I've worked in a university library in College and the public library system in Phx is really very good. Let's hope it stays that way. -jmz On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 4:37 AM, Bill Lindley wrote: > I wonder how friendly the collection is to Free Software players? > > \\/ > > # # # > > 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@mail.sbs.arizona.edu > > > Arizona State Library to host Digital Bookmobile > > Download experience promotes free audiobooks, 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, audiobooks, 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@mail.sbs.arizona.edu > > > This message contained an html attachment that has been removed by AKO/DKO > in accordance with INFOCON levels 3 and 4. > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss