Arizona State Library to host *Digital* Bookmobile

[Lisa Kachold]

I believe the RHCE test book is available as a digital download from
this resource.

I love the technical book section at the Downtown library.

On 2/11/10, Joshua Zeidner <jjzeidner at gmail.com> wrote:
>   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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