Sentences with phrase «library patrons do»

This isn't just another coffee shop stuck into a library, but the design honors the rich history and legacy of the library itself, so library patrons don't just get a cup of coffee, they get an experience.

It is important to remember that library patrons don't know how much their local library has to pay for a book, be it digital or hard copy.

Libraries Most library patrons don't know that local libraries lend ebooks — even those who frequently use ereaders.

The entire experience for digital borrowing is centered in the BiblioCommons interface so that library patrons do not have to leave the library's website to access materials hosted remotely in the Axis 360 repository.

The Axis 360 Browser Reader will allow public and school libraries can utilize web ‐ access terminals as ebook reading stations so library patrons do not need to bring their own devices to read e-books at the library.

They are Bella's boss, a librarian with a dictatorial streak, and an eccentric young library patron doing architectural research.

Not exact matches

The homeless use public libraries like many patrons do — to access information, use the Internet and learn, but they come with everyday needs that the average library user does not have.

Libraries certainly don't generate many headlines with making digital content easier to finds so how exactly are libraries making digital discovery easier for their patrons and even building brand aLibraries certainly don't generate many headlines with making digital content easier to finds so how exactly are libraries making digital discovery easier for their patrons and even building brand alibraries making digital discovery easier for their patrons and even building brand awareness?

Once the bedbugs infest the books, not only do they travel to a new home when the book is lent out again, they also infest the library and patrons find themselves bitten as they sit in the library's chairs.

But with survey data from as recently as 2012 indicating that the majority of library patrons in the US didn't even know their public... [Read more...]

If Overdrive developed its own cheap reader and allowed libraries to loan the devices out to patrons who did not have an e-reader or tablet, the company could win in more ways than one.

This is tremendously useful for patrons borrowing audio content from the library, because they no longer have to download the audio file or a dedicated app, everything is simply done in the browser.

Since the device has very limited capabilities, it is both the perfect device to prevent theft of expensive e-readers and the ideal device for library patrons who don't already own a fancier digital reading device.

Many libraries deal with more than one company for their digital content, which makes the lives of patrons a little more difficult because they have to install many different apps on their smartphones and tablets to get the job done.

But with survey data from as recently as 2012 indicating that the majority of library patrons in the US didn't even know their public libraries could lend ebooks, despite the current numbers that 90 % of American libraries offer digital lending, there's an obvious disconnect between the services offered and patron adoption.

Does Kobo pay the libraries regardless if the patron buys a book?

If a library doesn't have a specific eBook or audiobook in their digital collection, users can recommend that their library purchase the title for patron driven acquisition.

The 3M Cloud Library app does not require an Adobe ID, and lets patrons simply select their library and enter their library card number to gain access to the system and start reading.

This will give patrons the ability to borrow eBooks from the library, even if they don't own a device, they can simply borrow one.

Having made this commitment, however, doesn't seem to mean that my titles will get to library patrons any differently than what occurs within a library's legacy process.

Second, Section 108 doesn't allow the library to hack the DRM in order to make the copy — not even if the library agrees to re-package the copy in a DRM scheme that lets a specific library patron read the e-book.

Funded by the US Institute of Museum and Library Services, the project teaches New York City library staff how information is shared online, what risks users commonly encounter, and what libraries can do to better protect patron privacy.

While Odilo does not retain patron data, leaving that in the hands of libraries, the TotalBoox model relies upon this data.

(Also, the more speaking you do at libraries, the better your bookstore sales will be, because at least some of the patrons who come hear about your book at your library talk will then go out and purchase the book at their local bookstore.

And I honestly am fine with the DRM in this case, since if you're going to do electronic library checkout, there needs to be some way of keeping track of how long the library patron is allowed to keep the content.

First off, availability depends on where in the country you are: the ALA reports that while 92 percent of urban libraries offer the option to patrons, just 65 percent of rural libraries do.

Heat in the mid-90's didn't deter patrons from stepping outside the library and into the air conditioned Digital Bookmobile located in Evanston Public Library's back parking lot.

Some libraries have made this easy by tying it to something the patron can't forget, some don't.

Surely every library has a service gap or three to fill that's more valuable than overpaying for temporary licenses to files and platforms they don't own, that may or may not work on their patrons» devices of choice, and whose pricing can fluctuate more wildly than that of crude oil and Netflix stock.

If your laptop does not have wi - fi built in, patrons who are 13 years or older with a valid library card can check out Chromebooks to use in the library to access wi - fi.

I do think putting some of a library's collection budget towards patron - driven acquisitions is an excellent idea and that's what we're experimenting with this semester with Ebook Library.

Even if libraries help books get discovered, what does the library do to make patrons aware of new books?

Not only did patrons discover an author through the Big Library Read, individuals who found the title online due to increased traffic and sharing went to their local libraries and requested cards, increasing overall library traffic.

Penguin did make the distinction that books that are already allowed for borrowing in the catalog are still available for check - out; those titles will also still be available for purchase by libraries for the purpose of patron use.

• «Amazon» - style customized book / audio / video recommendation schemes that are based on patrons» prior library behavior: 29 % of Americans ages 16 and older would «very likely» use that service and another 35 % say they would be «somewhat likely» to do so.

«I do believe there's a huge need for curation, saying, «These are books that libraries should have absolutely zero apprehension about sharing with their patrons.»

• GPS - navigation apps to help patrons locate material inside library buildings: 34 % of Americans ages 16 and older would «very likely» use that service and another 28 % say they would be «somewhat likely» to do so.

I don't know that all public libraries work on that system, but the ones in which the patron specifies the amount of time they are going to keep the book do work that way.

New opportunities through periodical platforms like Next Issue, PressReader, and Zinio, as well as ebook catalogs through Freading, Boopsie, and Smashwords» unprecedented distribution agreement with OverDrive have meant that not only do libraries have options for providing relevant formats to their patrons, but they also have competitive choices that can lead to better budget options.

Did you know that nearly all libraries allow patrons to suggest a purchase?

ReadersFirst doesn't sanction or promote any device; however, since many library eBook readers use Kindles (and often not the newest version), we thought we'd share this news from Amazon, mostly so that our member librarians know and can be ready to answer trouble - shooting questions from patrons at library desks and help lines.

The 3M e-readers were also on hand, devices that are designed for public library patrons who do not already have a digital reading enabled device to enjoy the convenience of ebook lending.

This important status comes down to seeking out the patrons who already take full advantage of their libraries and encouraging them to continue, while also reaching out to those members of the community who do not use the library.

WIN will also enable for patrons who do not want to wait for popular titles to become available the option to immediately shop for it from a list of booksellers that support their local library.»

«Patrons are excited to have digital access to public library content; hoopla does a tremendous job of providing patrons with access to our entire backlist, and creates an opportunity for our titles to connect with new audiences.Patrons are excited to have digital access to public library content; hoopla does a tremendous job of providing patrons with access to our entire backlist, and creates an opportunity for our titles to connect with new audiences.patrons with access to our entire backlist, and creates an opportunity for our titles to connect with new audiences.»

This means that libraries only pay them money when a patron borrows a title, each e-book does not cost money on its own.

With the new streaming video service, library patrons can binge - watch videos the same way they do on subscription streaming video services like Netflix — for as little as pennies per view.

One of the benefits to the subscriber libraries that comes from using a subscription model, at least at the onset of ebook lending, is it allows them to track patron usage, user interest, and overall lending data so that they can do a better job of applying their budgets to digital content.

But just because patrons can access a library website on a mobile device does not guarantee that the site is easy to use.

When we don't control the library - to - patron infrastructure - After a library purchases, we give them the necessary files and metadata to easily upload titles to their catalog.