Tuesday, January 22, 2013

New eBook Platform!




SPC Libraries are now live with OverDrive’s Next Generation Digital Library Platform. When you get a chance check it out at http://digitalbooks.tblc.org






What's included?


  • The OverDrive Web interface has been completely updated and it is a huge improvement. Here is a YouTube video explaining the Next Generation Digital Library's One Step Checkout Demo.


  • OverDrive's 'Recommend to Library' and 'Buy it Now' features are live! If you conduct a search and the library doesn't have a specific digital title then you can recommend that we acquire it for the library collection or buy it yourself, which will help the library because some of the profits go to us so we can buy more electronic content!  

Below are screenshots of what the process looks like. 


Don't see the digital tiles you were hoping to find? Select the "Find More" button.

Select the "Recommend" button to request that the library acquires it for the collection.


Selecting the "Buy it now" option allows you to purchase it. Your library will earn credits!


Please note: Clicking on the 'Buy It Now' link will cause you to leave the library download platform website. The content of the website is not controlled by the library or its service providers. Please be aware that the site does not have the same privacy policy as the library or its service providers.

Please contact a Librarian if you have any questions.


Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Author Garth Stein coming to SPC!



New York Times Bestselling author, Garth Stein is coming to SPC!


March 12th 5:30-7:30pm St. Petersburg Gibbs Music Center
March 13th 9:30-11:30am Clearwater Library (focus on curriculum)


Readings by Mr. Stein
Q&A session
Book Signing


Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Recommend E-Books!

OverDrive's 'Recommend to Library' feature is live! Visit tblc.lib.overdrive.com/ and conduct a search. If the library doesn't have a specific digital title then you can recommend that we acquire it for the library collection.

Below are screenshots of what the process looks like. 


Don't see the digital tiles you were hoping to find? Select the "Find More" button.

Select the "Recommend" button to request that the library acquires it for the collection.

Selecting the "Buy it now" option allows you to purchase it. Your library will earn credits!

Please note: Clicking on the 'Buy It Now' link will cause you to leave the library download platform website. The content of the website is not controlled by the library or its service providers. Please be aware that the site does not have the same privacy policy as the library or its service providers.

Please contact a Librarian if you have any questions.