Webinar Viewing Party: Security for Rural Librarians
2019-08-13 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Mid York Library System, 1600 Lincoln Ave, Utica, NY, 13502, United States
Join us at the Mid York Library System office to watch the webinar, “Security for Rural Librarians: Staying Safe at Work When Help is Far,” together!
Webinar Description:
If you define yourself as a Rural Librarian, see if these scenarios sound familiar:

A man comes in and asks you for the time. You tell him and he nods and goes to sit at a nearby table, where he just stares at you for the next two hours…
A female comes in and tells you she is living on the streets. She asks if she can use your restroom. She goes inside and locks the door. An hour later and she’s still in there…
A group of local teenagers come into your library and start messing with your displays, rolling the books carts around, and making noise. You ask them to leave and they refuse…
A man who is angry at the county comes into your library to ask you for legal advice. When you tell him you cannot give him that type of help, he takes a gun out of his backpack and places it on the counter.

If you work in a city or county library in an active neighborhood in a larger community, you would know how to address each of these by getting help from a co-worker, by asking a supervisor to speak to these people, by disengaging and doing your work at another part of the facility, or even by going into a back room and calling the police from a safe place. However, if you work in a rural library location – which can be defined as having a police or sheriff’s response that could be 20 minutes to an hour away, working alone in the building, or working in a one-room facility, with only one way in or out – these options aren’t always available.
This webinar is here to help.
This webinar program is for all library employees who work in rural areas, as well as the library leadership that supervises these facilities, especially from a distance.
Learning Objectives:

Know how and when to use “high-risk customer service skills” with difficult or challenging patrons.
Being firm, fair, consistent, reasonable, and assertive in your application of your Code of Conduct.
Trusting your intuition when working alone. Should you stay or go?
Setting up help systems: phone trees, code words, exit and evacuation plans.
Improving your physical security: panic alarms, OC pepper spray, better door hardware, remote locking devices, safe rooms.
The value of Security Incident Reports.
How to get better results from your law enforcement agencies.

About the Presenter:
Dr. Steve Albrecht has trained library audiences for 19 years. In 2015, the ALA published his book, Library Security. He holds a doctoral degree in Business Administration, an MA in Security Management, a BS in Psychology, and a BA in English. He is board certified in HR, security, coaching, and threat management. He worked for the San Diego Police Department for 15 years. He has written 21 books on business, security, and criminal justice subjects.

Workshop: Managing Work Stress
2019-07-24 10:00 - 11:30 | NY, United States
Join us at the CLRC office to learn best practices for managing and alleviating work stress.
Workshop Description:
This training explores common causes for work related stress and strategies for alleviating and managing stress. This training addresses the importance of identifying both avoidable forms of stress and strategies for alleviating and managing stress to promote greater productivity and wellness throughout the day. Specific strategies explored are relaxation techniques, time management, nutritional tips, and more.
About the Presenter:
Steven M. Jobson, LCSW, attended and graduated from SUNY Binghamton with a Bachelor’s in Social Sciences. He then attended and graduated from Syracuse University with a Master’s in Social Work.
Mr. Jobson has worked as a substance abuse counselor at Alpha House inpatient rehabilitation program, as a Social Worker at Elmcrest Children’s Center, as a Psychiatric Evaluator at Crouse-Irving Memorial’s Emergency Psychiatric Observation Service (EPOS) and the Mobile Evaluation and Referral Service (MERS), as a Social Worker at Upstate Medical Center, and as the Director of Liberty Resources Employee Assistance Program.
Mr. Jobson has over thirty years of Clinical Social work experience. He is a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) for the Department of Transportation, accredited by NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals. He practices as a Licensed Clincial Social Worker in the State of New York.

