Description: Learn about personal care products: typical formulations and how they work, hazards, and alternatives. Attendees can make requests during the webinar for specific products they would like me to cover, including, Soap and detergent liquids and bars Deodorants and antiperspirants Toothpaste Shampoos, Conditioners Hair dyes; Hair decolorizers & bleaches Permanent waves & straighteners Nail…

Westhill High School Syracuse 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.

This webinar will define workplace bullying, provide participants with tools to combat it, and introduce ideas for creating and maintaining a bullying-free library. The program will focus on internal relationships, such as those between peers, supervisors and staff, and board members and staff, but discussion and questions about bullying from patrons will also be welcome.…

The process of crafting a legally compliant employee handbook can be a daunting task. this program will cover critical issues such as identifying the purpose of the handbook, preparing to draft the handbook, including a review all existing policies and drafting an outline, exploring the contents of the handbook, common drafting mistakes to be avoided,…

This program is designed to be a jumping off point for any historic house, regardless of size, that wishes to engage in historic holiday interpretation. This discussion will focus on using what you already have in your archives and collections to craft a unique experience for your patrons, giving you the opportunity to reach new…

Webinar Description: Librarian Rachel Stevenson will discuss various techniques to make your physical library space more ADA-friendly instead of only ADA-compliant. She will also discuss ways to look at programs to make them more ADA-friendly as well. We will look at physical, mental health, and sensory ways to make your library a more welcoming space to…

Description: Join Stacey Salgado of the NYS Department of Labor for a presentation on employment rights and benefits especially important to women workers in New York State. This 1-hour presentation with Q&A includes useful information for anyone to know and share with others! In addition to general “Know Your Rights” information, we will highlight the…

JOIN LILRC FOR OUR HOOKED ON BOOKS SERIES AS WE WELCOME NEW YORK AUTHORS TO OUR PLATFORM TO SHARE THEIR STORIES. Karina González will discuss her Pura Belpré Award honor book, The Coquies Still Sing: A Story of Home, Hope and Rebuilding. This book was inspired by the rebuilding of Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria…

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America. It's time to get ready with more than just eclipse glasses! Join LILRC to learn from Solar System Ambassador Master Teacher Laura Jean Checki on how to develop eclipse programming for your patrons. About Laura Jean Checki: Laura is the President and…