Each year the Erie Canal Museum transforms into a festive 1800’s canal town street scene with gingerbread creations on display in storefront windows. In a typical year, we see over 6,000 visitors during the Gingerbread Gallery! Before or after you visit the Gingerbread Gallery, be sure to explore the rest of the Museum. We…
To encourage staying connected with each other during this time, we invite you to join us online second Tuesdays at Ten! Staying connected is important during this unprecedented time. CLRC is looking to stay engaged with our members by offering the library community an opportunity to chat, discuss, and check-in with colleagues around the region.…
CLRC has opened a communication network among our region's resource-sharing, technical and access services library staff through a Special Interest Group (RS SIG) We each have unique department workflows, challenges and concerns but are similar in our principles of sharing resources. CLRC's RS SIG interests: * familiarize members with CLRC Resource Sharing services including ILL, medical information reimbursement, catalog updates and…
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…
With the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825 the United States experienced a period of "Canal Mania," resulting in the construction of thousands of miles of the canals throughout the country. While most attempted to emulate the Erie Canal in its economic success, the realities of geography, finances, politics, and engineering necessitated that each…
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…
To encourage staying connected with each other during this time, we invite you to join us online second Tuesdays at Ten! Staying connected is important during this unprecedented time. CLRC is looking to stay engaged with our members by offering the library community an opportunity to chat, discuss, and check-in with colleagues around the region.…
Join us for a meeting of CLRC's Sustainability Special Interest Group! We meet every other month on the second Friday at 10 a.m. This group meets to discuss how best to reach our community to convey a sense of urgency regarding the state of our planet. Our focus is on the three pillars of sustainability:…
Webinar Description: Library workers often find themselves wearing many hats, including that of a Project Manager. However, we don’t always have the experience or training necessary to ensure that our projects go off without a hitch. In this session, we will discuss 5 time-tested tools sure to make projects of all sizes more successful. You…
We love Academic Librarians! 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. REGISTER HERE Contact Marc Wildman with any questions.