CLRC

Leatherstocking Region Conference
2022-10-20 07:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Delta Hotel, 200 Genesee St, Utica, NY, 13502, United States
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.

Erie Canal Museum Event: Lunchtime Lecture - The Genesee Valley Canal
2022-10-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Erie Canal Museum, 318 Erie Boulevard East, Syracuse, NY, 13202, United States
The Genesee Valley Canal was one of the more audacious canals constructed by New York State following the completion of the Erie Canal. Despite its relatively short lifespan and lack of financial success, it nonetheless had a transformative impact on the Genesee Valley. Join Museum Educator Derrick Pratt in exploring this fascinating canal. This talk is both in person at the Erie Canal Museum and on Zoom. Register at: https://eriecanalmuseum.org/store/product/lecture/

LibraryWorks Webinar: Mastering Uncomfortable Conversations with Library Visitors
2022-10-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Online via LibraryWorks, NY, United States
CLRC is offering our members up to 20 seats at the upcoming LibraryWorks Webinar, Mastering Uncomfortable Conversations with Library Visitors.
More people are showing up at libraries AOA, meaning Angry On Arrival. Maybe they didn’t want to wait in line to talk with a reference librarian during finals. Maybe they are ticked off because the event–which they did not buy tickets for–was sold out, and they were turned away at the door. Maybe they don’t like your books, your programming, your services, or the art on the wall.
Maybe they don’t like policies related to the pandemic, ones you have no control over. Maybe they have a cause or political position and won’t be happy until the library leadership accepts all of their terms, unconditionally. Maybe they don’t want to lower their voice, take their support peacock outside, stop yelling at other customers, stopping cutting up magazines, stopping hogging a terminal after timeout, or rein in their rampant young folks.
Starting with the assumption that most people are good people doing the best they know how. Topics include doing your homework (do you have the facts?), tweaking policies, improving your responses, how the library’s physical environment can be a help or hindrance, and where to draw the line, plus some ways to de-escalate and lower the drama quotient.
Following this webinar, you will know how to:

Better maintain a positive “performance state” regardless of the other person’s behavior.
Have more strategies and tactics to bring to your encounters with library visitors who are not having a good day.
Help create the environment in your library that lowers drama and supports positive staff and visitor interactions.

Presenter: Pat Wagner has been a trainer and consultant for libraries for over 40 years. She focuses on personnel, management, and leadership issues, including marketing, project management, and tech services productivity.
Registration closes on October 18 at 5 p.m. You will be sent a link to the webinar within 24 hours of the start time.

Erie Canal Museum Event: Beers, Boots, and Barges
2022-10-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Erie Canal Museum, 318 Erie Boulevard East, Syracuse, NY, 13202, United States
Have you wanted to experience the Erie Canal Museum’s Beers, Bikes, and Barges events but don’t bike? You’re in luck! Explore Erie Canal history by foot, then enjoy a pint at a local brewery in this special event! An hour-long walking tour will take guests along the new Empire State Trail through Downtown Syracuse, highlighting the regions’ unique Canal and brewing history. Following the tour, join your fellow tourists and brewery founders for a complimentary drink at Talking Cursive Brewing Company, located in the footprint of a historic canalside brewery. Register at: https://eriecanalmuseum.org/store/product/beers-boots-and-barges/

What Have You Been Dealt? Resource Sharing Workshop
2022-10-26 13:00 - 17:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Wednesday, October 26
Online 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Hosted by: SCRLC and CLRC

The Afternoon Schedule:
1:00 – At the Table: Welcome
1:10 – Ante Up: Controlled Digital Lending – Legalities and More
Lila Bailey, Internet Archive
John Raymond, Siena College
2:00 – Shuffle: Delivery Issues
Elise Thornley, Binghamton University -Empire Library Delivery
Ron Figuero, Syracuse University – UPS, FedEx
Alison DeMers, Massachusetts Library System – USPS
2:40 – Deal: De-stressing and Staying Energized
Moderator: Ben Hogben, Ithaca College
3:00 – Draw: A Day in the Life of a Prison Librarian
TBA
4:00 – Call: What’s in Your Hand?
Optional open networking. Stay and chat with colleagues
REGISTER HERE

