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.
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.
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.
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.
iPad and Android tablet basics. Includes an overview, how to connect to wifi, info on apps, settings,email, ebooks, photo albums. Prepared by Mary Schooneveldt for sessions at Wonthaggi U3A,
Quick reference handout to accompany presentation by Tyler wright and Michael Wolf of Miller Comprehensive Catholic High School on May 17, 2013. Made by customguide.com
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.
iPad and Android tablet basics. Includes an overview, how to connect to wifi, info on apps, settings,email, ebooks, photo albums. Prepared by Mary Schooneveldt for sessions at Wonthaggi U3A,
Quick reference handout to accompany presentation by Tyler wright and Michael Wolf of Miller Comprehensive Catholic High School on May 17, 2013. Made by customguide.com
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.
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
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
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.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Future of Agility: Supercharging Digital Transfor...Neo4j
Leonard Jayamohan, Partner & Generative AI Lead, Deloitte
This keynote will reveal how Deloitte leverages Neo4j’s graph power for groundbreaking digital twin solutions, achieving a staggering 100x performance boost. Discover the essential role knowledge graphs play in successful generative AI implementations. Plus, get an exclusive look at an innovative Neo4j + Generative AI solution Deloitte is developing in-house.
The Art of the Pitch: WordPress Relationships and SalesLaura Byrne
Clients don’t know what they don’t know. What web solutions are right for them? How does WordPress come into the picture? How do you make sure you understand scope and timeline? What do you do if sometime changes?
All these questions and more will be explored as we talk about matching clients’ needs with what your agency offers without pulling teeth or pulling your hair out. Practical tips, and strategies for successful relationship building that leads to closing the deal.
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
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.
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
Sudheer Mechineni, Head of Application Frameworks, Standard Chartered Bank
Discover how Standard Chartered Bank harnessed the power of Neo4j to transform complex data access challenges into a dynamic, scalable graph database solution. This keynote will cover their journey from initial adoption to deploying a fully automated, enterprise-grade causal cluster, highlighting key strategies for modelling organisational changes and ensuring robust disaster recovery. Learn how these innovations have not only enhanced Standard Chartered Bank’s data infrastructure but also positioned them as pioneers in the banking sector’s adoption of graph technology.
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 5DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 5. In this session, we will cover CI/CD with devops.
Topics covered:
CI/CD with in UiPath
End-to-end overview of CI/CD pipeline with Azure devops
Speaker:
Lyndsey Byblow, Test Suite Sales Engineer @ UiPath, Inc.
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.
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...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.
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
Dr. Sean Tan, Head of Data Science, Changi Airport Group
Discover how Changi Airport Group (CAG) leverages graph technologies and generative AI to revolutionize their search capabilities. This session delves into the unique search needs of CAG’s diverse passengers and customers, showcasing how graph data structures enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated search results, mitigating the risk of “hallucinations” and improving the overall customer journey.
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
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:
GraphSummit Singapore | The Art of the Possible with Graph - Q2 2024Neo4j
Neha Bajwa, Vice President of Product Marketing, Neo4j
Join us as we explore breakthrough innovations enabled by interconnected data and AI. Discover firsthand how organizations use relationships in data to uncover contextual insights and solve our most pressing challenges – from optimizing supply chains, detecting fraud, and improving customer experiences to accelerating drug discoveries.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Art of the Possible with Graph - Q2 2024
Nook Color Handout with Hands-On Exercises
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NOOK Color Handout with Hands-On Exercises
Preliminary Setup Requirements for NOOK Color Owners
A Barnes & Noble account on BN.com.
Access to a Wi-Fi connection in order to register your NOOK Color with your Barnes
& Noble account.
Section I: Getting to Know Your NOOK Color
Turn the NOOK Color On/Off:
Press and hold the power button for several seconds to turn the NOOK Color on. The
power button is located on the upper-left side of the device.
To turn the NOOK Color off, press and hold the power button for several seconds until
prompted to power off. (Note: When the NOOK Color is on, a single quick push of the
power button just puts it into sleep mode.)
Unlock the NOOK Color:
After powering on the NOOK Color you will need to unlock it. To do this touch the white
NOOK symbol in the green circle near the lower-left corner of the screen. As soon as
you touch the icon, a green dot will appear to the right. Slide the NOOK icon to the
right until you reach the little green dot. This unlocks the NOOK Color and takes you to
the Home Screen.
NOOK Button:
The NOOK Button is the raised NOOK symbol on the lower front face of the device.
