Join your fellow social media librarians for our next virtual meet up. We will have an open conversation about new and ongoing challenges. All are welcome!
We now use the web for almost everything, and many of the materials that libraries and archives collect are now online. How do we preserve websites? Even if we have web collections, how do we make them available and discoverable? What does it take to start collecting? This program will discuss reasons to preserve the…
Technology has brought on many changes to finding information for both librarians and consumers. It has also brought on changes as to how misinformation proliferates and infiltrates within society. Michelle will talk about the opportunities and challenges librarians face when dealing with health information in a post-truth world. From social media posts, predatory publishing, and…
Are you tired of hearing people say, "I didn't know the library did that"? Don't despair— there are tactics that can help. Start with a little research, then use what you've learned to write attention-getting messages, then share those on all the proper platforms, at the perfect time. Sound like a lot to juggle? That's…
Webinar Description: It is no longer a question of whether a crisis will happen in an organization: it is only a matter of when, which type and how it will occur. Managers and employees need to think about the unthinkable as a way of protecting themselves and their organizations. An inability to anticipate crises is…
Description: On top of everything they need to do, libraries increasingly find themselves at the center of controversy. The American Library Association reports a substantial increase in the number of book bans and challenges in 2021 (double the number of reports from 2020). Oftentimes, the library’s efforts to create collection and service policies that fulfill…
When we think of branding, we often think of the visual elements of a particular product, company, service, or organization. A brand is often associated with a company logo, trademark, symbols, and a specific set of colors that are associated with that company or organization. In this 90 minute webinar, the presenter will provide a…
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle/High School Verona Join colleagues and library patrons, Friends and supporters for an informal gathering and a bit of speed-dating with CLRC's regional state senators, assembly members and representatives. As per school safety protocol, registration is required. A continental breakfast will be served.
The Eclipse Soundscapes Project is looking to partner with libraries for the upcoming eclipse happening in April 2024. This program will detail how to participate and opportunities for libraries to apply to receive data collection kits. Eclipse Soundscapes (ES) Project is focused on the following science question: How does life on Earth, specifically wildlife, respond…
Following the November 28 webinar, "No More Neutral - How to Champion the Right to Read," we'll meet in person to continue the discussion. In this group, we'll cover what we learned, how we plan to use it, and share strategies for successfully moving forward in the face of book bans and challenges. If you…