ESLN Services Webinar Series
2022-10-28 10:00 - 10:45 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Please join us for this nine-part webinar series exploring the various services the Empire State Library Network has to offer.
On the last Friday of each month at 10 a.m. starting on January 28, 2022, come meet ESLN staff and service providers. We’ll be covering such topics as New York Heritage, Ask the Lawyer, Empire Library Delivery, and more! See the schedule below:
January 28 – Empire Archive Discovery Cooperative with Jen Palmentiero

Recording Now Available

February 25 – New York State Historic Newspapers with Chuck Henry

Recording Now Available

March 25 – New York Heritage Digital Collections with Ryan Perry

Recording Now Available

April 29 – Empire State Immersive Experiences with Jason (Jay) Barone

Recording Now Available

May 27 – Ask the Lawyer with Stephanie “Cole” Adams

Recording Now Available

June 24 – Ask Us 24/7 with Caitlin Kenney

Recording Now Available

July 29 – Academic OverDrive with Christi Sommerfeldt

Recording Now Available

August 26 – Empire Library Delivery with Maria DeGaetano

Recording Now Available

October 28 – Ask the Archivist with Heidi Zeimer, Susan ‘D’Entremont, and Nicole Menchise
This series is free to ESLN Members. Registration is required.
All sessions will be recorded and live captioning will be provided.

Second Tuesday at Ten!
2022-11-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-12-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-01-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-02-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
To encourage staying connected with each other during this time, we invite you to join us online second Tuesdays at Ten!
Staying connected is important during this unprecedented time. CLRC is looking to stay engaged with our members by offering the library community an opportunity to chat, discuss, and check-in with colleagues around the region. Please join us for our monthly online Zoom meeting every second Tuesday. Call in to say hi, ask questions, provide updates, and talk to your fellow library people!
Join URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87256143578
For those joining by phone: 1-646-876-9923
Meeting ID: 872 5614 3578

ESLN Webinar: Addressing Trauma in Urban Public Libraries - The Urban Library Trauma Study
2022-11-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Webinar Description:
Library workers experience trauma at work from multiple directions. Whether it’s abuse from patrons, coworkers, or secondary trauma from trying to meet the needs of the community that go far beyond what library services can provide, library workers take on more pressure and stress than we expected as new staff.
The groundbreaking Urban Library Trauma Study (ULTS) used emancipatory and participatory action research frameworks to explore how public library workers in urban centers experience trauma while providing library services and create a path forward for exploring institutional and individual solutions that will enable library workers and their institutions to continue providing vital library services to communities in need while still caring for the well being of staff.
We will discuss our series of recommendations to address the pervasive issue of trauma in the library workplace and how the library field can research solutions to problems while being radically inclusive of the workers those problems most impact.
About the Presenter:
Leah Dudak is a former librarian and current Ph.D. student at Syracuse University’s Information School. Dudak’s research looks at public libraries and the trauma that library staff encounter giving attention to supporting library workers, systemic issues contributing to trauma, trauma-informed care, and librarianship. She also views her work through anticolonial, feminist, disability, and artistic lenses.
Live captioning will be provided.
This webinar will be recorded and a recording will be shared with all registrants afterward. The Q&A/discussion will NOT be recorded.

**All participants will have the option to request a certificate of attendance for xxx contact hours**
All CLRC events are open to CLRC members and members of the Empire State Library Network.
All Attendees are expected to follow CLRC’s Code of Conduct

