This material was created as part of the 2010 Institute of Museum and Library Services 21st Century Librarian program grant to the Nebraska Library Commission.
Kindle Fire HD handout used in hands-on portion of Introduction to eBooks & eReaders workshop.This material was created as part of the 2010 Institute of Museum and Library Services 21st Century Librarian program grant to the Nebraska Library Commission.
NOOK Simple Touch handout used in hands-on portion of Introduction to eBooks & eReaders workshop. this material was created as part of the 2010 Institute of Museum and Library Services 21st Century Librarian program grant to the Nebraska Library Commission.
This tutorial will teach you how to view the library’s digital collection from a web browser on any device. From here, you can browse and search for eBooks, check them out, and read them right inside your web browser.
Kindle Fire HD handout used in hands-on portion of Introduction to eBooks & eReaders workshop.This material was created as part of the 2010 Institute of Museum and Library Services 21st Century Librarian program grant to the Nebraska Library Commission.
NOOK Simple Touch handout used in hands-on portion of Introduction to eBooks & eReaders workshop. this material was created as part of the 2010 Institute of Museum and Library Services 21st Century Librarian program grant to the Nebraska Library Commission.
This tutorial will teach you how to view the library’s digital collection from a web browser on any device. From here, you can browse and search for eBooks, check them out, and read them right inside your web browser.
Nook Color handout used in hands-on portion of Introduction to eBooks & eReaders workshop.This material was created as part of the 2010 Institute of Museum and Library Services 21st Century Librarian program grant to the Nebraska Library Commission.
Joyce Neujahr, Director of Patron Services & Emily McIllece, Reference Associate, from the University of Nebraska - Omaha Criss Library, will show how by means of an information dashboard, you can cultivate library data to visually connect departments within your library and the wider community.
NCompass Live - July 18, 2012.
Nook Color handout used in hands-on portion of Introduction to eBooks & eReaders workshop.This material was created as part of the 2010 Institute of Museum and Library Services 21st Century Librarian program grant to the Nebraska Library Commission.
Joyce Neujahr, Director of Patron Services & Emily McIllece, Reference Associate, from the University of Nebraska - Omaha Criss Library, will show how by means of an information dashboard, you can cultivate library data to visually connect departments within your library and the wider community.
NCompass Live - July 18, 2012.
NCompass Live - June 11, 2014
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Broadband is a foundation for economic opportunity, job creation, global competitiveness, attraction and retention of residents plus a better way of life for individuals, small businesses. As a result, small businesses, workers, and communities must have the broadband infrastructure, training tools to participate and compete in a changing economy. Libraries are and can play in key role in helping communities move forward.
The presentation will highlight relevant points from recent household and business surveys focused on broadband as well as resources available through the Nebraska Broadband Initiative. The Nebraska Broadband Initiative is funded through a grant to the Nebraska Public Service Commission. The Nebraska Information Technology Commission Community Council (NITC), University of Nebraska - Lincoln (UNL), Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and the AIM Institute are cooperatively leading the effort to address the broadband planning needs of Nebraska’s communities.
Presenters: Connie Hancock, UNL Extension Educator and Charlotte Narjes, Special Projects Manager, UNL CARI - Center for Applied Rural Innovation.
NCompass Live - May 14, 2014.
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Rod Wagner and Mary Jo Ryan, from the Nebraska Library Commission, will chat with Twyla M. Hansen, Nebraska's new State Poet. Join us to discuss how the Nebraska State Poet can work with libraries and schools to promote and encourage appreciation of poetry and literary life in Nebraska.
The 23 Things concept is familiar to most of us in the library world. Some have tried it out, some have tried a version of it, some still have doubts about whether it works, and some think it's over. Well, we’re here to tell you, it's still going strong! Nebraska's state-wide lifelong learning program, Nebraska Learns 2.0, started as a 16 week program in 2008-2009. The original program was so popular it has continued as an ongoing program, with one new Thing offered each month since April 2009. Starting in February 2012, a BookThing was added to the program. Program organizers Christa Burns and Michael Sauers will talk about the process they have laid out over the past few years, how they've responded to participant feedback, and how the program became what it is today. They will also show other current examples of self-directed online learning programs, such as Boston Public Library's Learning for Life Online and the UK-based 23 Things for Professional Development.
NCompass Live - January 2, 2013
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NCompass Live - February 5, 2014.
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Carolyn Dow, Polley Music Library Manager, Lincoln City Libraries, will discuss the statewide resource that is the Polley Music Library, along with her involvement in the International Association of Music Libraries, of which she is currently Public Libraries Branch chair.