There are several instances in which you will use it:
NOOK Button
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1) If your NOOK Color is in sleep mode (i.e. it’s still on but the screen has gone
black), press the NOOK button once to wake it up;
2) If your NOOK Color is awake and unlocked, press the NOOK Button once to
display the Quick Nav Bar, which is the main navigation tool for your NOOK
Color; and
3) If you are viewing something other than the Home Screen on your NOOK Color,
press the NOOK Button twice quickly to return to the Home Screen.
Home Screen:
The Home Screen is three panels wide. Identify which panel you are viewing (left,
center, or right) by looking at the three small circles (Panel Indicators) at the top of the
screen. The circle that corresponds to the panel you are viewing will be colored white.
To move back and forth between the three panels swipe your finger left and right
across the middle of the screen.
Daily Shelf:
The Daily Shelf is a row of recently downloaded or opened books, magazines,
newspapers, and apps that runs along the bottom of the Home screen. The Daily Shelf
can hold a maximum of 50 items. (To view all downloaded books, magazines,
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newspapers, apps, and files, look in the Library, accessible via the Quick Nav menu.)
Use your finger to scroll left and right through the Daily Shelf or to drag books back and
forth between the Daily Shelf and the Home Screen.
Keep Reading Menu:
A Keep Reading menu bar appears along the top of the Home Screen. On the left side
of this menu bar you’ll see the words “Keep Reading,” followed by the title of the
document you were most recently reading. Tap on this portion of the menu to go back
to reading that document. To access a longer drop-down list of recent reads, tap the
word “More” on the right side of the menu. Tap on any document title in the drop-down
list to open that document.
Status Bar:
The Status Bar is the narrow black bar that displays icons at the bottom of your NOOK
Color screen.
The right side of the Status Bar provides you with a wireless connection indicator, a
battery charge indicator, and a digital clock. A tap on the right side of the Status Bar
opens a Quick Settings menu, which lets you check battery charge, turn Wi-Fi on/off,
mute sounds, turn screen auto-rotation on/off, adjust brightness, or jump to the
complete settings menu. A tap on the open book icon on the left side of the Status Bar
opens your most recent read.
Quick Nav Bar:
Tapping the raised NOOK Button on the lower front panel of your NOOK displays the
Quick Nav Bar, if it is not already visible.
The Quick Nav Bar contains seven navigational buttons that lead you to major features
of the NOOK Color:
Home – Displays the Home screen, which holds the Daily Shelf along with
any books, periodicals, or apps you have copied to Home for easy access.
Library – This is where you will find ALL the books, magazines, newspapers,
apps, and other files that have been added to your NOOK Color. (Remember,
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the Daily Shelf and Home Screen display just a selection of recently added or
read content.)
Shop – Go here to connect to the Barnes & Noble NOOK Store if you’d like to
purchase books, magazines, newspapers, or apps for your NOOK.
Search – Lets you search for items in your Library (books, magazines,
newspapers, and files), in the Barnes & Noble NOOK Store, on the Web, and
elsewhere.
Apps – Access apps that have been purchased and downloaded to your
NOOK Color and shop for new apps.
Web – Opens a Web browser on your NOOK Color.
Settings – Offers you configuration settings for every aspect of your NOOK
Color—from screen brightness to Wi-Fi network settings.
Section I: Getting to Know Your Nook Color – 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?
Nook Button – What three things does it do?
Home Screen – Can you scroll back and forth between the three panels?
Daily Shelf – Can you scroll left and right through it? Drag an item back and
forth between it and the Home Screen?
Keep Reading Menu – Where is it? What happens if you tap on it?
Status Bar – Where is it? What happens if you tap on it?
Quick Nav Bar – How do you access it? What does it let you do?
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Section II: Using Your NOOK Color with OverDrive
There are two methods of getting OverDrive eBooks onto your NOOK Color:
Method 1 requires you to download an OverDrive eBook to your desktop or
laptop computer and then transfer it to your NOOK Color using Adobe Digital
Editions (ADE) software.
Method 2 involves downloading and installing the OverDrive Media Console
(OMC) app directly on your NOOK Color and then checking out and
downloading OverDrive eBooks directly through the app. This method requires
an active Wi-Fi connection.
Regardless of which method you use, the first time you download an Adobe DRM-
protected eBook from OverDrive to a new computer or device, you will be prompted to
authorize that computer/device with an Adobe ID. For this reason, creating a free
Adobe ID for yourself prior to downloading your first eBook is highly recommended!
