Do you Mango? Show your Friends & Followers!

Mango has introduced a new social media feature – badges! Game On! Introducing Mango’s new social media feature. While using Mango, library patrons are now able to earn virtual badges & share their language learning progress on Facebook and Twitter! As you progress through Mango’s interactive, language learning courses, you can earn social badges to post to Twitter or Facebook. Let all your Friends and Followers know how you’re doing! Show off your new skills!   Try Mango free today!

ILLIAD User Guide Now Available

Patrons now have access to a User Guide for our ILLIAD Interlibrary Loan system. Boyd County Public Library allows our patrons to create their own account to submit and manage their Interlibrary Loan Requests online. To view the new guide, please make sure you have Adobe Reader installed and click here.

News from Facts on File

New content added to the Facts on File Database – keep up with current issues: World News Digest The XXX Summer Olympic Games in London, England Focus On: Summer Olympics [More Research Features ] The Summer Olympics: A Visual History [ 2008 Summer Olympics Highlights] International News and Features Moderate Coalition Appears Set to Win Landmark Elections in Libya; Citizens Vote in First Democratic Poll Since 1964 [ More Top Stories] Pena Nieto Elected Mexican President [ More News Headlines] Barclays Pays $450 Million to Settle Allegations … Continue reading →

MyGovernment

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 →

LearningExpress Library adds new content

Available on LearningExpress Library on Tuesday, July 3: New Online Practice Exams New practice exams will be available to users preparing for the WorkKeys® assessments, Praxis II: Principles of Learning Tests (PLT), and the COMPASS® college placement exams. We’ve also added another practice civil service exam. New eBooks The inventory of vocational and instructional eBooks has grown to include three new titles for the GED® Test and nursing school entrance exams, and a new addition to the 501 Questions series … Continue reading →

Get all the latest healthcare reform updates!

NEWSBANK SPECIAL REPORTS  U.S. Health Care Reform Law – Supreme Court Decision Important Update June 29, 2012   From the beginning the U.S. Health Care Reform Law has been covered in NewsBank’s World Health Special Report.  This Report continues its coverage with the Supreme Court Decision and the aftermath of that ruling. Because this ruling impacts nearly every individual and business in the United States as well as having a definite affect on the November Presidential election, NewsBank’s Special Report includes articles from a diverse mix of … Continue reading →