Library Employees to Speak at Internet Librarian Conference in Monterey, California

This month, Emma Clark Library’s Director, Ted Gutmann, along with Robert Johnson, Manager of Information and Technology Services, will present at the Internet Librarian Conference in Monterey, California.  The conference will be held October 28 – 30 and is expected to be attended by thousands of librarians from around the world.

Mr. Gutmann and Mr. Johnson’s program will feature mobile library applications and the steps necessary to design and develop an effective library app.  They will also discuss the pros, cons, and tips for a digital extension of library services.

“Emma mobile”, launched in November 2012, is a free app available for both Apple and Android.  It was featured in Computers in Libraries Magazine in February of this year and is rated 5 stars in the iTunes store.  As of October 2013, there have been 2,065 downloads for the app.

With this app, users can:

• Store and display a digital version of their library card on their mobile device
• Scan an ISBN and automatically search the library’s catalog to see if Emma Clark owns it – and if so, place a hold on the item
• Automatically log-in to search online databases and check their account
• Receive notifications about their items on hold, fines, and when their card needs to be renewed
• Search the library catalog
• View the library calendar of events
• Get turn-by-turn directions to the library
• Receive one-touch phone and/or email to the library

"This is where everything is going," says Mr. Gutmann. "Our computers are going to be these handheld devices, and Emma Clark is at the forefront of that."

For more information on the Internet Librarian conference, visit www.infotoday.com/il2013/

To download Emma Clark’s mobile app, go to http://emmamobile.emmaclark.org/

“A Library in Your Pocket”

October Art Display at the Library

Jeanette Martone's Face to Face: Drawings of common humanity and fragility of cultures

Outside by Jeanette Marton

Jeanette Martone works from photos taken during her travels to the developing world where she volunteers for projects to assist the local community.  By limiting color, and emphasizing texture in her pencil drawings, attention is focused on the essential elements of the subject.
Ms. Martone attended SUNY Purchase, took courses in botanical illustration at the New York Botanical Gardens, and also spent a semester studying design and anthropology at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Her works have been exhibited at museums and galleries in the U.S and abroad, including the Neuberger Museum in Purchase, New York, SXU Gallery at St. Xavier University, and Ai Gallery at the Illinois Institute of Art in Chicago, Illinois. In New York City, her work has been featured in exhibitions at Artists’ Space, Lincoln Center, Marymount Manhattan College Gallery, and the New York Botanical Gardens.  Her work has been published in the magazines “The Artists’ Magazine”, “American Artist Drawing”, “Art Calendar”, “The Other Side” and the books “Portrait Inspirations, “The Best of Oil Painting”, and “The Distillery”.

Emma Clark Children's Librarians to be at Long Island Apple Festival

Come down to the Long Island Apple Festival this coming Sunday, September 29. Emma Clark Children's Librarians will be there for an "apple-themed" storytime at 12:30.

The festival will be held at Sherwood Jayne Farm, 55 Old Post Road in East Setauket.

For more info on the festival: http://www.lifeonlongisland.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=events.eventdetail&EventID=26840#.UkBU28akpSA

Discount on "Museum Hack" tours for Emma Clark Patrons

Emma Clark Library patrons get a $5 discount on Museum Hack - "a highly interactive, subversive, fun, non-traditional tour" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Visit http://www.museumhack.com/ for more information on the tours and be sure to use the special coupon code emmaclark at checkout.

One of the many perks of being a library patron!

Museum Hack - "a fun, group-oriented VIP museum adventure.
You will be entertained...and learn a bit along the way. We strive to offer a brand new view of the Met,
one that you wouldn't get by simply visiting the museum on your own."

Library Budget Vote - Wednesday, September 18

Vote for the 2014 Library Budget - Wednesday, September 18

This year’s voting hours have been extended to 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. for your convenience.

“Like” us on Facebook for a chance to win a free iPad mini

For instant Emma Clark news, informative articles, and fun photos, “Like” us on Facebook! 

All new and existing fans of our Facebook page (by September 30th) will be automatically entered for a chance to win a free iPad mini!

Facebook.com/EmmaClarkLibrary

Help Us Design Our New Website

We're redesigning our website and want your input! 

Help us create "user stories" that will guide us in coming up with new features for the site.  Visit emmaclark.org and look on the lefthand side for more information.