LILRC Webinar: Your Hiring Philosophy
2022-11-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Your Hiring Philosophy [Session 2]
Once a director knows what their values are as a manager, they can turn to determining how the library as a whole should approach HR. The first step in that process is defining the library’s approach to hiring, which is the first interaction you will have with future employees. In this session, participants will learn about hiring best practices and how to craft a hiring philosophy that aligns with how the library sees itself. We will then have a chance for participants to start crafting their library’s hiring philosophy.
Laying the Foundation: Developing Your HR Philosophies
Personnel is usually over 50% of a library’s budget, but few libraries have dedicated HR professionals navigating the ins and outs of HR. In this 4-part series, participants will learn how to lay a foundation for what type of manager they want to be and how to create an HR philosophy for their library that aligns with their library’s mission, vision, and values. This program is the second in a four part series, all of which can be attended as a stand alone or as a continuous learning experience.
Presenters:
Kate Hall is the Executive Director of the Northbrook Public Library after serving as Director at the New Lenox Public Library and in various library positions in the Chicagoland area for over 20 years. In her 11 years as a library director, Kate has been in leadership positions in state and national library groups including the American Library Association, Illinois Library Association, and Reaching Across Illinois Library System. She has served on the committee and chaired Director’s University, an intensive training for new Illinois Public Library Directors. Kate is the recipient of the 2021 Illinois Library Association Librarian of the Year Award and has just launched Illinois Libraries Present, a new statewide joint programming cooperative.
Kathy Parker was the director of the Glenwood-Lynwood (IL) Public Library District from 2002-2018 after serving as Assistant Director at the Harvey (IL) Public Library.
She has worked in public and private libraries for over 40 years in nearly every department and co-founded Director’s University. She has served on numerous state committees including the Illinois Library Association and has served as library trustee for her local library and the regional library system, Reaching Across Illinois Library System. She was the 2016 recipient of American Library Associations Trustee Citation award. After retiring in 2018, Kathy launched the kathyparker consulting firm which provides training to trustees and new directors.
This program will not be recorded.

CNY Digital Inclusion Coalition Event: Building the Digital Bridge
2022-11-14 09:00 - 12:30 | Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 East Genesee Street, Baldwinsville, NY, 13027, United States
Building the Digital Bridge: Digital Inclusion Efforts in Central New York
Half-Day Conference Convening State, Regional, and Local Voice
Learn More at onlinecny.org.

Library Assistants and Support Staff - LA SIG
2022-11-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
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 image of support staff within the library community
Join us on Zoom for our November get-together.
REGISTER HERE
Contact Anna Dobkowski with any questions.

NNYLN Webinar: Stop Doom Scrolling! Slow the Scroll with Really Simple Syndication (RSS)
2022-11-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Remember when social media was about hearing from your friends and family? That’s not all it’s used for now! According to the Pew Research Center, in 2019, over half of Americans (54%) either got their news “sometimes” or “often” from social media and Facebook was the social media most used for getting the news.
Social media companies make money by keeping you scrolling through their sites or apps only showing you the juiciest, most controversial, most depressing news to keep you looking for (and dreading) ‘what’s next.’
There’s a way you can get all the news from websites you care about: ‘Really Simple Syndication’ (RSS).
In this presentation, we’ll talk about what RSS is and how to use it, on the desktop and mobile, to limit the amount of time you spend getting updates from the online world. Free yourself from social media’s information bubble and create your own!
About the presenter:
Chuck Henry is the Integrated Technologies Coordinator at the Northern New York Library Network. A former NYS certified teacher, Chuck routinely provides professional development and software training to teachers, librarians, and administrators in the North Country region. As Technical Project Lead, he manages the newspaper digitization process and provides server maintenance and web development for the NYS Historic Newspaper Project. Chuck also serves as the primary web developer for the newly redesigned NY Heritage Digital Collections website.

Erie Canal Museum Event: Lunchtime Lecture - Mapping David Vaughan's New York
2022-11-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Erie Canal Museum, 318 Erie Boulevard East, Syracuse, NY, 13202, United States
Join us as we uncover the story of Irishman David Vaughan’s life, from his expertise in drafting maps to his reflections of life on the Erie Canal. Vaughan was an Irish immigrant who came to Albany in the late 1840s. He became recognized for his talent drafting maps and plans, as well as his observations of life along the Erie Canal.This talk is both in person at the Erie Canal Museum and on Zoom. Register at: https://eriecanalmuseum.org/store/product/lecture/

