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Written on: January 11th, 2011 in Blog Posts
The Delaware Division of Libraries recently partnered with the Delaware Public Archives and Delaware Government Information Center to digitize and make accessible DPA’s Jackson and Sharp Collection, featuring historical photos of trains and ships built in Wilmington. The Jackson and Sharp Company operated in Wilmington from 1863 to the early 1950s. Jackson and Sharp constructed […]
Written on: December 23rd, 2010 in Blog Posts
We’re very proud of our websites here at the Division of Libraries (and look for a whole new look for the lib.de.us homepage soon). BUT..what’s the matter with North Dakota and Wyoming!! The library catalog homepage attracts about 50,000 visitors a month, from all over the world, and this blog recently published its 500th posting, […]
Written on: December 21st, 2010 in Blog Posts
December and January are going to be a little sad in the libraries despite the holiday cheer. The Delaware library community is going to be saying goodbye to two key movers and shakers, both closing out their remarkable library careers with much-deserved retirements. Late last month, Chrys Dudbridge, director of the Lewes Library, announced her […]
Written on: December 20th, 2010 in Blog Posts
We’re very happy to announce a new ebook and electronic resource offering for Delaware public library patrons! Ebrary(click the link to access the site with your Delaware public library card ID) is a leading ebook provider to academic libraries, public libraries, and private industry and through their new Public Library Complete Collection every public library […]
Written on: December 7th, 2010 in Blog Posts
We’re always looking for your favorites and recommendations to share with library staff and other library users. You can use the noticeboard below to tell us what books and movies were your favorites in 2010:
Written on: December 3rd, 2010 in Blog Posts
Ho- Ho- How do you know which one to buy? This year, electronic device sales are going to be a strong overall category in holiday spending, and e-readers are going to be well represented. Lots of people will be getting their first ereader this year, is my safe prediction- and not just tech-savvy early adopters. […]
Written on: December 3rd, 2010 in Blog Posts
For the last couple of years, the online marketing group Windmill Networking has compiled an annual Social Media best-of booklist. Last year, we compiled this list into our own Social Media Reading List, available in the library catalog’s “Have You Read?” section. At the end of 2010, we’re happy to add several new selections to […]
Written on: December 1st, 2010 in Blog Posts
What is BTOP? What is a Job/Learning Lab? And how are public libraries going to become a launch pad for employment and career advancement? The Division of Libraries published a number of RFPs and position announcements recently, related to our successful application for funds offered under the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program. An overview of the […]
Written on: November 30th, 2010 in Blog Posts
If you’re looking for books for your kid, or if you’re a kid looking for your own books, you should think about trying the NoveList K-8 database, which is part of the premium collection of subscription websites which you have access to with your Delaware Library Card. Novelist K-8 (enter your library card number and […]
Written on: November 21st, 2010 in Blog Posts
Discover magazine (which is available with your library card through our database resources- click here to access the full text of the magazine from 2001) has a great website with great blogs, and has been writing a lot recently about the Rock Stars of Science campaign, which has been running online as well as in […]