October 25, 2016 — Forbes Library received a 2016 Paul Winske Access Award from Stavros in recognition of the improvements the library has made to accessibility for people with disabilities. In 2015 Forbes installed…magnifying glasses along with a desktop magnifier and screen magnification software, screen reader software, and listening systems at service desks. The folks at Forbes have gone all out!” In addition to the “Forbes For All” elevator campaign, the library has been working on improving access through a two year federal grant provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners…
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Exam Proctoring
For students whose schools require remote study, the Forbes Library is happy to proctor exams subject to staff availability and the requirements of the school. Fill out the form below…but we can make no guarantees about the atmosphere on a given day. I understand that I am responsible for knowing how to access my exam and proceed with the test. Your Name(required) Email(valid email required) Phone School My exam will be On paper On a library computer On my own computer Please list any special requirements …
Make an appointment for: Exam Proctoring
For students whose schools require remote study, the Forbes Library is happy to proctor exams subject to staff availability and the requirements of the school. Fill out the form below…but we can make no guarantees about the atmosphere on a given day. I understand that I am responsible for knowing how to access my exam and proceed with the test. Your Name(required) Email(valid email required) Phone School My exam will be On paper On a library computer On my own computer Please list any special requirements …
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month Display at Forbes Library
September 12, 2022 — Forbes Library is joining the cause to bring awareness that September as FASD Awareness month, and September 9th as International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day. The goal is to…Forbes Library, 20 West St, Northampton, MA. Press Contact: Lisa Downing, Director, director@forbeslibrary.org or 413-587-1016…
Trustees
Forbes Library Appoints Two New Board Members Left to right: Lisa Downing, Anne Teschner, Russell Carrier, Katy Wight, Debin Bruce, Ruth Francis, Molly Moss The Forbes Library is governed by…ce began: 1982 Term expires: 2026 406 Park Hill Road Florence, MA 01062 413-586-8048 russellcarrier@gmail.com Katy E. Wight, Vice President Service began: 2016 Term expires: 2028 20 Northern Avenue Northampton, MA 01060 413-387-9631 katywight@gmail.com Debin Bruce Service began: 2022 Term expires: 2026 46 Columbus Ave Northampton MA 01060 debinbruce@gmail.com Anne F. Teschner Service began: 2024 Term expires: 2028 54 South Main St. Florence, MA…
Forbes Library Disability Advisory Board – Minutes for May 25, 2018
Minutes Forbes Library Disability Advisory Board Friday May 25 2018, 3:30 PM Present Ben Kalish, Barbara Black, Brian Tabor, Lisa Downing, Rick Ely, Joel Dansky, MaryJo Stanley, Dorothy Baker, Marie…pairing volunteers with seniors in their neighborhoods) the Senior Center email list flyers at the Senior Center public service announcements on local radio utilizing NCTV interns to make TV spots (about ODS and other accessibility related services) other organizations can help us spread the word social media Program ideas The board discussed the following program ideas: Barbara said the library could do more instruction with regards to the Nation…
Print From Home
Forbes Library’s Mobile Print Service let you print virtually any document from your Internet connected device to the printer in the library. Print From Home Staff Mediated Staff mediated printing…email address used to send the print job in order to retrieve and print your documents. Black & White One-Sided northampton-bw@printspots.com Black & White Two-Sided northampton-bw-duplex@printspots.com Color One-Sided northampton-color@printspots.com Color Two-Sided northampton-colorduplex@printspots.com…
Vice President Dawes
June 16, 2014 — Illustrious ancestors, a profitable business career, and remarkable civilian and military government service does not guarantee successful electoral office. In Calvin Coolidge’s world, no one better demonstrates this than his…ny to pay war compensation to the victors. The Dawes Plan provided for a reorganization of German finances with loans from American investors. For his effort, he shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 1925. He gave the money from the prize to Johns Hopkins University. Unfortunately, the plan was not a long term solution, and the German economy collapsed. Many have struggled with being vice president of this country. Dawes was one of them in part because…
Naila Moreira
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/…
Position Title: Library Assistant
Supervisor: Head of Children’s and Young Adult Services Salary and benefits: Grade 4 25 hrs/week ($16.09-$18.47/hr) including evenings and some Saturdays. Benefits including health insurance, sick time, vacation time If you…shooting copiers, printers, microfilm machines, and computers Providing one-on-one assistance to patrons using technology and information resources Supervising intermittent part-time staff and work study staff when needed Other duties as assigned Minimum Job Requirements: High School education required. At least two years of experience working with the public, preferably in a library setting, or any equivalent combination of education, training an…
Free Technology Classes: Accessibility Focus
January 29, 2016 — Northampton’s Forbes Library is offering a series of free technology classes for people with vision loss. Taught by Dr. Rick Ely, the classes will be held from 3:30-5 PM on the second Monday of the…requested: contact Lisa Downing at 413‑587‑1017 or ldowning@forbeslibrary.org. This series of classes is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. They are free of charge and open to the public. Classes will be held at the Forbes Library, 20 West Street, Northampton, MA 01060. Forbes Library is committed to providing universal ac…
Neighborhood Free Book Boxes
November 12, 2021 — Getting to the library during the pandemic has been difficult for readers of all ages and Forbes has worked hard to fill the need by offering a robust curbside pickup…ur As-Needed Delivery Service, we are excited to announce our Neighborhood Free Book Box Project. In collaboration with Lilly Library, beautifully refurbished newspaper boxes will provide children, teens and adults access to free books in their neighborhoods. Boxes are replenished weekly by staff and volunteers, assuring that they remain neat, clean and easily accessible. Businesses and organizations throughout Northampton, Leeds and Florence are…
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