Upcoming Events

REGISTER HERE Libraries serve as a primary destination for many families with children and remain an essential hub for accessing valuable resources, information, and social connection across the lifetime. With approximately 26% of Americans living with a disability, and over 300,000 individuals with disabilities residing in the Greater Rochester area alone, there exists a significant […]

Join us for a two-part virtual workshop, "Building Your Research Data Management Toolkit: Integrating RDM into Your Liaison Work: 2 Day Virtual Workshop"! Tuesday, July 16 & Wednesday, July 17, 2024, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm REGISTER HERE Presenters: Christina Chan-Park & Laura Palumbo for ACRL Cost: $100 per seat (only available to individuals in New York State. Registration is […]

Join us for a two-part virtual workshop, "Building Your Research Data Management Toolkit: Integrating RDM into Your Liaison Work: 2 Day Virtual Workshop"! Tuesday, July 16 & Wednesday, July 17, 2024, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm REGISTER HERE Presenters: Christina Chan-Park & Laura Palumbo for ACRL Cost: $100 per seat (only available to individuals in New York State. Registration is […]

REGISTER HERE Join us for an insightful webinar led by Dr. Leo Lo on the evolving role of AI in academic libraries. This session will explore key aspects of AI literacy and upskilling, providing valuable insights into recent trends and research on AI in libraries. Attendees will learn how library workers can adapt and enhance […]

Librarians know very well the power of language! Words and how they are used, whose words are heard, and how people access those words are at the foundation of every library's mission. Words are powerful. The words we use in our internal operations and in our public-facing engagements are extremely important because they can lift […]

Registration opens August 9 at 12pm RRLC is sponsoring 20 seats to the webinar, “Passive Aggressive Behavior: Sources and Solutions for your Library”,  for RRLC members. It is free for you to attend, but space is limited! Passive aggressive behavior can be maddening. It catches us off guard, causes confusion, resentment, and low morale. What […]

REGISTER HERE About: Join Barbara Lilley, Library Development Specialist at the Division of Library Development, for an overview of the NYS Coordinated Collection Development Aid program. Barbara will review how libraries should complete and submit the CCDA print and online forms, review when a library needs to submit a waiver, and share tips for libraries […]

REGISTER HERE This series of six 90-minute panel discussions will feature academic library leaders from across New York State discussing various topics relevant to new and emerging leaders. Panelists represent a wide variety of academic institutions and provide a diverse set of experiences. As part of each session, participants will have opportunities to network with […]

REGISTER ChatGPT and other forms of generative AI have burst into our lives and workplaces as a disruptive new technology. It is critical that libraries lead the way in educating both the community and our colleagues on how this technology works and how to best work with it. In this webinar, Dr. Harris will demystify […]

REGISTER HERE Join us for the NYSED Conservation and Preservation Discretionary Grant Writing Workshop! This grant writing application workshop will be conducted by the New York State Education Department, New York State Library, Division of Library Development, Conservation/ Preservation Discretionary Grant Program to inform prospective applicants of available grants and aid them in preparing for […]

REGISTER HERE This series of six 90-minute panel discussions will feature academic library leaders from across New York State discussing various topics relevant to new and emerging leaders. Panelists represent a wide variety of academic institutions and provide a diverse set of experiences. As part of each session, participants will have opportunities to network with […]

What is excellent customer service in a library? How do you create a positive experience for your patrons? Whether you are new to customer service or just brushing up those skills, this interactive session will help you develop exceptional customer service skills that create an effective, efficient, and inclusive experience for all patrons.  Session topics […]