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Streaming Video in Public Libraries
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by Brandi Scardilli
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In the beginning, libraries lent books. Fast-forward to the present day, and patrons can borrow all kinds of things from the library, including books, ebooks, audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs. The newest available format for patrons is streaming video, which is quickly gaining traction in public libraries across the country. Several librarians shared their experiences with streaming video lending, so institutions thinking about implementing their own programs know what to expect.
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Download Our July Editorial Sampler
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OCLC Gets Grant to Promote Early Literacy in Public Libraries
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IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services) awarded OCLC a National Leadership Grant to help the organization strengthen early learning activities in public libraries. OCLC will use the $276,000 grant to fund an 18-month project in partnership with the Washington State Library and Thrive by Five Washington.
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ProQuest Integrates Flow and Summon Services
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ProQuest's Flow search management solution is now integrated with ProQuest's Summon discovery service. Researchers have persistent access across both platforms, which allows them to save reference citations, collaborate with colleagues, and share content.
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EBSCO Adds Arabic Publications to Its Ebook Platform
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EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) made titles from the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) available on its eBooks and Audiobooks platform. This agreement provides academic and public library users with ebooks in Arabic and English that include fields such as politics and economics.
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Sony Digital Paper E-Reader Reaches Out to Legal Market
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by Barbara Quint
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Sony, a longtime pioneer in the field of e-readers, launched a new document management product in the U.S. called Digital Paper. Currently it is targeting the legal market—law firms, law schools, and government agencies—as well as aiming at high-end professionals. The company's marketing strategy involves partnerships with leading content management firms or content suppliers.
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