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…
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…