NorthNet Accounts Update

Library staff who have been receiving free NorthNet accounts will be contacted this summer by Westelcom, the company that purchased NorthNet in 2001, to see if they would like to continue the service at a discounted rate. Under the terms of the sale, Westelcom was to continue free service for five years, which it has done. The new rate will be $7.95 per month for dial-up NorthNet service, including Spam Guard and Virus Protection, five e-mail accounts, and 10 MB of personal web space. NorthNet users who wish to only retain their e-mail account (no dial-up access) may do so for $3 per month. Fees for those who elect to continue their NorthNet accounts will begin September, 2006.

Student Library Workers Are Recognized With Award

In the spring of 2006, the staff of participating NNYLN libraries were invited to nominate students to receive the first ever Northern New York Library Network Award for Outstanding Students in NNYLN Member Libraries.

These students exemplify the standards of service and professionalism that make them role models for all student workers in libraries. Award winners were Matthew Kemberling of Paul Smith’s Joan Weill Adirondack Library, Erik Wooding of SUNY Plattsburgh’s Feinberg Library, and Robin Van Auken of SUNY Potsdam’s Crumb Library.

Erik Wooding receives his award from Cheryl LaFountain (r) and Ethel Fateau.

Matthew Kemberling receives his award from Susan Mitchell.