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Did you ever get stuck in a surprise(!) contentious conversation? Did someone say something somewhere that put you in the spot? Was the spot in public? We have all had those unexpected conversations that made us uncomfortable. This workshop will show you how to keep the conversation in your favor. Experienced educator, coach & keynote… |
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Webinar Description: This is a digital workshop designed for library staff looking to elevate their reference desk interactions by using digital resources effectively. Zoom will be used to facilitate the session in order to accommodate a wider audience. Participants will explore best practices in reference interviewing. There will be time allotted at the end of… |
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CLRC is providing a coach bus from Syracuse that stops in Utica and Herkimer. Join colleagues and library patrons, Friends, and supporters in Albany to advocate for Libraries in meetings with regional state senators, assembly members, and representatives. The bus has a capacity of 56 passengers, in the event we hit capacity we will start… |
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Generative AI is transforming the library profession, unlocking new opportunities for accessibility, content creation, and operational efficiency. Yet, this technological shift also introduces complex ethical challenges that resist simple solutions. Intellectual property disputes, the environmental toll of AI, transparency, and equity concerns require librarians to move beyond instinctive reactions and engage with these issues using…
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The Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library is a branch of the New York Public Library (NYPL) and the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) that provides FREE accessible reading material for patrons who are blind, low vision, physically disabled, print disabled, or otherwise unable to read print, to patrons… |
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In today’s competitive world, it is more important than ever to have an impressive online presence. Librarians with an established platform and personal brand are the ones who get noticed … and hired. This hands-on webinar will walk you through how to create your own personal brand development plan, establish your online persona, manage your… |
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Webinar Description: In this webinar, I will briefly share my professional journey with ADHD in digital project management, detailing the coping mechanisms I developed before and after my very recent diagnosis. The focus will be on how these strategies have been helpful in managing projects, and the mistakes encountered along the way. Prior to my… |
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Please join LILRC for a moderated panel discussion on the topic of diversity in children’s literature and publishing. Our guest speakers are: Bobbie Bensur, the Director of Children's & Teen Services (CATS) & Paw Prints Publishing at Baker & Taylor. Cheryl Willis Hudson, an award-winning author, co-founder and editorial director of Just Us Books. Vicki Weber, the Chief… |
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Everyone enjoys a story, including our political leaders. We will help you develop compelling narratives that highlight your library’s value to government stakeholders. This workshop will teach you how to craft persuasive messages and deliver them with impact. It is an opportunity to let your patrons tell your story. Presented by: The current Government Relations… |
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The policies of a library help to create the library’s environment for staff and patrons. Effective library policies are essential for setting clear expectations, defining responsibilities, and establishing boundaries. Unfortunately, policies often focus on negatives, rather than positives and may unintentionally target (and harm) specific populations. Using several policies that a library has – dress… |
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A discussion about the practices and services that allow users to locate archival materials and addressing users needs in a changing digital landscape. This is a continuation of the series started in 2022 explaining the steps of archival management. If you are new to archival arrangement or simply curious, this introduction will help explain the thinking… |
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This session will NOT be recorded. Join us for an hour-long introduction to and overview of manga in libraries: what it is, why it matters, and how to develop a solid collection. Jillian Rudes, author of “Manga in Libraries” and school librarian, will walk participants through manga readerships, genre, publishers, and age ratings. She’ll cover… |
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Saratoga Springs Public Library's Neurodiversity Club won the award for 2023 Program of the Year from the Southern Adirondack Library System. The facilitators of the club, Kate Lambert and Lauren Allen, will discuss how they started and expanded the club They will also provide guidance on how to create Neurodiverse-affirming offerings in your libraries. This… |
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Webinar Description: In July, 2024, Rome was hit by an EF2 tornado that went through the city's center coming within a block of the library. In this one hour program, learn what procedures, policies, and partnerships helped Jervis to respond quickly to the tornado warning and as an essential component of the community's response. In… |
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LILRC Webinar: Talking Book Library Service Information Session for Library Workers – Adult Services
LILRC Webinar: Talking Book Library Service Information Session for Library Workers – Adult Services
The Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library is a branch of the New York Public Library (NYPL) and the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) that provides FREE accessible reading material for patrons who are blind, low vision, physically disabled, print disabled, or otherwise unable to read print, to patrons…
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Conference Schedule 12:30 – 12:40 Welcome and Housekeeping 12:40 – 2:00 Keynote Addresses 12:40 – 1:30 Recharge: Transforming Burnout into Growth Melissa Lawson, Coordinator for Access Services, Utica University 1:30 – 2:00 Presentation Gregg Kiehl, Library Director, Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3)* *This presentation is in place of the planned keynote address, "Transforming… |
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Exploring unconventional benefits that libraries, museums, and other cultural organizations can offer to recruit, retain, and inspire employees. Written material: legal guidance and sample language for implementing creative benefits. This is the second event in our 4-part “Ask the HR Expert” series. About the presenter: Stephanie “Cole” Adams is an attorney who represents libraries, educators, students, and…
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Adding digitized collections to NY Heritage creates unique opportunities for research which can lead to unexpected and fruitful collaborations! This episode of Bits & Bytes highlights a recent example of a successful partnership between a class of Siena College undergraduates and the Schenectady County Historical Society. Using the Samuel Jones Family Papers collection on NY… |
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