Long Island Library Resources Council

The process of crafting a legally compliant employee handbook  can be a daunting task. this program will cover critical issues such as identifying the purpose of the handbook, preparing to draft the handbook, including a review all existing policies and drafting an outline, exploring the contents of the handbook, common drafting mistakes to be avoided, how to disseminate the handbook and updating and…

Having a Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) available for members of the LGBTQ+ community is essential. This program helps participants learn how to successfully start up, and further develop, their own GSA. Specific items to be addressed include: Understanding the need for a GSA Gaining the support of administrators/leaders Recruiting members & spreading awareness of your GSA…

Join LILRC as we welcome award-winning Young Adult author Deb Caletti to speak on her latest novel, True Life in Uncanny Valley. From the acclaimed author of A Heart in a Body in the World comes the gripping story of a girl living a lie in order to find the truth about her family and herself. Eleanor, like…

Since the advent of smartphones, and their subsequent development into pocket-sized computers, PDAs, and virtual assistants, it has become possible to harness the power of the internet to communicate from almost anywhere. As the hardware has developed, so too have the ways in which we communicate; and what we call social media has now been…

This programs features three panelists from public libraries and academics to discuss issues related to implementing AI in your library. They will be talking about the kinds of applications available as well as the important issues that have to be considered when looking at AI. The panelists include: Nick Tanzi, Assistant Director, South Huntington Public…

Cultural institutions seek to find the balance between public access and securing valuable objects and archives. This program will address the internal and external security threats faced by public and private collections. Topics include risk assessment, security systems, and effectively responding to incidents such as theft or vandalism. The program also emphasizes the importance of…

Join Shinnecock artist Jeremy Dennis for an engaging Zoom talk where he delves into his dynamic art practice and the inspiring story behind Ma's House & BIPOC Art Studio, Inc. Jeremy will share insights into his artistic journey, discuss the cultural narratives that shape his work, and explore how Ma's House serves as a vibrant…

The world we live in is stressful. Reducing Stress, Improving Mental Health is an interactive workshop designed to teach various coping strategies to help improve one's mental health inside and outside of the workplace. In this workshop, Dr. Sam Colbert teaches empirically informed skills (including mindfulness techniques and positive psychological practices) shown to decrease stress and improve…

Join us for conversation with fellow librarians and library workers to share your workplace concerns. All are welcome.

Learned helplessness can quietly derail student success—it’s the phenomenon where students feel that no matter what they do, they’ll fail, and as a result, they stop trying. In the classroom, this often manifests as students who refuse help, give up easily, or lack motivation. This webinar shines a light on learned helplessness in education and…