This winter I am teaching an American literature course that covers the period from the 17th to the mid-19th centuries: I offer one survey course each term at Elmira College. This first course in a three-course sequence introduces students to Continue reading Benjamin Franklin, Libraries, and Literacy as Social Power
It’s finally happened!! Mom is putting me to work. But first let me introduce myself. My name is Mace and I’m a 13-month-old golden-lab dog. I’m in training to be a service dog some day. My 2-footed mom has had the Continue reading Dog Days
Elmira, N.Y. — Calling all book lovers! The Arnot Mall will host a massive book sale over two weekends in February: Feb. 10-13 and Feb. 17-19, 2011. The annual sale, a favorite community tradition for nearly 40 years, is sponsored by Continue reading Annual Book Sale Returns to the Arnot Mall (Feb 10-19)
These cold days in January are ideal for curling up by the fire with a good book. We have a list of 100 best novels at the reference desk that we would be happy to show you, to give you some ideas if you Continue reading January Reads
The commercialization of the holidays makes me cringe into withdrawal from the whole idea. When I thought about what to read to get me in a mood of anticipation and pleasure, I first thought about fiction; I was pleasantly surprised Continue reading Holiday Reading
Justin Gregory has never been a fan of a blank wall. Now the Horseheads Middle School student has brought color and life to the windows at the Big Flats Branch of the Chemung County Library District. Justin painted the windows Continue reading Teen artist adds color to the Big Flats Library
Wilson Biographies Plus Illustrated is a useful tool for beginning biographic research. This database, accessible to CCLD patrons from our website, provides full-text profiles of many famous people throughout history (including prominent individuals from today). A profile includes images as Continue reading Wilson Biographies Plus Illustrated
Global Road Warrior is a useful tool that contains profiles for 175 different countries in one convenient location. Each country profile includes cultural information as well as demographics. This tool is especially useful for people traveling for business, as it Continue reading Global Road Warrior
What is your library worth to you? We know you value the services and resources provided by your public library, but just how much are those services worth? How much would you pay out-of-pocket if the library didn’t exist, or Continue reading Library Use & Return on Investment Value Calculator
I am really excited about two new books I have just finished reading. One is: The Invisible Gorilla : and other ways our intuitions deceive us by Christopher F. Chabris and Daniel Simons. I had recently read about a psychology Continue reading The Invisible Gorilla