This workshop walks participants through the basics of determining where their retirement income will come from and how-to best plan for a financially secure and happy retirement. Topics covered include: > Social Security > Pension Plans including 401(k)s or 403(b)s > Self-Directed Retirement Savings Plans About our presenter: Kathleen Kalmes, CFA has served NYPL’s Business…
Join us for the 2021 RRLC Annual Meeting to celebrate the achievements of RRLC members and to congratulate the outstanding libraries and library staff in our region. Meeting Agenda: 10:00 am Welcome and Business Meeting 10:10 am Lightning Talks from recent recipients of RRLC grants: Henrietta Public Library, University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester Museum…
Description: From tintypes to color prints, photographic collections require specific collections care methods. In this presentation, Preservation Specialist Amanda Murray offers guidance on basic preservation of photographic collections including strategies for storage, housing, and handling. Click here to register. About the Presenter: Amanda Murray Preservation Specialist, DHPSNY Pronouns: she|her|hers As Preservation Specialist for the Documentary…
Join Kaetrena Davis Kendrick for a discussion and exploration of the impacts of low morale in the workplace. Kendrick's mission is to inspire authentic collegiality, and to promote well-being, share the gifts of creativity, and cultivate empathetic, engaged leadership in the workplace. Kendrick has published studies on low morale in both academic and public libraries,…
The Central New York Library Resources Library Council and the Friends of Libraries Section of the New York Library Association are happy to present this special program regarding library fundraising this Earth Day 2021! Webinar Description: Looking for some best practices for fundraising that can be implemented within pandemic safety guidelines? When you cannot gather…
The FLX Kids are Alright initiative aims to improve mental health literacy for middle- and high-school aged youth in five counties in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. Through a unique partnership between Common Ground Health, Monroe County Library System, Pioneer Library System and the Rochester Regional Library Council, the initiative will directly engage…
In this second segment of this digitization series, Nicole Menchise, LILRC Digitization and Archives Coordinator, and Regina Feeney, Local History Librarian at Freeport Memorial Library, will visit the Freeport Historical Society and Museum to scan some of the museum's glass plate negative collection. This workshop will demonstrate the process of digitizing these extremely vulnerable items.…
Learn how to recycle right, reduce waste, and take advantage of programs offered by the Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management. Recycling and waste reduction tips will be of interest to everyone, but specific questions will only apply to Tompkins County. Presenters: Jeremy Betterley is the Communications Coordinator for the Tompkins County Department of…
Why are we having this discussion? As recovery from the pandemic experience begins, many academic institutions are dramatically changing their operations and services for faculty and students. The libraries are facing challenges that may impact their ability to successfully store and manage special collections. Can we look at these in any new ways to help…
Join us to meet with your local colleagues and to discuss how the past year has impacted you. Program Agenda 9:00 am Welcome and Introductions 9:05 am Meet and Greet Smaller break out sessions will discuss: The most important skill that students need to have as they transition from high school to college New challenges your…