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…

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  …

Are you a nurse, health professional, or hospital library staff member? Are you interested in learning more about Nursing Reference Center Plus? The free introductory webinar will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, April 29th. This is open to all, even if you are outside the CLRC service area. Please forward to anyone who…

The epidemic revealed what many of us have been working against for decades: the most vulnerable among us are disproportionately impacted by inequitable access to information. This online panel discussion will center those in our communities who are disproportionately suffering due to the spread of the novel coranavirus. We will discuss the challenges of providing…

NASA Solar System Ambassadors, Sally Stieglitz, LILRC's Communications and Marketing Coordinator, and Tom Lynch, will share ideas and resources for transitioning traditional STEM and STEAM programs from “hands on” to “hands off.” About Tom Lynch: Tom Lynch is an amateur astronomer, sidewalk astronomer, and a library telescope promoter. He spends many Friday mornings as a…

Understand the responsibilities of hosting a student internship and create a game plan for an optimal learning experience. Students welcome. 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…