System Library Director Needed
Due to the pending retirement of our director, the Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System in Northern New York is searching for a dynamic individual to supervise and lead our team of dedicated professionals in serving the needs of people in our area. Read the job description and find out about the application process here: Director Search Posting. Also, please refer to the Civil Service Job Description for this position.
Financial Literacy Month
Did you know that April is Financial Literacy Month? Help those who need to brush up on their personal finance skills save some cash by providing these great resources and taking advantage of a few yourself: Financial Literacy Compiled by CEFLS staff, this page has resources from all around the Internet, through the various information guides offered by CEFLS and member libraries, books, ebooks, and e-magazines. Consumer.gov Purposefully written in very simple language, this website developed by the Federal Trade … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
We’re Turning Over a New Leaf
If you are reading this, we’ve successfully transitioned to a new website. We are confident that it will be an improvement over the old one, which was ten years old in February of 2018! However, we know it will take some getting used to. Please email us at info2@cefls.org if there is anything you are having trouble finding. The new site offers more flexibility, and can be successfully used on mobile devices. It features interactive calendars of events, Google street … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Learning Resource of the Month – February/March 2018 – A to Z Maps Online
A to Z Maps Online is a wonderful educational resource for students, teachers, historians, hikers, travelers and anyone interested in geography! The site brings together modern and historical maps from a variety of sources which can be downloaded in high or low resolution and printed for your personal use. Some example maps: Topographic maps for every quadrangle in the United States Antique maps for towns and cities including 1877 and 1899 maps of Plattsburgh, an 1886 map of Malone Tree … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
New Titles at Area Libraries
We continuously update our catalog with new titles available at Clinton, Essex, and Franklin County public libraries. Click on a category below to see the latest titles in our catalog. You can further limit the results to your home library after looking at the results. Depending on format and availability, you can request items or download titles for your e-reader or tablet. Fiction Nonfiction Kids DVDs Audio CDs Teens Ebooks Downloadable Audiobooks Easy Picture Books … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
New Catalog Help
The new library catalog debuted in November 2017. This new portal to library resources in our system offers some wonderful changes including: More modern search functionality such as numerous options to limit your results A “Did You Mean” feature to alert you to potential spelling errors in your search The ability to preview and directly download digital resources To access your account, log in with the library card number and PIN that you used with the old catalog. Not quite ready to … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Learning Resource of the Month – January 2018 – Mango Languages
Mango Languages’ linguist-approved language-learning software teaches practical conversation in over 70 languages, while keeping the vibe fun and encouraging. Features include the ability to download for learning in the car, free mobile apps, hands-free learning features, and progress tracking. View a tutorial and get started (or brush up) on one of these languages: Spanish, English, French, Canadian French, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, German, American Sign Language, Icelandic, Danish, Hungarian, Urdu…and 60 more! You will need your library card number to log in, … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Reader Services: Find your next favorite book
Need to find something new to read? Look no further than this reader services page that collects some of the best resources the web can provide. … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Seniors: The Best Resources for You and Your Loved Ones
Local Resources | State and Federal | Health and Benefits | Technology | Legal | Additional Sites Offices for the Aging Clinton County Office for the Aging Essex County Office for the Aging Franklin County Office for the Aging New York State Office for the Aging: An easy-to-navigate site that covers all of the bases, from healthy recipes, winter safety tips, glaucoma, senior housing, long-term care, to current news about Medicare. The Caregiver Resources Help for family & friends are great! Local Resources … [CLICK TO READ MORE]