In this workshop, presented by Family Service League, we will be discussing the impact of stress, stress management, and self care that is important during this time as we work through the pandemic, but can also be applied to life after the pandemic. We will be covering: Pandemic Stress vs. Typical Stress Impact of Stress Dealing with…
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 workshop offers the attendees the resources to begin a digital project and learn about commonly used metadata fields. This class will be for anyone wishing to learn more about these topics and is required for joining the New York Heritage digital collections website. Here's what you'll learn: *Deciding on a digital project *Metadata -…
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…
We’re nearing the six month mark of living under pandemic conditions. Not a single person has it easy these days, although living and working alone from home brings a new set of challenges. If you’re someone who lives by themselves, join us for some commiseration, wfh strategies, and (hopefully) advice on how to cope.
Webinar Description: Binding quality on books is inconsistent and with day to day handling and repeated circulation books can sustain significant damage. Don’t replace these volumes, fix them. This webinar will introduce participants to basic book repair for circulating or general collections. Attendees will learn how to repair common types of damage, such as hinge…
Naxos of America representatives will present on music education products that support virtual programming for public, school, and academic libraries. Vendor's Program Description: Introducing Naxos MusicBox, a new place for kids age 4-12 to explore the world of classical music! Full of bright colors and helpful graphics, Naxos MusicBox introduces students to instruments, composers, vocabulary,…
Diversity involves how individuals discern themselves, but also how they discern others. Those perceptions can affect the way in which people interact and communicate with the world around them. These interactions can be the primary reason why a person decides to engage with your institution (or not), can dictate where a person spends their time,…
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 …
As libraries reopen, librarians from across the spectrum must manage their tech spaces (STEM labs or maker spaces) in the age of COVID19. Please join us where our panel will discuss best practices and their thoughts for managing access to various technologies in the library while reducing the risk of COVID19 exposure. Panel James Hutter,…