Summer Reading 2023 Performer Showcase
2022-11-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Are you looking for new performers for your summer reading celebrations? Or just throughout the year? Come watch nine local performers in our showcase. You’ll get a sampling of what type of edutainment they can offer your library patrons. Learn more about who you’ll be meeting below!
Performer Bio(s):
Illusionist Leon Etienne
You’ve seen Leon on America’s Got Talent, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and Penn & Teller Fool Us! For over two decades, Leon Etienne has been rocking venues around the world with his blockbuster performances of Magic Rocks! Originally from Utica, NY, Leon’s national tour schedule allows him to be in our region each summer.
Mary Rys, Storyteller
Mary Shea Rys is a Storyteller and Educator from Liverpool, New York. She provides programs to school-age children, adults and families in either one day performances or week-long residencies. For one day performances, venues may pick from the following four Storytelling programs, all of which include interactive stories that bring participants into the experience
Captain Jack Sparrow
Rick Martinez loves to bring joy to children in any way he can. He dedicates his life to volunteering with hospitals, libraries, schools, and many other community organizations. After more than a decade of volunteering as a pirate and reading other authors’ works, he embarked on his own adventure and began writing children’s books. His mission is to restore reading and using the imagination in all of humankind. To inspire parents, to empower children, and to remind the world, nothing is impossible.
Tom Sieling, Musician
Grew up near Rose, N.Y., a small town in Wayne County, in an area known for fruit and dairy farming and its proximity to Lake Ontario. Over 30 years of performing as a children’s musician in libraries and schools. 47 live summer reading programs in 5 states last summer (would have been 63 but a retina detached on the MA Turnpike, all fixed now!).
Vanessa Johnson, Storyteller
Vanessa Johnson is a Griot, a storyteller in the West African Tradition. She is a quilter, fiber artist, community educator, activist, writer, playwright, and actor. Ms. Johnson uses her visual art forms and her voice to tell traditional tales from Africa and from the African Diaspora. Her tales of social justice and resistance include the stories of the Enslaved during the Transatlantic Slave Trade, Abolitionists in the U.S., voices from the Women’s Rights Movement and the Civil Rights Movement, Earth-Justice Tales, Testimonies from Modern Day Human Trafficking, and stories from the lives of Contemporary Women.
Twistin’ Topher’s Balloons
Twistin Topher has been twisting up a storm in Syracuse and surrounding areas for 5 years now. Whether it be private parties, Birthdays, local community events, library events, parades, or family reunions, he’s done it all. Topher is a master craftsman at not only twisting balloon art but also captivating the attention of all ages. A father of 2, Topher knows just how to keep all children wrangled in and having the time of lives. He is the perfect addition to any event you have planned, and will leave you constantly guessing what it is he will twist up next!
Michael Albert, American Pop Artist
Michael Albert is a prolific artist who, over the past 35 years, has created literally thousands of original works of art including drawings & collages. In the past two decades, he has been creating large-scale “Epic” collage works on various themes including History, Literature, Religion & Philosophy, Music, Poetry & Lyrics, Botany/Landscapes, Logo Montages, Color Studies, Abstract Art, Mathematics & Geography.
Benjamin Berry: Hoop Dancer, Circus Artist, Teacher Artist, Performer
Benjamin Berry is a teaching artist and circus performer based in Buffalo, NY whose programs have become a staple in libraries, schools, eldercare, and other community facilities in WNY. Since 2017, he has shared movement workshops and performances in 70+ cities nationwide and in 100+ Western New York facilities.
The Reading League’s Reading Buddies
The Reading League’s Reading Buddies is an engaging foundational reading television series that cleverly teaches underlying components of skillful word reading such as phonological awareness, letter names/sounds, and blending sounds to decode words. The show features a hilarious talking dog named Dusty who, with the help of his best human friend Dott, he’s learning a new trick – how to read!
Live captioning will be provided.
This webinar will be recorded and a recording will be shared with all registrants afterward.

