This program explores how to incorporate the history of your existing library building into your new designs without compromising the integrity of the building while also creating a design that is current and relevant in today’s library culture. Ultimately you extend the life of your buildings by activating these basic principles. Plus, there may be…

This event is being held online via a Zoom meeting. Stephanie Anderson of Albany Public Library will share the library staff's experiences and lead a discussion on doing a diversity audit of their picture book collection. From Stephanie: After attending multiple webinars and training sessions related to creating diverse collections, I was frustrated by a lack…

Join us for a webinar on composting and zero waste behavior changes for library staff! In this webinar, library staff will learn how to make individual changes in their own lives – like composting and recycling – as well as changes they can make at a business level at their libraries to help the environment.…

Fall back with great conversation at the CLRC Academic Librarians Special Interest Group meeting. All academic librarians are welcome in this group to discuss research, department liaison roles, grants, collection development, and other topics related to the areas and responsibilities in academic libraries. REGISTER HERE          Contact Marc Wildman with any questions.

In this session the speakers will present on the individual projects their libraries and institutions have undertaken to reach the goal of creating a more inclusive library catalog. Within this work, there are multiple ways to enact change, in this presentation three varying perspectives will be shared followed by a facilitated panel discussion. Major topics…

Join us for a guided walking tour of historic Downtown Syracuse, exploring the same path where the famous waterway once ran. The tour begins at the entrance to the Erie Canal Museum, winding through Clinton and Hanover Squares before ending back at the Museum. The tour covers about a mile and lasts about an hour.…

Workshop Description: Don’t just use tape to repair a well-loved book. Use the right materials to promote acid free sustainable repairs. Join us for a half day workshop that will familiarize attendees with different aspects of circulating collections book repair for school, public, and academic library staff. Attendees will participate in a hands-on program learning…

Third Tuesdays at 2:00 pm CLRC offers 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…

We are pleased to share this exciting PD opportunity for school librarians, public librarians, and other educators. The cost to attend is $75; the full conference website can be found here: https://leatherstocking2022.my.canva.site/ This event is co-sponsored by the School Library Systems of Oneida-Madison/Herkimer; Otsego-Northern Catskill; and Madison-Oneida.