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Job Opportunity: Principal Account Clerk/Typist – CEF Library System
The Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System is seeking an experienced and motivated Principal Account Clerk/Typist to join our Library System’s team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to maintain confidentiality in all areas of their work. They will also have a passion for problem solving, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Job Opportunity: Director – Keene Public Library
The Library Director serves as the chief administrative officer of the library and is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and operation of library services. The Director works collaboratively with the Board of Trustees to implement the library’s mission, maintain dependable public service hours, oversee daily operations, manage finances and technology, and ensure the library continues to meet the evolving needs of the community. The Director serves as the official liaison between the library, the Board of Trustees, the community, and the regional library system. The Board of Trustees is seeking a community-minded leader who values public service, embraces lifelong learning, and is committed to providing reliable, high-quality library services to all residents.
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Job Opportunity: Librarian 1 – Wead Library in Malone
The Wead Library in Malone, NY seeks a qualified Librarian 1 to serve our vibrant community. We seek an innovative, creative, and detail-oriented professional who will be a strong and positive presence in the library and when out in the community. Malone is located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains in the St. Lawrence River Valley close to many lakes and hiking trails. Malone is also within easy driving distance to Lake George and Lake Placid NY, Ottawa ONT, Montreal QUE and Vermont. Malone is home to the Almanzo Wilder Farm (setting of Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder), a 36-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones and its very own Recreational Park and Rotary Lake. Titus Mountain, which earned the “top family-friendly ski area in North America” Best in Snow award, is less than 8 miles from Malone.
The ideal candidate will be a community leader, building relationships with community groups. Candidates should feel comfortable working with families and initiating and implementing programs for children, adolescents, and families.
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Job Opportunity: Library Clerk – Tupper Lake Public Library
Tupper Lake Public Library is hiring two (2) Library Clerks to join the team. Library Clerks perform duties across a range of activities in the library.
[CLICK TO READ MORE]New Traveling Exhibit Featuring Americans Who Tell the Truth Portraits by Robert Shetterly
We are pleased to announce a new partnership with John Brown Lives! to bring a traveling exhibit of Americans Who Tell the Truth portraits to member libraries and community organizations across the region. The exhibit features laminated reproductions of selected portraits from artist Robert Shetterly’s series, which has been traveling the country since 2003.
Shetterly’s portraits celebrate individuals whose courage, activism, and imagination have shaped American democracy. Over the past two decades, he has collaborated with many of the people he has painted, deepening the project’s connection to contemporary social and humanitarian movements.
The traveling exhibit includes an interactive component: each portrait features a QR code linking to a short biography of the subject, inviting viewers to reflect on their life stories and the issues they championed. In partnership with OurStoryBridge, additional QR codes will soon connect viewers to audio interviews with some of the portrait subjects.
The exhibit will officially launch at the Saranac Lake Free Library on March 5 at 6:00 p.m. The event will include the unveiling of the portraits and a live Zoom Q&A with Robert Shetterly. Community members, educators, and local organizations are invited to attend.
We are proud to collaborate with John Brown Lives!, Northern New York Library Network, and OurStoryBridge to make this project possible.
For more information about borrowing the exhibit or attending the launch event, please contact us at info@cefls.org.
CEFLS Wants You to Join Our Board
Who we’re looking for:
- Someone with passion for the library and the role it plays in the community
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills
- Great communication skills
Requirements:
- Attend a monthly board meeting
- Complete two hours of annual training
- Be a resident of Clinton, Essex, or Franklin County
Your role as a trustee:
- Assist setting policy for the CEFLS
- Approve and monitor library’s annual budget and ongoing fiscal health
Benefits:
- Opportunity for professional development and networking
- Develop and gain leadership skills
- Chance to make a positive impact
Contact us for more information:
bmooney@cefls.org or 518-563-5190
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Job Opportunity: Library Page – Rouses Point Dodge Memorial Library
The Rouses Point Dodge Memorial Library is seeking a Page to fill in on select Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm.
This is a flexible schedule where you can select which Saturdays you are available for, usually 1-3 days out of the month. This is an entry level position.
[CLICK TO READ MORE]#ReadAllTheComics with Comics Plus
Introducing our latest online resource, Comics Plus! Looking for comics? Graphic novels? Manga? Manhwa? Comics Plus has plenty to choose from including titles from Dark Horse Comics, Oni Press, Image Comics, Tokyopop, and plenty more. Get unlimited access using just your library card by going to cefls.org/comics-kids to get age-appropriate titles or cefls.org/comics-full for the full collection. You can also download the app for iOS or Android smart devices!
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Community Canvas at the Library
We are pleased to introduce the ‘Community Canvas at the Library’ project, a county-wide initiative inviting residents of Essex County to come together and create collaborative art at their local libraries. No prior art experience is needed to participate, as the programs are designed to offer opportunities for individuals to express themselves through the use of color, patterns, designs, or poetry. The projects are suitable for a wide range of participants, from age 7 to seniors, offering a unique opportunity for all generations to connect and create together. Contact your local library to learn more!
This project was made possible, in part, by the Essex County Arts Council’s Cultural Assistance Program Grant with funding provided by Essex County. We greatly appreciate their support!
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Communication Boards at Your Library
The Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System is thrilled to announce a new initiative aimed at enhancing communication accessibility throughout our service area. Our goal is to support libraries and reading centers in creating inclusive and welcoming environments for diverse communication needs, while also raising awareness in the wider community. This project has been made possible through generous funding from the Autism Alliance of Northeastern NY. Thanks to this support, we partnered with Trish Friedlander, M.S., Ed., CCC-SLP, to develop custom laminated communication boards. These boards feature a core set of symbols related to common library experiences and are designed to support nonspeaking children and adults. Each board includes simple tips on how to use it to assist someone in need of communication support. Member libraries also received a set of individual symbol cards to post near corresponding areas. For example, a picture of a book drop to display near the actual book drop.
Additionally, the funding allowed us to offer training sessions with Ms. Friedlander at the summer reading workshops for member library staff earlier this year. Attendees had the opportunity to explore the materials and gain insights into how these tools can foster inclusive library interactions.
By promoting communication accessibility, the CEFLS member libraries play a vital role in fostering inclusion, understanding, and connection for all families in our region.
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