Arizona State Library to host *Digital* Bookmobile

[Joshua Zeidner]

  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 <wlindley at wlindley.com> 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 at 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<http://overdrive.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/>
> or connecting through the Greater Phoenix Digital Library link -
> www.azlibrary.gov/azlibrary<http://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<http://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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