Upcoming Events

Empowering Through Language (In-Person Workshop)

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

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 […]

Free

Passive Aggressive Behavior: Sources and Solutions for your Library

Zoom Webinar

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 […]

Free

Coordinated Collection Development Aid (CCDA) Webinar

Zoom Webinar

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 […]

Personal Development (ESLN Academic Leadership Series)

Zoom Meeting

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 […]

Generative AI and Practical Applications for Libraries

Zoom Webinar

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 […]

Conservation and Preservation Grant Writing Workshop (Virtual)

Zoom Webinar

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 […]

Effective Communication (ESLN Academic Leadership Series)

Zoom Meeting

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 […]

Library Customer Service Skills: Improving Patron Experiences (In-Person Workshop)

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

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 […]

Free

Identification and Care of Photographs (In-Person Workshop)

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

Join DHPSNY Program Manager, Amanda Murray, to learn how the identification of photographic processes can impact preservation decisions for collections. Participants will leave this workshop with the skills and tools needed to determine the preservation needs of specific types and formats of photographs. Time will be dedicated to practicing identification and handling skills. Presenter: Amanda […]

Free

Creating More Joy & Resilience in the Library

Zoom Webinar

Registration opens October 2nd at 12pm RRLC is sponsoring 25 seats to the webinar for RRLC members. It is free for you to attend, but space is limited! Considerable research shows that those with more joy, laughter, and well-being in their life are more resilient, productive and effective at work, and they live more fulfilling […]

Free

Vision, Strategy, and Planning (ESLN Academic Leadership Series)

Zoom Meeting

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 […]

Library Legislative Event 2024

Henrietta Public Library 625 Calkins Rd., Rochester, NY, United States

Please join us for our fall 2024 library legislative event. We will be showcasing our Library All Star and Library of the Year winners, talking about issues impacting libraries, and will offer our legislators a chance to say a few words. Our tentative schedule is as follows: Sign-in, Networking, and Refreshments Welcome Library All Star […]

Free

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