Freegal Music & Freading eBooks – NEW SERVICES
July 23, 2012 by Jamie
The Library would like to announce the addition of two new services – Freegal Music and Freading (ebooks). Freegal Music is an online database that provides access to songs from Sony Music. The music files are DRM-free and do not expire, and are compatible with PCs, Macs, iPods, iPads, smartphones and other MP3-compatible devices. The Freegal Music Service will allow the Boyd County Public Library to increase the size and diversity of our collection by offering access to over 10,000 … Continue reading
Rocket Languages
Remote Access In-house Access Rocket Languages allows users to visually learn a foreign language. With 11 languages to chose from (including American Sign Language) Rocket Languages allows our users to download video tutorials they may keep – permanently. Simply create your account and you can learn: Arabic Chinese French German Hindi Ingeles (English for Spanish speakers) Italian Japanese Korean Portuguese Sign Language (ASL) Spanish ロケット英語 (English for Japanese speakers) Each language includes interactive audio lessons, Language & Culture lessons, … Continue reading
MyGovernment
July 13, 2012 by Jamie
Boyd County Public Library is proud to present a new resource that will help you find out the Who, What and Where of our government – MyGovernment MyGovernment will show you all your elected politicians, from the President to the local munipialities. It provides contact information, in-depth biographies and much more. MyGovernment’s interface is available in both English and Spanish. With MyGovernment you have access to the same information as professional lobbyists. Want to know what bills your Senator is … Continue reading
Sample Letter to Publishers
Please Feel Free To Copy, Edit, Or Share This Letter. Email, write or call these publishers to let them know what you think. Macmillan Publishing 75 Varick Street New York, NY 10013 (212) 226-7521 customerservice@mpsvirginia.com Hachette Book Group 466 Lexington Avenue #131 New York, NY 10017 (212) 364-1100 customer.service@hbgusa.com Simon & Schuster 1230 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 (212) 698-7000 http://simonandschuster.com/about/contact_us Brilliance Audio 1704 Eaton Drive Grand Haven, MI 49417 (616) 846-5256 libsales@brillianceaudio.com Dear Sir or Madam, I … Continue reading
AtoZ Databases
April 17, 2012 by Jamie
Remote Access In-house Access The AtoZ Business Database of 30 million U.S. businesses is multi-sourced to ensure maximum coverage. Our business database is compiled from data sources’ including new telephone connects, Secretary of State Filings, national directory assistance data, annual reports, SEC filings, corporate registers, public records, thousands of yellow and white page directories and specialty business directories. The AtoZ Residential Database of 215 million U.S. residents is multi-sourced to ensure maximum coverage. Our residential database is compiled from … Continue reading
Learning Express Library
Remote Access In-house Access Guided Tour: Take a Guided Tour of Learning Express Library Printable Instructions: Click Here Whatever your goal, Learning Express Library’s resources will help you succeed. Each of the Learning Centers offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and information you need to achieve the results you want—at school, at work, or in life. Learning Express Library’s resources are organized by topic into different Learning Centers, so whatever your reason for visiting Learning Express Library, everything you need can be found … Continue reading
