FYI Friday – Novelist Plus Can Help Select Your Next Book!

Have you ever finished a book and then not known what you should read next, or how you should go about picking a title? Or wanted to find something similar to a novel you absolutely loved? Then you’re in luck, because the Novelist Plus database is a great readers’ advisory resource to help you with these exact situations.

Have you ever finished a book and then not known what you should read next, or how you should go about picking a title? Or wanted to find something similar to a novel you absolutely loved? Then you’re in luck, because the Novelist Plus database is a great readers’ advisory resource to help you with these exact situations.

In its own words, Novelist Plus is “a comprehensive readers’ advisory resource for fiction and nonfiction. With an intuitive interface and extensive proprietary content, NoveList Plus answers the question: What should I read next?” Once inside the database, you can enter a title into the search box and discover all sorts of information about it. In addition to a suggested list of similar titles you might like to read, Novelist also offers author read-alikes, published reviews of the book, and data such as genre, character, tone, writing style, and more. This tagged data is even linked, so that by clicking on something like “Genre: Adaptations, retellings, and spin-offs,” you will come up with a list of recommended books with this genre.novplus200

If you need assistance using the database, you can click the “Help” link at the top right of the screen for an extensive list of instructions.  Novelist Help

To access Novelist, visit the Library’s website at www.cshlibrary.org. On the right side of the page, under the “Find” column, click on the “Novelist Plus – Find the perfect book!” link. Log in with your CSH Library card barcode and password.NoveListPlus_ProductButton_200

Bonus: Keep an eye out for our monthly “If you liked [this book], then try one of these [other books]” displays! Using recommendations from Novelist Plus, we create a poster with six read-alikes for a currently popular book and hang it in the lobby of the Library. For those on the go, we also post the list on our twitter and facebook pages!

April’s list is for Elena Ferrante’s “My Brilliant Friend”:

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FYI Friday: The Reference Room Mural

Throughout the Cold Spring Harbor Library stand the works of local artists, including paintings hanging on the walls and freestanding sculptures strategically placed to enhance the building’s beauty. But did you know that one wall of the reference room was sized specifically to fit the 10-foot mural that hangs on it?

Throughout the Cold Spring Harbor Library stand the works of local artists, including paintings hanging on the walls and freestanding sculptures strategically placed to enhance the building’s beauty. But did you know that one wall of the reference room was sized specifically to fit the 10-foot mural that hangs on it?

Reflections II: Lloyd Harbor View is a 10-foot oil painting depicting a view of the water and causeway in Lloyd Neck. It currently hangs on the wall of the Library’s reference room, directly opposite the entrance to the room from the lobby. Painted by local artist Pauline Gore Emmert in 1979 as part of her Master’s in Art thesis, Reflections II eventually came to the attention of then-CSH Library director Helen Crosson, who asked Emmert to loan the painting to the Library for its new building. In fact, Crosson actually “changed the shape of the reference room to accommodate this piece,” making the wall 140 inches to fit the mural’s 120-inch length. Originally on long-term loan to the Library, Reflections II was officially gifted to the Library in 2011.

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Reflections II – Photo © Kathy Kmonicek for The New York Times

Pauline Gore Emmert is a local artist who first took up painting at age 43 to fulfill her life’s dream, going back to school and achieving a Bachelor’s and Master’s with Honors in Art from C.W. Post. A second cousin to former Vice President Al Gore, Emmert has painted numerous scenes of the Lloyd Harbor area, including a depiction of “The Great Oak” of Lloyd Neck, which also hangs in the Library. In fact, Emmert was the first artist featured in the Library’s Gallery in the Round when it opened in 2011, displaying eight of her landscapes in this art show.

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Pauline Gore Emmert – Photo © Kathy Kmonicek for The New York Times

Sources
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/19/nyregion/19artsli.html?_r=0
http://www.cshlibrary.org/newsletter/issues/201101-newsletter.pdf
http://www.cshlibrary.org/fyi-friday-the-big-oak-of-lloyd-neck/

FYI Friday: Wireless Printing at the Library

For a long time, patrons have been able to use the library’s computers for anything from browsing the internet, to working on and printing school or business documents. But did you know that the Library now offers a mobile printing service, so that patrons can print wirelessly from anywhere?

For a long time, patrons have been able to use the library’s computers for anything from browsing the internet, to working on and printing school or business documents. But did you know that the Library now offers a mobile printing service, so that patrons can print wirelessly from anywhere?

Thanks to the installation of our new printers and photocopiers, patrons can now print most documents from their own devices, rather than needing to log on to a Library computer.  In addition to printing from laptops, patrons can print from any internet-enabled device, including phones and tablet, or even from their home computers! Just follow the instructions to send your print job, then visit the Library within 24 hours to print your document.

