Play means having fun, experimenting, and suspending one’s sense of time. Play can make work in libraries and cultural institutions more enjoyable, more flexible, and less stressful – and bring delight to communities in small but meaningful ways. Join Megan Lotts, the Art Librarian at Rutgers University and author of “The Playful Library: Building Environments…
A roundup of employment-related laws going into effect in 2025, with a focus on how they will impact libraries and other 3R-member institutions. Written materials: template language to implement them in the library or cultural institution environment. This is the first event in our 4-part “Ask the HR Expert” series. About the presenter: Stephanie “Cole” Adams is…
Did you ever get stuck in a surprise(!) contentious conversation? Did someone say something somewhere that put you in the spot? Was the spot in public? We have all had those unexpected conversations that made us uncomfortable. This workshop will show you how to keep the conversation in your favor. Experienced educator, coach & keynote…
Webinar Description: This is a digital workshop designed for library staff looking to elevate their reference desk interactions by using digital resources effectively. Zoom will be used to facilitate the session in order to accommodate a wider audience. Participants will explore best practices in reference interviewing. There will be time allotted at the end of…
CLRC is providing a coach bus from Syracuse that stops in Utica and Herkimer. Join colleagues and library patrons, Friends, and supporters in Albany to advocate for Libraries in meetings with regional state senators, assembly members, and representatives. The bus has a capacity of 56 passengers, in the event we hit capacity we will start…
Generative AI is transforming the library profession, unlocking new opportunities for accessibility, content creation, and operational efficiency. Yet, this technological shift also introduces complex ethical challenges that resist simple solutions. Intellectual property disputes, the environmental toll of AI, transparency, and equity concerns require librarians to move beyond instinctive reactions and engage with these issues using…
The Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library is a branch of the New York Public Library (NYPL) and the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) that provides FREE accessible reading material for patrons who are blind, low vision, physically disabled, print disabled, or otherwise unable to read print, to patrons…
In today’s competitive world, it is more important than ever to have an impressive online presence. Librarians with an established platform and personal brand are the ones who get noticed … and hired. This hands-on webinar will walk you through how to create your own personal brand development plan, establish your online persona, manage your…
Webinar Description: In this webinar, I will briefly share my professional journey with ADHD in digital project management, detailing the coping mechanisms I developed before and after my very recent diagnosis. The focus will be on how these strategies have been helpful in managing projects, and the mistakes encountered along the way. Prior to my…
Please join LILRC for a moderated panel discussion on the topic of diversity in children’s literature and publishing. Our guest speakers are: Bobbie Bensur, the Director of Children's & Teen Services (CATS) & Paw Prints Publishing at Baker & Taylor. Cheryl Willis Hudson, an award-winning author, co-founder and editorial director of Just Us Books. Vicki Weber, the Chief…