• CLRC LA SIG – Zoom Meet Up

    Online Via Zoom NY, United States

    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  …

    Free
  • LILRC Annual Membership Meeting

    Online Via Zoom NY, United States

    With the safety of our members in mind, we invite you to join us for the 2020 Virtual LILRC Annual Membership Meeting!   Tentative Schedule 9:45am - 10:00am - Registration (waiting room will begin at 9:45am, Check in will begin at 10am; Meeting will be locked at 10:15am) 10:00am - Welcome 10:05am - Business Meeting Break 10:35 - Keynote Address:…

  • ESLN Webinar: The Responsibilities and Challenges of Reopening Libraries in NYS

    Online Via Zoom NY, United States

    Public libraries have been given permission to reopen with restrictions as part of NY Forward’s phase one in the reopening process. What does this mean for you, your library, and your community? If you do decide to reopen as part of this phase, where should you begin? Hear from directors of both libraries and library…

  • WNYLRC Webinar: Boost Your Library’s Customer Service with Virtual Chat Reference

    Online Via Zoom NY, United States

    About the Webinar: Whether we are working from home during a pandemic or helping patrons from our offices and reference desks, virtual reference is an important aspect of the service we provide to our communities. Please join UB librarians Kim Plassche and Jill Hackenberg as they share chat reference tips for newcomers and veteran chatters.…

  • METRO Webinar: How to Become an E-book Sleuth

    Online Via Zoom NY, United States

    In March, due to the inaccessibility of library spaces and print books, the Mina Rees Library at CUNY’s Graduate Center launched its first-ever E-book Detective Agency. Through a coordinated effort, the program helps faculty, staff, and students to locate e-books available to them — both freely accessible copies (from repositories, publisher websites, the open web,…

  • LILRC Webinar: Providing You Own “Gifts of Gab” – Social Support For Your Patrons

    Online Via Zoom NY, United States

    Join Stony Brook University Social Worker Interns for a program geared towards providing insight into how our librarians can better support their patrons, especially those that have been isolated, during this time. They will also be discussing how to connect your patrons to a volunteer interim project that can aid in alleviating the negative effects…

  • LILRC Webinar: Ask An Archivist – Creating Digital Projects and Joining New York Heritage

    Online Via Zoom NY, United States

    What you need to know about joining New York Heritage and advice on creating digital projects. Please Note: This meeting will begin promptly at 12:00pm Please keep microphones and video off/silenced during the presentation All questions should be submitted through the chat box The presentation, video, and questions and answers will be available after the meeting. View…

  • CLRC LA SIG Zoom Meet Up

    Online Via Zoom NY, United States

    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  …

    Free
  • CLRC Resource-Sharing Special Interest Group (RS SIG) Zoom Meet Up

    Online Via Zoom NY, United States

    Did you know that CLRC has an open communication network among our region's resource-sharing, technical and access services library staff through a Special Interest Group (RS SIG)? We each have unique department workflows, challenges and concerns but are similar in believing in the core library value of sharing. Some of CLRC's RS SIG interests include: * familiarizing members with CLRC Resource…

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  • LILRC Webinar: Ask An Archivist – Preservation of Born-Digital Materials

    Online Via Zoom NY, United States

    Understanding the deterioration hazards and preservation strategies of born-digital materials. Please Note: This meeting will begin promptly at 12:00pm Please keep microphones and video off/silenced during the presentation All questions should be submitted through the chat box The presentation, video, and questions and answers will be available after the meeting. View Previous Recordings