Wonder what goes on behind the scenes in Albany when it comes to advocating for library funding? Do you struggle for that perfect “elevator speech” when speaking to legislators about your library’s needs? Want to gain some tips and tricks before you head to Albany on February 27? Join us for a workshop to prepare…
Learn to save a life with FREE Narcan Training! All are welcome to become New York State certified Opioid Overdose Responders. You’ll learn how to recognize an opioid overdose and how to administer Narcan to save a life. Access to Narcan kits will be provided! The training will be provided by an experienced Overdose Prevention Coordinator from ACR…
Library staff, supporters and friends Meet with your regional legislators Speak out for library funding CLRC is chartering a bus to Albany with multiple pick-up locations along the Thruway and has scheduled appointments with regional Assemblymembers and Senators. Schedule: (subject to change) * 6:30 am - leave CLRC office * 7:20 - pickup at North Utica…
Join us at the CLRC office or the MidYork Office for an all day Webinar Viewing Party! We'll be watching the Amigos Library Services Online Conference, Open Doors: Reaching Underserved Populations. Feel free to drop in and out as needed! Webinar Description: As librarians, providing equitable access to all patrons should be a top priority.…
Michelle Caswell (University of California, Los Angeles) Samip Mallick (South Asian American Digital Archive) In follow up to their public lecture, SAADA co-founders Mallick and Caswell host an interactive workshop to guide participants through the process of starting and building community archives, sharing stories about what worked and what didn't. Topics include how to get started, developing a collection focus,…
Join us at the Mid York Library System office to learn more about how libraries can better help LGBTQ individuals and families. Lunch will be provided. Workshop Description: This interactive training assists library staff in improving access for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer-identified, and questioning (LGBTQ) communities. Participants will explore common challenges encountered by LGBTQ individuals…
The New York State Complete Count Commission has announced seven public hearings across the state to gain public input and hear from Census experts and advocates. Each meeting of the Commission will be open to the public and webcast. The events will feature detailed presentations to the Commission by various entities involved in the census,…
Are you an Early Career Library & Information Professional? Then we want YOU to join us at the April meeting of CLRC's Early Career Professionals Special Interest Group (SIG)! The focus of this month's meeting will be scholarship and academia. We'll be discussing things like presenting at and attending professional conferences, publishing, and more! Four…
Join as at the Cazenovia Public Library for a special lecture on the history of libraries! Lecture Description: This program traces almost 200 years in American library practice with a special focus on New England and its many municipal, historic, and specialty research libraries. As a museum scholar, preservationist, and photographer, Bill Hosley has visited…
Join us at the CLRC office for a webinar viewing party! We'll be learning about accessibility and online multimedia from this NYLA provided webinar. Webinar Description: As information providers, we increasingly use video and audio to disseminate information. This poses challenges but also unique opportunities for reaching people with disabilities. Providing transcriptions, captions, and audio…