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Download the Kindle App http://www.easyebusinesslive.com/blog/kindle-books/
Our FREE Kindle Reading App lets you read your favorite books on any devices (PCs, smartphones, tablets, etc.). Choose from thousands of free ebooks such as Pride & Prejudice or The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes etc.
NCompass Live - June 5, 2024
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Trying to connect and understand teenagers can be difficult and overwhelming at times. So how do you attract teens to the library and keep them engaged? This presentation will offer tips on how to connect with teens, build relationships, along with programming ideas to keep them coming back. Maybe they’ll even bring their friends!
Presenter: Mari Vasquez, Youth Services Librarian, Crete (NE) Public Library.
NCompass Live - April 10, 2024
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Libraries have been offering programming for decades, and in many cases the model has been, "Let’s plan a program, promote it, and see who shows up." This approach hasn’t changed much, even with social and technological changes, not to mention the pandemic and streaming programs. Program planning with a marketing mindset starts with identifying your customer’s needs and wants, then developing programs and services to meet those needs and wants. We’ll discuss how to use research – quantitative and qualitative – to plan and market programs that will engage your customers. We’ll talk about "bundling" programs and services for different audience segments. We’ll also cover how this more strategic approach can save time and resources for your library.
Presenter: Cordelia Anderson, Library Marketing and Communications Consultant, Cordelia Anderson Consulting.
Katarina Spears, Library Director; Baylee Hughes, Community Engagement Librarian, James L. Hamner Public Library, Amelia Court House, VA (Population served: 13,400)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
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Katarina Spears, Library Director; Baylee Hughes, Community Engagement Librarian, James L. Hamner Public Library, Amelia Court House, VA (Population served: 13,400)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
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Katarina Spears, Library Director; Baylee Hughes, Community Engagement Librarian, James L. Hamner Public Library, Amelia Court House, VA (Population served: 13,400)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
Katarina Spears, Library Director; Baylee Hughes, Community Engagement Librarian, James L. Hamner Public Library, Amelia Court House, VA (Population served: 13,400)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
Katarina Spears, Library Director; Baylee Hughes, Community Engagement Librarian, James L. Hamner Public Library, Amelia Court House, VA (Population served: 13,400)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
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Erin Crockett, Library Director, Carroll County Library, Huntingdon, TN (Population served: 4,433)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
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Alec Staley, Branch Manager, Worcester County Library – Ocean City Branch, Ocean City, MD (Population served: 6,900)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
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Katarina Spears, Library Director; Baylee Hughes, Community Engagement Librarian, James L. Hamner Public Library, Amelia Court House, VA (Population served: 13,400)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
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Amber Sweetland, Director, Kimball Public Library, Kimball, NE (Population served: 2,500)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
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Abbie Steuhm, Research & Scholarship Librarian, Karl E. Mundt Library, Dakota State University, Madison, SD (FTE: 2,000)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
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Karen Mier, Library Director, Plattsmouth Public Library, Plattsmouth, NE (Population served: 6,620)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
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Jennifer Chess, Communications & Marketing Librarian; Lori Mullooly, Events and Programming Librarian; Lisa Gomez, Exhibition Librarian; U.S. Military Academy Library, West Point, NY (FTE: 4,400)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
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NCompass Live - March 13, 2024
While every library is unique, they all seem to share one thing in common: they could use more money! Grant funding might be the just thing to help buy technology for STEM programming, get a new service initiative off the ground, or complete a renovation. But applying for grants can be overwhelming – and that’s assuming you can even find one for which you qualify. This session aims to introduce you to the tools to make the grant application process more easily navigable. In this session, Kathryn will provide tips for putting your best foot forward when it comes time to submit your proposal. Handouts include a roadmap to success and descriptions of various sections of the application.
Presenter: Kathryn Brockmeier, Grant Consultant.
NCompass Live - February 14, 2024
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Nebraska’s statewide education network, Network Nebraska, has made great strides in expanding broadband services and fostering digital equity in the state. By significantly expanding access to eduroam* in community anchor institutions, such as K-12 schools, community colleges, and libraries, ConnectEd Nebraska has made an important impact on the state’s educational landscape. In addition, ConnectEd Nebraska is piloting innovative collaborations between school districts and local ISPs to expand access to eduroam in unique ways that go beyond traditional anchor institutions, reducing barriers to broadband access and enhancing educational opportunities. Attend this session to learn what eduroam is, where it's deployed throughout the state, and how your library can get involved.
More information is available at https://connectednebraska.com/
* eduroam is a secure, world-wide roaming access service developed for the research and education community that allows students, researchers, and staff from participating institutions to obtain Internet connectivity across campus and when visiting other participating sites.
