Listed below are the new e-titles which we have added to our online Reference Collection:
The Oxford Companion to World Exploration
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History
Encyclopedia of Evolution
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Women in World History
Black Women in America
Dictionary of American Family Names
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Maritime History
The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Latinos and Latinas in the United States
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Rhetoric
These titles can be accessed remotely 24/7 and they are also cross searchable when you login to the Oxford Reference Premium Online Collection.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
The Digital TV Transition
On February 17, 2009 all full-power broadcast television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting on analog airwaves and begin broadcasting only in digital television (DTV) . DTV broadcasting will allow stations to offer improved picture and sound quality and additional channels.
The conversion to DTV will help to free up parts of the broadcast spectrum which in turn will then be used for other impotant services such as police and fire departments, emergency rescue, and advanced wireless service.
Between Jan. 1, 2008, and March 31, 2009, all U.S. households will be eligible to request up to two coupons, worth $40 each, to be used toward the purchase of up to two, digital-to-analog converter boxes. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has responsibility for administering the coupon program.
For more information about DTV and the converter box coupon program go to:
www.dtv.gov
The conversion to DTV will help to free up parts of the broadcast spectrum which in turn will then be used for other impotant services such as police and fire departments, emergency rescue, and advanced wireless service.
Between Jan. 1, 2008, and March 31, 2009, all U.S. households will be eligible to request up to two coupons, worth $40 each, to be used toward the purchase of up to two, digital-to-analog converter boxes. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has responsibility for administering the coupon program.
For more information about DTV and the converter box coupon program go to:
www.dtv.gov
New Flood Maps for Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County has received the final version of the updated flood maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). They are scheduled to become effective for flood insurance and development purposes on August 28, 2008. This process, which has been going on for the past ten years, is part of a required update of flood maps across The United States. The last time the maps were formally updated in Hillsborough County was 1992 and some parts of the County have not been updated since 1980.
You may start to get questions about these new maps as the time gets closer for them to become effective. Customers can view the updated maps online by going to the County's website at www.hillsboroughcounty.org and clicking on the "A-Z" Index link, and then selecting "Flood Map Update Process."
The John F. Germany Library will keep the "old" flood maps for historical purposes, but they will be labeled accordingly to avoid any confusion.
Another issue customers will need to keep in mind, is if they live in, or are moving into, a high-risk area with the County's new flood maps, they may be required to have a flood insurance policy. Remember to direct customers to the Flood Map Update website for more news and information.
You may start to get questions about these new maps as the time gets closer for them to become effective. Customers can view the updated maps online by going to the County's website at www.hillsboroughcounty.org and clicking on the "A-Z" Index link, and then selecting "Flood Map Update Process."
The John F. Germany Library will keep the "old" flood maps for historical purposes, but they will be labeled accordingly to avoid any confusion.
Another issue customers will need to keep in mind, is if they live in, or are moving into, a high-risk area with the County's new flood maps, they may be required to have a flood insurance policy. Remember to direct customers to the Flood Map Update website for more news and information.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
OverDrive Downloadable Videos
Exciting News!
We have just received our first batch of downloadable videos from OverDrive. At the moment, the majority of our titles are current PBS titles, but OverDrive also offers feature length films, short form programs and TV series all delivered in the Windows Media Video (WMV) format.
Every OverDrive video checkout gives you the option to use a 'standard' and/or 'mobile' version of the video. Once downloaded to your computer, standard videos can be played in an OverDrive Media Console and scaled to full-screen.
Mobile video files are optimized for use on compatible mobile devices, and can be transferred to such devices in just a few clicks using OverDrive Media Console for enjoyment on-the-go.
As library customers, adding videos to your OverDrive service is simple. Just refresh with the new format--it's on the same platform as your audiobooks and music!
To retrieve the records in our catalog simply do a subject search for "downloadable video collection". This search will bring up all 266 titles with more to be added in the future.
Hope you all enjoy this new feature of our OverDrive product!
We have just received our first batch of downloadable videos from OverDrive. At the moment, the majority of our titles are current PBS titles, but OverDrive also offers feature length films, short form programs and TV series all delivered in the Windows Media Video (WMV) format.
Every OverDrive video checkout gives you the option to use a 'standard' and/or 'mobile' version of the video. Once downloaded to your computer, standard videos can be played in an OverDrive Media Console and scaled to full-screen.
Mobile video files are optimized for use on compatible mobile devices, and can be transferred to such devices in just a few clicks using OverDrive Media Console for enjoyment on-the-go.
As library customers, adding videos to your OverDrive service is simple. Just refresh with the new format--it's on the same platform as your audiobooks and music!
To retrieve the records in our catalog simply do a subject search for "downloadable video collection". This search will bring up all 266 titles with more to be added in the future.
Hope you all enjoy this new feature of our OverDrive product!
Friday, June 6, 2008
Mango Languages - Online Language Learning!
Mango Languages provides all of the educational tools essential to learn foreign languages. The increasing importance of foreign language knowledge is more evident today than ever before. And Mango has utilized advanced technologies to make this increasingly necessary process of foreign language learning incredibly fun, simple, effective and accessible.Mango Languages provides its users with remarkable conversational results after each and every lesson. Whether it's for your community’s students, educators, business personnel, or language lovers, learning a foreign language is now easy, effective, and convenient with Mango.
You can learn Brazilian Portuguese – Spanish – Japanese – French – German – Italian – Greek – Russian - Mandarin Chinese - ESL Polish - ESL Spanish - ESL Brazilian Portuguese.
- Mango Languages will maximize language learning by providing remarkable conversational results after each lesson.
- Mango Languages offers in-library and home access that provides you the luxury of being able to master a foreign language from the comfort of your own home or anywhere convenient to you.
- Mango Languages is fully equipped with English as a Second Language (ESL) courses that teach people how to communicate in English.
- Mango is very simple and user-friendly, bypassing any need for training. Users just login and the program leads them step-by-step through their language lessons.
- Mango is computer-friendly. Since Mango is web-based, it requires no installation, no download, and no technical expertise to make the program available.
You will find Mango Languages on the Dababases & Websites section of the library's Website - hcplc.org.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Auto Repair Reference Center Free Online Training
Did you know that EBSCO Publishing offers online, one-hour training sessions on our Auto Repair Reference Center each month, free to EBSCO customers? Because training reinforces product knowledge and stimulates interest, this training will help you to get the most from our EBSCO databases.
Auto Repair Reference Center training is available at the following times:
Thursday, June 12, 2008 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., Eastern Time
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time
TO REGISTER, go to:
http://training.ebsco.com/training_request.asp
select the desired class from the "Which service?"drop-down list, and complete the form.
Auto Repair Reference Center training is available at the following times:
Thursday, June 12, 2008 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., Eastern Time
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time
TO REGISTER, go to:
http://training.ebsco.com/training_request.asp
select the desired class from the "Which service?"drop-down list, and complete the form.
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