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  …

Do you fill medical ILL requests for your patrons or students? Do you need access to a medical resources databases? Did you know you can be reimbursed for your document delivery costs? The New York State Library Division of Library Development (DLD) provides funding for medical and consumer health information costs. CLRC coordinates and administers…

Are you, like many others, working from home right now? This sudden shift of work may find you feeling less focused and productive. This webinar will provide some practical tips such as: Suggestions from working at home with children Focusing through tech distractions Suggestions for focusing Prioritizing your work-at-home tasks: Deep vs Shallow work  …

Join us as we listen to Joel Dombrowski, once a tour guide for Nik Wallenda, tell the stories of the men and women who challenged the mighty Niagara. Learn about how tragedy has flowed like a dark undercurrent over the Falls. This is intended to be a fun, socializing virtual event. Prep a cocktail or…

Creating safe and inclusive libraries for all people, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, improves the well-being and satisfaction of employees and customers. Creating LGBTQ+ inclusive libraries has been shown to increase productivity, workplace satisfaction, employee retention, and patron comfortability. Below are some eye-opening statistics from the 2014 Human Rights Campaign’s The…

Even before the coronavirus shutdown, loneliness and social isolation were considered an epidemic in the United States, with devastating effects on our patrons. Libraries are uniquely situated to combat this problem. Join us for a workshop on why loneliness is an issue, whom it affects, and how we can help combat it both during this…

As libraries move to remote service provision, online accessibility has become even more important to ensure that the library is offering inclusive services and reaching all patrons. In this hands-on online workshop, we will go over best practices for accessible web design and free tools for evaluating the accessibility of your web presence and third…

Meditation In Everyday Life . . . during the time of COVID - for Staff of Libraries, Archives, Historical Societies, and Museums with Elissa Kane Meditation is helpful but it's often the hardest-easiest thing to do.  Elissa will provide a gentle, easy instruction for getting started with meditation and if it's something you've done before,…

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…