Presenter: Brett Bieber, Assistant Vice President, IT Client Services, University of Nebraska.
NCompass Live - February 7, 2024
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Do you have WiFi questions? Sherm has the answers!
On this episode on NCompass Live, the Nebraska Library Commission's Library Technology Support Specialist, Andrew 'Sherm' Sherman, will cover:
The current standards of WiFi technology
What WiFi standards and equipment libraries should be utilizing
The pros and cons of the different WiFi configurations in a library environment
The assistance Sherm can provide to libraries with their WiFi and other technology needs
NCompass Live - January 24, 2024
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Brief book talks and reviews of new titles recommended to school and public librarians, covering both middle and high school levels, that were published within the last year.
Presenter: Sally Snyder, Coordinator of Children and Young Adult Library Services, Nebraska Library Commission and Dana Fontaine, Librarian, Fremont High School.
NCompass Live - January 17, 2024
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Have you wondered if your library's website needs some work? How do you decide that, without being subjective? How do you know what to measure, or how to measure it? There are many current standards for content, images, navigation, usability, and more that can be readily applied to your website, allowing for a more objective analysis of what you currently have. A website audit can provide a valuable framework, especially before beginning a full or even partial redesign of your library's site. Learn about data-based principles that can guide your future work and discover some tools that can provide concrete specifics for elements that may need attention.
Presenter: Laura Solomon, MCIW, MLS is the Library Services Manager for the Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN). She has been doing web development and design for more than twenty years, in both public libraries and as an independent consultant. She specializes in developing with Drupal. She is a 2010 Library Journal Mover & Shaker. She's written three books about social media and content marketing, specifically for libraries, and speaks nationally on both these and technology-related topics. As a former children's librarian, she enjoys bringing the "fun of technology" to audiences and in giving libraries the tools they need to better serve the virtual customer.
NCompass Live - January 10, 2024
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What is the Nebraska Library Commission? Who are we? What do we do?
To kick off 2024, we will introduce you to the people and departments of the Nebraska Library Commission.
In Part 2, you will meet Christa Porter, Library Development Director; Tessa Timperly, Communications Coordinator; Gabe Kramer, Talking Book & Braille Service Director; and Devra Dragos, Technology & Access Services Director.
GridMate - End to end testing is a critical piece to ensure quality and avoid...ThomasParaiso2
End to end testing is a critical piece to ensure quality and avoid regressions. In this session, we share our journey building an E2E testing pipeline for GridMate components (LWC and Aura) using Cypress, JSForce, FakerJS…
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
Communications Mining Series - Zero to Hero - Session 1DianaGray10
This session provides introduction to UiPath Communication Mining, importance and platform overview. You will acquire a good understand of the phases in Communication Mining as we go over the platform with you. Topics covered:
• Communication Mining Overview
• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
Maruthi Prithivirajan, Head of ASEAN & IN Solution Architecture, Neo4j
Get an inside look at the latest Neo4j innovations that enable relationship-driven intelligence at scale. Learn more about the newest cloud integrations and product enhancements that make Neo4j an essential choice for developers building apps with interconnected data and generative AI.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
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Join Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, in this new session where he'll share a practical framework to transform Gen AI prototypes into impactful products! He'll delve into the complexities of data collection and management, model selection and optimization, and ensuring security, scalability, and responsible use.
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
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While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024Albert Hoitingh
In this session I delve into the encryption technology used in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview. Including the concepts of Customer Key and Double Key Encryption.
Alt. GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using ...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
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Kindle 3 Handout with Hands-On Exercises (12/2014)
1. Kindle 3 Handout with Hands-On Exercises
Preliminary Setup Requirements for Kindle Owners:
An Amazon.com account.
Access to a Wi-Fi connection in order to shop for content. (Unless you have a
version that supports a 3G cellular connection.)
Section I: Getting to Know Your Kindle 3
Turn the Kindle On:
Slide the power button to the right to turn on the Kindle. The power button is located
on the bottom edge of the device to the right.
Turning on the Kindle will take you to the screen you were on the last time you turned
off the device.
Home Button:
The Home Button is located at in the lower-right of the keyboard. Use it any time you
want to return to the Home Screen.
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2. Home Screen:
The home screen shows you the titles that
you currently have on your Kindle. Use the
cursor buttons to move within this list. Up
and down will move you through the list.
Pressing left will give you the option to
delete the title you have currently selected
while pressing right will give you additional
details about the selected title.
The dotted line beneath each title represents the approximate length of the book along
with how far along you have read.
From here you can also move up the line above the titles. Once there, press right to see
additional title sorting options.
