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Written on: July 3rd, 2013 in Archives
For readers who enjoy connecting with their favorite authors on a Kindle, Nook, iPad or Tablet, Delaware Libraries can-do! Learn how the libraries are out-in-front with digital collections and free classes to help any reader get connected with online book borrowing. Check out this story about e-books and the Lewes Library…and then start checking out […]
Written on: June 24th, 2013 in Archives, Q & A's
Q: “I’m writing a paper and am researching privacy for minors. Do parents have access to their kids’ borrowing history?” Thank you for your important question! It touches upon the rights of minors, their legal guardians/parents, and how libraries balance children’s privacy with safety and parental responsibilities. Public and school libraries work hard to protect […]
Written on: June 19th, 2013 in Archives
Idyllic summer months call to mind sunny days at the beach, hiking in the woods, a picnic in the park, etc.; however, there can be dangers lurking with each summer activity. A new Summer Safety LibGuide offers books and other resources on planning for extreme weather, water safety tips (swimming and boating), insect and poisonous […]
Written on: June 13th, 2013 in Archives
There have been warnings of a derecho from meteorologists in the news lately. But what is a derecho? Photo from NOAA, derecho in Illinois in 2008 According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a derecho “is a widespread, long-lived wind storm that is associated with a band of rapidly moving showers or thunderstorms. […]
Written on: May 5th, 2013 in Archives, Q & A's
Q: “Do librarians consider Wikipedia reliable enough for research?” What an interesting question! Since Wikipedia’s inception in January, 2001 (See CNN’s 2005 Q & A with Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales), this online encyclopedia has stimulated on-going discussions about its reliability. Wikipedia uses wiki software to create it’s many pages and the ability for users to […]
Written on: April 29th, 2013 in Archives, Q & A's
Q: “I have black birds that build a nest in the same spot on my garage every spring. I’ve tried using fake owls, moving their nest before they lay eggs, even making noise. I don’t want to resort to anything that will harm them but it destroys the corner and is very messy. How do […]
Written on: April 22nd, 2013 in Archives, Q & A's
Q: “I have a paper to write about how Earth Day started. Can you give me some resources to help?” Happy Earth Day! It is celebrated every April 22! Earth Day has evolved a bit over the years. According to the Earth Day Network, April 22nd “marks the anniversary of what many consider the birth […]
Written on: April 14th, 2013 in Archives, Q & A's
Q: “I’m going to host a fancy party this weekend and realized I don’t know much about wine and cheese pairings other than I really like to drink wine and eat cheese. Do you have any books or resources that can tell me about wine and cheese pairings? Thank you!” There are several resources that […]
Written on: March 24th, 2013 in Archives, Q & A's
Q: “I checked out a book about 3 years ago and would like to recommend it to someone. Does the library keep record of books that have been checked out on my card #?” It’s great to have a record of what you’ve checked out from your Delaware library to read, listen to and watch. […]
Written on: March 17th, 2013 in Archives, Q & A's
Q: “I can’t afford an accountant and heard that there might be some free or low-cost tax preparation help. Is this through the library? Can you tell what I need to do to get help?” Federal and state income taxes are coming due. This year, it’s on Monday, April 15. USA.gov has annual filing dates […]
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