{"id":16456,"date":"2024-02-08T09:56:54","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T14:56:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev-cu-sites.pantheonsite.io\/library\/?page_id=16456"},"modified":"2026-01-23T11:50:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T16:50:08","slug":"local-libraries","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/help-services\/local-libraries\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Libraries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are other libraries in the Potsdam\/Canton area with additional resources available for Clarkson students, faculty, and staff!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-dc9673a5-4cb9-4aed-96eb-d0993eb16642 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7.41,18.59L8.83,20L12,16.83L15.17,20l1.41-1.41L12,14L7.41,18.59z M16.59,5.41L15.17,4L12,7.17L8.83,4L7.41,5.41L12,10L16.59,5.41z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">College \/ University Libraries<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>Along with Clarkson, these schools comprise the consortium of the <a href=\"https:\/\/associatedcolleges.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley<\/a>.&nbsp; Each extends borrowing of materials to each of the other colleges. You can visit in person to study, borrow materials, or use digital resources on-site (remote access to online resources is restricted due to licensing). You can also request to have materials from these libraries delivered to the Clarkson campus through the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/interlibrary-loan-ill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">interlibrary loan process<\/a>.&nbsp;During your first visit to each library, you will need to set up an account, so be sure to bring photo ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canton.edu\/library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SUNY Canton Library<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/library.potsdam.edu\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SUNY Potsdam Library<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/library.stlawu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St. Lawrence University Library<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-745b0db2-c322-4a4b-ad00-a0e112a3fd84 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7.41,18.59L8.83,20L12,16.83L15.17,20l1.41-1.41L12,14L7.41,18.59z M16.59,5.41L15.17,4L12,7.17L8.83,4L7.41,5.41L12,10L16.59,5.41z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Public Libraries<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>There is a rich variety of print and digital resources available through the local public libraries.&nbsp; All for FREE! You can visit any of the locations to browse, or explore digital resources online. You can obtain a library card at the library, or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ncls.polarislibrary.com\/polaris\/logon.aspx?src=https%3a%2f%2fncls.polarislibrary.com%2fpolaris%2fpatronaccount%2fdefault.aspx%3fctx%3d71.1033.0.0.5&amp;ctx=71.1033.0.0.5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sign up online<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These libraries are closest to Clarkson:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/potsdamlibrary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Potsdam Public Library<\/a><br>This library also lends musical instruments and snowshoes and cross-country skis!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cantonfreelibrary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canton Free Library<\/a><br>This library also has a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/cantonfreelibrary.org\/tool-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tools you can borrow<\/a>!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/norwoodnylibrary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Norwood Public Library&nbsp;<\/a><br>The library also lends a variety of board games and provides a free notary service.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncls.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Country Libraries System<\/a> (NCLS) provides access to online resources through their website. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-1ed6011d-d789-4be2-8188-22fcf22a5d63 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Northern New York Library Network<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>Through the Northern New York Library Network (NNYLN), Clarkson students and staff have access to eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines. To access, follow the link to <a href=\"https:\/\/nnyoverdrive.overdrive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overdrive<\/a>. You will be prompted to log in through your Clarkson CAS account. Once logged in, you will have access to their collection through your browser or through Libby if you download the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also access newspapers, databases, and other resources through their <a href=\"https:\/\/nnyln.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-ecabee69-7b69-4539-aab2-d3d817530fba advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Accessing eBooks &amp; audiobooks on Libby<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>Wondering how to access our eBook and audiobook collection on Libby? Below are step by step instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Begin by downloading the Libby app if you do not already have it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"999\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0651-1-1024x999.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19030\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.025038907822935;width:255px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0651-1-1024x999.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0651-1-300x293.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0651-1-768x749.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0651-1.png 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Click on &#8220;Yes, I have a Library Card&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"711\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0652-711x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19031\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6943451118249591;width:184px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0652-711x1024.png 711w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0652-208x300.png 208w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0652-768x1106.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0652-1067x1536.png 1067w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0652.png 1173w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Click on &#8220;Search For A Library&#8221; and type in Northern New York Library Network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"644\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0653-644x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19032\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6289214380825566;width:191px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0653-644x1024.png 644w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0653-189x300.png 189w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0653-768x1221.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0653-966x1536.png 966w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0653.png 1173w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. You will be prompted to sign in with your card for the Northern New York Library Network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"659\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0654-659x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19033\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6435679674881467;width:199px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0654-659x1024.png 659w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0654-193x300.png 193w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0654-768x1193.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0654-989x1536.png 989w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0654.png 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Choose Clarkson University from the list of libraries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"862\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0655-862x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19034\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8418055330852613;width:214px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0655-862x1024.png 862w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0655-253x300.png 253w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0655-768x912.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0655.png 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 862px) 100vw, 862px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Click next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"919\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0656-1024x919.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19035\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.114271029638513;width:248px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0656-1024x919.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0656-300x269.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0656-768x689.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0656.png 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Enter your CAS login information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"851\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0657-851x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19036\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8310626267788976;width:237px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0657-851x1024.png 851w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0657-249x300.png 249w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0657-768x924.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0657.png 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>8. You&#8217;re signed in with your library card!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"726\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0658-726x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19037\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7089957944404555;width:232px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0658-726x1024.png 726w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0658-213x300.png 213w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0658-768x1084.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0658-1088x1536.png 1088w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0658.png 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>9. You can choose to read with kindle or in a browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0659-667x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19038\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6513775864774587;width:232px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0659-667x1024.png 667w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0659-195x300.png 195w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0659-768x1180.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0659-1000x1536.png 1000w, https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/IMG_0659.png 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-b6119bd1-f9cb-4b45-856a-53a7792c9141 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7.41,18.59L8.83,20L12,16.83L15.17,20l1.41-1.41L12,14L7.41,18.59z M16.59,5.41L15.17,4L12,7.17L8.83,4L7.41,5.41L12,10L16.59,5.41z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">New York State Digital Resources<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/novelnewyork.org\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/02\/NovelNY.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Provided by the New York State Library, this online virtual library connects all New York residents to a wide variety of eResources for free. 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