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We’re Turning Over a New Leaf

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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

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NOTE – this resource was discontinued due to lack of use. 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 … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Archived Webinars from the New York State Library

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2018 Where Do You Find Data Describing Your Community?; Wednesday, February 14. 2017 Public and Association Library Annual Reports Webinar, Monday, January 22 2017 Helping All Trustees Succeed (HATS) Mini-Webinars — A series of short online webinars focused on information trustees need to know. Issues such as Open Meetings Law, the Role of the Board President, Hiring a New Director, as well as other topics, covered in 10-15 minute presentations. Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and E-rate, Wednesday, December 13 How … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Learning Resource of the Month – January 2018 – Mango Languages

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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]

Disaster Preparedness For Libraries – Training Session

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We had a wonderful presentation in 2014 by Michele Brown of Cornell on how to prepare a disaster plan for your library. If you missed it, here are a few links to resources you may want to review. Powerpoint for How to Create a Disaster Plan (pdf) Blank Disaster Plan Template (word doc) … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Going Deeper with Social Media – a Webinar from Webjunction, December 19, 2017

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2017.12.19 – Going Deeper with Social Media from Webjunction. Learn how to take the next steps toward amplifying your library’s social media program. During this third webinar in our social media series, we’ll discuss best practices in growing your library’s social media program and managing user engagement. You’ll learn tips on assessing your library’s audience based on their preferred platforms and ideas for converting your in-person library community into an online community. This webinar is part three in a series … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

October Resource of the Month:

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Access to information in the Plattsburgh Press Republican, our area’s largest newspaper, just got easier!  Newsbank’s Press Republican database provides current and archived information from the Plattsburgh Press Republican in searchable text format. It includes the text (no pictures) of the current day’s edition and editions going back to 1999. It’s a great way to search for obituaries or news events. Have your library card number ready to log in, and search away! … [CLICK TO READ MORE]