SIG: Early Career Professionals July Meetup - Conference Recap!
2019-07-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Northern Onondaga Public Library Cicero Library Branch, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero, NY, 13039, United States
Are you an Early Career Library & Information Professional? Then we want YOU to join us at the July meeting of CLRC’s Early Career Professionals Special Interest Group (SIG)!
For this month’s meeting we’re doing a conference recap! Do you want to talk about a conference you’ve attended in the past year? Have you never attended a conference and want to hear what it’s like? We’ll be talking about what we learned, what we wish we’d learned, dos and don’ts, and anything else that comes up!
**Dinner will be provided**

More Information about the ECP SIG:
In this group you’ll identify issues that are important to you as an early career professional as well as network and trade stories with other regional early career professionals.
You’re eligible for the ECP SIG if:

you’re in the first five (5) years of your library/information career and
you’re a CLRC or ESLN member (if your institution or parent insitution is a member, so are you! Don’t hesitate to ask if you’re unsure).

SIG: CNY Digital Inclusion Coalition Presents Census 2020 Summit
2019-06-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 East Genesee Street, Baldwinsville, NY, 13027, United States
The Central New York Digital Inclusion Coalition Presents Census 2020 Summit.

Join stakeholders from around CNY as we gather to discuss Census 2020 and digital inclusion. Presentations from Elizabeth Burkowski, Deputy Director of Upstate Revitalization, Lauren Moore, Chair of NYLA’s Census 2020 Task Force & Executive Director of Pioneer Library System, and a Census 2020 Representative.
The CNY Digital Inclusion Coalition is a group of community stakeholders working together to create a unified voice in support of digital inclusion (Internet and technology access, affordability, and digital literacy), and is a special interest group of the Central New York Library Resources Council.
If you plan to attend please contact the Coalition using the button below!
Visit onlinecny.org for more info.

Workshop: Keep It Growing! Strengthening Your Friends of the Library Group
2019-06-07 09:30 - 12:00 | Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville, NY, 13078, United States
Join us at the Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville for a follow up of last year’s popular workshop, “Getting Started: Creating and Sustaining a Friends Group for your Library.” The event will start at 10 a.m. but registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
Workshop Description:
Continuing to develop your library’s Friends group is vital to sustaining the organization long-term. Get tips on membership recruitment and volunteer engagement. Networking within your community and constantly sharing your message will revitalize your core supporters and help to maintain the group’s crucial advocacy work for the library.
About the Presenters:
Lisa C. Wemett retired in 2009 from the Webster Public Library, located in a suburb of Rochester, where she was the assistant director and teen services librarian for thirteen years. Lisa continues to be involved in the library community statewide, currently volunteering as President for the Friends of the Library Section of New York Library Association (NYLA). In 2014, Lisa was the recipient of NYLA’s first “Above and Beyond Award,” recognizing her continuous contributions to NYLA in many leadership capacities.
Terry Mulee serves as Second Vice President of the FLS/NYLA Executive Board. She is also editor for the “Friends News and Notes” quarterly newsletter and develops the Section’s web page as the FLS Web Editor. Terry is a life-long and Lifetime member of the Girl Scouts. She enjoys photography and has displayed her work at local arts councils’ galleries and juried art shows, including solo exhibitions at two nursing homes in Rochester. Terry presents travelogues at local libraries with her travel companion Lisa and throws great parties!

Webinar Viewing Party: Dealing with Challenging Patrons Workshop
2019-06-05 14:30 - 16:30 | NY, United States
Join us at the CLRC office for a webinar viewing party! We’ll be learning best practices for dealing with challenging patrons from a webinar provided by the ALA.
Webinar Description:
Every library employee encounters challenging patrons and users from time to time. Whether it’s a group of patrons causing disruption, a loud patron, or possibly an angry or even dangerous person, the experience of dealing with someone unpleasant is common for staff in libraries of just about all sizes and types.
In this workshop, library safety and security experty Dr. Steve Albrecht will show you how you can deal with these patrons effectively, efficiently, and without creating major disruptions in your library environment. Library employees at all levels will learn strategies for dealing with and effectively defusing challenging situations.
About the Presenter:
Dr. Steve Albrecht, PHR, CPP, BSS, is board certified in HR, security management, and employee coaching. In 1994, he co-wrote Ticking Bombs, one of the first business books on workplace violence. He holds a doctorate in Business Administration, an M.A. in Security Management, a B.S. in Psychology, and a B.A. in English. He worked for the San Diego Police Department from 1984 to 1999 and is the author of 15 books on business, workplace security, and criminal justice topics, including Library Security: Better Communication, Safer Facilities (ALA Editions, 2015).

