Sentences with phrase «who access their library»

This session will bring together a privacy law professor who is thinking about a world without intellectual privacy, an academic librarian who worked with an ALA committee to create Library Privacy Guidelines for E-book Lending and Digital Content Vendors, and a public librarian working on a grant - funded project to help library professionals increase their knowledge of digital and data privacy concerns to better serve the patrons who access their library's technological resources

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It was an eye - opening experience for DiBenedetto's 9 - year - old daughter, who heard from a few young teenagers that to finish their homework, they had to go to the library to access computers — and that, sometimes, enough computers weren't available or they had no transportation there, so they weren't able to complete their assignments.

I believe you are thinking of a time that came much later than the Bible, after many of the ancient libraries were burned by marauders and leaders who did not want the common people to have access to the studies of those who had come before them.

This $ 9 million investment which includes the library, will enhance the quality of life for members of the 75 households who will be able to continue to live there independently, as well as the broader community which will have access to a valuable resource.

Maintaining access to public libraries is particularly needed by residents facing the challenges of coping with a struggling local and national economy who have increasingly turned to their public libraries for assistance, resulting in large increases in projected 2010 library use: visits rising 12 %, circulation rising 12 %, and public access computer use rising 92 % across the System vs. 2007 pre-recessionary levels.

We talk about how libraries use public funding — often to provide internet access to people who don't otherwise have it.

To avoid a situation in which only undocumented immigrants apply for the card, which could create a stigma and make some unwary about the I.D.s, Mr. de Blasio's administration has rolled out many perks for all New Yorkers who sign up — including yearlong memberships to cultural institutions like the Bronx Zoo and access to all three of the city's public library systems.

The legislation would allow New Yorkers who are not citizens to apply for ID cards that would assist them in obtaining certain services, including access to municipal libraries and banks.

The online platform allows displaced researchers to connect with German peers who can provide access to libraries or university events, invite them to give guest lectures, or collaborate on publications and other scientific exchanges.

(i) current employees / faculty of the Licensee who are doing work or conducting research for the Licensee who are authorized to access the Secure Network; (ii) current contractors or visiting faculty doing work or conducting research for the Licensee who are authorized to access the Secure Network; (iii) where applicable, retiree or emeritus faculty of the Licensee who are authorized to access the Secure Network; (iv) where applicable, individuals who are currently, officially enrolled as a registered student of a degree program at the Licensee's institution who are authorized to access the Secure Network; (v) walk - in users who are permitted to use the Licensee's library or information services and who are authorized to access the Secure Network, but only while on the physical premises of the Licensee; and (vi) Other users as may be authorized in writing by and at the sole discretion of the Publisher.

A direct affiliation with the Licensee may include, for example, (a) current employees whether on a permanent, temporary, contract, or visiting basis, but excluding employees at a foreign affiliate or constituent university and (b) individuals who are: (1) officially enrolled as a registered student at the Licensee's institution; (2) authorized to use the library network from within the library premises or from such other places where such persons work or study (including but not limited to offices and homes, halls of residence, and student dormitories) and who have been issued by the Licensee with a password or other authentication method for such use of the library network, but (3) excluding students at a foreign affiliate or constituent university; or (c) walk - in users who are permitted to use Licensee's library or information service and permitted to access the library network but only from computer terminals within the Licensee's library premises («Authorized Users»).

While it's easy to see the Academy as simply «those people who give out the Oscars,» the institution performs an important function for both filmmakers and film historians, providing symposiums and information for industry professionals and the public alike, access to an extensive film library and archive to researchers and cinematheques, and a valuable reminder of the rich heritage of American cinema.

Doubly the outsider in the WASP Ivy League, Ginsberg stumbles toward self - discovery in the company of the campus eccentrics, starting with Carr, who declaims Henry Miller from a table in the college library; he introduces Ginsberg to Burroughs, scion of wealth with access to a pharmacy of mood - altering drugs; and finally to Jack Kerouac (Jack Huston), the all - American boy with a mad passion to burn like a Roman candle.

They swipe into buildings, access library records, and download e-books and lecture recordings; this holds valuable information for universities who are looking to improve the students» experience and learning.HE is data rich, but institutions are not making the most of the opportunities that data analytics present, nor is their workforce data literate.

So while the children in Carinto may not have access to running water and electricity at home, ConTextos has been able to provide them with access to a library and trained teachers who can help foster more than just literacy.

«Getting rid of school libraries also risks increasing inequalities and further disadvantaging the most deprived children who are less likely to have access to books or computers at home and will have less access to public libraries since so many are closing.»

«We are very lucky to have a partner such as Telstra, who has recognised that libraries are a key access point to technology for many Australians and has made an enormous contribution to support us to get the message out to every library in Australia,» Dr Slocombe said.

Hume Libraries celebrated the achievement of becoming Australia's first eSmart library with a number of activity hubs, providing users with free advice on setting up their own electronic devices, and access to leading cyber-safety experts who provided adviceon how to stay safe online.

