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Director’s Handbook Book Club Kickoff : What’s New in the New Edition

Date: Friday, March 13, 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 PMPlace: Online at https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16209425 Join author of the Handbook for New Library Directors in New York State, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, and friends for this fun and informative series! Prior to each session, directors are encouraged to read the corresponding chapter of the Director Handbook to the topic for that session.   Have questions for […]

Free Webinar – Guide to Crafting and Promulgating the Library Employee Handbook

Date: Friday, March 13, 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMPlace: Online at https://lilrc.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2005788&group=Presenters: Joshua Bienstock, JD., LLM, Associate Professor of Business Law, New York Institute of Technology, School of Management Cost: Free (select CDLC as your ESLN Affiliation when registering) The process of crafting a legally compliant employee handbook can be a daunting task. this program will cover critical issues […]

Free Webinar – Should it Stay or Should it Go?

Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMPlace: Online at https://clrc.org/event/webinar-should-it-stay-go/Cost: Free 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 […]

Free Webinar – Leadership Transitions of Key Employees

Date: Thursday, March 05, 2026Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMPlace: Online at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RXuene1aTyy3h2t3IdGfLg#/registrationPresenters: Kathy Parker & Kate Hall, authors of The Public Library Director’s ToolkitCost: Free Organizational stability and sustainability rely in part on effectively preparing for and shepherding leadership transitions for key employees, to smoothly fill critical vacancies, develop staff potential, preserve institutional knowledge, and support long-term success. Join […]

Free Webinar – E-Accessibility, WCAG 2.1, Title II, and Your Library (in NY)

Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMPlace: Online at https://wnylrc.libcal.com/event/16152693Presenter: Stephanie ‘Cole’ AdamsCost: Free A core function of any library is providing access to content, often through web-based platforms. April 26, 2026, and April 26, 2027, are two deadlines for public institutions to ensure web content and mobile apps comply with the […]

Trustee Handbook Book Club – Freedom of Information Law

Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMPlace: Online via ZoomPresenter: Kristin O’Neill, NYS Committee on Open Government This session provides an opportunity for attendees to learn more about a public library’s rights and responsibilities in relation to the Freedom of Information Law. The class will focus on the areas of concern most […]

Job Posting – Library Assistant, The Community Library, Cobleskill

The Community Library in Cobleskill, New York is seeking an energetic, creative and engaging individual to serve as Library Assistant. Under the guidance of the Librarian and/or the Director you will be expected to provide assistance and support to patrons, deliver programs to a diverse population, create displays and public relations materials. You may be […]

Job Posting – Library Director, Sharon Springs Free Library

Sharon Springs Free Library is looking for a collaborative, service-oriented Library Director $18.00 – $20.00/hour Required qualifications: Duties: Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (21 hours) + 2 hours administrative training To apply, email resume by February 18, 2026 to SHS@MVLS.info with subject line “Library Director Job Posting” For more information visit https://shsfreelib.mvls.info

Free Virtual Conference – Big Talk from Small Libraries

Date: Friday, February 27, 2026Time: 9:45 AM – 6:00 PMPlace: OnlineCost: Free This free one-day online conference is aimed at librarians from small libraries; the smaller the better. Each of the speakers is from a small library serving less than 10,000 people, or directly works with small libraries. Topics range from range from technology to programming […]

Trustee Handbook Book Club – Open Meetings Law

Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMPlace: Online via ZoomPressenter: Kristin O’Neill, NYS Committee on Open Government This session will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn more about Library Board of Trustees’ obligations under Open Meetings Law. The class will focus on the areas of concern most relevant to you, so […]