How to Create an Adobe ID:
1. Go to http://www.adobe.com
2. Click on the “Sign in” link in the upper-right corner of the page.
3. Click on “Don’t have an Adobe ID?”
4. Fill in the required fields and click “Create.”
If you plan to access your OverDrive eBook on more than one device during the
checkout period (e.g. your computer, your NOOK Color, and your smartphone) be sure
to authorize each computer/device with the same Adobe ID. You may authorize up to
6 computers and / or devices with the same ID.
A Note About File Types:
OverDrive eBooks are available in the following six formats:
1. Kindle
2. Adobe EPUB
3. Adobe PDF
4. Open EPUB
5. Open PDF
6. OverDrive READ (New)
Here’s a rundown of what formats work in what situations:
Kindle eBooks can ONLY be read on Kindles and, in some cases, on free Kindle
reading apps. The takeaway for NOOK Color users? Don’t accidently checkout the
Kindle version of a book!
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Both Adobe and Open EPUB eBooks can be downloaded directly to a NOOK Color
via the OverDrive Media Console app.*
Adobe EPUB, Open EPUB, Adobe PDF, and Open PDF eBooks can ALL be
downloaded to a computer and transferred to a NOOK Color using Adobe Digital
Editions.*
OverDrive READ eBooks can be opened and read in a modern web browser such
as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer 10.
*
For those of you who are curious, the main difference between Adobe vs. Open eBooks is that
Adobe eBooks are protected with Adobe DRM, whereas Open eBooks aren’t. Due to this distinction
the download process for Adobe vs. Open eBooks differs slightly. Also worth noting – although
patrons have more freedom in what they can do with an unprotected eBook, Open eBooks can’t be
checked in early since that is a function of the DRM. The vast majority of OverDrive’s EPUB and PDF
eBooks are protected by Adobe DRM.
Now on to the two main download methods!
Method 1: Using Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) to Get OverDrive eBooks onto
your NOOK Color
How to Download Adobe Digital Editions:
The first thing you need to do is download Adobe Digital Editions to your Windows or
Mac computer. You will only need to do this one time.
To download Adobe Digital Editions:
1. Go to http://www.adobe.com/products/digital-editions.html and click on the
“Download now” link.
2. Under ‘Adobe Digital Editions 2.0 Installers,’ click the Macintosh or Windows link
to download the correct installer.
3. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup
process.
How to Check Out and Download eBooks:
After successfully installing Adobe Digital Editions on your computer, you are ready to
go to the Nebraska OverDrive Libraries site (http://nebraska.lib.overdrive.com) and sign
in with your library card number in order to checkout and download eBooks.
There are numerous ways to search and browse for OverDrive eBooks. A basic search
box, into which you can type a title, keyword, author name, or subject term, appears at
the top right corner of the screen. A link to an advanced search screen appears beneath
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it. Scan down a bit further and there are links you can click on if you’d prefer to browse
content by categories such as All Fiction, All Nonfiction, New eBooks, Most Downloaded,
etc.
The screenshot below shows the result list I retrieved when I clicked on the “All Fiction”
link under eBook Fiction.
If you’re having trouble finding a title that’s not already checked out, click on the blue
“Show me only titles with copies available” button. You can tell an eBook is available to
check out if the book icon in the upper-right corner of the cover is dark gray. If an
eBook isn’t available to check out the book icon will be grayed out.
Basic and
Advanced
Search
Options
Click on a
link to
browse by
category
Available
Checked Out
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To check out an available eBook:
1. Click on the eBook title or cover image to view eBook details.
2. Click on the blue “Borrow” button.
3. If prompted to sign in, select your library name from the dropdown menu and
type in your library card number (and pin, if required). Click the “Sign In” button.
Your eBook should now be ready to download!
(Note: If you don’t download eBooks immediately after checking them out, you can do
so later. To access a list of currently checked out titles, click on the “Account” link in the
upper-right corner of the screen to go to your Bookshelf.)
To download an eBook:
1. Click on the blue “Download (Select one format)” button,
select your preferred format, and click “Confirm &
Download.”
2. When asked if you want to open or save the .acsm file,
choose the Open option.
Note: A file with an .acsm extension is an Adobe Content Server Manager file.
This file manages the download of the eBook, but it IS NOT the eBook.
3. At this point the eBook should download and open automatically in reading mode
in Adobe Digital Editions (ADE).
Reminder: The first time you download an Adobe DRM-protected eBook to your
computer, you will be prompted to authorize your computer with your Adobe ID.