**All participants will have the option to request a certificate of attendance for one and a half contact hours.**
All CLRC events are open to CLRC members and members of the Empire State Library Network.
All Attendees are expected to follow CLRC’s Code of Conduct

Webinar: Starting from Where You Are - Becoming Anti-Isms
2022-12-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Webinar Description:
Steps towards becoming anti-racist include developing an awareness of your own culture, cultivating cultural humility, and recognizing that it is a never-ending process that is not a straight line. This interactive session will have participants thinking about their own cultural backgrounds and the cultures of the community members our libraries serve. Resources for continuing this journey towards being anti-racist and anti-isms will be provided.
Additional Information: This webinar will use interactive components to allow participants to apply what they are learning to their own situations.
Learning Objectives: After this webinar, participants will be able to:

Engage in self-growth activities that help build an environment of acceptance and belonging.
Be involved in discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion and their impact on belonging.
Take meaningful steps to eliminate the -isms around them.

About the Presenter: In her own consulting practice (Hurst Associates, Ltd.), Jill Hurst-Wahl works at the intersection of information, technology, and people, which includes creating inclusive systems and spaces. In addition, Jill is part of Widerstand Consulting, which does anti-racism work with many organizations, including libraries. She is also professor emerita at Syracuse University’s iSchool.
Live captioning will be provided.
This webinar will be recorded and a recording will be shared with all registrants afterward.

**All participants will have the option to request a certificate of attendance for one and a half contact hours.**
All CLRC events are open to CLRC members and members of the Empire State Library Network.
All Attendees are expected to follow CLRC’s Code of Conduct

Health@CLRC Book Talks: Viral BS: Medical Myths and Why We Fall for Them with Author Dr. Seema Yasmin
2022-12-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Webinar Description:
Are you interested in books on health information? Curious to learn more about books that are well researched and contain reliable health and wellness information? Join us for Health Book Talks. Dr. Seema Yasmin will join us to speak about her book Viral BS: Medical Myths and Why We Fall for Them. The first 200 registrants will receive a free copy of Viral BS.
About the Presenter:
Seema Yasmin is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, medical doctor, professor and author. She is director of the Stanford Health Communication Initiative, clinical assistant professor in Stanford University’s Department of Medicine, and visiting professor at the Anderson School of Management at UCLA where she teaches crisis management and communications.
Yasmin was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in breaking news in 2017 with a team from The Dallas Morning News for coverage of a mass shooting. She is the recipient of two awards from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. Her reporting appears in Rolling Stone, The New York Times, WIRED, Scientific American, and other outlets. She is a medical analyst for CNN and a correspondent for Conde Nast Entertainment.
Yasmin is a fiction fellow of the Kundiman and Tin House writing workshops. Her poems and short stories have been published in literary magazines and anthologies including The BreakBeat Poets Vol 3: Halal If You Hear Me, New Moons: Contemporary Writing by North American Muslims, The Georgia Review, The Literary Review, Foundry, The Los Angeles Review, and others. Her writing has earned awards and residencies from the Millay Colony for the Arts, the Mid Atlantic Arts Council, Hedgebrook, and others.
After training in medicine at the University of Cambridge, Yasmin served as an officer in the Epidemic Intelligence Service at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where she investigated outbreaks in prisons, hospitals, reservations and other settings; principal investigator for a number of epidemiologic studies; and deployed as strategic advisor to foreign ministries of health. She trained in journalism at the University of Toronto and worked as a staff writer at The Dallas Morning News covering Ebola’s arrival in Texas.
Her scholarly work focuses on the spread of health misinformation and disinformation, the growth of medical and news deserts, and the impact on public health.
Live captioning will be provided.
This webinar will be recorded and a recording will be shared with all registrants afterward.

