Did you ever get stuck in a surprise(!) contentious conversation? Did someone say something somewhere that put you in the spot? Was the spot in public? We have all had…
Webinar Description: This is a digital workshop designed for library staff looking to elevate their reference desk interactions by using digital resources effectively. Zoom will be used to facilitate the…
CLRC is providing a coach bus from Syracuse that stops in Utica and Herkimer. Join colleagues and library patrons, Friends, and supporters in Albany to advocate for Libraries in meetings…
Generative AI is transforming the library profession, unlocking new opportunities for accessibility, content creation, and operational efficiency. Yet, this technological shift also introduces complex ethical challenges that resist simple solutions.…
The Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library is a branch of the New York Public Library (NYPL) and the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS)…
In today’s competitive world, it is more important than ever to have an impressive online presence. Librarians with an established platform and personal brand are the ones who get noticed…
Webinar Description: In this webinar, I will briefly share my professional journey with ADHD in digital project management, detailing the coping mechanisms I developed before and after my very recent…
Please join LILRC for a moderated panel discussion on the topic of diversity in children’s literature and publishing. Our guest speakers are: Bobbie Bensur, the Director of Children's & Teen Services…
Everyone enjoys a story, including our political leaders. We will help you develop compelling narratives that highlight your library’s value to government stakeholders. This workshop will teach you how to…
The policies of a library help to create the library’s environment for staff and patrons. Effective library policies are essential for setting clear expectations, defining responsibilities, and establishing boundaries. Unfortunately,…