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Job Opportunity: Library Director – Tupper Lake Public Library

CEF Library System Posted on September 30, 2026 by David FullerSeptember 30, 2026

Full time, salaried, great benefits.

Are you a librarian looking for a creative leadership opportunity in a beautiful and supportive small town?

The Tupper Lake Public Library, AKA the Goff Nelson Memorial Library, is seeking a creative, dynamic, and inspiring leader. You will manage a dedicated staff, a $300k budget, and a collection of 40,000 items in a magnificent waterfront location.

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Job Opportunity: Substitute Van Driver – CEF Library System

CEF Library System Posted on September 15, 2026 by David FullerSeptember 15, 2026

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.

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Job Opportunity: Principal Account Clerk/Typist – CEF Library System

CEF Library System Posted on August 14, 2026 by David FullerAugust 14, 2026

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.

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Job Opportunity: Director – Keene Public Library

CEF Library System Posted on August 5, 2026 by David FullerAugust 5, 2026

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.

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Posted in Job Seekers, Jobs, Library, Public | Tagged director, job, job opportunity, keene, keene library, keene public library

Job Opportunity: Librarian 1 – Wead Library in Malone

CEF Library System Posted on June 22, 2026 by David FullerJune 23, 2026

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.

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Job Opportunity: Library Clerk – Tupper Lake Public Library

CEF Library System Posted on June 22, 2026 by David FullerJune 22, 2026

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.

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Job Opportunity: Library Page – Rouses Point Dodge Memorial Library

CEF Library System Posted on November 13, 2025 by David FullerNovember 13, 2025

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.

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Get that job: The interview

CEF Library System Posted on June 4, 2019 by Anja BouchardSeptember 17, 2025

Are you searching for a job? Check out this short video for some tips on interviews. 

Need some more help? You can borrow our Prep for Success Kit! It includes one messenger bag, 2 books (Get that job!: the quick & complete guide to a winning interview and How to write the perfect resume), one portfolio/document organizer with notepad and pen, one tie and laminated tying instructions, 7 sheets of resume paper, 4 thank you cards, and one laminated inspirational sheet. The kit may be borrowed for 4 weeks at time. The stationery items do not have to be replaced by the borrower. Anyone interested in borrowing one of these kits can visit our online catalog to request it with a library card and have it delivered to a library of their choice in Clinton, Essex, or Franklin County.

You can also find more information in our guide on Job Search and Career Resources in Northeastern New York.

Posted in Information Sources, Job Seekers, Public

Get that job: Filling out application forms

CEF Library System Posted on May 2, 2019 by Anja BouchardSeptember 17, 2025

Are you searching for a job? Check out this short video for some tips on filling out applications. You can also find more information in our guide on Job Search and Career Resources in Northeastern New York at http://cefls.libguides.com/job-search.


Posted in Information Sources, Job Seekers, Public

Veteran Resources

CEF Library System Posted on May 23, 2018 by David FullerMay 24, 2018

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Benefits & Resources
  • National Archives – Veterans’ Service Records
    Request military service records online, do research using military records, replace lost medals and awards, and browse World War II photos.
  • National Resource Directory
    The National Resource Directory provides access to services and resources at the national, state, and local levels to support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration.  The National Resource Directory and the Office of Warrior Care Policy engage with programs for Service Members and Veterans across the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, other U.S. Government agencies, and associated organizations.   Information and vetted resources on a variety of topics is easily accessible here.
  • Social Security Benefits for Disabled Military Personnel and Their Families Members
    This site contains information that wounded warriors and Veterans Who Have a Compensation Rating of 100% PT should know about Social Security.  A comprehensive guide to “Employment Tools for Veterans with Disabilities” is featured.
Economic Opportunities
  • eBenefits
    Apply for and manage a variety of benefits at this gateway from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the Department of Defense.
  • Feds Hire Vets
    This comprehensive site is filled with resources on Federal employment information for Veterans, transitioning military service members, their families, and Federal hiring officials.
For Caregivers
  • Elizabeth Dole Foundation – Caring for Military Families
    The Foundation’s programs provide military and veteran caregivers the support they need at the local, state, and national levels. These programs engage individuals, organizations, and communities across the country to get involved and make a difference in the lives of military caregivers.
  • Military and Veteran Caregiver Network
    The Military and Veteran Caregiver Peer Support Network (MVCN) offers peer-based support and services to connect those providing care to servicemembers and veterans living with wounds, illnesses and/or injuries.  The Network is modeled on the nationally recognized, evidence-based programs of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), which has provided compassionate peer-based support to more than 60,000 loved ones of those who have died during their service in the Armed Forces.  The mission of the MVCN and partners is to provide our nation’s pre- and post-9/11-era military and veteran caregivers with peer support to reduce their isolation and increase their senses of connectedness, engagement, hopefulness, wellness, as well as their knowledge and skills.
  • Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving
    Operation Family Caregiver (OFC) coaches the families of newly returning service members and veterans to manage the difficulties they face when they come home. OFC is a personalized program, tailored specifically to the struggles of each family. Through proven methods, the program teaches military families how best to navigate their challenges, resulting in stronger and healthier families. Learn more about how OFC helps create strong and healthy families.  This program is also available via phone/Skype.
  • VA Caregiver Support
    Caregivers play an important role in the health and well-being of Veterans. The Caregiver Support Program offers training, educational resources, and multiple tools to help you succeed.  This site provides links to resources for “Care for Caregivers” and “Care for Veterans” including home based primary care, adult day health centers, a caregiver support line and peer support mentoring.
For Women
  • Academy Women’s eMentor Program
    Online mentoring program that connects military personnel, veterans, and military spouses for dynamic mentoring experiences that powerfully move them forward in their personal and professional lives.
  • Center for Women Veterans
    This section of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs lists opportunities and resources of special interest to women veterans.
  • Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) Women Veteran Program (US Department of Labor)
    The Women Veteran Program monitors the employment situation of women veterans to ensure DOL VETS programs serve women veterans and male veterans equitably. When new or updated information about women veterans in the workforce becomes available, it is made public on this webpage, either as a fact sheet or as a webinar.
    Free employment services are available at American Job Centers nationwide, and they are effective for women veterans. In fact, one study showed that women veterans who used them experienced less of a wage gap than women nonveterans using comparable services. Veterans receive priority of service, and veterans with significant barriers to employment may receive more intensive case management, so be sure to tell them you are a veteran!
Health
  • Alzheimer’s Association
    The Alzheimer’s Association works on a global, national and local level to provide care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementia.
  • VA Health Benefits Overview
    This guide provides Veterans and their families with a road to the VA’s health care system and includes links to popular publications that have the latest information about their benefits through the VA.
  • VA Women Veterans Health Care
    Did you know that the VA provides primary and specialty health care – including reproductive health care and seven days of newborn care – to women veterans”  Women Veteran Program Managers are available at each VA medical center nationwide to advise, advocate and coordinate care for women Veterans.
  • Veterans Crisis Line
    The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.
  • VHA Office of Rural Health
    By collaborating with other VA program offices, Federal partners, state partners, and rural communities, ORH optimizes the use of available and emerging technologies, establishes new access points to care, and employs strategies to increase health care options for all rural Veterans.

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