The Genesee Valley Canal was one of the more audacious canals constructed by New York State following the completion of the Erie Canal. Despite its relatively short lifespan and lack of financial success, it nonetheless had a transformative impact on the Genesee Valley. Join Museum Educator Derrick Pratt in exploring this fascinating canal. This talk…

CLRC is offering our members up to 20 seats at the upcoming LibraryWorks Webinar, Mastering Uncomfortable Conversations with Library Visitors. More people are showing up at libraries AOA, meaning Angry On Arrival. Maybe they didn't want to wait in line to talk with a reference librarian during finals. Maybe they are ticked off because the…

Have you wanted to experience the Erie Canal Museum's Beers, Bikes, and Barges events but don't bike? You're in luck! Explore Erie Canal history by foot, then enjoy a pint at a local brewery in this special event! An hour-long walking tour will take guests along the new Empire State Trail through Downtown Syracuse, highlighting…

Wednesday, October 26 Online 1:00 - 5:00 pm Hosted by: SCRLC and CLRC The Afternoon Schedule: 1:00 - At the Table: Welcome 1:10 - Ante Up: Controlled Digital Lending - Legalities and More Lila Bailey, Internet Archive John Raymond, Siena College 2:00 - Shuffle: Delivery Issues Elise Thornley, Binghamton University -Empire Library Delivery Ron Figuero,…

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.…

Webinar Description: Library workers experience trauma at work from multiple directions. Whether it’s abuse from patrons, coworkers, or secondary trauma from trying to meet the needs of the community that go far beyond what library services can provide, library workers take on more pressure and stress than we expected as new staff.  The groundbreaking Urban…

Your Hiring Philosophy Once a director knows what their values are as a manager, they can turn to determining how the library as a whole should approach HR. The first step in that process is defining the library’s approach to hiring, which is the first interaction you will have with future employees. In this session,…

Building the Digital Bridge: Digital Inclusion Efforts in Central New York Half-Day Conference Convening State, Regional, and Local Voice Learn More at onlinecny.org.

Third Tuesdays at 2:00 pm CLRC offers a communication network among our region’s Library Assistants, Paraprofessionals and Support Staff through a Special Interest Group (LA SIG). Our interests include: * recognizing all library support staff employed in CLRC member libraries * furthering the professional development & job enrichment of support staff * enhancing the professional…