Libraries in the 21st Century - Libraries in an online world

Ms. Faith Johnson

Director, Town of Ulster Public Library

 What does a connected library provide to it's community?

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An on-line library in the 21st Century is a place for:Management of patron's borrowing recordsReserving books and ordering Inter-Library loansAccess to specialized research resources

historical NY TimesMango LanguagesConsumer Reports and other printed materials

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An on-line library in the 21st Century is a place for:

Access to specialized collections from the HomeAccess web page:

Auto repair manualsonline encyclopediasTumbleBooksover 135 searchable newspapersthousands of magazines and journalscollege prep toolsGenealogyhealth and wellness and many more

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Fortunately for the town of Ulster, the library is one of the better connected libraries in all of NY state.

But both NY and the country lag much of the developed world in broadband availability and use.

The goal of a highly available computing resource is to assist the librarians in filling an ever-increasing demand for computer related services.

NY state's head librarian would like every NY library to gain the kind of technology resources Ulster has.

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An on-line library in the 21st Century is a place for:

A place for communityKid's programsJunior's programsSenior's programs (Wii bowling in Marboro?)Book clubs

A place for learning and advancement test preparation including GED, SAT, ACT, and vocational testsA place to be on-line for social networking (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc)

What is available with just a library card?

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Why is technology an important part of any library’s services?

Info at Your Fingertips

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Click here

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HomeAccess

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Need current information on almost any topic?

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Want to look up articles from popular newspapers?

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Try Newspapers & look at articles that appeal to you.

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Click on Databases Selected

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Clear all Databases and click on national newspaper (27)Tow

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• Interested in looking up financial planning information for retirement?M

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Financial Planning

• Go to ProQuest & look at Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Retirement Guide

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• Want to read more about a hobby?

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•Use the Topic Guide in ProQuest

Travel Ideas?• Browse Travel Magazines in MasterFile

Select

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Need to get information on a drug or Health related issues?T

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Health & Wellness Resource Center

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Health & Wellness Resource Center

•“Peer Reviewed”

•Includes the Physicians Desk Reference (PDR) for Prescription Drug Information

•Alternative Health Module

•Updated daily

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Want to help your grandchildren succeed in school?

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•Do you need product information?

•Contact information for a company?

•Research a company before an interview or meeting?

•Want to know the financial health of a company before buying stock?

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Business Information

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Business & Company Resource Center

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Print or email results

Remember to Access HomeACCESS

• Go the library’s web site: http://ulster.lib.ny.us/• Click on the Home Access link on the left

hand side• Scroll down to the

and click • Type in your 14 digit library barcode• Select the database you’d like to use by

clicking on the name of the resource

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Your NeedsNeed to learn about an author or

critique a book?

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Twayne’s Authors Series

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Your NeedsNeed resources for a science

project?

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General Science Collection

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EBSCO Animals

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•Do you need books, popular DVD’s or books on CD?

Library Catalog

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If creating a pin for the first time, enter 14 digit barcode again, re-enter the new pin number twice and click submit.

Request-a-Title

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Access

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To access the resources I’ve showed you today:

•Get a library card (if you don’t already have one!)

Getting Your Library Card

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It’s easy!

Just come in with your photo ID and your current address, fill out a registration card; your card will be issued on the spot!

Kids under 18 must have a parent with them.