Overdrive has released the new Media Console for Macs and it is available on ListenAlaska. Mac users can not only download content but also burn it to CDs and transfer it to Apple devices. More information can be found in Overdrive’s press release:
http://www.overdrive.com/aboutus/getArticle.aspx?newsArticleID=20081119
November 26th, 2008
Nominations are now being accepted to elect the first formal ALN Board of Directors. All nominees must be from member libraries. The Board consists of seven Directors which includes six appointments to represent the following (all open) as well as a representative for the Alaska State Library (State Librarian or designee): Read the rest of this entry »
October 13th, 2008
Twenty librarians representing all types and sizes of libraries from across Alaska met September 10, 2008 to assist the Alaska Library Network. Four groups tackled a series of suggestions from libraries for ALN programs and services by prioritizing them and then developing action plans. It was intense, hard work but the results were nothing short of remarkable. At the end of the day not only were there action plans but all priorities were critiqued and commented on. Read the rest of this entry »
October 13th, 2008
ALN has five collections of PlayAway titles available for members to borrow. Each collection has 13 titles and can be borrowed for six weeks.
This service is free to members!
Information about the lending collections can be found at Products & Services→PlayAway Lending Collections or by going here.
October 3rd, 2008