To transfer an eBook to your NOOK Color:
1. To transfer the eBook you just downloaded from your computer to your NOOK
Color, you will first need to close the book. To do this click on the “Library” icon
in the upper left corner of the Adobe Digital Editions reading screen to exit out of
Reading view and return to Library view.
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Once in Library view you should see your eBook listed or displayed as a
thumbnail in the right pane of Adobe Digital Editions.
2. Connect your NOOK Color to your computer using the provided USB cable.
3. After connecting your NOOK Color to your computer look in the left pane of
Adobe Digital Editions. Your NOOK Color should appear as MyNOOKcolor under
the Devices heading (which only shows up after you hook up a device).
Authorization Note: The first time you hook your NOOK Color up to your
computer, it will be authorized with the same Adobe ID that you used to
authorize your computer. This will happen in the background, without visible
prompts to you. To view device authorization information click on MyNOOKcolor
and then click on the arrow to the right of the Device Options icon ( ). This
opens a menu that allows you to access device authorization information or
erase device authorization.
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4. Next, in the right pane click on the book you want to transfer to select it, then drag
and drop it onto MyNOOKcolor in the left pane under Devices:
If you don’t like the drag and drop method of transferring, you do have another
option. Right click on the book to bring up a menu. Select “Copy to
Computer/Device” and then “MyNOOKcolor” from the menu.
Congratulations! Your book should now be available to read on your NOOK Color.
Finding Side-Loaded eBooks on your NOOK Color:
When eBooks are downloaded to your computer and then transferred to your NOOK
Color using Adobe Digital Editions and a USB connection it’s called side loading. Side-
loaded eBooks don’t wind up in the same place as eBooks purchased through the B&N
NOOK Bookstore. Here’s how to find your side-loaded eBooks:
1. Click on the raised NOOK button to activate the Quick Nav Bar;
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2. Select Library My Stuff My Files;
3. Tap the Digital Editions folder;
4. Find your book and tap once on the cover to open it.
Deleting/Returning eBooks:
To delete a side-loaded eBook from your NOOK Color, navigate back to the Digital
Editions folder. Press and hold your finger on the cover of the book until a menu
appears. Tap “Delete.”
Returns are handled through the Adobe Digital Editions software you used to download
the eBook to your computer. Open Adobe Digital Editions and find the book you want to
return. Right click on the book and select “Return Borrowed Item” from the menu that
appears.
Method 2: Using the OverDrive Media Console (OMC) App to Get OverDrive
eBooks onto your NOOK Color
How to Get and Install the OverDrive Media Console App:
Note: Although the app is free you must have a credit card on file within your Barnes & Noble account to
complete the transaction.
The OverDrive Media Console app is available for free from the NOOK app store. To
access the app store press the Nook button once to activate the Quick Nav bar and
then tap on “apps.” This will take you to a screen that displays apps that are currently
installed on your NOOK Color. To see what other apps are available, tap the “SHOP
NOW” link near the top of the screen.
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Tap the search box at the bottom of the next screen, type in “overdrive media console,”
and then tap “Search.” This should take you to the OverDrive Media Console app which
is available for free. Click on the green “free” button and then “confirm” to install the
app on your NOOK Color.
Opening and Authorizing the OverDrive Media Console App:
To open the Overdrive Media Console app, return to the Nook apps screen and tap the
OverDrive icon.
The OverDrive Media Console app will open to a Bookshelf screen.
Before you can download Adobe-protected eBooks to the app you will need to authorize
the app with your Adobe ID. To authorize the app tap on the menu icon ( ) which
appears on the black status bar at the bottom of the screen. This will open the app
menu.
Select “App Settings” from the menu, type in your Adobe ID and password, and then
tap “Authorize.” To return to the app’s main “Bookshelf” page, tap the return icon that
appears on the black Status Bar ( ).
Status Bar
Menu icon
Return icon
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How to Access Your Library’s OverDrive Website Through the OMC App:
Tap on the app menu icon ( ) and this time select “Get Books.” Tap on the name of
your library’s OverDrive collection to access its OverDrive website.
If you haven’t already saved your library’s OverDrive website to the “Get Books” list, tap
“Add a Library.” Search for your library by name, city, or postal code. When you find
your library tap its name to select it. (Hint: Once selected, tap the star next to the
library’s OverDrive site in order to save it to your “Get Books” list for future access.)
Tap on the link to the library’s OverDrive site. This will take you to a mobile version of
the library’s OverDrive site.
