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Forbes Library’s Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum Standing Committee is in search of a recording secretary (part time paid position) The Board of Trustees of Forbes Library, although governed…f discussions Prepare a draft of minutes within 2 weeks to be reviewed and approved by the Committee at their next meeting Make corrections and prepare final minutes after approval by Committee Send approved finalized minutes to Archivist Qualifications Demonstrated ability to type quickly and capture essential points during meetings Good command of English language, grammar, & spelling Experience with Google Documents preferred Access to laptop c…

All online resources can be used in the library. Most can also be used from home, though many require you to sign in with your library card number. View online…All online resources can be used in the library. Most can also be used from home, though many require you to sign in with your library card number. View online resources by subject…

Sawmill workers, photo by the Howes Brothers The Hampshire Room for Special Collections contains thousands of images documenting local history, including images of farms, factories, shops, schools, and local residents both well…wse a portion of the collection. Contact the Arts & Music Department at 413-587-1013 or email us at archives@forbeslibrary.org. Articles and Guides The Angel of Hadley The story behind this famous painting. The Life and Death of Old Main This article, published in the Daily Hampshire Gazette, describes Mark Majeski’s photographs of the ruins of Northampton State Hospital. Using Images / Licensing Image Use Policy and Fees Image Reproduction Fee Sc…

Naila Moreira, photo by Jeep Wheat Naila Moreira, Writer-In-Residence Emeritus, served from 2015-2018. Naila is an essayist, poet, and science journalist. Her work frequently focuses on themes of science and…tter: @nailamoreira Facebook: naila.moreira Radio Interview with Writers’ Voice: http://www.writersvoice.net/2013/06/andrew-fisk-naila-moreira/…

This program ran in 2016. It is archived here for those who are interested Hampshire & Franklin Counties – More than 25 libraries throughout the region and medical professionals from…begin to have meaningful, sustained dialogue about our wishes regarding end-of-life care.” Lisa Downing, assistant director/patron services librarian at Forbes Library and an event organizer, echoes Zesiger’s wish for conversations about end-of-life care. “As librarians, we believe in the power of books to spark discussion and dialogue. We are very excited to have so many public libraries partnering with Cooley Dickinson.” She adds that the book t…

Privacy Policy Forbes Library strives to protect patrons’ privacy to the fullest extent of the law (Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 78, Section 7). Following the American Library Association’s Code of…ed by law and library policy. When using the library’s services, including online services, patrons may be required to provide their name, e-mail address, library card barcode, phone number or home address. This information will only be used to fulfill patrons’ service needs and to help the library improve and target its services effectively. Patrons’ personal information will be discarded when it is no longer needed. The library is a member of th…