You’re invited to the Central New York Library Resource Council’s 2019 Annual Conference! This special event will begin with light refreshments, coffee, and a morning conference followed by lunch and a keynote address by Lyndon Cudlitz on Thursday, October 10 at the Rome Campus of Mohawk Valley Community College.

About Our Keynote Speaker:

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

Schedule of Events

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.  Registration

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Opening Remarks

10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Breakout Sessions:

• • Community Digitization Panel featuring:
    • Manlius Library,
    • Kirkland Town Library,
    • Utica College, and
    • SUNY Polytechnic Institute.
  • Lightning Talks from CLRC Members

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Poster Session, Networking, & MVCC Rome Campus Library Tour

11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions:

• • Welcome to MVCC Rome Panel featuring:
    • Tim Thomas – Assistant Vice President of Learning and Academic Affairs,
    • Jake Mihevc – Dean of the School of STEM-Transfer,
    • Jon-David Velletto – Technical Assistant in Hospitality/Culinary Programs, and 
    • Walt Constantini – Director of the Airframe & Powerplant Program.
  • Lightning Talks from New Initiatives Grant Recipients

12:30 p.m. Lunch Begins

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Business Meeting & Library Awards!

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Keynote Address by Lyndon Cudlitz

2:30 p.m. Raffle!

Please feel free to share the above flyer widely as this is open to all library, archive, and museum staff in our region (Onondaga, Herkimer, Oneida, and Madison Counties).

Have a presentation or poster you’d like to share at the conference? Submit your proposal below!

**Registration is now closed.**