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Wireless print jobs cost 10¢/page for black & white copies and 25¢/page for color copies – the same price as printing from a Library computer. Wireless printing is compatible with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, and JPEG picture files, but Microsoft Publisher is not supported. Job sizes must be under 25MB per file.

Visit the Wireless Printing page on our website for instructions on printing wirelessly, and to learn more about it.

FYI Friday: Learn a New Language with Pronunciator

Learning a second language can be a difficult process, and the Library offers all kinds of books and cds on how to do so. But did you know that we also offer access to an online series of language courses, available through both computers and mobile devices?

Learning a second language can be a difficult process, and the Library offers all kinds of books and cds on how to do so. But did you know that we also offer access to an online series of language courses, available through both computers and mobile devices?

Pronunciator is a website that helps you learn one of their 80 languages offered, through “self-directed lessons, live teachers, quizzes, movies, music, and more.” It offers thousands of courses for these languages, and can be accessed both on computers and on mobile devices. Pronunciator also offers ESL courses in 50 different languages for those who wish to learn English as a second language.

To learn more about Pronunciator, take a tour of their website.

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To Use Pronunciator:
1. Click here, or visit our website at www.cshlibrary.org and click on the grey button on the right labeled “Learn a Foreign Language – Pronunciator.”
2. Enter your library barcode number in the box on the right labeled “Library Card #” (under the heading “First Time Here?”). Click the blue “Register” button.
3. Create an account by entering your email address, a new password, and your full name (optional) in the boxes. Your email address will be your “Student Name” for logging in.
4. Once you’ve registered, click “Launch Pronunciator,” and you’re good to go!

To Use the Pronunciator App:
1. Download the Pronunciator app for your Android or Apple device from the app store.
2. Open the app and log in using your account’s email address and password. If you have not yet created an account with Pronunciator, follow the steps in the above instructions.
3. You’re all set!

Bon voyage, and happy learning!

FYI Friday: Instagram and Twitter and Facebook (Oh, My!)

Did you know? Not only does the Library have twitter and facebook accounts, but we now have an Instagram account as well!

Did you know? Not only does the Library have twitter and facebook accounts, but we now have an Instagram account as well!

Follow our Instagram account by searching for the username cshlibrary (or click here). We’ll be posting all sorts of photos – from displays, to programs and activities, to behind-the-scenes tidbits!

If you aren’t already, you can also follow our twitter (@CSH_Library or click here) and facebook (click here) pages. On these sites we post details about upcoming programs, current book displays, and notifications about closings due to weather conditions and holidays.

You can also ask us questions on any of these platforms, or by email at askref@cshlibrary.org. Hope to see you online!

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FYI Friday: Borrowing Museum Passes from the Library

Visiting a museum is an enjoyable and educational way to spend time, both for individuals and as a family activity. But did you know that you can borrow passes for specific museums from the Library, just like you were checking out a book or dvd?

Visiting a museum is an enjoyable and educational way to spend time, both for individuals and as a family activity. But did you know that you can borrow passes for specific museums from the Library, just like you were checking out a book or dvd?

The Library currently owns membership passes to 9 different museums, both local and in New York City, which Cold Spring Harbor Library cardholders may borrow. Only one patron can check out a particular pass at a time – i.e., these are not entrance tickets being distributed, but a single pass that is borrowed and must be returned. Each museum pass allows a group of between 4 and 6 people entrance to the museum – details vary according to each individual museum, so be sure to check! Patrons can check out a pass for up to three days, and passes may be reserved up to three months in advance. However, only one pass can be checked out OR reserved at a time, per family.

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The museum passes currently owned by the CSH Library are:

NYC Museums
Guggenheim Museum
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Long Island Museums
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery
Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
Cradle of Aviation
Long Island Children’s Museum
Nassau County Museum of Art
Old Westbury Gardens
Vanderbilt Museum & Planetarium

For more information, including rules and restrictions, visit the Museum Passes page on our website.

To reserve a pass or ask a question, visit or call Information Services at 631-692-6820.

FYI Friday: The Library’s New, Upgraded Scanner

Did you know? The Library has a new, upgraded flatbed scanner with an easy-to-use touchscreen monitor and keyboard!

Did you know? The Library has a new, upgraded flatbed scanner with an easy-to-use touchscreen monitor and keyboard!

