CLRC is forming a Library Assistants' Special Interest Group (LA SIG)  to start a communication network among our region's library support staff.    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  …

SENYCon is an annual conference to highlight the unique talents and skills that are held by the library professionals in the Southeastern region. This event is made possible due to an outpouring of enthusiasm from our members, and the event is free for all Southeastern members. This year, we will meet virtually in this Zoom…

Practical storytelling skills and creativity unite in this interactive, thought-provoking workshop.

Develop skills to efficiently learn compelling renditions of stories for telling. Method: Some lecture/demonstration, mostly interactive and hands on. Takeaway: A ready-to-tell story, performance, linguistic and story-learning skills. Also, as time permits, we'll explore how classic stories can be relevant today. You’ll learn how to update older stories to reflect 21st century culture. Method: Some lecture/demonstration, mostly discussion and hands-on, including exercises adapted from our book, Storytwisting. Takeaway: Ideas for developing re-imagined stories for all ages, practical tips, ethical considerations.

We’re in an unprecedented time of moving library services entirely offsite to help maintain the health and wellbeing of our communities. In this virtual conversation, we’ll talk about how reference services and library instruction can be reworked to meet the moment. We’ll be joined by Kate Adler, Director of Library Services, Metropolitan College of 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  …

COVID-19 has impacted all hospital libraries and library staff. Join Health@CLRC for a discussion about challenges, opportunities, and to share resources. All are welcome! We will discuss: Space Filler How has your work changed during the COVID-19 pandemic? Are you working from home? Are you working in the hospital? Are you laid off or furloughed?…

Maintaining physical distance is especially tricky when you’re a manager of people and projects. Join our webinar on Monday, April 13 to hear how Emily Drabinski (CUNY Grad Center), Lisa Norberg (Cooper Union), and Alevtina Verbovetskaya (CUNY Office of Library Services) have been reworking their approaches to leadership in this radically altered environment. We’ll discuss…