Upcoming Events

REGISTER HERE Public libraries across the country are experiencing an increase in encounters of patrons conducting “First Amendment audits”. The asserted purpose of these “audits” is to record alleged civil rights violations in places open to the public, but the recording can impact patron privacy, workforce conditions, and library operations. This session will cover how […]

REGISTER NOW Empire State Immersive Experiences, or ESIE, is a free platform for the hosting of 360-degree images of places of note within New York State. ESIE is also a platform for the sharing of community spaces and stories through panoramic “tours” of linked images, complete with embedded audiovisual material to fully illustrate the context […]

REGISTER HERE It is no longer a question of whether a crisis will happen, but rather when, which type, and how it will occur.  Managers need to think about the unthinkable in order to protect their organizations.  The better an organization can anticipate areas of vulnerability, or possible crises, the better it can prepare to […]

REGISTER HERE Join us for the 2022 RRLC Annual Meeting to celebrate the achievements of RRLC members and to congratulate libraries and library staff in our region. We will hear from recent recipients of RRLC grants as well as recognize the RRLC 2022 Libraries of the Year, Library All Stars, and Regional / National Award […]

REGISTER HERE As library workers, we love our jobs but working in a library can also be stressful. Libraries already help patrons improve their physical and mental health by providing access to reliable health information and programs and outreach focused on health and wellness. But what are you doing to manage your own well-being? The […]

REGISTER NOW “Ask the Lawyer” (ATL) is a resource-sharing effort to give libraries, museums and archives access to timely guidance and advice about legal issues impacting mission and operations. Since 2016, the ATL service has been providing answers to members of participating Library Resource Councils in New York State. ATL features questions submitted by librarians, […]

The Digital Literacy and Media Analysis Training program will train and support up to 40 participants from community based organizations, libraries, and educational institutions to lead question-based media analysis about the credibility, accuracy, bias, content, and impact of digital information. Final Digital Literacy and Media Analysis Training Series Workshop June 8, 10am – 12pm This […]

REGISTER HERE In this program, Melissa Jadlos and Ron Kirsop will outline a useful system for organizing, preparing, and staying current with all the critical documentation and information needed for efficient grant writing. They will also discuss common pitfalls to avoid and pro tips to include when completing grant applications. Project Outcomes: - Outline to […]

REGISTER HERE Join us for a webinar on computer ergonomics for library staff! This webinar will cover: The foundations of ergonomics Typical symptoms and problems of poor computer ergonomics How to create the ideal library workstation, including: chair height and back support; arms and wrist positioning for keyboard and mouse; screen height, screen distance, and viewing […]

REGISTER Ask Us 24/7 is a regional virtual reference service made up of libraries across New York State. Librarians who participate are busy answering thousands of questions from patrons every year. The service is housed on Springshare’s LibChat platform and is part of a 24/7 global virtual reference cooperative that includes libraries across the nation […]

Join ESLN for the PILLARS Symposium 2022 on July 13, 2022! PILLARS (Preparation, Information Literacy, Libraries, Academic Resources, and 21st Century Skills for Transitioning from Secondary School to College) This year’s topic is “Accessibility in Education” with Keynote Speaker Judith Heumann. Featured Presentations: 10 a.m. – Enhancing Accessibility: Five Strategies to Apply Tomorrow - Amber […]

REGISTER Based on requests from public libraries across the state, ESLN and PULISDO partnered on the creation of an annotated "2022 Public Library Collection Management Policy Template & Guide." Join us for this 1-hour session on using this resource to update or adopt policies to be ready for materials challenges...and more. Presenter: Stephanie A. Adams, Esq. (Nickname: […]