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New KIC scanner will make research much easier
Written by Darien Library News on 01/09/2012
Darien Library is now home to a Bookeye 4 Knowledge Imaging Center (KIC), which will help patrons better scan and save important information from reference and other books while doing research.
Here’s how it works:
When patrons find an important paragraph, passage or few pages they would like to include in their research, they can set the book on the KIC scanner, upright, with the pages open to the selection they would like to copy. With a push of a button, the KIC will scan the pages onto its screen in full color. The KIC scanner can handle books of a variety of sizes, and scans up to a 17-inch by 24-inch area at a time.
After scanning, patrons can crop and enlarge images from the touch screen to the right of the scan bed, and retrieve these images in a variety of ways: saving selections to a USB; e-mailing the selection to themselves in a searchable PDF; and even creating audio files.
This will allow students to highlight text while studying PDFs, or easily drag the material into the notes on their computer while studying. Other Library patrons will have the ability to work with reference material from their own home through the use of the new system.
To check out the KIC, head up to the second floor of the Library between the Reference Room and the Magazine Room.
Learn Technology with Lynda.com
Written by Amanda G. on 01/10/2012
Since October 5, 2009 Darien Library has offered lynda.com as a technology education resources. The service is available to residents, those who work full-time in Darien, and non-resident Contributors to the Library at the $300 annual level, lynda.com currently provides 1,612 online subscribers with instruction in a wide range of Mac and PC software programs.
With lynda.com, you can set your own training schedule. The site includes practice exercises and a helpful feature that keeps track of where you left off each time you end a session. In addition, upon completion of the video training, you can take part in lynda.com’s Certificate of Completion program.
How to Gain Access
Come to the Help Desk in the Power Library (aka computer room) on the Lower Level or call the Help Desk at 203-669-5238 to get started. Give us your name and email address so we can register your account. You will receive an email from lynda.com to active your account. We will then assign you to either an in-library access for a couple hours or you can access lynda.com from home for seven days. If no one is waiting, you can ask for your access to be renewed.
Now at Darien Library: eBooks!
Written by Amanda G. on 12/25/2011
An eBook is an electronic book (sometimes also called e-Book or digital book). It is a text and image-based publication in digital form produced on, published by, and readable on computers or other digital devices. eBooks can be downloaded from Darien Library through OverDrive at digital.darienlibrary.org.
Amazon Kindle
- Text instructions on how to download eBooks
- Video tutorial on how to download eBooks
iPad
- Text instructions on how to download eBooks
- Video tutorial on how to download eBooks
Nook and Nook Color
- Text instructions on how to download eBooks
- Video tutorial on how to download eBooks
You can also borrow eReaders from Darien Library!
OverDrive eBooks and equipment borrowing are available to all Darien residents, those who work in Darien, and non-resident Friends of the Darien Library at the Contributor Level (annual donation of $300).
Espresso Book Machine at Darien Library - Opening Day
Written by GretchenCaserotti on 11/11/2011
Join us today, November 15th for our Opening Day Celebration
EBM Operators will be on hand to perform live demonstrations and print books from 10am-6pm
Enter your name into a raffle to win FREE BOOKS!
The EBM takes three to four minutes to print paperback books with a color cover, and they are just the same as commercial paperbacks. The number of books that can be printed out is more than 4 million, most of them older books out of copyright, provided from Google book scans, or self-published editions. Some publishers – HarperCollins is a good example – have made some of their backlist available for printing on demand by the EBM, too. To discover what books are offered by On Demand Books, you can search their catalog.
Ebooks for Amazon Kindles are Now Available
Written by Amanda G. on 09/13/2011You can now enjoy OverDrive ebooks on your Amazon Kindle through Darien Library! To get started, please follow the instructions in the How to add ebooks to your Kindle video below (HD version available):
To check out ebooks or another ereader, a patron must be 18 years old or older, and either live in Darien, work full-time in Darien, or be a Friend of the Library at the $300 annual level.
Get Help While On The Go
Written by Amanda G. on 08/25/2011
Tired of Google being unable to find you the correct answer? Darien Library's reference librarians are here to help while you are on the go!
Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 9 pm
Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm
Save space in your luggage with an ereader!
Written by Amanda G. on 08/01/2011Before summer ends, are you planning on going for a last minute vacation and don’t want to fill your luggage with space-hogging books? Darien Library has just the tech toys to let you have your books plus have room for more shoes in your carry-on! We are now offering four types of ebook readers: Nook, Touchscreen Nook, Nook Color, and Sony Reader Daily Edition. These new ereaders can hold hundreds of books. Of the four, the Nook Color is the one more better suited for reading in the dark since it provides its own light. The other three are perfect for reading in direct sunlight as you recline on the beach!
For more information about how to take an ereader on your end of summer vaction, click here!
Darien Library Flash Drives: Storage on the Go!
Written by JudyS on 05/19/2011
Ever been in this situation? You've found some great information, but left your flash drive at home? You're short on time and don't want the hassle of email or CD burning. Well, you're in luck. Now you can buy flash drives right here at the Darien Library. We're pleased to announce the arrival of our own Darien Library Flash Drives! With a capacity of 2 GB, these sleek, stylish drives can hold multiple documents, digital photos, and video clips. Equipped with a keychain attachment, the drives are small enough to add to your car keys. They don't require any additional software; you just plug them in to the computer, and you're good to go. Each drive costs $10 and is available for sale at our Help Desk in the Power Library on the Library's Lower Level. They also make thoughtful gifts (that won't break the bank!). Stop by and pick up yours today.
See you @ the Library!
CLC Trendspotting: "eBooks: Collections at the Crossroads" with Eli Neiburger
Written by Barbara T. on 04/18/2011Earlier this month, Darien Library hosted the Connecticut Library Consortium's (CLC's) 5th Annual TRENDSPOTTING symposium:
eBooks: Collections at the Crossroads
Below, Eli Neiburger, the Keynote Speaker, delivers his presentation at the event. Eli is the Associate Director of IT & Production at Ann Arbor District Library. He is the author of "Gamers...in the LIBRARY?!" He was recently named one of Library Journal's 2011 Movers and Shakers.*
*Every year since 2002, Library Journal has identified outstanding professionals from around the world who are considered the emerging leaders in the library world and whom the editors believe will shape the future of libraries by innovating with technology, advocating for community-based research and programming, and improving the quality of life of the people they serve.
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