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 […]

Webinar Description: Librarian Rachel Stevenson will discuss various techniques to make your physical library space more ADA-friendly instead of only ADA-compliant. She will also discuss ways to look at programs to make them more ADA-friendly as well. We will look at physical, mental health, and sensory ways to make your library a more welcoming space to […]

Description: Join Stacey Salgado of the NYS Department of Labor for a presentation on employment rights and benefits especially important to women workers in New York State. This 1-hour presentation with Q&A includes useful information for anyone to know and share with others! In addition to general “Know Your Rights” information, we will highlight the […]

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 […]

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America. It's time to get ready with more than just eclipse glasses! Join LILRC to learn from Solar System Ambassador Master Teacher Laura Jean Checki on how to develop eclipse programming for your patrons. About Laura Jean Checki: Laura is the President and […]

In this webinar, we’ll discuss inclusive metadata: what it is, why it’s important, and how it can reflect your institution’s goals for diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ll discuss the historical biases that have influenced descriptive practices, and explore best practices to audit, research, and improve your terminology to better reflect the identities and values of […]

Webinar Description: It is hard being the face of change in any organization. You have to balance the triumphs and restraints of institutional memory, the ever-evolving temperature of your staff, customer needs, local government, and industry trends, all while creating and planning for the future. This workshop/event will show participants how to lead positive change […]

Join LILRC for a moderated conversation with author Elba Iris Pérez about her acclaimed novel, The Things We Didn't Know (Gallery Books, February 6, 2024). LILRC members who attend are eligible to win copies of the book! The inaugural winner of Simon & Schuster’s Books Like Us contest, Elba Iris Pérez’s lyrical, cross-cultural coming-of-age debut […]

This 2 part series addresses the interaction of human knowledge and "artificial intelligence" as generative and speculative tools in parsing the contours of our complex cultural heritage. Beginning with the textual speculation of large language models, writing tools for metaphor and syntax; and culminating in the visual speculation of local Adirondack public history, this series […]