**All participants will have the option to request a certificate of attendance for one contact hour.**
All CLRC events are open to CLRC members and members of the Empire State Library Network.
All Attendees are expected to follow CLRC’s Code of Conduct

LibraryWorks Webinar: Spark! Little Things that Attract Library Users and Increase Circulation - Retail Merchandising Tips on a Tiny Budget
2022-12-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Online via LibraryWorks, NY, United States
CLRC is offering our members up to 20 seats at the upcoming LibraryWorks Webinar, Spark! Little Things that Attract Library Users and Increase Circulation – Retail Merchandising Tips on a Tiny Budget.
You are proud of your collection, your programs, your staff, and your services. But the details of how your library looks and sounds might be what people remember. What would a stranger notice driving into the parking lot for the first time, walking up to the front door, spending time in the front lobby, the basement, the stairs, or the collections? Can you look at your library workplace with fresh eyes and find ways to make it shine, even on a limited budget?
Do public service desks look messy or inviting? Are the far corners of the stacks neglected or well-lit? Is the children’s area filled with art that appeals to adults–their ideas of what children like or what children actually like? Are there generic posters on the walls that might apply to any library, anywhere, or does the library decor reflect the communities and institutions it serves?
Topics include first impressions, removing well-beloved clutter, common fix-a-bles, the importance of light and color, improving signs, and keeping the library safe for the elderly, infirmed, and children. And how the physical environment can impact staff morale and library customer behavior.
Following this webinar, you will know how to:

See their library as a visitor would.
Create and prioritize a “fix-it” physical inventory for their library.
Save money with inexpensive upgrades.
Better support excellent customer service with an attractive and safe environment.

Presenter: Pat Wagner is a trainer and consultant with over 40 years of experience working for libraries, universities, local government, nonprofits, and small businesses. She supports the success of libraries with programs on personnel, supervision, management, leadership, marketing, strategic planning, project management, and communication. Pat has worked with libraries and library organizations throughout the United States, from the smallest rural storefronts to the largest academic and urban library institutions. Pat also is a frequent speaker at state and national conferences.
Registration closes on December 6 at 5 p.m. You will be sent a link to the webinar within 24 hours of the start time.

CLRC Legislative Breakfast - Western Region
2022-12-09 08:30 - 10:00 | Northern Onondaga Public Library (NOPL) – North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Ln, North Syracuse, NY, 13212, United States
Join colleagues and library patrons, Friends and supporters for an informal gathering and a bit of “speed-dating” with CLRC regional state assemblymembers, senators and representatives.
Let’s tell our legislators the great things our libraries are doing, thank them for their support and ask for further support in the 2023-2024 budget.
A continental breakfast will be served.
This event is free and open to all library supporters but reservations are required.

Erie Canal Museum Event: Gingerbread Gallery
2022-12-11 10:00 - 2023-01-08 16:00 | Erie Canal Museum, 318 Erie Boulevard East, Syracuse, NY, 13202, United States
Each year the Erie Canal Museum transforms into a festive 1800’s canal town street scene with gingerbread creations on display in storefront windows. In a typical year, we see over 6,000 visitors during the Gingerbread Gallery!

Before or after you visit the Gingerbread Gallery, be sure to explore the rest of the Museum. We share 200 years of Erie Canal history through exhibits and original artifacts. A visit to the Museum includes a full-size replica canal boat, exhibits about Erie Canal commerce and communities, the award-winning Locktender’s Garden, and the 1850 National Register Weighlock Building.

During the Gingerbread Gallery, admission to the Museum is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors (65+), $4 for children 3-17, and free for children 2 & under. Tickets are available at the door and not available to pre-purchase. The gallery is open daily from 10am-4pm except for Christmas day and New Year’s Day, and the gallery will close at 2pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Resource Sharing SIG
2022-12-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
CLRC has opened a communication network among our region’s resource-sharing, technical and access services library staff through a Special Interest Group (RS SIG)
We each have unique department workflows, challenges and concerns but are similar in our principles of sharing resources.
CLRC’s RS SIG interests:
* familiarize members with CLRC Resource Sharing services including ILL, medical information reimbursement, catalog updates and delivery
* provide updates to subscription services such as OCLC, RDA and Docline
* provide an outlet for support from CLRC and member libraries
* further professional development through workshops and webinars

Join us for our next Zoom get-together
Wednesday, December 14 at 10:00 am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89268354994?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 892 6835 4994
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Call: 646 876 9923

Contact Anna Dobkowski with any questions.

