Author: backstage

Do you ever get frustrated with ebook hardware, software, compatibility, apps, uploads, downloads, DRM, licensing, etc?  You might enjoy this Librarian in Black blog post (warning: includes expletives):

I’m breaking up with eBooks (and you can too)

August 1, 2012

I want to break up with eBooks.  Don’t get me wrong, eBooks is dead sexy and great arm candy at parties, as well as a magnet for attention and memorable experiences. But man… eBooks makes for a crap boyfriends. The relationship is as dysfunctional as it gets…

Want to read more?  Here’s the whole post.

Mary Lee (Northland)

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The Electronic Resource (EREC) Committee is organizing another workshop for staff to learn about resources and earn CE credits. A certificate for 2.5 hours of continuing education credits will be earned by those who attend. This electronic resource workshop will focus on the subjects of Business and Finance.

Presenters will include Nancy Worek, from CLP Downtown and Business and Stacey Knibloe from Gale/Cengage.  Major topics will include the transition from Business and Company Resource Center to Business Insights and the Morningstar Investment Research Center. The workshop will also have an overview of business resources available at the Carnegie Library and other useful free online resources.

The program will take place on Thursday, September 27 from 10 AM-12:30 PM at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Allegheny Branch, 1230 Federal Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Parking is available on street or within the adjacent medical center parking garage. This program is organized by the Electronic Resources (EREC) Committee.

Registration will be accepted online.

NoveList is continually adding exciting features to make our jobs and the lives of our patrons easier.  Recently added are the “Professional Resources” located on the far right side of the NoveList homepage.

The Reader’s Advisory Toolbox offers quick access to information on Genres, Read-alikes, and Book Discussion Guides that will supply your book groups or inquisitive readers with book summaries and sample questions.  Featured Book Display Ideas are also available for ages ranging from Adult to 0!

The Teaching with Books feature provides BookTalks and Picture Book Extenders ready to go.  You can also find curriculum-based book lists and annotated bibliographies categorized by subject and grade level.

Keep an eye on NoveList for more enhancements and special tools geared to Librarians!

-Rob (Bethel Park)