Join LILRC as we welcome Linda Johnson of Chocology for an in person learning experience. Linda Johnson brings the world of fine chocolate to life through hands-on, sensory-rich programs that are as educational as they are delicious. Designed for all ages, her library experiences blend storytelling, science, culture, and chocolate tasting into one unforgettable event. …

Books are one of the most ubiquitous, accessible, and powerful resources available to support children’s mental wellbeing. In this session, we will share information and strategies from our edited volume Using Literature to Support Children’s Mental Health, which explores the intersections and interplay between mental health topics and picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels targeted at…

Webinar Description: As people become more experienced, workplace safety walkarounds and evaluations can become worse -- people have seen the same workplace so often that they don’t “see” it anymore. They can overlook hazards and risks because of their familiarity. One way to overcome this problem is to use tools that are structured, yet creative…

Making your community aware and engaged in your organization requires a steady flow of events and information.  Outreach includes daily social media posts, programming for children and adults, exhibits, publications, and tours.  Get some inspiration for how your archival materials can contribute to your organization's positive exposure; making the most of what you have in…

This is a bimonthly meeting of academic and school librarians to discuss the transition students face graduating from high school and entering academia. All are welcome.

This series of six 90-minute panel discussions will feature academic library leaders from across New York State discussing various topics relevant to new and emerging leaders. Panelists represent a wide variety of academic institutions and provide a diverse set of experiences. As part of each session, participants will have opportunities to network with other new…

Reinvigorating Librarianship Symposium, presented by the Collection Development and Sharing Committee Join us for an in-person symposium on reinvigorating your library career! Tentative Agenda. This is subject to change.  Check our Reinvigorating Librarianship guide for more information. 830 am    Doors open 8:30 - 9:00 am Registration 9:00 am-12:00 noon Formal Program 12:00 noon-1:00 pm - Networking, socializing, selfies…

Attendees will learn about mosquito-borne diseases that are transmitted in NYS, travel-associated mosquito-borne diseases, how mosquito-borne disease transmission occurs, and how to protect themselves from getting infected.

Creating spaces where LGBTQ people can feel safe and supported is paramount at this point in history.  In this interactive workshop, we will discuss current stressors affecting the LGBTQ community and explore methods to advocate for the needs of LGBTQ people. We will specifically highlight the needs of trans people and ways to support this…

Comics about scientists? Why such a dangerous experiment?! Comic books still have a whiff of disreputability about them, even after all the movies and all the decades of work done by creators and librarians (yes, you!) to broaden their subject matter and reach. Presenter Jim Ottaviani's niche is comics about science and engineering, and in…