51. OYSTER E-books - $9.95 per Month (2013-2016)
Kindle Unlimited (mostly self-published ebook authors + streaming and
downloading DVDs - $99 a year or $49 for students.
NETFLIX - $8.99 per month
($4.99 for two DVD discs per month)
HULU - $7.99 per month or $11.99
with no commercials
TUNES - $1.29/song
AUDIBLE.COM - $14.95 per month
ROSETTA STONE - $300-$500.00 / language
MDPLS COMPETES!
55. ZINIO
250+ MAGAZINES
TAKE AS MANY AS
YOU WANT
BACK ISSUES to
Oct 2013
AVAILABLE
YOU OWN THE
MAGAZINE
NO RETURNS
NO FINES
NO FEES
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250+ MAGAZINES
TAKE AS MANY AS
YOU WANT
BACK ISSUES to
Oct 2013
AVAILABLE
YOU OWN THE
MAGAZINE
NO RETURNS
NO FINES
NO FEES
57. ZINIO
250+ MAGAZINES
TAKE AS MANY AS
YOU WANT
BACK ISSUES to
Oct 2013
AVAILABLE
YOU OWN THE
MAGAZINE
NO RETURNS
NO FINES
NO FEES
58. ZINIO
250+ MAGAZINES
TAKE AS MANY AS
YOU WANT
BACK ISSUES to
Oct 2013
AVAILABLE
YOU OWN THE
MAGAZINE
NO RETURNS
NO FINES
NO FEES
59. FREEGAL
FREE & LEGAL
DOWNLOADING
SONY DATABASE OF
MUSIC
5 SONGS PER WEEK
PER LIBRARY CARD
Resets Mondays at
midnight
YOU OWN THE MUSIC
NO RETURNS
NO FINES
NO FEES
60. HOOPLA
Instantly borrow free
audiobooks, movies,
music, comic books,
ebooks & TV shows
24/7 with your library
card.
RETURNS
AUTOMATICALLY
NO FINES
NO FEES
View on a web
browser, smart
phone or tablet
61. HOOPLA
Instantly borrow free
audiobooks, movies,
music, comic books,
ebooks & TV shows
24/7 with your library
card.
RETURNS
AUTOMATICALLY
NO FINES
NO FEES
View on a web
browser, smart
phone or tablet
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Electronic Resources
Mango Languages: Access
over 40 foreign language
course and 15 English
courses
Hoopla: 24/7 access to
digital movies, music, and
audio book titles
Freegal Music: Download
or stream music from a
collection of more than 7
million songs and music
videos
Axis 360: Download eBooks
for children and teens
Zinio: Download and read
magazines
64.
65. www.mdpls.org
Accessing the Library
• 49 libraries throughout
Miami-Dade County
• Bookmobiles and soon
Techmobiles!
• Makerspaces @ W. End
and Miami Beach
• Library website with 24/7
access: www.mdpls.org
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Library Resources
• Borrow items
– Books, DVDs, audiobooks, music, etc
• Download materials
– Electronic materials: ebooks, music,
movies, magazines
• Attend free events
• Use the computers and WiFi
– Use library computers, scanners, or
bring your own for free WiFi; and we
offer mobile printing service
This is the Library’s website.
HIGHLIGHT FIND A LIBRARY, QUICK SEARCH, KIDS SECTION, AND DATABASES. If you open the library’s home page and the school’s AR list in another window, you can easily look up titles and place requests to have them reserved for you at the library of your choice.
There is a variety of information available on the home page. You can find a library’s location and hours, search the calendar of events, search for books, access your account, and log in to the databases.
Transitional Phrase: I would like to quickly show you how to access resources that are particularly useful for students and caregivers/educators
Resources for Children can be found be hovering over “Using the Library” and then selecting “Children”
Transitional Phrase: I would like to quickly show you a couple of the resources and databases that are useful for students and their caregivers/educators
When you click on the Library for Children You can access numerous resources for children.
As you can see, there is a list of resources broken down by subject.
Transitional Phrase: I would like to highlight a couple of the databases that may come in handy for students in elementary school. Tutor.com and the Biography in Context.
(next slide)- Biography in Context
Your library card gives you access to tutor.com. Simply access the database with your library card and PIN, and create a tutor.com username.
Live tutoring is available 3-11pm, 7 days a week. Assistance is available in over 40 subjects, including Math, Science, Reading, Social Studies, etc
Tutor.com is a resource that can be used by students and learners of all ages. The resource also offers a resume drop-off service where you may receive input on your resume within 24 hours.
Transitional Phrase: In addition to the services we’ve already mentioned, the library system partners with other organizations to provide a cultural experience for the whole family.
Video explaining the library’s new service, Tutor.com. https://www.dropbox.com/s/23o2pwpw44i786o/MDPLS%20Tutor.com%20Video%20%282%29.wmv?dl=0
Well-known people and lesser-known people.
Reference and encyclopedia material, audio clips, news and magazine references, and more!
Transitional Phrase:
(next slide)-Tutor.com
This is the Library’s website.
HIGHLIGHT FIND A LIBRARY, QUICK SEARCH, KIDS SECTION, AND DATABASES. If you open the library’s home page and the school’s AR list in another window, you can easily look up titles and place requests to have them reserved for you at the library of your choice.
There is a variety of information available on the home page. You can find a library’s location and hours, search the calendar of events, search for books, access your account, and log in to the databases.
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Talk about how to get a library card- photo ID for adults, something with current address (in Library Taxing District)
Transition phrase- There are a number of ways to use the library. There are 49 libraries, with some of the locations open 7 days a week. There are bookmobiles that provide services around the county, and our fabulous website is available 24/7.
(next slide)- Library Resources
With a library card you can borrow books, DVDs, and audiobooks
Use the Library’s website to check out and download ebooks, music, movies, and magazines
CD’s, DVD’s and online resources.
Use one of the Library’s computers, laptops, or tablets, or bring your own device and use the free WiFi
We have programs to develop the skills children need to begin to learn how to read, as well as programs to entertain and to inspire creativity.
Reading Ready- briefly explain pre-reading skills and other storytimes
Crafts, STEAM Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math
Transitional Phrase: We also have programs that adults can enjoy, such as the following:
(next slide)- Adult Programs
We have programs to develop the skills children need to begin to learn how to read, as well as programs to entertain and to inspire creativity.
Reading Ready- briefly explain pre-reading skills and other storytimes
Crafts, STEAM Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math
Transitional Phrase: We also have programs that adults can enjoy, such as the following:
(next slide)- Adult Programs
The Museum Pass program allows you to check out passes to some of our county’s popular attractions.
Transitional Phrase: All of the services we’ve covered today are available to you, free of cost, with your very own library card.
(next slide)-Your Library Card
Don’t miss out on all these resources, services and programs.
I hope you see the value of having a library card. See you soon!
If you don’t already have a library card, please visit your local library with your photo ID and register today!