The job interview for many can be the toughest conversation they will have. As the interviewee it is a chance to pitch your skills and for the interviewer, it is a chance to gain value for the organization. This program will look at both sides of the conversation and offer suggestions to get the job…
Description: Grantee Member Program Presentations include: > Book a Better Future, Bare Hill Correctional Facility (Malone) > Virtual Field Trip Development Program, The Franklin County Historical and Museum Society > Undergraduate Capstone Migration & Institutional Repository setup, Paul Smiths College Library > Equity Through STEM, Watertown Central Library (Flower Memorial) > Shared Services Study, Canton…
WE'RE MEETING ON A NEW DAY First Wednesday - every other month - 2:00 pm on ZOOM CLRC offers a communication network among our region’s Library Assistants, Paraprofessionals and Support Staff through a Special Interest Group (LA SIG). Mark your calendars for the next meetings: December 6, February 7, April 3 and June 5 REGISTER…
Dawn and Kelly will discuss the different types of housing services available and how to use 211’s community resource website to access information on those services. They will also discuss resources available for individuals who are unhoused, including winter/cold weather protections available. About the Presenters: Dawn Vanderkooi, Director of 211 WNY and Kelly Dodd, Chief…
The Day's Schedule: 1:00 - 1:15 Welcome and Housekeeping 1:15 - 2:45 Panel Discussion Corinne Leone Director of Library Services, NYS Department of Corrections Erin Kovalsky Principal Law Librarian, Supreme Court Law Library, 5th District Madeline Reynolds Outreach and Information Services Librarian, Cornell University Douglas Smith Education Coordinator, Hillbrook Juvenile Detention Facility Christine Demetros Assistant…
All academic librarians are welcome in this group to discuss research, department liaison roles, grants, collection development, and other topics related to the areas and responsibilities in academic libraries. We'll start the new academic year with a rountable talk. Catch up on what's been happening since May and plan our topics for the next meetings. REGISTER…
Description: The WNYLRC Continuing Education Committee is excited to announce the beginning of Round One (Idea Submission) for Intersect 2023: Creating a Community in Your Library! This year’s theme was the most popular in our recent poll. Thank you to everyone who participated! The event will be held in person on Friday, October 13, 2023.…
Primo VE is a discovery tool that allows users to find a library’s physical and electronic resources. There is a feature available in Primo VE called Collection Discovery, which allows libraries to create and present visually appealing, browsable collections of resources to library users. We will share how the University at Albany, as well as…
Mandy Roome will cover the various tick species across NY and the human pathogens that they can carry, discuss how different mammals impact the spread of Lyme and other tick born diseases, and cover the ongoing Pfizer Lyme vaccine clinical trial.
Please join Long Island VITA providers Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Code for America, the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as they discuss their free tax preparation programs and how Long Islanders can benefit from this service, and the importance of access to free tax preparation for our region.…