SIG: Early Career Professionals May Meetup - Integrating Cultural Humility into Practice
2019-05-30 17:30 - 19:30 | Northern Onondaga Public Library Brewerton Library Branch, 5440 Bennett St, Brewerton, NY, 13029, United States
Are you an Early Career Library & Information Professional? Then we want YOU to join us at the May meeting of CLRC’s Early Career Professionals Special Interest Group (SIG)!
For this month’s meeting ECP SIG member Twanna Hodge will be giving us a sneak preview of her upcoming National Network of Libraries of Medicine presentation Integrating Cultural Humility into Practice. We’ll be helping Twanna prepare her talk for future presentations so come ready to offer some constructive feedback!
**Dinner will be provided**
Presention Description:
In order to provide the best service possible and to stay true to the profession’s code of ethics we must understand the influence that culture has on our ability to “work without prejudice” according to the MLA Code of Ethics (2010) and provide “the highest level of service to all library users…equitable service policies; equitable access; and accurate, unbiased, and courteous responses to all requests” found in the ALA Professional Ethics (2017). Cultural humility urges us to engage in critical, consistent self-reflection and critique with the understanding that being patron-centered is important to moving through an equitable profession.
This presentation will provide an overview of cultural humility, the similarities and difference between cultural humility and cultural compentency, understanding the importance of cultural humility in healthcare and health sciences librarianship, and how to adopt a cultural humilty framework.
About the Presenter:
Twanna Hodge, MLIS is a graduate of the University of Washington Information School. She was the Diversity Resident Librarian at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City and was the previous Information Literacy and Collection Development Librarian at the University of the Virgin Islans-St. Thomas. She is an Academic/Research Librarian at the SUNY Upstate Medical University Health Sciences Library. She has presented about diversity in LIS education, implicit bias, and cultural humility. Twanna is a 2013 ALA Spectrum Scholar and 2018 ALA Emerging Leader. Pronouns are she/her/hers.

More Information about the ECP SIG:
In this group you’ll identify issues that are important to you as an early career professional as well as network and trade stories with other regional early career professionals.
You’re eligible for the ECP SIG if:

you’re in the first five (5) years of your library/information career and
you’re a CLRC or ESLN member (if your institution or parent insitution is a member, so are you! Don’t hesitate to ask if you’re unsure).

2019 Digital Services User Group Meeting
2019-05-29 10:30 - 14:00 | NY, United States
CLRC’s digital services and platforms continue to grow and evolve. New York Heritage Digital Collections has a new Metadata Dictionary and Exhibit platform. New York State Historic Newspapers has added several new titles from our region. Empire Archival Discovery Cooperative is graduating out of its beta phase and poised to begin accepting new contributors. Our Digital Dark Archive pilot was a success and we will be adding new materials for long-term digital storage. Our DigLab in-house digitization and metadata services have been utilized by a growing number of members.
The purpose of this user group meeting is to circle the wagons with existing contributors to CLRC’s digital services, as well as new potential contributors—to review the state of these platforms, share experiences across projects, and grapple with important topics in the field. All are encouraged to attend this user group meeting, from members embarking on their first digital projects to veteran contributors.
Agenda:

Overview: Ryan Perry, CLRC’s Digital Collections Librarian, will give a brief overview of CLRC’s digital services, and how they fit together
Updates: Ryan will give an update on NY Heritage, NYS Historic Newspapers, EmpireADC, and our other digital services. He’ll review recent changes to the platforms, as well as what’s in store for the future. Any and all questions are welcome.
Feedback: A discussion of priorities for digital services. How can CLRC better serve our members in this area? What should we be focusing on as a group?
Marketing mini-workshop: Ryan will give a primer on marketing digital collections, including recommendations for how contributors can better reach their end users.