Use the page left and page right buttons to move to the next and previous pages on
the home screen. The current page number and total number of pages will be displayed
at the bottom of the screen.
The Menu Button:
The menu button is located above the directional controller on the keyboard and is
contextual. In other words, depending on the screen you’re currently on, the menu
button will give you different options.
You navigate through the menu using the directional controller. To exit a menu press
the Menu button again.
Open a Book:
To open a book, select the title from the menu and press the select button. (The button
at the center of the directional controller with the dot)
Turn Pages in a Book
To turn pages in a book use the Previous Page and Next Page buttons located on both
sides of the screen. Please be aware that unlike Web browsing the buttons on the left
do not automatically mean “go back”. This design is to support both left-handed and
right-handed readers. Additionally, notice that the Next Page button is the larger of the
two since it tends to be used more often.
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3. Section I: Getting to Know Your Kindle 3 – Review
Spend your first few minutes of hands-on time making sure you are familiar with the
location and functionality of the following:
Power Button – Where is it?
Home Button – What does it do?
Menu Button – What menu options are available from the library?
Searching – Try searching your library for Nebraska.
Home Screen – Can you page back and forth through the library?
Opening a book – Find and open Zendegi by Greg Egan?
Menu Button – What menu options are available from within a book?
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4. Section II: Using Your Kindle 3 with OverDrive
Checking out and downloading OverDrive eBooks on a Kindle 1, 2 or 3 does involve a
computer and a Web browser. You may also need the USB cable for your Kindle if you
are downloading books from particular publishers.
First you will need an Amazon.com account. This should have been created as part of
the original setup of your Kindle. This can also be done @ Amazon.com (You do not
need to create an account as part of this workshop. We have done that for you
already.)
Section II: Getting to Know Your Kindle 3
1. On your assigned computer, go to http://nebraska.lib.overdrive.com.
2. Sign in using your temporary patron information (Chadron Public Library and
library card number provided at your station).
3. Browse the collection for a Kindle eBook (not audiobook) to check out. (Be
sure to use the option for showing only available titles and don’t worry about
finding a title you actually want to read.)
4. Check out the book.
5. Click the “Download (Select one format)” button, select “Kindle Book”, then
click “Confirm & Download”. This will send you over to Amazon.com.
6. Sign into your account if needed. (Check with the instructors if you are asked
to log in to Amazon.com.)
See the first screenshot on next page for help in determining the next step.
If the book can be delivered wirelessly:
Select your device and click Get Library Book. Switch over to the Kindle and
make sure you have an active WiFi connection. Book should start
downloading to the Kindle. There is no need to click the Download now
button.
If the book cannot be delivered wirelessly:
Click “Get Library Book”, choose your device, then click Continue to save the
file to your computer. Connect your Kindle to your computer via USB cable
and transfer the file to your device’s Documents folder just as you would
move a file to a flash drive.
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6. To Return a book:
1. If you’re already in the Amazon.com site in
your computer’s browser look for a
“Manage your Kindle” link. Otherwise you
can go directly to kindle.amazon.com, and
find it there under “Hello username” in the
upper-right corner. (You may be asked to
log into your Amazon.com account.)
2. Find your library book in the list (it’s probably at or near the top) and click the
Actions… button and select “Return this book”.
3.
4. Once the book has been returned you can click the Actions… button again to
delete it from your reading history if you wish.
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7. 5. The Kindle should automatically update itself and make the book unreadable. To
delete the book off the Kindle, select the book in the library, navigate left, and
press enter.
Example e-mail from Amazon.com
sent three days prior to your book
being due:
Example e-mail from Amazon.com
sent when the book has been
returned:
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8. Section III: Reading eBooks on Your Kindle 3
Text Tools
Once you’ve opened a book the Text key
(the one to the right of the space bar
labeled AA) will give you controls for
adjusting the text size, typeface, line
spacing, words per line, text-to-speech (if
available for the title), and screen rotation.
Use the directional controller to navigate
and change these options.
Navigating within a book
One of the menu items in a book is “Go
to…” Selecting this option will give you
the ability to navigate within the open
title. Here you can choose default
options such as the table of contents,
beginning and end among others. You
can also enter a page number to go
directly to that page.
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9. Search This Book
While in a book, press the Menu button and navigate to “Search This Book”. You are
now given a search box at the bottom of the screen. Here you can type in the
keyword(s) you are looking for. Once you have entered your search you can
either navigate right to “find” and press the select button, or more easily, press the
enter key on the keyboard. (Shown right.)
