Remember when social media was about hearing from your friends and family? That’s not all it’s used for now! According to the Pew Research Center, in 2019, over half of Americans (54%) either got their news “sometimes” or “often” from social media and Facebook was the social media most used for getting the news. Social…
Join us as we uncover the story of Irishman David Vaughan’s life, from his expertise in drafting maps to his reflections of life on the Erie Canal. Vaughan was an Irish immigrant who came to Albany in the late 1840s. He became recognized for his talent drafting maps and plans, as well as his observations…
Are you looking for new performers for your summer reading celebrations? Or just throughout the year? Come watch nine local performers in our showcase. You’ll get a sampling of what type of edutainment they can offer your library patrons. Learn more about who you’ll be meeting below! Performer Bio(s): Illusionist Leon Etienne You’ve seen Leon…
Webinar Description: Steps towards becoming anti-racist include developing an awareness of your own culture, cultivating cultural humility, and recognizing that it is a never-ending process that is not a straight line. This interactive session will have participants thinking about their own cultural backgrounds and the cultures of the community members our libraries serve. Resources for…
Webinar Description: Are you interested in books on health information? Curious to learn more about books that are well researched and contain reliable health and wellness information? Join us for Health Book Talks. Dr. Seema Yasmin will join us to speak about her book Viral BS: Medical Myths and Why We Fall for Them. The…
CLRC is offering our members up to 20 seats at the upcoming LibraryWorks Webinar, Spark! Little Things that Attract Library Users and Increase Circulation - Retail Merchandising Tips on a Tiny Budget. You are proud of your collection, your programs, your staff, and your services. But the details of how your library looks and sounds…
Join colleagues and library patrons, Friends and supporters for an informal gathering and a bit of “speed-dating” with CLRC regional state assemblymembers, senators and representatives. Let's tell our legislators the great things our libraries are doing, thank them for their support and ask for further support in the 2023-2024 budget. A continental breakfast will be served. This event is free…
Each year the Erie Canal Museum transforms into a festive 1800’s canal town street scene with gingerbread creations on display in storefront windows. In a typical year, we see over 6,000 visitors during the Gingerbread Gallery! Before or after you visit the Gingerbread Gallery, be sure to explore the rest of the Museum. We…
To encourage staying connected with each other during this time, we invite you to join us online second Tuesdays at Ten! Staying connected is important during this unprecedented time. CLRC is looking to stay engaged with our members by offering the library community an opportunity to chat, discuss, and check-in with colleagues around the region.…
CLRC has opened a communication network among our region's resource-sharing, technical and access services library staff through a Special Interest Group (RS SIG) We each have unique department workflows, challenges and concerns but are similar in our principles of sharing resources. CLRC's RS SIG interests: * familiarize members with CLRC Resource Sharing services including ILL, medical information reimbursement, catalog updates and…