Webinar Description: Do you feel like you're wasting time and money putting together programming that would positively impact your community, but no one attends? Do you hate the phrase "that's how it's always been done", but don't know how to get the ball rolling toward doing things differently? We've been there too, and want to…
In this interactive webinar, you’ll learn how to quickly organize your thoughts when presented with an unexpected question, or asked for an opinion. Built around Jezra Kaye’s “Instant Speech” format, the webinar will show you how to identify your most important point and deliver it concisely. You’ll also learn how the “Instant Speech” can help…
Join us for conversation with fellow librarians and library workers to share your workplace concerns. All are welcome.
The process of crafting a legally compliant employee handbook can be a daunting task. this program will cover critical issues such as identifying the purpose of the handbook, preparing to draft the handbook, including a review all existing policies and drafting an outline, exploring the contents of the handbook, common drafting mistakes to be avoided,…
Webinar Description: Learning to evaluate programs for grants can be difficult, but evaluation itself can be fun. Librarian Rachel Stevenson will teach you the basics of evaluation and logic models, which more foundations are now requesting. Please bring a package of 1.69 ounce M&Ms if you want to take part in a fun exercise. The…
The New York State Historic Newspapers project provides free online access to a wide range of newspapers chosen to reflect New York's unique history, features over 15 million pages, and includes content covering 300 years. It's a vital tool to support research on genealogy, local history, and more. Join Chuck Henry, manager of the NYSHN…
As the Title II deadline looms, many librarians are left asking: Where do I begin? How accessible is my library? Where are the barriers, gaps, and challenges? This structured “First Step” workshop helps you determine what your library is already doing and already has to support patrons with disabilities. In this webinar, attendees will: –…
CLRC will be streaming the recording of Library 2.0’s February 12 webinar, “Top Ten Emergency Drills for Libraries.” We’ll leave some extra time at the end for discussion of the webinar! OVERVIEW: As pilots, air traffic controllers, cops, firefighters, paramedics, and military members will all attest: Under Stress We Perform How We Have Trained. Even…
Computer science skills are some of the most sought-after and highest-paying in the US job market, with demand growing 3X the national average. In 1995, 37% of computer scientists were women. Today, only 24% of computer scientists are women. Attrition for CS interest in girls is heightened between the ages of 13 and 17. This…
Please note: This session will NOT be recorded. Current scholarship is analyzing how students are transitioning from high school to college in a post-pandemic world. Come hear from current scholars who have researched this topic. Jenna Pitera and Lindsay Bush recently published an article about the experience of student researchers before entering their freshman year. Christine Fena, Janet…