What’s that 3D printer for?
Are you wondering if 3D printers are worthwhile or how to do more than print simple objects from online patterns and designs? Believe it or not, what you - or…
There’s a New Mouse in the House
Library summer reading programs promote reading skills and help maintain student grade levels over the summer. As of this week, WLS libraries and patrons have another way to engage young…
Total BooX: Classic Titles, Digital Shelves
At a recent training, we were discussing Total BooX. Nonfiction abounds: there are lots of technology, how-to, self-help and travel titles. There are many recent, juvenile, and classic fiction titles…
A Tip For Setting Up Displays
If you're getting ready for summer reading programs, chances are you're well into planning events, programs, book lists, and displays. At the May Circulation Committee Meeting, we talked about how Workflows…
Public and Permanent
We're in the midst of Online Privacy Week, May 1 - 6, 2016. When public libraries started out, it was simple to protect patron confidentiality. Today's connected library patrons, like the…
Hold Position Zero?
Have you ever had a call from a patron that goes something like this? "I was so excited! I found that new book I heard about on the morning news…
The weekend’s almost here. Time to get outside. But first…
The weekend's almost here, and the weather's going to be beautiful. For anyone interested in photography, it'll be a great opportunity to get outside and shoot. I like to take…
RIP Merle Haggard
If your patrons are mourning the passing of this great musician and icon, send them over to Freegal. They're highlighting his work with five Merle Haggard albums and country music…
So, you want to learn Word
All Westchester Library System patrons have access to great online resources, and the options for learning are no exception. If you haven't reviewed them recently, take a look at the…
Tech Tips! Blog Winner
Congratulations to Cheryl Cohen, the winner of our kickoff contest! Cheryl is a reference librarian at the Ossining Public Library. One of her primary focuses is working with Job Information…