How to Check Out and Download eBooks:
Note: The Nebraska OverDrive Libraries website displays differently depending on whether you are
holding your NOOK Color in portrait or landscape mode. The screenshots below depict its display in
portrait mode.
The mobile version of your library’s OverDrive website allows you to search and browse
for content, just like the desktop version. To display a list of categories you can browse,
tap on the Menu icon at the top of the screen. To display a basic search box, as well as
a link to an Advanced Search screen, tap on the Search icon.
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As you can see from the screen shot below, it is possible to simultaneously display both
the menu of browsable categories and the search options:
If you are having trouble finding titles that are available to check out, try using the
“Show only titles with copies available” limiter on the Advanced search screen, or tap
the blue “Show me only titles with copies available” button at the top of your Search
Results screen.
To check out and download an eBook:
1. Once you find an available eBook you’d like to check out, tap on the blue
“Borrow” button.
2. If prompted to sign in, select your library name from the list and type in your
library card number (and pin, if required). Tap “Sign In.”
3. Tap the blue “Download” button. OverDrive Media Console will download your
book and add it to the app bookshelf.
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Finding eBooks Downloaded Using the OverDrive Media Console App:
eBooks downloaded to a NOOK Color using the OverDrive Media Console app are stored
on the Bookshelf within the app. You must open the app in order to get to them. They
are not available in the NOOK Library like eBooks purchased from Barnes & Noble or
side-loaded from a computer.
Deleting/Returning your eBook:
To return an eBook before the end of the lending period go to the app Bookshelf and
tap the plus sign to the right of the title you want to return. Tap “Return/Delete.” Tap
“Return then Delete.” The eBook will be returned and removed from the Bookshelf.
* NOOK 1st
edition, NOOK Simple TouchTM, and NOOK Simple Touch with GlowLightTM
do not support apps so they must use the Adobe Digital Editions download method.
NOOK ColorTM, NOOK TabletTM, NOOK HD, and NOOK HD+ support aps and can use
either method.
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Section II: Using Your NOOK Color with OverDrive – Review
For this hands-on exercise you will download an eBook from the Nebraska OverDrive
Libraries site and get it onto the NOOK Color using both the Adobe Digital Editions
method and the OverDrive Media Console app method.
Method 1: Adobe Digital Editions
On your assigned computer go to http://nebraska.lib.overdrive.com.
Sign in using your temporary patron information (library and library card
number).
Find an Adobe EPUB eBook to check out. (Don’t worry about finding a title
you actually want to read.)
Click on the blue Borrow button. Click on the blue “Download (Select one
format)” button, select EPUB eBook, anc click “Confirm & Download.”
When asked whether to open or save the .acsm file, choose Open. Your
eBook should download and open automatically in Adobe Digital Editions
(ADE).
Click on the Library icon to exit Reading mode.
Connect the NOOK Color to the computer using the provided USB cable. Your
NOOK Color should now appear under the heading Devices within the Adobe
Digital Editions software.
Drag and drop the eBook from the right pane of Adobe Digital Editions onto
the NOOK Color in the left pane.
Disconnect the NOOK Color from the computer.
Find and open the eBook you just downloaded and transferred to the NOOK
Color.
Now that you’ve successfully downloaded and transferred an eBook to the
NOOK Color, please return it using Adobe Digital Editions and then delete it
off the NOOK Color!
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Method 2: OverDrive Media Console App
On the NOOK Color press the NOOK button once to activate the Quick Nav
bar.
Tap “apps.” This will take you to a screen that displays apps that have been
installed on the NOOK Color. Note that the OverDrive Media Console app
appears here.
Even though the OverDrive Media Console app is already downloaded to the
NOOK Color, make sure you know how to search for it in the app store:
Tap on the “SHOP NOW” link Tap in the Search Shop window Type in
“overdrive” Tap “Search.”
When you find the app there should be a green “Open” button next to it. This
means it has already been acquired and installed. If it hadn’t been acquired
and installed the green button would say Free. Clicking on the Free button
would start the download/install process.
Go back to the list of apps already downloaded to the NOOK Color and tap on
the OverDrive app to open it.
Tap on the menu icon that appears on the black Status Bar and select “Get
Books.” This takes you to a screen that allows you to search for your library
and add its OverDrive collection to a list of favorites. The Nebraska OverDrive
Libraries collection has already been added to the list. Tap on it to access it.
Find an Adobe EPUB eBook to check out. (Don’t worry about finding a title
you actually want to read.)
