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Senior Planet Programming at Your Library

CEF Library System Posted on March 30, 2022 by David FullerApril 27, 2022

Thanks to funding from the American Rescue Plan and in partnership with the Northern New York Library Network, the libraries of the Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System are excited to bring Senior Planet programming to the region. Librarians and library staff from 5 libraries have been trained in providing Senior Planet’s tried-and-true technology classes to their communities. Senior Planet’s curriculum has been specifically designed to aid seniors in 5 key areas: Financial Security Civic Engagement and Advocacy Social Engagement Health and Wellness … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

The Economic Power of Libraries

CEF Library System Posted on October 8, 2021 by David FullerOctober 8, 2021

What is the economic power of libraries? Studies show that libraries return $5 into your community for every $1 invested.

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Homework Help and Live Tutoring for Free

CEF Library System Posted on September 21, 2021 by David FullerSeptember 22, 2021
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Brainfuse HelpNow is an all-in-one suite of tutoring services designed for a wide range of academic needs whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, mastering a particular topic, or writing a paper, brought to you thanks to the Lake Placid Education Foundation of the Adirondack Foundation. HelpNow services include expert academic tutoring and self-study tools to empower users to study at their own pace or collaborate with peers and teachers. Students access live, on-demand academic help and state-aligned skills building lessons from expert tutors. With HelpNow, tutors and students communicate in real time in our online classroom by typing, drawing, and marking-up lessons and web content. Plus, students can use our secure file sharing feature in the writing lab to submit writing assignments to our writing tutors any time of the day. The Brainfuse full-service test center offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as college preparatory tests – including the SAT.

Get started by clicking here and entering your library card number.

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Posted in Announcements, Information Sources, Library, Parents, Public, Students, Teens, Youth | Tagged brainfuse, helpnow, homework, parents, school, students, tutor, tutoring

Learn More about the COVID-19 Coronavirus

CEF Library System Posted on March 12, 2020 by David FullerMarch 12, 2020

There’s a lot of information swirling around regarding the latest coronavirus spreading throughout the world. But where can you find reliable information on the topic? Head over to our guide at cefls.org/coronavirus to get the most up-to-date information on the virus along with the best tactics on how to reduce the spread.

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Posted in Health, Library, Media coverage, Public, Students, Teens, Youth | Tagged coronavirus, covid-19, fact, Internet, media, news, scam, social media, true, truth, viral, virus

The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing but the Truth

CEF Library System Posted on January 13, 2020 by David FullerMarch 4, 2020

You already know that not everything you read on the Internet is true. But where can you go to find out whether an article is accurate or not? The folks at MakeUseOf have written up the excellent piece entitled The 8 Best Fact-Checking Sites for Finding the Unbiased Truth.

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Posted in Library, Public, Students, Technology, Teens, Youth | Tagged fact, Internet, media, news, scam, social media, true, truth, viral

How do I…?

CEF Library System Posted on December 3, 2019 by David FullerAugust 26, 2020
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Get a library card? The best way to get a library card is to visit your most convenient library in person. You can find a map or a list of libraries in our region, and click on a library to find out contact information and open hours. We encourage you to call the library of your choice and ask about obtaining a card. All New York residents are eligible to receive a free library card and library services, even if the town they live … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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How do I…

CEF Library System Posted on December 3, 2019 by David FullerApril 2, 2021

…get a library card? The best way to get a library card is to contact or stop by the local library that’s most convenient for you. You can find a map or a list of libraries in our region, and click on a library to find out contact information and open hours. We encourage you to contact the library of your choice and ask about obtaining a card. All New York residents are eligible to receive a free library card … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Tech Tips for Library Staff

CEF Library System Posted on June 4, 2019 by David FullerMarch 4, 2020

Library Tech Tip #1 Scanning Barcodes from Book Covers when Cataloging Items Please be aware when scanning the barcode on the back of an item. Scanning usually gives you the ISBN but occasionally (especially in older items) it gives you a UPC code.  Consequently,  UPC code will not find the items requested for MARC records or in Horizon.  The picture shows an example – you can see that the number beneath the barcode is not the same as the ISBN.  In this case, … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

REcycling Matters ~ the REasons Why We Should

CEF Library System Posted on April 5, 2019 by David FullerJuly 15, 2020

Just in time for Earth Day, we have a new librarian-created information guide, featuring inspiration, information sources and practical ideas to introduce some green practices into your life and have fun at the same time! You can find out about Drawdown, the book about how we can reverse global warming, find out about green careers, explore upcycling and plogging, and also find out what libraries can do to help the environment. See the guide here:  REcycling Matters ~ the REasons … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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Free Teen Events for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

CEF Library System Posted on February 12, 2019 by David FullerJuly 15, 2020
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Nearly 80% of females reported experiencing at least one incident of physical or sexual aggression by the age of 22. Get involved and change the stats! Attend free events for teens featuring nail art, temporary tattoos, snacks provided by Stewart’s Shops, and a movie. These events are brought to you by CEFLS and STOP Domestic Violence. They were made possible through generous funding from the National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH) under cooperative agreement number UG4LM012342 … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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