LILRC Webinar: Flag Preservation – Handling, Housing, and Display Best Practices

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

As Memorial Day, 4th of July and Flag Day are soon to be upon us, it's a good time to think about the flags in our historic collections. This program will discuss the proper handling, storage and short-term display of flags. Hosting the program is the Franklin Square Historical Society who have volunteered some of […]

CDLC Webinar: Does Generative AI Infringe Copyright?

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

Generative AI will have a massive effect on copyright law. What that effect will be is unsettled. Our speaker, James Grimmelmann, will outline the issues within the context of existing copyright law and ongoing legal discussions regarding AI and copyright. He will also discuss various ways these issues may unfold in the future. About the […]

SCRLC Webinar: Tree Selection and Care in a Changing Landscape

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

Join us as Dr. Walt Aikman helps us think about selecting and caring for trees as our climate warms and invasive species challenge the sustainability of our yards, our parks, and our communities. After this program, you will: Understand the importance of trees in our communities Understand the impact of invasive species on our local […]

Webinar: Demystifying Misinformation

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

Webinar Description: Misinformation has been around since ancient Egyptian times. It’s not new, but evolving technology has increased its spread exponentially. Similar to infectious diseases, we are all potential vectors in the spread of misinformation. Inoculate yourself to misinformation by participating in this introduction to identifying and fighting misinformation. During this workshop participants will utilize […]

In-Person RRLC Workshop: Crisis Management & Critical Incident Stress Workshop

Rochester Regional Library Council 3445 Winton Place, Suite 204, Rochester, NY

From book bans to natural disasters, libraries face a variety of crises that leadership and staff may have to manage — and recover from. These crises take a toll not only on our libraries and communities, but also ourselves. Crises require preparation, as well as recovery and recuperation. Join us for an interactive workshop exploring […]

LILRC Webinar: Learn Interactive Marketing with Augmented Reality Technology

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

Patchogue-Medford Library sits on Main Street in a bustling downtown with daily foot and vehicle traffic. An ongoing challenge has been how to entice these passersby through the front door. Using augmented reality technology, their sidewalk-facing windows were transformed for the summer into a stunning 30-foot “Oceans of Possibilities” interactive aquarium exploding with color! An […]

CDLC Webinar: Civil Service 101 for Public Library Job-Seekers

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

Please note: This program will NOT be recorded. This program is aimed at those interested in working in public libraries governed by local civil service agencies.  Direct employment with New York State is beyond the scope of this session and will not be covered.  The program will help attendees understand the civil service framework, explore the types of […]

LILRC Webinar: Girls Who Code – Cost Free Library Curriculum and Programs

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology - and we are on track to do so by 2030! We have reached over 500 million people, served over 500,000 girls through our programming, and 50% of our participants are from historically underrepresented groups. In collaboration with LILRC, we're providing […]

CLRC Connections: Networking Night @ The Erie Canal Museum

Erie Canal Museum 318 Erie Boulevard East, Syracuse, NY, United States

Join CLRC Staff and members for a night of light refreshments and hors d'ouevres upstairs at The Erie Canal Museum! Drop in and network with your peers and colleagues and go on a museum tour. We hope to see you there! You can find information about parking here. **Registration will close on April 9 at […]

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LILRC Webinar: Applying the Learning – Practicing Giving and Receiving Feedback

Online Via Zoom NY, United States

Take what you learned in the first two sessions in this series and practice giving and receiving feedback. Participants will practice with each other and get feedback from presenters and other participants on their feedback. Participants are encouraged to bring their own feedback scenarios. Presenters: Kate Hall is the Executive Director of the Northbrook Public […]