Understand the environmental hazards associated with photographs, and learn best practices for handling and storage. These online, hands-on workshops are for those interested in getting some practical, professional advice about how to preserve your personal family archives, or are looking to learn something to bring back to their organizations. Plan to budget 60 minutes for…

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  …

Are you a nurse, health professional, or hospital library staff member? Are you interested in learning more about Nursing Reference Center Plus? The free introductory webinar will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, April 29th. This is open to all, even if you are outside the CLRC service area. Please forward to anyone who…

The epidemic revealed what many of us have been working against for decades: the most vulnerable among us are disproportionately impacted by inequitable access to information. This online panel discussion will center those in our communities who are disproportionately suffering due to the spread of the novel coranavirus. We will discuss the challenges of providing…

NASA Solar System Ambassadors, Sally Stieglitz, LILRC's Communications and Marketing Coordinator, and Tom Lynch, will share ideas and resources for transitioning traditional STEM and STEAM programs from “hands on” to “hands off.” About Tom Lynch: Tom Lynch is an amateur astronomer, sidewalk astronomer, and a library telescope promoter. He spends many Friday mornings as a…

Understand the responsibilities of hosting a student internship and create a game plan for an optimal learning experience. Students welcome. These online, hands-on workshops are for those interested in getting some practical, professional advice about how to preserve your personal family archives, or are looking to learn something to bring back to their organizations. Plan…

Learn about what the differences are between VR (Virtual Reality), AR (Augmented Reality), and MR (Mixed Reality), how we can see them being used today and in the future. In addition, learn how you can begin to create content in these new technological mediums and engage in cutting edge library programming. Presenter: Christopher Van Wickler,…

Members are invited to join a discussion with partnership specialist Amy Brombos and ask questions about the status of the 2020 Census. We want to hear how libraries are remotely encouraging their patrons to take the census, and how the Census Bureau is approaching the pandemic.

Join LILRC and your library colleagues for a Star Wars Day Meet Up!

Student employees are vital to the operations of a library. Hiring, training, and creating a diverse and inclusive working environment are part of the duties of a supervisor of student employees. This online discussion will focus on student employment practices that will include information on hiring, communication styles, crafting a working agreement, creating a diverse…