Students may pen slogans about the trait of the month, and a special section of the library might be designed to offer students easy access to the biographies and other stories of people who exemplify the best of each trait.

Other scholars and researchers who have information needs within the scope of our collections may apply to use the library weekdays from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Contact Access Services at 617-495-3423 for more information.

The lesson is best used by students who have computer access, but it can be adapted to use library resources.

«We've endeavored to create an incredible online tool to support the hard work of practitioners who are on the front lines of college access and success initiatives,» said IHEP Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives Lorelle L. Espinosa, Ph.D. «The Evaluation Toolkit is also a perfect complement to the newly redesigned Pathways to College Network Web site, www.pathwaystocollege.net, which has four online libraries housing up - to - date research and an expanded set of online tools for college access and success practitioners.»

They have the same ID cards as students who are traditionally enrolled, have access to computer labs and library services, and are doing as well as traditional students in their classes.

In November 2017, BCPS removed the barrier of the physical library card and created BCPL accounts for all 113,000 students, who now are able to access physical and digital materials using their student identification numbers.

These Connecticut school superintendents are actually developing alternative programing for students who are opting out of the testing or, at the very least, providing students with access to the school library or a particular resource room where they can attend to their school work.

Then access to the newly «nationalized» schools would have to be distributed on some fair basis to local students, with the wealthy kids who don't make the cut into their old schools being sent to the regular ones, without air conditioning or libraries.

We also learned that we may use the library's multi-media technology and 3 - D printers for our own projects and that we can access technology experts who are there to assist us when we need help.

Who has a library card, where they live, and how they can be reached are the primary elements that make up their user data, as well as what resources they've accessed.

Then you need a friend who does, access to one through your local library or a 3rd party aggregator like Smaswords or Draft2Digital.

«The pilot offers access to these brand names and more, with the benefit of insight on what has performed best in the consumer market and what will generate the most circulation for Cloud libraries... Macmillan can benefit from our community of engaged collection development librarians who talk up great books — old and new — across social networks.»

Many library resources are particularly valued by those who are unemployed, retired, or searching for a job, as well as those living with a disability and internet users who lack home internet access,» according to the report.

Patterson, who has in the past written an open letter to the US government to fund a bailout of the independent book retailer industry, continues to commit his own personal funds to keep stores open, to foster competition in the retailing sector, and to ensure that access to books doesn't go away with the shuttering of more and more shops and libraries.

«I am pleased to support this exciting new project where the Bodleian Libraries and the Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana will make important collections accessible to scholars and the general public worldwide, said Dr. Leonard Polonsky, founder of the Polonsky Foundation who has been doing championing the cause of democratizing access to information.

Patrons of libraries who partner with hoopla digital can access this dynamic content anytime on their smartphones, tablets and laptops.

Traditionally, bookmobiles serve to bring books to readers who can not access the library because of distance or ability.

He said: «The first problem we needed to solve was helping authors who had published their books over the past 15 years» gain access to the vast US library readership.

Especially those in small towns who don't have access to libraries — or who can't reach their libraries most of the winter due to snow.

And if it becomes a question of «who gets my money», I'd just as soon donate to the library rather than blow $ 9.99 a month for access to books I will most likely not actually read in any given month.

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.

When Sony departed from the digital book segment in early 2014, Kobo took over Sony e-reader customers, who continue to have access to their full library using Kobobooks.com.

Citizens with the economic means to provide their own content still strongly support the existence of libraries for those who can not otherwise access computers, books, or other library services.

The library is based in a predominately Hispanic, low - income neighborhood, where 75 % of the population lacks Internet access, yet that's precisely why the $ 2.4 million facility was built there, said County Judge Nelson Wolff, who envisioned it when he had an epiphany after reading the life story of Apple founder Steve Jobs.

It will also help to build on the success of our eBook service by reaching those people who are unable to access library buildings or traditional books,» said Councillor Ellie Wilcox, Deputy Cabinet Member for Health and Communities.

Those who download the apps will receive free content every week, with an option to upgrade and access the company's entire library of hundreds of comics and videos.

Aside from the very obvious benefit to the growing number of library patrons who only access the catalog of titles electronically, this program has some additional features such as access to foreign language periodicals and a highlighted list of very popular favorites.

People who live in homes with family members who have different accounts will be able to access their individual libraries of audiobooks.

Surveys over the years have shown a very interesting public viewpoint: even among consumers who respond that they rarely or never visit their local libraries, those same individuals still list access to public libraries as a critical need for communities.

I was the sort of kid who always toted around a stack of paperbacks — now my Kindle library is loaded up with hundreds of books that I can access anywhere.

Having access to big data and using it to target specific groups of people allows libraries to build larger audiences of supporters and, in turn, influence voters and local politicians who hold the purse strings to a well - funded library.

For a short period of time, and on a limited important topic such as public health (i.e. Diabetes or Heart Health Awareness), might a suite of non-fiction library eBooks be made available to all who wished to access them without the waiting queue that can make library eBooks cumbersome to access?