Racism and oppression won’t come to an end until we all engage in the process of educating ourselves and taking action. This webinar seeks to open a discussion on de-centering whiteness as we work toward a just and equitable city, state, and country. Join panelists Jessie Daniels, Jessica Hochman, Maura Smale, and Polly Thistlethwaite as…
Webinar Description: This webinar will cover: What is a virus? What is a coronavirus? How could coronavirus be acquired or spread at work? Considerations for re-occupying/re-opening the physical building/facility How could workplace exposure to coronavirus be prevented? Hierarchy of controls for hazard reduction About the Presenter: Nellie Brown is the Director of Workplace Health and…
The first Academic Libraries Invitational conference was initiated in 2015. As suggested by the LILRC Board and approved by the Boards of ASLD and DASL, this regional academic libraries conference was officially changed to Herbert Biblo Academic Libraries Invitational in 2019 in memory of former LILRC Director Herbert Biblo. All faculty and staff from Long…
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 …
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:…
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…
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.…
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,…
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…
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…