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Executive Director Search Committee Meeting Mar. 13

The Executive Director Search Committee Meeting is Mar. 13 at the Downtown Library at 3:30 PM.

Database Highlight #34: We've got the Lady Controversy for That

Who've been creating controversies since before America gained her independence?

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Video - System Update with Kay

Watch Kay's latest video below.

Shea Serrano Titles in Overdrive Bookclub

On March 17th, author Shea Serrano will be visiting the Downtown Library. There are typically waitlists on the physical and digital copies of his books, The Rap Year Book and Basketball (and Other Things).  However, starting today, both titles will be available in Overdrive no holds required!

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Commission: Library Retirement Pension Board Meeting Mar. 8

The Library Retirement Pension Board Meeting is Mar. 8 at the Downtown Library at 3:30 PM.

Database Highlight #33: We've Got the AI for That

It’s Teen Tech Week! Teens are more tech savvy than ever. With coding classes being taught in middle school and the growing debate around artificial intelligence, you might find yourself needing to recommend a database that’s focused solely on computers. If so then Computer Source is what you’re after.

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Signing Savvy Returns to MLS

Signing Savvy is back and better than ever! The American Sign Language learning and support site now comes with app access. Customers can learn sign language anywhere, anytime.

Update: the issue with account creation should be resolved. Please post a comment or email me if you have trouble creating an account!

REMINDER: Homelessness Webinar Mar. 1 (RE location no longer available)

The webinar titled, “Working with Individuals Affected by Homelessness” will be available to staff Mar. 1, 2018 from 1:30 – 2:30 PM at five library locations. Staff interested in attending should get supervisor approval. There is not a sign-up form for attending, staff can simply show up to the event.

Share Community Events with Marketing!

Have something special planned? We would love to know about your upcoming “outreach”-type of events or when you are attending something representing your library!

Database Highlight #32: We've got the Remarkable Life for That

February’s final database highlight is Biography Reference Bank. This is the place to go when all your Black History Month biographies are checked out or you come across a student needing information on an African American inventor by tomorrow.  With the ability to filter by occupation, gender, and place of origin, the database scans the lives of over 750,000 individuals to return targeted results.

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