Calling all Resource Sharing librarians, paraprofessionals and staff. Join us for a fun day of learning, networking and sharing. This annual workshop will be free of charge and held virtually via Zoom. The event is co-sponsored by CLRC, SCRLC, SENYLRC and CDLC. REGISTER HERE Program Schedule 9:00 – 9:10: Welcome: schedule of day, housekeeping 9:10 –…
Building your grant seeking and writing skills is one of the best ways to help secure funding for your organization or department. Let’s review some basic approaches to finding the right grant funding opportunities, writing award-winning grant proposals and highlight common mistakes. Join Teresa Trammell, CPNP-AC, APRN, MSN, MHA, EBSCO Health Clinical Solutions Manager, to review…
Jacob Nadal, Director for Preservation at the Library of Congress, will present the outcomes of the REALM: Reopening Archives, Libraries and Museums project and discuss how libraries are using this scientific knowledge to inform safe operating practices. A remarkable amount of research has been conducted on the novel coronavirus but this is still a very…
This webinar will provide an overview of the Lifeline low-income discount telephone program and low-income internet programs in New York State, while explaining changes and updates to these programs in light of the COVID-19 health pandemic. Sam Faduski (they/them/their) is the Staff Attorney for Western New York with the Public Utility Law Project. They specialize…
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…
Developing RESILIENT Libraries: REady Steady In the Library: taking Initiative before an Emergency, Natural disaster, or Trauma About the presentation: We’re in the middle of a pandemic - so join us for a webinar on planning for emergencies and disasters in libraries! All of your pandemic policies are in place, but when was the last time you updated your plumbing diagram and IT…
On behalf of the Western New York Library Resources Council, the Continuing Education Committee would like to thank everybody who made the past two Intersect Unconferences a success! We were inspired by the great ideas, creativity and support from the library workers of Western NY, and we are excited to continue this year with Intersect 2020:…
Scheduled presenters: Kimberly Guise, Assistant Director for Curatorial Services, The National World War II Museum Emily Hindin, Assistant Director for Digitization, The National World War II Museum Mail Call from The National WWII Museum Kathryn Heaviside, Community Service Librarian at the Northport-East Northport Public Library Ink Stories: Symbols of Service Edna Susman, Director, Veterans Testimonial Project…
To encourage staying connected with each other during this time, we invite you to join us online 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. Please…
*This will be a two part session, held on October 7th and October 15th at 10 am. Each session will be 90 minutes, with a 15 minute break.* Webinar Description: Trauma-informed care (TIC) approaches incorporate key principals to ensure that direct service and organizational supports are attentive to how trauma affects individuals and communities. By…