In light of the effects on COVID-19 on New York State, we felt it was necessary and important to host a community call for BIPOC librarians, archivists, educators, library and cultural workers living/working in New York City and the surrounding areas. The purpose of this call is to provide a compassionate space, free of judgment,…
There’s no place like home...to enjoy a Virtual Happy Hour! Journey deep into the fascinating life of L. Frank Baum and his classic story The Wizard of Oz. Not only will we explore Baum’s inspirations for creating the original book in 1900, we will also consider how it has manifested in different forms over the years…
WNYLRC is launching a new pilot program with Springshare's LibWizard. Katie Bertel, Outreach & Engagement Librarian at SUNY Buffalo State, will be giving an overview of the program and how LibWizard can enhance your digital literacy initiatives.
This presentation will be in webinar format, with plenty of time for Q&A. It is for library workers of all types, inducing public, school, academic and special. While our libraries are physically closed, we are still serving our members. During this time, psychological first aid is necessary for library workers as we navigate our new…
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 …
Calling all CLRC member libraries' resource-sharing/ILL staff... The New York State Library Division of Library Development (DLD) provides funding for medical and consumer health information costs. CLRC coordinates and administers these funds to member libraries for reimbursement of document delivery costs and others. In this meeting, we'll be talking about: * the NYS Medical Information…
Join your fellow New York social media librarians for our first virtual meet up. We will have an open conversation about new and ongoing challenges.
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…
Crisis communications consultant and interim chair at the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University Michael Meath will lead a free workshop designed to provide participants with a simple formula to follow to help preserve their organization’s reputation during its most critical hours. The world of crisis communications has changed dramatically. People no longer…
One in six Americans are now out of work. That staggering statistic will certainly impact library operations, from staff reductions to the sheer number of patrons who will need our services. Please join us for an online discussion with NYPL’s Marzena Ermler, BPL and ULU’s Djaz Zulida, and Renaissance Solutions’s Steven Davis. We’ll discuss steps…