2022 Library Advocacy Day Prep Sessions & Registration

Library Advocacy Day is going to be virtual once again this year.  On Wednesday, March 2nd, we will be hosting meetings with our Assembly, and on Thursday, March 3rd, we will be hosting meetings with our Senators.  See our page for prep session information, registration links, and other resources from NLS, LILRC, and NYLA.

Nassau Legislative Breakfast

LILRC’s Annual Nassau Legislative Breakfast will be held virtually again this year. Join us for a community meeting with your local elected officials. We will be hearing from, and speaking with Nassau County Senators and Assembly Members.   Friday, September 24 at 8:30 AM on Zoom. Click here to register.

NCLA Save the Date! Academic Libraries Invitational

Please join us for this year’s Herbert Biblo Academic Libraries Invitational. This annual event is sponsored by the Long Island Library Resources Council (LILRC), NCLA’s Academic and Special Libraries Division (ASLD) and SLA’s Division of Academic and Special Libraries (DASL). When:  Thursday, April 29, 2021 Time:    9:45 am – 12:00 pm Where: Virtually (from the comfort of your own […]

Psychological First Aid During a Pandemic: co-sponsored by NCLA Health Services Committee and LILRC

Meet Irene Schmerler-Lenna, a Supervisor of Behavior Health in the Northwell Health system and a Certified Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counselor. Explore different manifestations of stress, isolation, and when one should be alarmed. Discuss various coping strategies during this pandemic with an emphasis on mindfulness meditation. February 11, 2021 at 10:00 am This program is […]

UPDATED: Healthy Aging at Your Library: Connecting Older Adults to Health Information

Sponsored by NCLA/Health Services Committee and co-sponsored by LILRC. This “train the trainer” class is designed to help library staff assist their older adult patrons to find health information. Discover techniques for helping older adults find health information on the Internet, learn what makes a website older adult-friendly; plan library programs on health topics; and […]

NCLA is looking for a liaison to LILRC!

NCLA is looking for an enthusiastic individual interested in being our liaison to LILRC. The primary responsibility of the liaison is to work closely with LILRC to organize the Advocacy Day bus. Advocacy Day is one of the most important events of year, and without transportation we can’t ensure a critical mass of librarians on […]

LILRC & NCLA 33rd Annual Legislative Breakfast

The Long Island Library Resources Council and The Nassau County Library Association cordially invite you to our 33rd Annual Legislative Breakfast with your New York State Legislators. Join library directors, trustees and staff in showing appreciation to your legislators for working hard to support our libraries. Friday, September 28, 2018 at 8:30am Hosted by the Nassau Library System […]