Tap on the blue “Borrow” button.
Tap the blue “Download (EPUB)” button to download the eBook directly to
the app bookshelf.
Return to the app Bookshelf to locate your downloaded title. Tap on its cover
to open it.
Now tap on the menu icon and go back to the app Bookshelf. Return and
delete the eBook off the NOOK Color!
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Section III: Reading eBooks on Your NOOK Color
One benefit of eBooks is the value-added reading functionality built in to eReader
devices and apps. While functionality varies from device to device and app to app, it
typically includes a selection of the following:
Page Turn Options:
Finger swipe right-to-left or left-to-right across center of page.
Finger tap in the right or left margin.
Push forward/backward buttons on device.
Text Display Options:
font size and style
text and background color
screen brightness
margins
line spacing
screen orientation
Navigation Tools:
Table of Contents
Go to Page
Search/Find
Bookmark
Other:
Look up word definitions in dictionary
Highlight a word or passage
Make notes or annotations
NOOK Color Reading Functionality:
The NOOK Color comes with a built-in Reader that is responsible for the device’s default
reading experience. When you first open and read eBooks on your NOOK Color (either
those you’ve purchased and downloaded wirelessly or those you’ve downloaded to a
computer and side-loaded) you will be using this default Reader.
Opening the eBook: To open an eBook from the Home screen, the Daily Shelf, or the
Library, tap once on its cover. Alternatively, press and hold your finger on its cover until
a menu appears. Select “Read.”
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Turning Pages: To page forward or backward through the eBook swipe your finger
right-to-left or left-to-right across the center of the screen or tap once on the left or
right side of the page.
Reading Tools Menu: Once you’ve opened an eBook you will have access to a
Reading Tools menu, which makes it easy to move through the eBook, find a word or
phrase within the eBook, share your reading status, adjust the display of the text and
the brightness of the screen, and discover similar titles. To launch the Reading Tools
menu, tap once in the center of a book page.
The Reading Tools menu appears along the bottom of the screen and includes a scroll
bar that you can use to quickly move backward and forward through your book.
Bookmarks: To bookmark a page tap once in the upper-right-hand corner of the
screen. To access previously bookmarked pages open the Reading Tools Menu, tap on
the Content option, then select the Bookmarks tab.
Selecting Text / Text Selection Toolbar: To select a single word, press and hold
your finger on a word until the word appears highlighted. Lift your finger and the Text
Selection Toolbar will appear.
To select an entire passage, press and hold your finger on the first word in the passage
until the word appears highlighted. Remove your finger, and then put it back down on
the vertical blue bar that appears at the end of the selected word. Drag that blue bar
down to the end of the passage you’d like to highlight before lifting your finger, at
which time the Text Selection Toolbar will appear.
After selecting a word or passage, you can use the Text Selection Toolbar to highlight
it, write and associate notes with it, share it, or, in the case of a single word, look it up
in the dictionary or find other appearances of it within the text.
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OverDrive Media Console App Reading Functionality:
When you open and read eBooks on the NOOK Color that have been checked out and
downloaded using the OverDrive Media Console app you will be using reading tools built
in to the app.
Opening the eBook: In order to open an eBook downloaded using the OverDrive
Media Console app, you must first open the app. The first screen you see when you
open the app is the Bookshelf. Your downloaded eBook should be on the Bookshelf.
Tap once on the eBook to open it.
Turning Pages: To page forward or backward through the eBook swipe your finger
right-to-left or left-to-right across the center of the screen or tap once on the left or
right side of the page.
Reading Menu: To open the Reading Menu tap on the menu icon ( ) on the black
Status Bar. The following Reading Menu options will appear along the bottom of the
screen:
Details – Get more information about the book.
Navigation – Access Table of Contents
Return/Delete – Return and/or Delete title.
Bookshelf – Return to Bookshelf.
Bookmarks – Bookmark current page or go to bookmarks.
Reader Settings – Control brightness, color scheme, font size, font style, etc.
To back out of a menu without selecting any of the menu options tap the return icon
that appears on the status bar ( ).
Dictionary: Press and hold your finger on a word in the eBook to look it up in a
dictionary.
Section III: Reading eBooks on Your NOOK Color - 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
Experiment with text display options
Explore navigation options
Investigate added features, like highlighting, annotation, dictionary look-up,
etc.
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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
After evaluating the value-added reading tools built in to each reading environment,
which do you like better? Which is more robust? Which bells and whistles are most
important to you and which could you most easily do without?