Join LILRC for a behind the scenes look at the creation of NASA’s Astrobiology graphic novel series. Our guest will be the author and illustrator of the series, Aaron Gronstal, Communications Specialist at NASA Astrobiology Program, who will speak on how he uses comics to communicate science with the public. Aaron Gronstal earned his doctorate in…
This is a webinar being offered by the PLA. CLRC has a limited number of links to share so please register early if you are interested! Webinar Description: How to provide library service to seniors, the most vulnerable population affected during COVID-19, has been the question raised by outreach librarians across the United States. According…
Join RRLC this fall for the Libraries & Anti-Racism Training Series, beginning September 2020. Through a series of 3 webinars led by Strategic Diversity Initiatives, attendees will build and refine their anti-racism knowledge and toolkit, with the goal of actively combating white supremacy in our society and our libraries. Attendees may pick and choose which webinars to…
This online workshop is part 2 of a 2-part series. Feel free to attend either workshop or both. Register below to receive a link that will work for both workshops. Part 2: Communications: Being Understood We don't just receive information; we are also senders of information. In this webinar, we will consider how to use…
Digital equity is a complex set of conditions that requires that every New Yorker has access to affordable broadband, adequate devices, necessary software, digital literacy skills, and a community of support. Persistent digital divides exist in communities -- urban, suburban, and rural -- across New York; in fact, more than 25% of students in New…
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 image of support staff within…
This program will address issues directors, managers, and supervisors need to consider when trying to increase the diversity of their staff. Attendees will learn what it means to be diverse and what specific issues need to be considered in attracting and recruiting diverse candidates. These issues include but are not limited to employment policies, organizational…
From Education to Action Tuesday, October 27 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM You have a unique and deeply-rooted interest within the field of librarianship but how do you utilize your expertise and personal experience to assist in an advocacy campaign?In this session, we’ll review the Audience Engagement Roadmap, learn how to craft impactful messaging and…
What exactly is an instructional video? An instructional video is “any video that demonstrates a process, transfers knowledge, explains a concept, or shows someone how to do something” (Simon, 2020) They can literally be about anything, and anyone can make them. In this 2-part program, we will learn how to make our own instructional videos.…
What's an anti-racist library? And why should we be trying to build one? Simply put, an anti-racist library is one that actively works to dismantle racism and promote equality. How can we build one when we can find racial bias all over our libraries-- in our collections, our discovery systems, and our interactions with patrons…