Library Assistants and Support Staff - LA SIG
2022-12-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
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 image of support staff within the library community
Join us on Zoom for our December get-together.
REGISTER HERE
Contact Anna Dobkowski with any questions.

Erie Canal Museum Event: Lunchtime Lecture - Interesting Infrastructure: Four Unique Mid-Atlantic Canals
2022-12-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Erie Canal Museum, 318 Erie Boulevard East, Syracuse, NY, 13202, United States
With the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825 the United States experienced a period of “Canal Mania,” resulting in the construction of thousands of miles of the canals throughout the country. While most attempted to emulate the Erie Canal in its economic success, the realities of geography, finances, politics, and engineering necessitated that each canal be unique in its own special way. This roundtable, featuring Rod Mackler of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Association, Bill Merchant of the Delaware & Hudson Canal Historical Society, Derrick Pratt of the Erie Canal Museum, and Tim Roth of the Canal Society of New Jersey, will examine four of these unique canals, looking at their similarities and differences while having an engaging exchange on 19th century American canals.

This talk will be presented via Zoom. Attendance is FREE with a recommended $10 donation. You can register here: https://eriecanalmuseum.org/store/product/lecture/

This program was funded in part by Humanities New York with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities

CLRC Legislative Breakfast - Eastern Region
2023-01-06 08:30 - 10:00 | Utica University, 1600 Burrstone Road, Utica, 13502

CLRC's Sustainability SIG Meetings
2023-01-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Join us for a meeting of CLRC’s Sustainability Special Interest Group!
We meet every other month on the second Friday at 10 a.m.
This group meets to discuss how best to reach our community to convey a sense of urgency regarding the state of our planet. Our focus is on the three pillars of sustainability: sustainable practices are environmentally sound, socially equitable, and economically feasible.
At the start of our January meeting, we’ll be hearing from Saptarshi Lahiri and Scott Kushner as they break down their recent event at the Liverpool Public Library, “Climate Change Workshop: Sustainability in CNY.”

Meeting ID: 885 7044 8340
All CLRC events are open to CLRC members and members of the Empire State Library Network.
All attendees are expected to follow CLRC’s Code of Conduct.

Webinar: Getting it Done: 5 Essential Tools for Pumping Up Your Projects
2023-02-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Webinar Description:
Library workers often find themselves wearing many hats, including that of a Project Manager. However, we don’t always have the experience or training necessary to ensure that our projects go off without a hitch. In this session, we will discuss 5 time-tested tools sure to make projects of all sizes more successful. You don’t need to be a professional Project Manager to use these essential tips when tackling your next project.
About the Presenter:
Emily Clasper has worked with a wide range of libraries across the country, offering a unique skill set as a librarian, technologist, speaker, trainer, consultant, and certified Project Management Professional (PMP®). She is currently the Director of Service Strategies for the University of Rochester’s River Campus Libraries, after a long tenure at the Suffolk Cooperative Library System (NY) as System Operations and Training Manager. A leader in the profession and Library Journal Mover and Shaker (2012), Emily brings extensive experience working with staff from public, academic, and special libraries to develop innovative and cost-effective ways to better serve their communities.
Live captioning will be provided.
This webinar will be recorded and a recording will be shared with all registrants afterward.

**All participants will have the option to request a certificate of attendance for one contact hour.**
All CLRC events are open to CLRC members and members of the Empire State Library Network.
All Attendees are expected to follow CLRC’s Code of Conduct

SIG: Academic Librarians
2023-02-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
We love Academic Librarians!
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.

CLRC's Sustainability SIG Meetings
2023-02-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Join us for a meeting of CLRC’s Sustainability Special Interest Group!
We meet every other month on the second Friday at 10 a.m.
This group meets to discuss how best to reach our community to convey a sense of urgency regarding the state of our planet. Our focus is on the three pillars of sustainability: sustainable practices are environmentally sound, socially equitable, and economically feasible.

Meeting ID: 885 7044 8340
All CLRC events are open to CLRC members and members of the Empire State Library Network.
All attendees are expected to follow CLRC’s Code of Conduct.
