Sentences with phrase «library patrons in»

HIGHLIGHTS • Over three years» experience as a Library Assistant • Highly skilled in providing support to library patrons in regards to circulation and readers» advisory services • Well versed in complex methods to locate resources for patrons • Hands on experience in information retrieval and general library management • Computer — Exceptional expertise in MS Office Suite • Bilingual — Able to communicate in English and Spanish

OverDrive delivered over 1.8 billion cover image impressions to library patrons in 2013, up almost 70 % from 2012.

Excluding the figures from iBook, the eleven titles were downloaded by library patrons in the region of Stockholm on more than 2 000 occasions in the first four months.

But what about those kids and other library patrons in rural Mississippi?

Obviously business models in the States would have to be different from those overseas, given the heavy interest among U.S. library patrons in bestsellers from major publishers.

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.

One of the polarizing issues in the U.S. ebook market right now is the conflict over public library access to ebook titles for lending, but we may be able to take a lesson from Libranda's new partnership with OverDrive to afford access to new and bestselling ebook titles to library patrons in Spain.

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...]

The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe is on the iPod Touch of the young library patron in the photo.

Not exact matches

When working in a library, I had a patron return a book and state defiantly, «My pastor tells me this isn't true.»

Gourmet coffeehouses are credited with starting the revolution in American coffee tastes from a bottomless «cup of Joe» endlessly refilled by waitresses who called patrons «honey» to specialized varieties of coffee beans meticulously roasted, blended and brewed at just the right water temperature in the hushed tones of a library.

RFID provides the opportunity to use technology to improve public service and assist staff, whose numbers have been reduced by previous years» budget cuts, in meeting the demand from heavy patron usage of library services;

For the second year in a row, the novel A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman is one of the most requested books by patrons of Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries.

Banners will be in all 37 Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries for patrons to sign showing their commitment against bullying.

The tallies represent borrowing habits of library patrons from all 37 local public libraries in 2015.

Banners will be in all 37 Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries during the month of October for patrons to sign showing their commitment against bullying.

The postcards, signed by library patrons and supporters, asked the County Executive to restore $ 3.6 million in funding.

Patrons will soon be able to check out their own materials at the Amherst libraries without waiting in line or for a library employee.

We anticipate these One Buffalo branded new cards will attract patrons of all ages who want to take advantage of the variety of free services and resources available in our libraries that promote reading and learning as a way to succeed.»

The displays are designed for libraries and can be used to excite and engage patrons in further exploration through library resources and programs.

«The Public» is set in the Midwest during a brutal cold front, which prompts a group of homeless library patrons who refuse to leave Cincinnati's downtown public library at closing time when they learn that emergency shelters have reached capacity.

«Having interactive boards lets the media specialists and students use library materials to create questions and quizzes and develop entertaining ideas that will hopefully attract more patrons to the library media center,» reported Judy Serritella, an experienced elementary and high school media specialist who is coordinator of library media services for the Georgia Department of Education in Atlanta, Georgia

This means that in the very near future — preliminary signs are pointing to April 30th — library patrons will be -LSB-...]

For the first time, patrons of those libraries will be able to borrow fiction classics including The Great Gatsby and Misty of Chincoteague, along with newer bestsellers including Walter Isaacson's biography on Steve Jobs, in e-book form.

There have been a couple of questions lately about what happens to a patron's Hoopla account if they change their home library or if they get a new library card number in Nexpress.

A paid rental option could bring much - needed money into libraries» strained coffers, resulting in a better service to patrons who can pay and, with this improved funding, a better free service for those who can't.

It's the latter that has prompted the UK government to legislate so that patrons in libraries can download digital editions to their ebook readers without libraries infringing copyright.

(Still, bear in mind that libraries will still be constrained to lend each e-book file to only one patron at a time.)

The attached document can help you walk patrons through the process of updating their Hoopla account after their card number or home library changes in Koha.

Library Directwill allow libraries to bundle books in Smashwords» catalog and select the books based on sales ranking; partnered with the new Pricing Manager which allows authors and publishers to set the prices that libraries will pay, even opting to make their titles free to libraries, the amount of ebook titles that libraries can offer to patrons will increase.

«We understand that many libraries are facing budget cuts today, so by starting with a vast, continually growing collection like Government Complete and then supplementing with patron driven acquisition and perpetual archive — including expertly selected packs in critical areas — we help libraries affordably serve their patrons» needs in the most optimal way.»

In a recent survey of over 1,000 patrons conducted in conjunction with the Washington State Library on the effectiveness of the state's Library Now app, 85.5 % stated they use the Library Now App, and 74.8 % use the library's other online serviceIn a recent survey of over 1,000 patrons conducted in conjunction with the Washington State Library on the effectiveness of the state's Library Now app, 85.5 % stated they use the Library Now App, and 74.8 % use the library's other online servicein conjunction with the Washington State Library on the effectiveness of the state's Library Now app, 85.5 % stated they use the Library Now App, and 74.8 % use the library's other online services.

This instant access to libraries and their support administrators in the places that patrons naturally look — like Facebook — can help the public perception of what purpose libraries serve, all while allowing librarians to connect with the people their institutions serve.

There are no obligations on the part of patrons for participation in the Zip Books program, except that they shouldn't owe more than $ 5 as fines to the library.

One of OverDrive's leading foundations has been the decision to be device compatible across operating systems and platforms, allowing libraries and their patrons to enjoy the most choice of anyone in the digital content sphere.

Today the Axis 360 platform now allows library patrons to have access to all library materials from the online catalog — whether physical or digital — and creates a convenient experience for borrowing and enjoying ebooks and digital audiobooks in the patron's favorite reading apps and on their device of choice.

Any time a library can report an increase in circulation, patron engagement, offered services, and catalog content, it's a cause for celebration.

Digital newspapers and magazines have also grown in popularity, possibly in relation to the unreliable options flooding social media; OverDrive reported on its growth of digital content yesterday, citing the convenience of access to news through public library portals as a chief patron service.

This program will serve a twofold purpose, first in offering libraries and their patrons even more ebook content for lending programs, and second in terms of helping indie authors in the process of getting their books discovered by a larger public audience.

In case you haven't heard about it, here's how it works: Library staffers across the country nominate the books coming out each month that they've really enjoyed reading and are most eager to recommend to library patrons.

3M spoke to GoodEReader at Digital Book World in January and demonstrated its library - specific e-reader, a pared down device that libraries can let patrons checkout.

Ebook distribution platform Smashwords, one of the top retailers for self - published and digitally published works, unveiled a new program today that will make it even easier and more lucrative for libraries to put indie authors» titles in the devices of digital reading patrons.

In an era where public libraries are trying to meet the digital needs of their patrons, it seems that obstacles keep cropping up for... [Read more...]

This is a perfect opportunity for indie authors to come in and serve library patrons.»

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.

That means libraries are going to become even less relevant to patrons who are already leaving in droves, as they won't stock current bestsellers, knowing that their meager budgets can be spared if they wait to make new book purchases.

This new venture will make it even easier for patrons to browse the ebook offerings in their local public libraries, as well as allow them to continue... [Read more...]

The system is now fully integrated and live within the Polaris ILS, allowing patrons at participating libraries to discover, check out, and place holds on both physical and digital collections in just one catalog.

This gives patrons a picture of the cover art and name of the book, as well as a web - link to the book entry in the library's computer system.

Companies like OverDrive and 3M Library System work to offer the largest catalogs of content, the most seamless patron experiences, and the most support in terms of technology and taking some of the circulation tasks off the backs of the already stretched - thin library staff.