CLRC has opened 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 the library community Participation…

Discover what makers can do at the Empire State Maker Faire, an online event on October 16 and 17, 2020. This statewide showcase, organized by local producers throughout New York State, will share the creative work and technical know-how of all kinds of makers who share a passion for making. The event features demonstrations, performances,…

The CLRC 2020 Annual Conference Goes Virtual! Join us Friday, October 16 for our Annual Conference featuring keynote speaker, New York State Senator Rachel May! Virtual Conference Schedule: 10 to 10:15 a.m.: Opening Remarks 10:15 to 11 a.m.: Keynote Address from New York State Senator Rachel May Senator Rachel May represents Central New York’s 53rd…

Self Care, Self Defense & De-escalation: REady Steady In the Library: taking Initiative before an Emergency, Natural disaster, or Trauma About the presentation: Front-line library staff encounter a range of attitudes and behaviors from patrons, mostly good, but sometimes – not. Emergencies (from the personal to the pandemic) add even more stress to daily interactions. This webinar will cover ways that library staff…

A The Historic Furnishing of Theodore Roosevelt’s Home, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. Join Susan Sarna for a behind the scenes look at the research involved in implementing Sagamore Hill’s Historic Furnishing plan. The home has gone through two major renovations and several updates to the furnishings in the 67 years as a museum. As Curator, Susan…

OurStoryBridge, released September 2020 at www.ourstorybridge.org, is a free resource and tool kit for producing a crowdsourced, community story project emphasizing audio history collecting and sharing. It replicates the success of the model, Adirondack Community: Capturing, Retaining, and Communicating the Stories of Who We Are (www.myadirondackstory.org) in other communities across the country, with an initial focus on New…

with the National Digital Inclusion Alliance More details coming soon! 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…

Take your social media graphics, flyers, and newsletters to the next level with Canva and Lucidpress. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of graphic design, creative and accessible ways to share your content, and discover the basics of two great online programs anybody can use to start designing. Presenter: Arielle Hessler is the Emerging Technologies…