AUGUST 27, 2009
Digital Collection More iPod Friendly
Upgrade to the new version of the OverDrive Media Console, the software you use to download audiobooks from Wright Library's Digital Collection at the Ohio eBook Project, and enjoy even more titles on your Apple® devices, such as the iPod. Once limited to MP3 format audiobooks, iPod users can now download and transfer to their device most WMA (Windows Media Audio) files using the OverDrive Media Console v.3.2.
To determine if a WMA title will be compatible with your Apple® device, go to the Digital Rights Information in the complete title entry. The permissions will be listed there. You can also look for the "Plays on iPod" icon (shown above). Additionally, your device must be Windows®-formatted for the WMA files to play on it.
For more on OMC v3.2, click here, or if you are new to the downloading process, check out our slide show.
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posted by Audio-Visual Librarian |
Category: Digital Collection
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AUGUST 15, 2009
When the Library (Building) Is Closed
Even though the doors of the library will be closed from August 16 - 23 due to a drop in State funding, our Web site will be up and running. All the online tools and resources that you're used to will continue to be available.
The Library Catalog Although no items will be due the week we are closed you can still check your account and renew items. You can also request items, but they will not be processed until Monday, August 24. This is also true of items requested through interlibrary loan using Ohio Libraries Share MORE.
Digital Collection Download your books while we're closed, and music and videos, too. If you haven't tried it before, start with this slide show.
Know It Now If you find yourself with a question that you need the help of a reference librarian to answer, you can make use of this live online information service provided by the State Library of Ohio, Wright Library, and other public libraries.
Databases All the Library's online resources will still be accessible from your home computer, allowing you to do research of all sorts, find newspaper and magazine articles, and for students and parents preparing for the beginning of school. Search multiple databases at the Ohio Web Library.
What Do You Want to Read? Maybe you forgot to stock up for the week, or you just want to find a great read. Use the resources listed on this page to find ideas and recommendations. Return to the Library with a list books you want to read.
Get and stay involved with Wright Library with our Blogs, Facebook, Newsletters Teen MySpace.
Concerned about the closing of the Library? Check out ways to Support Wright Library, including our annual book sale.
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posted by Reference Staff |
Category: Libraries
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AUGUST 13, 2009
Book Sale!
Wright Library Annual Book Sale
August 25 - 30
in the Library Meeting Room
Thousands of books! Fiction and Nonfiction.
Children's and Adult. Proceeds benefit the library!
Schedule
Tuesday, 8/25, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Special Preview night for Friends of the Library*
Hardbacks - $2.00
All other items - $1.00
Wednesday and Thursday, 8/26 - 8/27,
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hardbacks - $1.00
All other items - $0.50
Friday, 8/28, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Hardbacks - $1.00
All other items - $.050
Saturday, 8/29, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Hardbacks - $1.00
All other items - $0.50
Sunday, 8/30, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Super Bargain Book Day!
All items - $2.00 per bag
*If you are not currently a Friends member, you may join at the door on preview night of the Book Sale. You can also sign up in-person anytime the library is open, or you can download this form and mail it to the Friends of the Wright Library. Individual membership is $6 and Family membership is $12, with discounted memberships for Seniors ($5) and Students ($1).
The Friends of the Wright Library are a group of loyal patrons who help the library as advocates and volunteers. They benefit the library by working on such projects as the annual book sale and holiday decorating. Friends are also called upon to contact legislators in support of libraries and to be advocates for Wright Library in the community. If you love the library, please become a Friend! Questions about the Friends may be sent to WrightFriends@gmail.com.
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Category: Book Sale
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AUGUST 6, 2009
Lenox Avenue Express
The final Family Blanket Concert of the Summer will be held August 12 at 6:30 p.m. The Lenox Avenue Express will perform on the Library's north lawn, bringing its Jazz repertoire to Oakwood. Find out more about Dwight Lenox.
This concert is sponsored by the Wright Library Foundation and partially funded by an Ohio Arts Council grant.
If you're a Jazz fan, check out this blog post.
image from DwightLenox.com
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posted by Audio-Visual Librarian |
Category: Music
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AUGUST 5, 2009
Online Jazz
This post is for all our listeners of Jazz and for anyone interested in exploring the genre. Music is everywhere on the Web and a good deal of it is Jazz. Here we list some best sites we've come across for exploring the music, the artists, and the history of Jazz. Where do you go to get your Jazz fix?
Listen to some Jazz while you're here courtesy of Jamendo where artists allow anyone to download and share their music.
image from stock.xchng
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Category: Music
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AUGUST 3, 2009
Discover the Buckeye State
ExploreOhio is the place to go to learn just about anything about the Buckeye State. The site covers everything from State symbols to how to get a drivers license. Plus you can learn about all the fun and interesting places you can visit in Ohio. Plenty of time before Summer is over to find somewhere new.
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posted by Reference Staff |
Category: Featured Resource
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