Thing 10: Virtual Library Branch

Regarding Thing 10 of the 10 Things.

I’m really impressed with the library’s website and have been even before working here. The design is appealing and the content is second to none. Each week I look forward to seeing the new front page image and I definitely keep an eye on what’s new with the website. I think parts of the website could be less wordy and I’d love to see the addition of blogs to our web presence, but these are both things that are being worked on so I’m not worried :)

As far as downloading ebooks and eAudiobooks, I’ve done it but I still prefer reading books in print and listening to books on CD. Since I’m a Mac user at home, downloadable content from the library is not easy for me. For this exercise, I downloaded an eBook about home buying (for dummies of course) and a few eAudiobooks. I had some trouble getting the files to play and display on my work computer, but I went downstairs to the RS desk and it worked fine. I think the instructions for the downloadable content could be better. As it is, I think it’s possible for people to figure it out on their own, but not likely. If only we had some kind of technology talk where an expert could explain downloadable books in an entertaining, easy way…hmm….wait, we do!

Ricki, aka Queen of Downloadable Books, will be explaining all this stuff in her upcoming Tuesday Tech Talk on January 8, 7-8pm. Spread the word!

That’s it, I’m done with the 10 Things!

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