Most people feel that feedback is always negative. But that’s not what feedback should be. Learn what feedback actually is and why managers should provide it on an ongoing basis for every employee. Employees will learn how they can provide feedback to their managers. Walk away with tips on how staff at every level can…
Join LILRC as we welcome authors Shaunna Edwards and Alyson Richman to discuss their compelling novel, The Thread Collectors (Graydon House, Harper Collins 2022). 1863: In a small Creole cottage in New Orleans, an ingenious young Black woman named Stella embroiders intricate maps on repurposed cloth to help enslaved men flee and join the Union Army.…
A director’s manual is the most important resource and merits the time needed to assemble the document with great care. The purpose of the director’s manual is to ensure that all essential information concerning the day-to-day operation of the library can be located in one document. The goal is to compile in an orderly fashion…
Join your fellow social media librarians for our next virtual meet up. We will have an open conversation about new and ongoing challenges. All are welcome!
When we think of branding, we often think of the visual elements of a particular product, company, service, or organization. A brand is often associated with a company logo, trademark, symbols, and a specific set of colors that are associated with that company or organization. In this 90 minute webinar, the presenter will provide a…
The Eclipse Soundscapes Project is looking to partner with libraries for the upcoming eclipse happening in April 2024. This program will detail how to participate and opportunities for libraries to apply to receive data collection kits. Eclipse Soundscapes (ES) Project is focused on the following science question: How does life on Earth, specifically wildlife, respond…
Join LILRC for our Hooked on Books series as we welcome New York authors to our platform to share their stories. A Book, A Page, A World: The Artistic Journey of Lesa Cline-Ransome. Lesa shares her early beginnings as an author, her love of reading, the lack of representation in the books that she read…
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,…
This program is designed to be a jumping off point for any historic house, regardless of size, that wishes to engage in historic holiday interpretation. This discussion will focus on using what you already have in your archives and collections to craft a unique experience for your patrons, giving you the opportunity to reach new…
JOIN LILRC FOR OUR HOOKED ON BOOKS SERIES AS WE WELCOME NEW YORK AUTHORS TO OUR PLATFORM TO SHARE THEIR STORIES. Karina González will discuss her Pura Belpré Award honor book, The Coquies Still Sing: A Story of Home, Hope and Rebuilding. This book was inspired by the rebuilding of Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria…