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May 2020
CLRC LA SIG: Library Assistants and Support Staff
CLRC has opened 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 Participation is open to all library support staff, regardless of title. Meeting connection instructions will be emailed to registrants. Contact Anna Dobkowski with any questions.
Find out more »June 2020
SENYLRC Webinar: Food and the First World War in the Hudsun Valley
Food historian Sarah Wassberg Johnson gives an overview of food rationing, conservation, and production efforts during the First World War, with special focus on the Hudson Valley, from community canning kitchens around the Valley to farmerettes and special instruction trains. Included in the talk is a discussion of the archival resources she uses in her research and how libraries and archives can help connect researchers to their collections. About the presenter: Sarah Wassberg Johnson is a museum professional and food historian.…
Find out more »New York Library Association Library Skills Academy
This high level three week course is open to individuals already working or newly hired in libraries or people interested in working in public and academic libraries. To receive a certificate, the individual must complete the entire 18 hour program. The course is offered on the same day over the course of three weeks (e.g. three consecutive Wednesdays) and each class in six hours long. Introduction (Day 1, Morning) An introduction to libraries and library service. Discussion topics include the…
Find out more »SCRLC Online Workshop: Project Outcome for Academic Libraries – Data for Impact and Improvement
Description: In this interactive workshop, attendees will learn how to use the Project Outcome for Academic Libraries surveys and resources. Project Outcome is a free toolkit that helps libraries measure four key learning outcomes – knowledge, confidence, application, and awareness – across seven library program and service areas. The survey topics cover: Instruction, Events/Programs, Research, Teaching Support, Digital & Special Collections, Space, and Library Technology. Project Outcome provides academic libraries of any size the means to easily measure outcomes in those areas and…
Find out more »Webinar: Intro to [Blank] Librarianship
Webinar Description: How much do you know about all the different fields of librarianship? If you’re looking to learn more about what your colleagues in these different fields do, are thinking about making a change in your career, or are just starting your career and need more information, then we invite you to hear from our panel of librarians! We’ll be hearing from public, hospital, school, and academic librarians! Together we’ll talk about their experience applying for their job, what…
Find out more »SENYLRC 2020 Annual Meeting
For the first time ever, Southeastern NY Library Resources Council will hold an online annual meeting. The theme is "Surviving and Thriving at the Library." The program will be condensed, but will still include the basic elements: an update on our yearly activity, a featured speaker, awards presentation, and honoring new and outgoing Trustees. New for this format: We are looking for members to participate by being panelists and are encouraging you to submit at 10 minute presentation for consideration. Back when this…
Find out more »New York Library Association Library Skills Academy
This high level three week course is open to individuals already working or newly hired in libraries or people interested in working in public and academic libraries. To receive a certificate, the individual must complete the entire 18 hour program. The course is offered on the same day over the course of three weeks (e.g. three consecutive Wednesdays) and each class in six hours long. Introduction (Day 1, Morning) An introduction to libraries and library service. Discussion topics include the…
Find out more »New York Library Association Library Skills Academy
This high level three week course is open to individuals already working or newly hired in libraries or people interested in working in public and academic libraries. To receive a certificate, the individual must complete the entire 18 hour program. The course is offered on the same day over the course of three weeks (e.g. three consecutive Wednesdays) and each class in six hours long. Introduction (Day 1, Morning) An introduction to libraries and library service. Discussion topics include the…
Find out more »WNYLRC Webinar: Boost Your Library’s Customer Service with Virtual Chat Reference
About the Webinar: Whether we are working from home during a pandemic or helping patrons from our offices and reference desks, virtual reference is an important aspect of the service we provide to our communities. Please join UB librarians Kim Plassche and Jill Hackenberg as they share chat reference tips for newcomers and veteran chatters. Learn techniques to help you deliver excellent customer service including creating your own canned messages for frequent questions, finding primary sources online, working with patrons…
Find out more »July 2020
Virtual Continuing Education Focus Group
Come help CLRC prepare for their next Plan of Service! CLRC is currently in the process of creating their next Plan of Service. In order to do that we’ll need YOUR feedback! We’ll be an online focus group for all of our members to discuss the past and future of continuing education offerings. Come join us to review events and workshops you’ve enjoyed and talk about what we could be doing better! Those who attend will be entered into a raffle…
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