A light lunch will be provided. Please indicate any dietary restrictions when you register.
If you would like to participate in the Digitization Special Interest Group, please email Ryan Perry (rperry@clrc.org) to be added to the Digitization listserv.
[Digitization icon by priyanka from the Noun Project]

Webinar: Game Mastery for Teaching and Learning
2019-05-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Via Zoom, NY, United States
Webinar Description:
Libraries have been at the forefront of the games for learning movement, both digital games and more recently as part of the tabletop renaissance of the past few years. Tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons have never been more popular, but getting started can seem daunting to the uninitiated. This webinar will offer a crash course in tabletop games including a brief history of the genre, guidance on how to select games and resources for a library collection, the rudiments of how to become a Dungeon Master, and a discussion of the potential for tabletop games as a platform for developing future programs and information resources in your library.
Presenter Description:
Sturdy Knight is a PhD student in Curriculum and Instruction studying the ways that educators and learners play together in multiplayer game environments. He has an MLIS from Syrcause, an M.A. in English literature from Middlebury, and is a level 9 Oathbound Paladin of the Promethean Council.

Workshop: Creating Imaginative Displays at Your Library
2019-05-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 East Genesee Street, Baldwinsville, NY, 13027, United States
Come to the Baldwinsville Public Library to get special insight into creating new displays for your library!
Workshop Description:
Do you find yourself recycling the same old displays over and over? Has your creativity run dry when it comes to display ideas every month? Look no further! Come listen as Meg Van Patten shares her ideas on creating fun and engaging displays, as well as additional resources to strengthen your inspiration. She will share some of the display props and units her library has purchased to enhance the library’s display capabilties.
About the Presenter:
Meg Van Patten is currently the director of Baldwinsville Public Library but she previously worked there as the Head Reference/Adult Services Librarian. She also worked as a page then librarian at the Onondaga County Public Library Central Branch. Meg has held positions for the New York Library Association in the Continuing Education Committee, the Reference/Adult Services Section, Library Administration and Management Roundtable, among others. She was also on the Board of Trustees for the Central New York Library Resouces Council. Baldwinsville Public Library was named CLRC Public Library of the Year for 2018 while Meg received a NYLA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013. And these are just a few of Meg’s many accomplishments!

Webinar Viewing Party: Accessibility and Online Multimedia Content
2019-05-16 14:00 - 15:30 | NY, United States
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 descriptions with the media is not a simple task. But with a focus on inclusivity and accessibility, we can produce content that is conducive to achieving our professional mission of lifelong learning while working to eliminate the disparities between persons with and without disabilities.
Learning Objectives:

learn how to plan for, design, and create content that makes the process of creating transcripts, captions, and audio descriptions more feasible
learn how to identify when accessible features or accessible alternatives are necessary
explore tools we can use to create accessible content.

About the Presenter:
Casey Hickey is a multimedia designer with over ten years of experience as an audio-video specialist, web developer, technology/software trainer, and technical writer. Casey is a member of the SUNY Electronic Information Technology Accessibility Committee and serves as the Web and Digital Marketing Specialist at SUNY Cortland. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Visual Arts from SUNY New Paltz in 2006. Casey lives in Central New York with his wife, son, and two neurotic cats.
*This webinar is being offered by the New York Library Association with sponsorship from the Section on Management of Information Resources & Technology (SMART).

Lecture: More Than Books - Libraries, Community, & Historic Preservation
2019-05-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Cazenovia Public Library, 100 Albany Street, Cazenovia, NY, 13035, United States
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 hundreds of libraries. Hosley is fascinated by the architectural grandeur, mission, and eloquence of the libraries built during the first wave of library formation from the 1870s to 1920s. “At a time when few communities had art museums, historical societies, or other ways of preserving civic treasures,” Hosley notes, “these libraries did it all – one stop shopping for cultural enrichment, preservation, community memory, and – of course – books and reading.”
The program illustrates and discusses dozens of libraries in Connecticut, Vermont, Massachusetts, and beyond – plus specialty libraries. It also speaks to changes in mission and practice of libraries today and how their role as “third places” benefits from the quality of ambience and place so apparent in historic libraries. This armchair tour of discussion of library history reminds us of the richness of our heritage and the commitment of our communities to life-learning and access to ideas.
About the Presenter:
William Hosley is a cultural resource development and marketing consultant, social media expert, historian, writer, and photographer. He is passionate about local history and historic preservation and has developed a deep attachment to dozens of places worth caring about. He was formerly Director of the New Haven Museum and Connecticut Landmarks, where he cared for a chain of historic attractions. Prior to that, as a curator and exhibition developer at Wadsworth Atheneum, Bill organized major exhibitions including The Great River: Art & Society of the Connecticut Valley (1985), The Japan Idea: Art and Life in Victorian America (1990), and Sam & Elizabeth: Legend and Legacy of Colt’s Empire (1996), that spawned the Coltsville National Park. As an expert in heritage tourism, Bill has studied, lectured, and advised museums and heritage destinations around the country. Bill has also served as a content specialist for PBS, BBC, and CPTV film documentaries.

