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Need help with your online events or website? Community Technical Support Survey
Need help with online events, remote work administration, website updates, or just general technical support? The Community Tech Support Desk is a new project of the Durland Alternatives Library for activists, organizations, and nonprofits who need help with their website, events, or digital tools. You can create a support ticket any time by emailing support@alternativeslibrary.org…
Read MoreStill here.. A reflection about Durland Alternatives Library
EDITORIAL BY LIBRARY DIRECTOR RYAN CLOVER-OWENS Last March the library closed in accordance with Cornell’s safety response to Covid-19. This of course completely shut down our circulation of materials, live events, and plans… While the library couldn’t operate, Prisoner Express, which provides correspondence and programming to thousands of prisoners around the US was in need…
Read MoreThe Alternatives Library hoping to re-open in Fall 2021
Hello friends, In compliance with Cornell University safety measures, the Durland Alternatives Library remains closed while Anabel Taylor Hall maintains a lower level of activity. We are very sorry that we cannot provide our materials at this time, even for curbside pickup. If anything changes we will be sure to let you know. To get…
Read MoreFirst Voices Radio!
Happy Indigenous People’s Day! It’s with great honor on this occasion to announce a library partnership with First Voices Radio, hosted by Tiokasin Ghosthorse. First Voices Radio is a Voice for Indigenous Issues, Concerns, Cultures and Customs. Since 1992, “First Voices Radio” has been exploring global topics and issues of critical importance to the preservation…
Read MoreCertain Days Freedom for Political Prisoners Calendars!
Every year the Alternatives Library keeps a stack of these calendars available for patrons to purchase. Since the library is closed due to Covid-19, I wanted to share the announcement and link to buy calendars here. from Certain Days… We are happy to announce that pre-sales for the 2021 Certain Days calendar (OUR 20th EDITION) have begun! Order now and…
Read MoreImpacts of Plastic Virtual Summit, 9/17 – 9/20
We are thrilled to announce the lineup and program for the A-Z Impacts of Plastic Summit happening LIVE this week from Thursday – Sunday 9/17 – 9/20. The Alternatives Library has been involved in helping to produce this online event and emphasize alternatives to fossil fuel powered economy and lifestyle. Registration is free and includes…
Read MoreApply today – Community Tech Support
Community Tech Support Agent – Work Study Position Help resolve support tickets for nonprofit and community organizations who are adapting to online events and organizing. As a support agent you will be able to help solve technical questions, research solutions, and also improve your own technical skills. You’ll be on a small team and assigned…
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