What you need to know about the new catalog system?

On May 29th, the library new catalog, Evergreen system will replace the current catalog. Below are a few things you should be aware of:

• You will have the option to create a username to sign into the catalog. The default login will be your LAST NAME in ALL UPPER CASE.

• You will be required to create a new password when you login for the first time.

• Reading History and Current Wish Lists in the current catalog will not be transferred to the new system. But you can export your lists or print from a computer this week. See Nicole's tip on exporting your reading history at http://nicolecommawoo.wordpress.com/2012/05/17/library-export-your-reading-list-before-may-25/
• If you would like to have a preview of the new catalog, here is the link https://bark.cwmars.org/eg/opac/home?loc=142

The library Facebook has reached 1,000 Fans!

Thanks to all our library Facebook fans for clicking on 'Like' us. In the month of April 2012, the library Facebook page has reached a 1,000 fan milestone.  This number makes our Facebook page one of the most fan Facebook pages among Massachusetts public libraries and among the city departments.

If you love the library and enjoy what you read on the library Facebook page, please share this Facebook page with your friends and family members. Help us to reach more people in the community so they, too, can get to know about a wide range of library services and resources.

How do I get connected with Worcester Public Library on Facebook?

If you have already had your own Facebook account, after you log in, search for Worcester Public Library page. Then click on "Like" us.

If you don't have a Facebook account, go to Facebook.com and sign up one. Then search for Worcester Public Library Facebook page. Click on "Like" when you find us.

Here is the link for the library Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/worcesterpubliclibrary. Please forward it to your friends. 

Feel free to email us  for any suggestions and questions.

Freading: a new library ebook service

Freading, a new eBook library service is offered by Worcester Public Library. Over 20,000 titles are available from a variety of small and independent publishers. New books are added weekly.

Unlike OverDrive, Freading allows for unlimited number of simultaneous users. Each library user is allotted 4 tokens each week that can be used to download the books. Books range in token value from 4 to 1 token, with most newer titles being 4 tokens. All titles are compatible with most popular ereaders except regular Kindles. Ebooks can be checked out 14 days and be renewed once.

To get started:

- You will need a valid Worcester Public Library card.

- Go to Digital Downloads webpage on the library's website at http://www.worcpublib.org/resources/audiobooks.htm

- Under eBooks, you will see Freading link. Please read through Freading FAQ before using it.

Email pchen@worcpublib.org if you have any question.

ALA's Best Lists, 2012

• Notable Books List for Adults, 2012


• ALA Reading List: Best Genre Adult Fiction, 2012


• Best Fiction fro Young Adults, 2012


• Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults, 2012


• Great Graphic Novels for Teens


• Notable Children's Books, 2012


• Notable Children's Recordings, 2012


• Notable Children's Videos, 2012

Resources for Librarians and Teachers

• 50 Open Access Resources for Librarians – Part 1 http://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian/2011/50-open-access-resources-for-librarians-part-1/
• 50 Open Access Resources for Librarians – Part 2 http://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian/2011/50-open-access-resources-for-librarians-part-2/
• Are you a 21st century librarian http://21stcenturylibrary.com/2011/11/28/are-you-a-21st-century-librarian/
  
• iLibrarian http://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian/
• 10 New Google Analytics features http://mashable.com/2011/11/30/google-analytics-new-features/
• Free technology for teachers http://www.freetech4teachers.com/
• Cambridge U. Press Would Like to Rent You an Article http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/cambridge-u-press-would-like-to-rent-you-an-article/34500
  

Games

• 30 Best iPad games http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2363487,00.asp
• How to buy a game console http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2335363,00.asp
  

Tips for Using US Census Records, 1790-1930

Video Tutorials by National Archives http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl54NX_H1ko

Digital Media

• Is a digital media lab right for you? http://tametheweb.com/2011/12/31/is-a-digital-media-lab-right-for-you/

• Library Kit: Flip Filmmakers http://www.libraryasincubatorproject.org/?p=2131
• Hidden Tools Find What You Want on YouTube http://allthingsd.com/20111004/hidden-tools-find-what-you-want-on-youtube/
  

Apps

• 5 Great Apps to Help You Write http://family.lifegoesstrong.com/article/5-great-apps-help-you-write
• The Year’s Top 10 Apps for Android Phones http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/29/technology/personaltech/in-2011-app-developers-turned-attention-to-android.html?_r=1
• 10 Useful Chrome Web Apps and Extensions for Teachers and Students http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2012/01/10-useful-chrome-web-apps-and.html
  
• Searching for apps is finally getting easier
  http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/15/technology/personaltech/searching-for-apps-is-finally-getting-easier.html
• One million apps and counting http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/12/technology/one-million-apps-and-counting.html
• Finding good apps for children with autism http://gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/29/finding-good-apps-for-children-with-autism/
  

Social Media

• How Facebook Can Help Market Your Library http://tblc.org/marketing/how-facebook-can-help-market-your-library
• 10 Ways To Keep Your Facebook Fans Following You http://www.allfacebook.com/facebook-fans-following-2012-01
• Twitter, Facebook, Google+: What's With All the Change? http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2397468,00.asp
• How to set up a google+ page http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2397264,00.asp