SIG: Early Career Professionals April Meetup
2019-04-30 18:00 - 20:00 | SUNY Oswego, Penfield Library, 7060 NY-104, Oswego, NY, 13126, United States
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 academic librarians have offered to form a panel and will be taking your questions, talking about their experiences, and offering advice. Dinner will be provided!
Members of our Panel:

Tarida Anantachai, Syracuse University (ECP SIG Co-Chair)
Sharona Ginsberg, SUNY Oswego (ECP SIG Co-chair)
Twanna Hodge, SUNY Upstate Medical University Heath Sciences Library
Juan Denzer, SUNY Oswego

*Parking information will be shared to registrants prior to the event.

More Information about the ECP SIG:
In this group you’ll identify issues that are important to you as an early career professional as well as network and trade stories with other regional early career professionals.
You’re eligible for the ECP SIG if:

you’re in the first five (5) years of your library/information career and
you’re a CLRC or ESLN member (if your institution or parent insitution is a member, so are you! Don’t hesitate to ask if you’re unsure).

New York State Census Complete Count Commission Hearing
2019-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Utica State Office Building, 207 Genesee St, Utica, NY, 13501, United States
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, as well as testimony from advocates, and the general public on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional hearings may be scheduled at a later date.
This is a great opportunity to let the Commission know how the 2020 Census will affect your library and your community. In 2020 the Census will be administered digitally for the firs time, how important is your library to your community in terms of access to technology and digital inclusion? What kind of funding and resources will you need to support a complete count? Check out the New York Library Association’s Library-Based Complete Count Initiatives for some great talking points. We’re request $40M to support funding for cybersecurity measures, staff resources, IT infrastructure, and more.
To learn more about the public hearings and how to participate, click here. You must visit that website and register to make a public statement.

Workshop: Long Overdue - Enhancing Library Services for LGBTQ Individuals & Families
2019-04-24 10:00 - 14:30 | Mid York Library System, 1600 Lincoln Ave, Utica, NY, 13502, United States
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 of all ages and leave better equipped to serve as resources, particularly for youth. The training provides promising practices for communication, privacy, collections, and programming to better meet the needs of LGBTQ individuals and families.
Presenter Description:
For over 15 years, Lyndon Cudlitz has been providing training and technical assistance for libraries, schools, healthcare providers, and organizations seeking to enhance services for LGBTQ individuals. Though currently based in the NY Capital Region, Lyndon has worked for several LGBTQ organizations in the Northeast and has founded & directed youth leadership camps nationally. Additionally, Lyndon serves on a transgender advisory committee to the NYS Dept of Health and volunteers for an NYC-based LGBTQ organization. www.LyndonCudlitz.com

How to Tell Your Community's Story
2019-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 | NY, United States
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, building relationships with donors, fundraising, and more.
RSVP by April 17 to Tarida Anantachai; include any requests for accessibility accommodations.

Additional supporters:

School of Information Studies
Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Department of History at the Maxwell School
Office of Multicultural Affairs
South Asia Center
LGBT Resource Center
Central New York Library Resources Council (CLRC)
Eastern New York Chapter of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ENY/ACRL)

Tarida Anantachai SU Libraries

Webinar Viewing Party: Open Doors - Reaching Underserved Populations Online Conference
2019-02-28 11:00 - 17:00 | NY, United States
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. The patrons visiting our libraries should reflect the diversity of the communities we live in. Unfortunately, there are many populations that go underserved. How can we broaden our reach to better serve all our community? Open Doors: Reaching Underserved Populations will explore methods and best practices for reaching an important part of your community.
Kicking off our conference is keynote speaker, Dr. Michele Villagran, consultant, presenter, and founder of CulturalCo LLC. Her keynote will explore how cultural intelligence makes a difference in the information profession and asks the question, “are you culturally competent?” Throughout the rest of the day, a variety of peers and experts will present on a diverse range of topics, with each time slot offering three different programming options.

