Sentences with phrase «public libraries a set»

One way this issue is managed is by partnering with an e-book distributor such as OverDrive, which manages an array of digital content for 18,000 libraries and schools in 21 countries, including 15,000 in the United States.47 OverDrive generally charges public libraries a set fee for use of their checkout system, as well as a fee per title for patrons to borrow.48 The OverDrive catalog for libraries now includes 700,000 copyrighted e-book, audiobook, music, and video titles in 52 languages.

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It is intended to be used with school age children and is designed to meet the requirements of different settings; for instance, a home school unit, a public school classroom, the local library, or your community center.

Officials from UB's Special Collections of the UB Libraries will escort the UB - owned Folios to the Downtown Central Library via a glorious vintage Pierce Arrow motor car courtesy of the Buffalo Pierce Arrow Transportation Museum — an homage to Col. Charles Clifton (1853 - 1928), President and CEO of Pierce - Arrow Motors, the donor of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library's Folio set.

The project will also create a new Teen Center and Cyber Center, extend outward and replace the library's current set - back front entrance, add a skylight to the library's interior atrium (which is currently not used for library service) and reopen the atrium to the public, and install new network cabling, furniture, shelving, signage, flooring, ceilings and lighting.

In 2011, Fayetteville became the first public library in the US to set up a maker lab.

«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 capPublic» 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 cappublic library at closing time when they learn that emergency shelters have reached capacity.

Library leaders from multiple settings and contexts including colleges, universities, professional schools, K — 12 schools, public libraries, research organizations, and historic preservation / archives

This program is designed for library leaders from multiple settings and contexts including colleges, universities, professional schools, K — 12 schools, public libraries, research organizations, and historic preservation / archives.

A middle school English class selected and recorded a set of books - on - tape for the children's department of the local public library.

Makerspaces are flourishing in a variety of settings, including public libraries and community centers.

The school district also has set up computers in the district office, the public library, and other locations, where students and parents who don't have computers can still check grades online.

Here in Pittsburgh we have rich maker experiences happening in our informal settings, i.e., museums, public libraries, and other community spaces.

Whether afterschool programs are located in schools, churches, public libraries, recreation centers, or other settings, collaboration between schools and community organizations can help bridge the gap between students» school lives and their home lives.

They discover that learning occurs throughout the community in traditional and non-traditional settings — libraries, public agencies, parks, and hospitals.

Definitely the source for all things American music, this set is highly recommended for music collections in academic and large public libraries.

The ease of locating information — coupled with the fact that this reference is aligned with national science standards and supportive of school curriculum — makes this set highly recommended for high - school and public libraries.

Essentially, the leadership finally expressed that it was fed up with the current upheaval in public library ebook lending, with different members of the Big Six publishing houses setting their own rules — from no lending of our new titles, to a book can only be borrowed a specific number of times, to no lending of any of our titles at all — it was chaos for the libraries and disappointment for their patrons.

The law requires local governments to set up public libraries in their districts, provide free library access, and organize public events.

Before she died she set up the Siobhan Dowd Trust to provide books and support for public and state school libraries in economically challenged areas, children in care, asylum seekers, young offenders, and children with special needs.

At this time Public Notes users have the option of not sharing their connections in their Twitter and Facebook accounts with Amazon, but users will need to correct the default setting of public sharing in order to keep their personal libraries hidden from the view of their contacts Public Notes users have the option of not sharing their connections in their Twitter and Facebook accounts with Amazon, but users will need to correct the default setting of public sharing in order to keep their personal libraries hidden from the view of their contacts public sharing in order to keep their personal libraries hidden from the view of their contacts lists.

Among the libraries setting all - time eBook circulation records yesterday were Cuyahoga County Public Library (Ohio), Pioneer Library System (Okla.), Hennepin County Library (Minn.), and Mid-Continent Public Library (Mo.),» according to the press release.

Twelve recommendations are set out in the agreement in order to make available digital editorial output within and outside the public libraries» premises while ensuring fair remuneration for rightholders.

As they assisted me with the library set up they were surprised to see a dedicated public library button and then we set up my Sony account and downloaded books directly over their WiFi with no computer hook up needed.

A Texas county is set this fall to open one of the nation's first entirely digital public libraries, Miguel Bustillo reports on digits.

A Texas county is set this fall to open one of the nation's first entirely digital public libraries, an information storehouse where people will be able to check out books only by downloading them to their own devices or borrowing electronic readers.

The UK Publishers Association last week announced a set of «minimum terms» for ebook lending by libraries, a move that could finally see this complex and important issue getting some serious public debate.

The Government - commissioned report into library e-lending has set out the principle that e-lending should be free at the point of use and recommended that public libraries should offer e-lending remotely to their readers as well as on site.

Prior to 2011, e-book borrowers were able to check out several formats of e-books from their local libraries — including ePub, the free, «universal» e-book standard set by the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF) since 2007, used by Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Sony, and Google Books.50 However, e-book borrowers could not check out books on Amazon's Kindle, the predominant e-reader at the time.51 In 2011, however, Amazon partnered with OverDrive, and in September 2011 library patrons who own Kindles were able to borrow Kindle books from public and school libraries in the United States.52

Many Smashwords authors, in a show of support for public libraries, setting lower - than - retail prices for libraries.

Emergency management Military service Public safety Law enforcement Public interest law services Early childhood education (including licensed or regulated health care, Head Start, and state - funded pre-kindergarten) Public service for individuals with disabilities and the elderly Public health (including nurses, nurse practitioners, nurses in a clinical setting, and full - time professionals engaged in health care practitioner occupations and health care support occupations) Public education Public library services School library or other school - based services

The park setting, across from a public library, adds a tranquil, family - friendly vibe to Santa Monica's Pico Market.

Together, they will work to set up a pilot program in Public Libraries to serve the needs of self - represented litigants.

The solution, my report argued, was to provide specially prepared sets of legal materials in public libraries and legal clinics and other places «so citizens can determine their rights and obligations without necessarily first going to lawyers.»

Computer Training Classes Many public libraries offer free computer training courses including classes on how to use your computer and software programs, basic computer and laptop skills, using eReaders and iPads, setting up and using email, using Google, blogging, file storage, internet safety, and other computer and internet classes.

Oftentimes, public libraries will set up monthly or quarterly job search workshops designed specifically to provide hands - on assistance with individuals» job searches.

• Read and make shelves straight to maintain alpha and numeric order and look • Provide information relevant to public service and answer queries • Retrieve items from the book drop • Access and providing books and data on need basis • Set up carts • Assist the librarian with work pertinent to inventory and reserves • Help patrons in locating information (books, periodicals, CDs and newsreels) • Order new books from vendors and replace torn books with new copies • Stamp existing borrowers» cards and issue new ones • Schedule use of library for interest groups for book talks etc. • Perform other clerical duties

Librarian experienced in college, public and private library settings.

What It's Like to Work in the Library Field You could find yourself working in settings ranging from public libraries to academic university libraries while pursuing a career in the library field.

You could find yourself working in settings ranging from public libraries to academic university libraries while pursuing a career in the library field.

Can New Madison Public Schools get benefit from the potential and expertise of a media specialist who excels at administering library media programs in a school setting?

This session will describe how libraries in public and school settings have already engaged in successful early education efforts in their communities, and will describe the benefits of partnering with libraries and librarians.