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January 2021
LILRC Webinar: 6 Documents Every Archive Needs – Collections Management Policy
In this four-part series, Nicole Menchise, LILRC Digitization and Archives Coordinator, will explain why these documents and policies are key to the operation of an archival repository. Examples will be shared. The six documents are: Collections Management Policy -January 15th Temporary Custody Receipt & Deed of Gift - February 19 Incoming & Outgoing Loan Paperwork - April 16 Emergency/Disaster Plan - May 14 Having policies in place allow archives professionals guidelines for collections management, future acquisitions, lending archives to other…
Find out more »NYLA Webinar: Advocacy Fundamentals – A Virtual Series
From Education to Action Tuesday, October 27 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM You have a unique and deeply-rooted interest within the field of librarianship but how do you utilize your expertise and personal experience to assist in an advocacy campaign?In this session, we’ll review the Audience Engagement Roadmap, learn how to craft impactful messaging and explore the mediums and tools available to advocates at every level. Attendees will have the opportunity to draft their own stories and share them with…
Find out more »Regional Conversations
CLRC is now in the process of planning our next five-year plan of service! While we would ideally like to hold conversations in-person around the Central New York region we understand that it is not possible right now. In their stead, we’re planning to hold four “regional conversations” via Zoom this January! We’ll kick-off these conversations at the first Second Tuesday at Ten of the year on January 12. Please join us for one of the four one-hour sessions listed…
Find out more »Regional Conversations
CLRC is now in the process of planning our next five-year plan of service! While we would ideally like to hold conversations in-person around the Central New York region we understand that it is not possible right now. In their stead, we’re planning to hold four “regional conversations” via Zoom this January! We’ll kick-off these conversations at the first Second Tuesday at Ten of the year on January 12. Please join us for one of the four one-hour sessions listed…
Find out more »Webinar: Remote Accessibility – Building Proverbial Ramps to Online Library Interactions
Webinar Description: With the recent push to remote instruction, reference services, and document delivery, the priorities for providing disability in access have shifted. This webinar looks at what are best practices that libraries and their staff can adopt to provide an inclusive experience for all: What are captions and audio descriptions The truth behind automated captioning How to present inclusively Providing electronic documents dos and don’ts What are disabled patrons saying About the Presenter: Dr. Kate Deibel has had a…
Find out more »Third Thursday at Three – LA and Support Staff Meet-Up
CLRC offers 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…
Find out more »LILRC Webinar: The Doctors Blackwell with Author Janice P. Nimura
Join LILRC in welcoming Janice P. Nimura, author of the upcoming book, The Doctors Blackwell: How Two Pioneering Sisters Brought Medicine to Women and Women to Medicine (W. W. Norton & Company, January 19, 2021). "The world recoiled at the notion of a woman doctor, yet Elizabeth Blackwell persisted―in 1849, she became the first woman in America to receive an MD. Her achievement made her an icon―“I am convinced that a new & nobler era is dawning, for Medicine,” she wrote―but her…
Find out more »LILRC Webinar: Digitization Series – Lantern Slides
There are unique challenges in digitizing 19th century lantern slides. Regina Feeney, Local History Librarian at the Freeport Memorial Library, and LILRC's Nicole Menchise will demonstrate how it's done including a discussion about the construction of the slides and best practices for preservation. This workshop will be accessed via Zoom, but will be live and hands-on in the library archive.
Find out more »February 2021
LILRC Webinar: Ask An Archivist – Quilt Care During Display
Quilts, as with many oversized textiles, require special attention when being displayed. This program will focus on different ways to safely display your quilts depending on your budget.
Find out more »Second Tuesday at Ten!
To encourage staying connected with each other during this time, we invite you to join us online second Tuesdays at Ten! Staying connected is important during this unprecedented time. CLRC is looking to stay engaged with our members by offering the library community an opportunity to chat, discuss, and check-in with colleagues around the region. Please join us for our monthly online Zoom meeting every second Tuesday. Call in to say hi, ask questions, provide updates, and talk to your…
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