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Service of the Month – Library Aware

Posted on May 29, 2018 by brooksbJuly 15, 2020

If you’re an avid reader, you’ll love these short email newsletters that highlight new books in your chosen subject area or genre such as historical fiction, science fiction, travel, romance or history.   You can sign up and choose your topics here: http://www.libraryaware.com/1099/Subscribers/Subscribe. Once you sign up, you’ll receive occasional email newsletter with short summaries of the new and recommended titles and links to the library catalog, where you can check to see which libraries own the titles and place requests.  You … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Posted in Information Sources, Library, Public, Reader Services, Staff

Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System calls special meeting to discuss new director

Posted on May 27, 2018 by brooksbAugust 26, 2020

The Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, at its site at 33 Oak St. Plattsburgh. The board will discuss appointment of a new director.  The meeting is open to the public.

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Library Construction Aid Webinar from the New York State Library, March 13, 2018

Posted on April 2, 2018 by brooksbJuly 15, 2020

On March 13, the State Library staff presented a webinar on State Aid for Library Construction. That webinar and the accompanying PowerPoint presentation has been uploaded to the Library Development web site and can now be accessed at http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/construc/webinars.htm

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Archived Webinars from Webjunction

Posted on March 15, 2018 by brooksbJanuary 21, 2021

Library Staff can find archived webinars on a variety of subjects to watch on demand at learn.webjunction.org. Some of the topics include: Active Shooter Procedures for Libraries Beyond Food for Fines: Libraries, Food Banks and Feeding America Getting Started with Social Media for Your Library Measure Your Impact: Getting Started with Outcome-Based Evaluations Trauma Informed Services in the Library: Understanding and Serving our Community Bilingual Storytimes: Reaching Through the Language Barrier More Than #MotivationMonday: Motivating Your Team Any Day of … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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We’re Turning Over a New Leaf

Posted on March 1, 2018 by brooksbJuly 15, 2020
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]

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Archived Webinars from the New York State Library

Posted on February 22, 2018 by brooksbDecember 1, 2020

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]

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Learning Resource of the Month – January 2018 – Mango Languages

Posted on December 27, 2017 by brooksbJuly 15, 2020
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]

Posted in Continuing Education, Information Sources, Language Learning, Public

Disaster Preparedness For Libraries – Training Session

Posted on December 21, 2017 by brooksbJuly 15, 2020

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)

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Posted in Continuing Education, Disaster Preparedness, Training, Training Document

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

Posted on December 20, 2017 by brooksbAugust 26, 2020

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]

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Weed ‘Em and Weep – a Webinar by the Weeding Ladies, May 5, 2017

Posted on December 20, 2017 by brooksbJuly 15, 2020

2017.05.08 – Weed ‘em and Weep from CEF Library System on Vimeo.

Posted in Continuing Education, Training, Webinar

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