Webinar Description: Neurodiversity acknowledges and celebrates learning and thinking differences in individuals. While neurodiversity is often associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), there are a broad range of neurodevelopmental issues that encompass neurodiversity such as ADHD, learning disorders, and sensory processing disorder. This webinar will provide librarians with a greater understanding of neurodiversity as well…

Join LILRC as we welcome author Wade Hudson to discuss his new book, Invincible, Fathers & Mothers of Black America (Calkins Creek, September 12, 2023). This lyrical picture book explores the birth of Black America, focusing on the little-known men and women who fought for justice and for an America where freedom truly rang for all. We’re…

Attorney Paul C. Rapp will provide a quick and entertaining overview of what copyright law is and what it isn't, with a look at current developments and issues arising from technology, in particular artificial intelligence. The lecture will be followed by Q&A. This promises to be a lively in-person event. About the Speaker Paul C. Rapp is an…

September continuing education programming is here! Join 9/21 at 10am your regional services librarian for a guided walkthrough of how to access and utilize a full galaxy of research resources available to you with your NNYLN membership. Career and professional tools to help you build evidence-based practices, experiment with methodologies, or just do some research…

Web 1.0 gave us the Internet. Web 2.0 gave us mobile and social connectivity. The next phase (Web 3.0) is giving us the Metaverse, a 3D digital copy of our physical world where we can connect and interact with others inside virtual spaces while removing time and place constraints. The Metaverse was coined by the…

Ann Kearney will offer an introduction to the topic of mold in collections and then introduce two speakers who will discuss their experiences. Kevin Costigan, an Historic Conservation Technician from the New York State Cultural Education Center, will speak about responding to mold outbreaks in historic houses where limited resources are typical. Cher Schneider, Head…

A poison is anything that can make you sick or kill you if you eat it, drink it, breathe it in, get it on your skin or get it in your eyes. In 2021, the 55 U.S. poison control centers provided telephone guidance for over 2.08 million human poison exposures, very simply broken down, that…

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…