*When viewing the schedule please note the conference is held in the CST time zone.
Please note that although the venue is listed as the CLRC office this event is also being offered at the MidYork Library System Office at 1600 Lincoln Ave, Utica, NY 13502. Please choose the correct ticket below based on which location you plan to attend.

Library Advocacy Day in Albany - February 27
2019-02-27 06:30 - 17:30 | State Capitol, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, 12242, United States
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 Shopping Center on Auert Ave
* 7:40 – Pickup at Herkimer Thruway Exit Park and Ride
* 7:50 – Pickup at Little Falls Thruway Exit Park and Ride
* 9:10 – Arrive at State Capitol
* Morning appointments with legislators
9:30 – Senator Antonacci and Assemblymember Blankenbush
10:00 – Assemblymembers Salka and Stirpe
10:30 – Assemblymembers Buttenschon and Hunter
11:00 – Senator Tedisco and Assemblymember Magnarelli
11:30 – Senator Griffo and Assemblymembers Miller and Finch
* 12:00 pm – NYLA rally and lunch on your own
* Afternoon appointments with legislators
1:00 – Senator Seward and Assemblymember Smullen
1:30 – Assemblymember Barclay
2:00 – Senator May
* 3:00 pm – leave Albany
* 5:30 – arrive back at CLRC office
Cost for bus riders:
$15 for advocates
$10 for students
Snacks and water bottles will be served on the bus.
Driving yourself and meeting us there?
Please register (free) to receive an information packet.

Workshop: Narcan Training
2019-02-13 10:00 - 11:00 | NY, United States
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 Health.

Library Advocacy Workshop: What You Should Know - Utica
2019-02-08 14:00 - 16:00 | NY, United States
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 yourself for any meet-up with local, regional and national representatives.
Presenter:

Mike Neppl is the Director of Government Relations and Advocacy General Counsel for the New York Library Association (NYLA), advocating for NYS libraries’ funding and support.

Library Advocacy Workshop: What You Should Know - Syracuse
2019-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 | CLRC, 5710 Commons Park Drive, East Syracuse, NY, 13057, United States

Webinar: Archival Q&A with DHPSNY (hosted by NNYLN)
2019-02-07 10:00 - 11:00 | NY, United States
Anastasia Matijkiw, Program Coordinator and Amelia Parks, Archives Specialist from Documentary Heritage Preservation Services of New York (DHPSNY) will present a Q&A session for those interested in learning more about DHPSNY as well as field-specific archival questions and best practices. Please submit your question ahead of time via this Google Form and tune in on February 7, 2019, to discover the answers to not only yours but concerns from others.
This program is free and open to NNYLN and ESLN members.

Webinar Viewing Party: Generation Z - Libraries and the Post-Millennial Generation
2019-02-04 14:30 - 16:00 | Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville, NY, 13066, United States
Join us at the Fayetteville Free Library for a webinar viewing party!
Webinar Description:
We’ve all heard about Millennials, but what do we know about the next generation, Generation Z? According to the American Marketing Association, Generation Z, or those born at the dawn of the 21st century, are just now starting to enter college and the workforce. How can we prepare to meet these new users or tailor our services to their needs?
In this hour-long session we will explore the characteristics and demographics of Generation Z, focusing on education and leadership. We will brainstorm and discuss ways libraries can provide services and programs tailored to this group and other tips for library managers who will be supervising Generation Z staff.
Learning Objectives:

Understand the demographics and characteristics of Generation Z
Develop library programs and services tailored to Generation Z patrons
Develop strategies for managing Generation Z library staff

This webinar is courtesy of Amigos Library Services.