Bookmarks
By default, the Kindle remembers where you last left off in a book. However, you may
want to bookmark a spot in the book for an easy return later. Bookmarks can be found
under the Menu button. Selecting “Add a bookmark” will automatically do just that for
the page you’re currently on. Once you have added a bookmark for a particular page,
that menu item will change to “Delete bookmark” while you’re on that page.
To find your bookmarks open the Menu and select My Notes & Marks.
Notes & Highlights
Press the Menu button again and select Add a Note or Highlight. Once you do that a
cursor will appear on the screen at the bottom-left. Using the directional controller
move your cursor to the place where you would like the highlighting to start or your
note to appear.
To highlight (underline) a passage, press the select button. Then move the cursor to
the end of the passage and press the select button again. The passage should now be
underlined.
To add a note, once your cursor is in position, start typing your note using the
keyboard. When done select the “save note” option. (Save & Share saves your note but
also shares it out to social networks you’ve connected your device to. We have not
enabled this option on the Commissions’ Kindle.)
As with bookmarks, you can find your notes and highlights under the View notes &
highlights menu option.
View Popular Highlights
One of the things that Amazon does with highlighted content is sync it to your account
in Amazon.com and share that information with others. It doesn’t say who highlighted
what but selecting View Popular Highlights from the Menu will show you commonly
highlighted passages from the current title.
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10. Settings
Let’s head back home and see what other things we can change about our Kindle
experience as a whole. At home, press Menu, and then select Settings. Here there are
three pages of settings. (Please do not actually change any of them.)
Registration — this is the Amazon account name to which your Kindle is
registered. All Kindle Store and other charges will be applied to the credit card
associated with your 1-Click account.
Device Name — lets you personalize your Kindle by giving it a name. This
name shows at the top of the Home screen.
Wi-Fi Settings — displays the number of available (detected) Wi-Fi networks,
and shows the name of the Wi-Fi network you are currently connected to. If you
are not connected to a Wi-Fi network, the “Network” field displays “not
connected.” Select “view” to view detected Wi-Fi networks or set up a new Wi-Fi
network.
Device Info — displays the Wi-Fi MAC Address, serial number, and network
capability (Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi and 3G) of your device.
Voice Guide — lets you navigate your Kindle with spoken menus, selectable
items, and descriptions.
Device E-mail — this is the e-mail address of your Kindle. You and your friends
can send documents to this address and they will be converted by Amazon and
sent to your Kindle. To edit this e-mail address, go to:
http://www.amazon.com/manageyourkindle (U.S. and other countries)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/manageyourkindle (UK customers)
Device Password — secure your Kindle and restrict access to your content by
setting a password. If you set a password, you will be prompted to enter it when
you turn your Kindle on or wake it from sleep. If your Kindle is sleeping when
you attach it to a computer using the USB cable, you will also be prompted to
enter your password in order to attach your Kindle to your computer.
Device Time — lets you set the current local time on your Kindle. On Kindle
models that include 3G, you can have Kindle automatically set the device time.
Social Networks — allows you to link your Kindle to your social network
accounts so that you can share your notes and highlights with others in your
social network.
Popular Highlights — allows you to turn on or off the display of popular
passages highlighted by others in the books you are reading.
Public Notes — allows you to turn on or off the display of the notes and
highlights of people you follow in the books you are reading.
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11. Annotations Backup — allows you to turn on or off the automatic backup of
your annotations, last page read, and collections at Amazon. Disable this feature
if you do not want your annotations backed up or shared in Popular Highlights.
Personal Info — enter your contact information here such as an address or
phone number, in case you lose your Kindle. Press the Symbol key to enter
numbers or symbols not present on the Kindle keyboard.
Experimental
The last item under the home Menu is Experimental. Selecting that will give you three
options: Web Browser, Play MP3, and Text-to-Speech
The Web browser is functional but since the Kindle is an eInk device it’s not the most
user friendly browser you’ve ever used. The other issue is that since there is no mouse,
you need to rely on the directional controller to move around on the screen.
The Play MP3 option takes you to the directory on your Kindle that contains any
uploaded MP3 files. Unfortunately, there is no music installed on our Kindle.
The Text-to-Speech section here is purely a description. Depending on the titles
installed this feature may or may not work.
Section III: Reading eBooks on the Kindle 3 - Review
For this hands-on exercise you will need to experiment with the functionality of the
reading tools built in to the NOOK Color and the reading tools available through the
OverDrive Media Console app. Here are some ideas about what to try in each
reading environment:
Turn pages
Jump to a particular page/location
Search for text
Experiment with text display options
Investigate added features, like highlighting, bookmarks, text-to-speech, and
popular highlights etc.
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Librarian program grant to the Nebraska Library Commission
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