Upcoming Events

REGISTER HERE From considerations of artificial intelligence, to non-disclosure ("NDA"), to mergers of academic institutions, contracts for e-resources are some of the most complex agreements contracts libraries have to negotiate. This sixty-minute session will review the essential elements and hidden risks of contracts for e-resources. Written materials will include sample RFP language, an assessment checklist, […]

RRLC is offering up to 15 seats at the upcoming LibraryWorks webinar, “Defusing Encounters with Angry Patrons at your Library”. Librarians are increasingly under attack. With the rise of book bans, political polarization and normalization of online attacks, librarians are often caught in the crosshairs. How can you protect yourself and your library colleagues and […]

RRLC is offering up to 15 seats at the upcoming LibraryWorks webinar, “Challenging Employee Conversations Without Fear”. You’re a manager or supervisor with an employee who is missing the mark. It’s your job to help them improve – but how do you approach that tough conversation? This webinar is designed to help you take the […]

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 […]

Registration Here Whether you’re starting out with a new repository or are planning  to migrate a legacy repository to a new platform, it’s likely you have a lot of questions.  This workshop brings together librarians from across New York State to share their experience working with institutional repositories and addresses some common challenges. Through a […]

REGISTER NOW The National Center for Education Statistics within the Department of Education collects data through a required Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) system of surveys on U.S. colleges, universities, and technical and vocational institutions. The IPEDS survey collection currently includes an Academic Library Component survey gathering information on collections, services, and expenditures for […]

RRLC is offering up to 20 seats at the upcoming LibraryWorks webinar, “Helping Serve the Neurodiverse in Your Library Community”. Neurodiversity is a concept that encompasses autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourettes, dementia, mental health conditions, dyspraxia and other intellectual disabilities. This umbrella term is more commonly used by organizations and individuals to help define who they […]

REGISTER NOW Binding quality on books is inconsistent and with day to day handling and repeated circulation books can sustain significant damage. Don’t replace these volumes, fix them. This webinar will introduce participants to basic book repair for circulating or general collections. Attendees will learn how to repair common types of damage, such as hinge repair, tipping in loose pages, page mending and spine repair. During the webinar, […]

Emotional Intelligence plays a critical role in self-awareness and relationship management, and it can have a profound impact on professional success. In this interactive workshop, library managers and staff will have the opportunity to: —  Define Emotional Intelligence (EI) and the significance of the four domains of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management —  […]

Register Here ESLN Academic Institutional Repository (ESLN AIR) is a new service for our academic members. We've partnered with Ubiquity to provide an easy, flexible platform to house your institution's public, private, and embargoed works. ESLN AIR Highlights: Your own fully branded institutional repository at the domain or subdomain of your choosing. Hosted service. Minimal […]

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 […]