In the past, all documents had to be scanned through the public photocopier, where entering an email address on the tiny screen could be incredibly difficult. With this new scanner, you’re not only able to type in an email destination, but you can also scan to a USB stick, Dropbox, Google Drive, or even a smartphone with a QR code reader!IMG_1031

The new scanner is located by the Circulation Desk, next to the fax machine and across from the Community Room (where the photocopier is located).

Ask one of the Circulation staff or an Information Services librarian how to use the new scanner, or follow these simple steps:

1.    Touch the monitor to begin.
2.    Choose which location you wish to scan to (email, USB, etc.).
3.    Choose the color setting and type of file you want to scan your document as (ex: pdf, jpeg, etc.). Tap “NEXT” in the bottom right corner.
4.    Lay your document face-down on the flatbed scanner and close the lid. Tap the green “SCAN” button on the monitor. The machine will scan the document and show its image onscreen.
5.    If you have more pages to scan in as part of the same file, remove the first one and repeat step 4 until you have scanned all your pages. (If you have a large number of pages, you may wish to break them up into multiple, smaller scan jobs, so they send more easily). Tap “NEXT” to continue.
6.    If scanning to email, enter the email address you wish to send your scanned pages to, as well as a subject heading and a body message if you so desire. Tap “NEXT” to send.
7.    You’re done! A message will appear informing you whether the scans have sent successfully.

FYI Friday: The “Three Condors” Sculpture

Anyone who’s visited the Cold Spring Harbor Library has encountered the immense metallic sculpture welcoming them into the parking lot. But did you know that this statue, titled “Three Condors,” was created in 1967 by Hungarian-American artist George Gach?

Anyone who’s visited the Cold Spring Harbor Library has encountered the immense metallic sculpture welcoming them into the parking lot. But did you know that this statue, titled “Three Condors,” was created in 1967 by Hungarian-American artist George Gach?

Born in Budapest, George Gach (1909-1996), son of the eminent Hungarian sculptor Stephen Gach, relocated his family to Long Island in 1952. George devoted himself to painting, sculpting, and art instruction, creating over 1400 award-winning bronze sculptures and 997 paintings during his lifetime. His daughter, Susie Gach Peelle, remains a local painter and artist, and her work was recently featured in the Library’s art gallery.LionKing01

The sculpture “Three Condors” was commissioned by the Talve family almost fifty years ago for their company, Franklin Stainless Corporation. The stainless steel form represents the three brothers who founded the company, and was used as its corporate logo until 2008, when Franklin Stainless was sold. In 2011 the Talve family donated the piece to the Library, with a re-dedication ceremony held in April of the next year.

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Susie Gach Peelle

FYI Friday: Borrow E-books and Media from Home

With extreme winter weather finally moving in, a closed Library makes it difficult to access the books and movies you want. But did you know that you can still access many of these materials through our downloadable media apps and sites?

With extreme winter weather finally moving in, a closed Library makes it difficult to access the books and movies you want. But did you know that you can still access many of these materials through our downloadable media apps and sites?

Read on for descriptions of and directs links to all of our downloadable materials.

Downloadable Materials

*Live-brary.com hosts our large collection of downloadable e-books and audiobooks. You can install the Overdrive app on your mobile device to download materials for offline reading and listening. Visit the Help page for assistance with setting up your device. livebrary

*OneClickdigital provides access to exclusive Recorded Books eAudio titles, as well as other popular eBooks and eAudio titles. This collection includes bestselling and popular content for mobile and desktop platforms.

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*Indieflix allows you to stream independent films from world famous film festivals and local artists.

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*Hoopla digital gives you 24/7 access to thousands of movies, television shows, music albums, eBooks, audiobooks, and comics on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. hoopla

*Flipster allows you to browse digital versions of your favorite magazines through any Internet browser or via the Flipster app for iPads running iOS 7.0 or higher and Android tablets 7″ or larger running Android version 4.2 or higher.

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Make sure you have your up-to-date library card at hand to check out materials. With just a few clicks, you can download to your heart’s content!

FYI Friday: Long Island Profiles

Did you know? You can learn about recent house sales on Long Island by viewing the Nassau and Suffolk Profiles, available in hard copy at the Library.

Did you know? You can learn about recent house sales on Long Island by viewing the Nassau and Suffolk Profiles, available in hard copy at the Library.

Updated weekly, the Long Island Profiles list the local houses sold during that time, and provide the name of the purchaser, the address, the seller, and the selling price. Additionally, they list foreclosure properties. Cold Spring Harbor Library carries the Profiles for Oyster Bay / Hempstead Townships and Huntington / Smithtown Townships.

Whether you’re conducting business or just curious about your new neighbors, the Profiles are a great resource to check out. If you’re interested, visit the Information Services Desk at the Library and ask to see them.

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