Sentences with phrase «means library patrons»

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Cost savings, energy - efficient improvements and exciting plans for flexible reuse of nearly 26,000 square feet of library space means additional opportunities for the library to provide enhanced services and programming to patrons.»

Over 751,000 public computer sessions and over 242,600 WiFi sessions were logged last year — meaning local library patrons rely on the technology provided by their libraries for the gathering of information.

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

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.

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.

E means libraries can expand patrons» choices without building expensive additions.

«Many libraries are torn between expanding their digital offerings on the latest platforms and still providing quality resources for patrons who may lack experience with technology or the means to own the latest devices.»

The response to this program has been tremendous, especially from the library communities who have seen an influx of patrons looking for the book, which makes perfect sense given that the book is about creating a budget, living within one's means, and stretching one's income in order to be able to pay bills while still saving money.

The fact that two major book industry organizations are making it possible for library patrons and self - published authors to come together at all means they recognize the worth of many indie titles.

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.

Aptly named the Digital Public Library of America, or DPLA for for short, this library aims to become the national archive of content that is currently tucked away in libraries, museums, and universities around the country, accessible only to those patrons with the means to go to the physical location and who have the permission to access the contents.

«The combination of both library and patron customization tools means we have the most flexible interface to create an intuitive and elegant experience for the library user.

A great app experience creates happy patrons, which in turn means more circulation and more users for the library.»

This means that libraries only pay them money when a patron borrows a title, each e-book... [Read more...]

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

If an ebook has only a single Amazon review, and it is ranked 900,000, including it in the EAF catalog means we're running the risk of selling the library a book their patrons won't ever borrow.

Currently, we offer libraries the ability to buy as many copies as their patrons demand, at fair prices, and they own a perpetual license to that title - meaning they never have to re-purchase in the future.

That might mean good business for the book industry as eager reading consumers simply press Buy, but it signifies bad business for libraries who rely on patron checkouts to justify their role within their communities.

This new capability would mean that library patrons who own one of the bestselling e-reader devices on the market would have the same access to public library digital lending that other device owners currently enjoy, ending the frustration for both patrons and librarians alike.

This pay per use model means there are no longer any holds or unavailable books, as libraries only pay when patrons consume content.

But one thing seems pretty clear to me: libraries are about to see their OverDrive hold queues lengthen significantly, which will mean pressure to send more money to OverDrive to meet patron demand.

There's a lot to discuss about the announcement, including concerns about patron privacy, Amazon's DRM policies, and whether and how this will benefit libraries in the long run (in the short run, it at least means that librarians don't have to answer the question of why they can't lend books to patrons» Kindles).

British Public libraries are renting e-books through organisations like Overdrive and providing them for their patrons — however this doesn't mean every single print book in the world is available to the borrower for free — in fact the choice to the public is still very limited.

Libraries must sponsor each individual reading, as each patron reading must be accounted for, which means publishers will get paid each time a patron anywhere reads any part of any of its titles in our system.

This new service is made available through «patron - driven acquisition,» which means that the library pays for books only as patrons use them.

Some ebooks must be downloaded to a computer before they can be added to a device, meaning they're in - library access only for patrons who don't own computers.

With a generous selection of programs tailored to meet the unique needs of your library, you'll have the books your patrons want (and that means you get the highest circulation rates).

For some libraries, this may mean investing in subscription - based packages only, because their patrons will always seek access to time - sensitive information.

As one librarian pointed out, the prevalence of online systems for checking out e-books, reserving print books, and paying fines means while that patrons may have less «routine» interaction with library staff, they require more «specialized help» in the form of tech support.

A book that appeals to their patrons — The higher the checkout rate at a local library, the more successful the library is rated, meaning they need books that will keep traffic flowing into their libraries.

I believe the makerspace movement has really helped open the door by bringing awareness to the library's mission to service patrons through a variety of means, not just information acquisition, curation, and distribution.

The first question is harder, but the answer is, almost certainly that ePub don't mean shit to libraries or to patrons.

The questions we should be asking, though, are: What does it mean for patrons and for libraries?

For library patrons, this means Penguin eBooks will no longer be available for over-the-air delivery to Kindle devices or to Kindle apps.

Using computers and other means of technology to locate information and assist patrons with their technical questions is the main duty of a library technical assistant.