Arizona State Library to host *Digital* Bookmobile

[Bill Lindley]

I wonder how friendly the collection is to Free Software players?

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Arizona State Library to host Digital Bookmobile

Download experience promotes free audio books, eBook, music and video 
downloads

The Digital Bookmobile will be open to state employees and the public 
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 16 on the west side of the state Capitol, 
1700 W. Washington St. The event is free-of-charge, and presented 
courtesy of the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, and 
Overdrive Inc.

This isn't the bookmobile of old. Instead, the Digital Bookmobile is an 
immersive download experience - a 74-foot, high-tech tractor-trailer 
equipped with broadband, Internet-connected computers, HD monitors, 
premium sound system and a variety of portable media players. 
Interactive learning stations will give visitors an opportunity to 
search the State Library's collection of digital media, including 
eBooks, audio books, music and video.

"We are thrilled to have this highly visible and useful outreach event," 
said State Librarian GladysAnn Wells. "We hope state employees will 
learn more about our services."

State Library card holders can check out and download digital titles
anytime, anywhere by visiting http://overdrive.phoenixpubliclibrary.org 
or connecting through the Greater Phoenix Digital Library link - 
www.azlibrary.gov/azlibrary - available on AZlibrary.

 From there, visitors can browse the growing collection of best-selling 
new releases and classic titles, and check out a digital title with a 
valid State Library or other library card. State Library cards are 
available to state employees who register online at 
www.lib.az.us/azlibrary/app.aspx

Once downloaded, digital titles can be enjoyed on a computer or 
transferred to supported mobile devices. Many audio titles can also be 
burned to audio CD. At the end of the 2-week lending period, titles 
automatically expire and are returned to the digital collection. There 
are no late fees or penalties for damaged items.

About the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records

The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, a division of 
the Secretary of State's Office, serves the information needs of Arizona 
citizens. Through its divisions, the agency provides access to unique 
historical and contemporary resources. Its services include:

* Archives of historical records in Arizona.
* Library development assistance to libraries of all types.
* A library for the visually and physically disabled.
* A museum on state government history and people of the state.
* Public records management program.
* A research and law library, including a Federal Regional Depository.

In-depth research and reference services are provided in the subject 
areas of law, government, genealogy and Arizona history and culture. 
Consultant services are offered to public libraries to strengthen county 
and local library services, and to government agencies of the cities, 
counties and state to assist them in the management of official records. 
State and federal grants for public libraries and other authorized 
services are administered and monitored. Special library and information 
services are offered for those who are visually or physically impaired.

Linda (SIRLS alumna)

Linda Reib
Electronic Records Archivist
History and Archives Division
Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records
1901 W. Madison St.
Phoenix, AZ 85009
602.926.3724


Leslie Kent Kunkel, MLS, MBA
Assistant Director
School of Information Resources and Library Science
University of Arizona
1515 East First Street
Tucson, Arizona 85719
Voice: (520) 615-0377
FAX: (520) 621-3279
Email: Leslie at mail.sbs.arizona.edu
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