making the most of their budgets while progressively increasing efficiency and library services. Learn about the benefits of many different types of free software and open source applications to improve your internal operations, market library services, and encourage staff collaboration. Find out what types of…

Webinar Viewing Party & Discussion: Working with Individuals Affected by Homelessness

Join us at the CLRC Offices for a Webinar Viewing Party followed by a discussion with a representative of the Housing & Homeless Coalition of Central New York! Webinar Description: Working with Individuals Affected by Homelessness: An Empathy Driven Approach – Individuals experiencing homelessness represent a large protion of patrons in many libraries today. In…

Special Interest Group: Calling All Maker Enthusiasts!

Calling All Maker Enthusiasts! We are looking to bring together Maker enthuasiasts in Central New York to form a Special Interest Group (SIG). Come join us on Wednesday, November 28 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Fayetteville Free Library to show your latest projects and discoveries! While there take a tour of the…

Workshop: Narcan Training

Registration is Required.

Webinar: Online Security – It's About More than Passwords

Webinar Description: Are you hesitant when it comes to passwords, logins, and security? Unsure how to handle that odd-looking email? Want to know more about why you received a suspicious email? This session will touch on basic cybersecurity tips for passwords and emails. After this session, attendees will appreciate the need for authentication online and…

Workshops: We've Got the Numbers!

The Census Bureau will be providing two workshops at the CLRC office to help us learn more about how to use census data! Both workshops will be offered on Wednesday, November 28. Attend just one or both, it’s your choice!   Understanding, Finding, and Constructing Tables from Census Data, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Workshop…