Webinar: 15+ Free Technologies for Libraries with Ellyssa Kroski
2019-01-18 11:00 - 12:30 | NY, United States
Webinar Description:
Libraries are continually faced with the challenge of making the most of their budgets while progressively increasing efficiency and library services. Learn about the benefits of many different types of free software and open source applications to improve your internal operations, market library services, and encourage staff collaboration. Find out what types of free applications are available for electronic resources management (ERM), private intranets, reference statistics tracking, email management, and more in this informative session!
About the Presenter:
Ellyssa Kroski is the Director of Information Technology at the New York Law Institute as well as an award-winning editor and author of 36 books including Law Librarianship in the Digital Age for which she won the AALL’s 2014 Joseph L. Andrews Legal Literature Award. Her ten-book technology series, The Tech Set, won the ALA’s Best Book in Library Literature Award in 2011. She is a librarian, an adjunct faculty member at Drexel and San Jose State University, and an international conference speaker. She has just been named the winner of the 2017 Library Hi Tech Award from the ALA/LITA for her long-term contributions in the area of Library and Information Science technology and its application. She can be found at: https://www.amazon.com/Ellyssa-Kroski/e/B001JS00BQ

Webinar Viewing Party: Catching Up with Technology
2019-01-14 14:30 - 16:00 | Mid York Library System, 1600 Lincoln Ave, Utica, NY, 13502, United States
Join us at the MidYork Library System’s Office for a webinar viewing party!
Webinar Description:
Technology is constantly changing – so much so that it can be difficult to keep up. What did you miss during the past year? Are there certain technological bandwagons you should be ready to jump on in the coming year or some you should avoid? This course will discuss emerging technology trends, identify ways for libraries to engage with new technology, and discuss evaluating which technology trends are best for your library.
Learning Objections:

Discuss changes in technology
Identify emerging technology trends
Discuss engaging with new technology
Evaluate technology trends

This webinar is courtesy of Amigos Library Services.

Webinar Viewing Party & Discussion: Working with Individuals Affected by Homelessness
2018-12-20 14:30 | NY, United States
Join us at the CLRC Office for a Webinar Viewing Party followed by a discussion with a representative of the Housing & Homeless Coalition of Central New York!
Webinar Description:
Working with Individuals Affected by Homelessness: An Empathy Driven Approach – Individuals experiencing homelessness represent a large protion of patrons in many libraries today. In this 60-minute workshop, Ryan Dowd, author of The Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness: An Empathy-Driven Approach to Solving Problems, provides you with a greater understanding of patrons affected by homelessness and their communication styles. You’ll learn how to implement empathy-driven enforcement, an approach originally developed in homeless shelters that can help you effective work with community members affected by homelessness. Dowd also shares practical tactics that can help you resolve problems in challenging situations. You’ll leave with concrete strategies you can use immediately, including body language, tips, communication styles and techniques, and more.
About the Presenter:
Sarah Schutt is currently the Homeless Management Information System Administrator for the Housing and Homeless Coalition (HHC) of Central New York and has worked in this position since December of 2015. The HHC acts as the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Continuum of Care for a Onondaga, Oswego and Cayuga Counties. Their mission is to assess community needs and to develop a comprehensive community strategy to reduce, prevent and ultimately end homelessness and housing vulnerability in our community. Prior to this Sarah was at The Salvation Army Syracuse Area Services for over 8 years working with runaway and homeless youth, specifically with those who suffer with mental health and substance abuse issues. In her over 18 years of experience working in human services she holds a special passion for working with youth, especially being a mother of 2.
Sarah is currently the Board Chair for It’s About Childhood & Family, Inc., which is a not-for-profit clinical and resource center dedicated to enhancing the quality of childhood and family life in our communities. Their goal is to empower families to develop independence in handling life’s struggles. She also sits on the Board of Directors for Chittenango Pop Warner and is an active member of her community.
About the Housing & Homeless Coalition of Central New York:
The Housing and Homeless Coalition of Central New York (HHC) serves the City of Syracuse, the County of Onondaga, the City of Auburn, the County of Cayuga, and the County of Oswego. They serve as the community coalition to address homelessness and housing vulnerability. They are the organized body of informal networking and formal linkages between homeless services providers and other public and private human service providers. They work with and for the homeless and formerly homeless or other interested consumers and stakeholders.
The mission of the HHC is to assess community needs and to develop a comprehensive community strategy to combat homelessness and housing vulnerability in our community.
