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Libby Will Require a PIN on October 14th
To better ensure your access to online resources like ebooks, e-audiobooks, and digital magazines is secure, Libby will start requiring a PIN to log in on Wednesday, October 14th. There may be some disruption that morning to the service. If you have a library card with your local library, the PIN is the same number you use to log into the online catalog. If you are unsure of what your PIN is, please reach out to your library directly or contact us at info@cefls.org.
Job Opportunity: Substitute Van Driver – CEF Library System
This position exists in the Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System and involves responsibility to operate a van in the transportation of books and other library materials to member libraries or vendors. The driving duties involve deliveries in the three county area.
The work is on an “on-call” basis, to cover both planned and unplanned (sick) leave. Shifts may need to be covered on short notice, so flexibility in schedule is a plus.
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Brilliant Midnight Community Art Show
The Lake Placid Public Library wants your art that showcases the light, dark, and shadows to bring our community together this winter. We welcome artists to submit paintings, photography, fiber art, sketches, collage/mixed media, and sculpture, but if you have something that isn’t on this list, please send it our way for consideration. The Lake Placid Public Library‘s community art show is just that–a place for varied creative voices in the depths of our North Country winter. Established and emerging artists are encouraged to submit their work.
To submit your work for consideration, please fill out the online submission form and include:
- Digital image of your work
- 100-200 word artist statement
- Dimensions of your work
- Media type (example: painting, photograph, film, sculpture, textile, etc.)
- If this artwork has been shown before, please include when and where it was shown (example: Lake Placid Center for the Arts, July-August 2023)
Virtual Author Talk: David O. Stewart
Join us as we chat with award-winning historian David O. Stewart about his newest work, “The Democracy We Must Keep,” and the question he explores throughout the book: What did America’s founders say about democracy, and can we remain true to their vision for America?
Tuesday, September 1st at 2 PM ET via digital live-stream!
Register and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/ceflsdemo/206318/register
Having trouble finding the book? We’ve added 100 concurrent checkouts of the ebook on Libby, so you can read it without waiting for a copy to become available: https://cefls.org/library-patrons/overdrive/
[CLICK TO READ MORE]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
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