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Library Advocacy Day is February 28, 2023

CEF Library System Posted on February 15, 2023 by David FullerFebruary 16, 2023
Advocacy Day

Anyone can advocate for their public library! We need many voices to tell leaders in the Legislature why libraries are essential.

Advocacy helps to inform people about library services and their value to the community. It can influence important decisions about legislative and budget priorities in order to strengthen libraries in New York State and ensure that they have the resources to continue offering these important services.

The New York Library Association suggests various ways to tell your story about why libraries are important:

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Posted in Advocacy, Library, Public, Staff, Trustees | Tagged advocacy, advocacy day, libraries, library, Outreach, staff

New Additions to the Team

CEF Library System Posted on January 12, 2023 by David FullerJanuary 12, 2023
Rebecca and Justin

We’d like to take a moment to welcome the newest additions to the Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System crew. First off, Rebecca Klein has joined as a library clerk in the Technical Services Department. Rebecca is a SUNY Plattsburgh history department alumna and aspiring archival librarian. When she isn’t reading about lesbian history or doing genealogical research, you can find her knitting, watching bad sci-fi movies with her fiancée, or playing with her cat Marceline. She’s been making quick work of dealing with interlibrary loans and rotating collections, helping us provide fresh titles to patrons in every corner of the three counties. And even more recently, Justin VanCour has also joined the team as an accounting clerk in the Administration Department. He comes to us with more than a decade of experience working in insurance and account clerk positions with Clinton County. Justin’s passions away from the office include music, writing, and Star Wars. He loves doing things with his family, including coaching his kids in youth sports. He’s been learning all about the ins and outs of the financial side of the Library System and member libraries. We’re so glad to have both Rebecca and Justin join and look forward to working with them to provide service to libraries and their patrons.

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Posted in Library, Public, Staff | Tagged administration, employee, tech services, technical services

Minimum Standards Training 2022

CEF Library System Posted on January 3, 2023 by David FullerMarch 8, 2023

https://youtu.be/APq32_T2g4o

NYSED DLD Helpful Information for Meeting Minimum Public Library Standards – https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/helpful/index.html

NYSED DLD Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State – https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/trustees/handbook/index.html

NYLA Archived Webinars – https://www.nyla.org/archived-webinars/

NYLA Continuing Education – https://www.nyla.org/continuing-education/

GALE NOVELny Training – https://support.gale.com/novelny/training

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Posted in Continuing Education, Staff, Training, Training Video, Webinar | Tagged minimum standards, staff, training, video, webinar

OverDrive Staff Training

CEF Library System Posted on April 29, 2021 by David FullerApril 29, 2021

OverDrive – our provider for ebooks and e-audiobooks and the developer of the app Libby – allows you and your staff to learn about their platform at your own pace. Check out the Library Staff Training website for on-demand webinars and how-to videos so you can be better informed to assist your patrons in taking advantage of this online resource.

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Posted in Continuing Education, Staff, Training, Training Video, Webinar | Tagged libby, overdrive, training, video, webinar

Summer Reading Workshop 2021

CEF Library System Posted on March 24, 2021 by David FullerApril 23, 2021


Graphic Design in Canva – Sarah Spanburgh


Agenda – https://cefls.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Summer-Reading-Workshop-2021-Agenda.pdf​
Canva – https://www.canva.com/​
Pixabay – https://pixabay.com/​
Library Giving Day templates – https://librarygivingday.org/campaign-tools/#toolkit

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Posted in Continuing Education, Staff, Webinar | Tagged summer, summer reading, summer reading program, summer reading webinar, summer reading workshop

In with the New….

CEF Library System Posted on October 1, 2019 by David FullerAugust 30, 2022
Enterprise Online Catalog

Out with the old, goes the old saying. Several years ago, our library system got a brand new online catalog, called Enterprise. It replaced our Classic Catalog, (also known as Horizon Information Portal) but we have kept both operating. It’s now time to retire our Classic Catalog, because it has become hard for us to maintain and keep up to date and secure. We plan to retire the Classic Catalog the last week of 2019. If you still use it, … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Posted in Announcements, Horizon ILS, Public, Staff, Technology

Find Local Food Sources and Gardening Info in our New Topic Guide

CEF Library System Posted on May 30, 2018 by David FullerJuly 15, 2020

It’s the season for fresh food, gardening, and enjoying the beautiful vegetation in our region!  We have a new topic guide for North Country residents.  Check it out for book recommendations, reliable websites, local food festivals and links to farmers/producers. You can find it at https://cefls.libguides.com/gardening.  

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Service of the Month – Library Aware

CEF Library System Posted on May 29, 2018 by David FullerJuly 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

Libraries Rock with myON!

CEF Library System Posted on May 22, 2018 by David FullerAugust 26, 2020
Libraries Rock with myON

As a part of Summer Reading at New York Libraries, the State Education Department and myON are partnering to bring thousands of enhanced digital books to children from birth through 8th grade and their families all around the state. When: May through September 2018

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Posted in Outreach, Public, Staff, Summer, Youth | Tagged kids, myON, students, summer reading, youth

STEAMing Up Your Library Programs – June 25, 2018

CEF Library System Posted on May 10, 2018 by David FullerFebruary 26, 2019
Leah Hamilton

What is the secret ingredient for developing and implementing successful STEAM programs? Whether your library is large or tiny, well-funded or not, incorporating STEAM programs shouldn’t be daunting, difficult or expensive. By offering STEAM classes to your community, your library can provide an opportunity for students of all ages to develop skills in communication, creativity, problem solving, critical thinking and analysis. Children, families, and adults will be encouraged to ask questions, learn transferable skills, and delve into basic scientific concepts. … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Posted in Outreach, Programming, Public, Staff, Training, Upcoming Training | Tagged Maker, makerspace, making, steam, stem, training, workshop

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