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Library 101

Published on Nov 21, 2015

An introduction to the Jessamine County Public Library.

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Library 101

At the Jessamine County Public Library

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Books, Audiobooks, & Magazines

At JCPL, we have many traditional library materials, such as books, audiobooks, magazines, and newspapers.

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Music, Movies, & Video Games

We also have music CDs, movies and television series DVDs, and video games in a variety of formats. All of these items check out for free with your library card.

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Search the library catalog

http://jcplcatalog.org

You can search all of these materials in our online catalog at http://jcplcatalog.org. (Kittens are not included.)

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Search Tips

Begin with a broad search
Narrow by changing the search fields
Narrow using the search limiters
Click on the titles to find out more

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http://tiny.cc/JCPLDownloads

To download or stream all these items

Access all of these services at our digital downloads page:

http://tiny.cc/JCPLDownloads

eBooks

With Kentucky Libraries Unbound & Axis 360

We have many digital titles, including downloadable eBooks. You can download these to your computer, smartphone, tablet, or eReader. To get started, you'll need to download an app for each service. Log in with your library card and PIN.

Kentucky Libraries Unbound: http://kyunbound.lib.overdrive.com

Axis 360: http://jcpl.axis360.baker-taylor.com/

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Digital Audiobooks

With OneClick Digital & Kentucky Libraries Unbound

Check out downloadable audiobooks with OneClick Digital and Kentucky Libraries Unbound. For each database, you'll need to download an app to get started.

OneClick Digital: http://jessamineky.oneclickdigital.com/Home/Featured.aspx

Kentucky Libraries Unbound:
http://kyunbound.lib.overdrive.com/

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Check out a library eReader!

Don't have your own device?

Check out a library eReader to read eBooks or listen to audiobooks. eReaders check out for 3 weeks and can be renewed once, as long as no one else has a hold on it.

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Digital Magazines

With Zinio

Through the library's Zinio website, you can download digital magazines to your computer, smartphone, or tablet.

To get started, create an account at this link: https://www.rbdigital.com/jessamineky/zinio

You'll also need to download the Zinio app to your device.

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Digital Music

With Freegal Music

Download up to 5 songs a week or stream up to 3 hours a day of music with Freegal Music. It's free with your library card!

Freegal Music gives you access to over 7 million songs from the entire Sony Music catalog.

https://jesspublib.freegalmusic.com/users/sdlogin

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Streaming Movies

With Freegal Movies & Television

Stream free movies and television episodes with Freegal Movies & Television: http://jesspublib.freegalmovies.com/index

Watch 3 different movies or television episodes weekly.

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What else can you do at the library?

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Learn a language

Transparent Language Online is an online language learning program that offers lessons in over 80 languages. Create an account to get started.

http://www.library.transparent.com/jessamineky/flashcards/login

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Get computer help

Visit http://tiny.cc/JCPLComputers to see a list of library databases that offer free online computer tutorials. You can also make an appointment with a librarian for one-to-one help.

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Find a job

Polish your resume and search for jobs with one of our job search databases: http://tiny.cc/jcpljobs

Or, make a one-to-one appointment with a librarian for help with your job search.
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Get homework help

With Tutor.com, you can get live, one-to-one help in math, science, social studies, and English every day from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Available for students in kindergarten through college introduction courses.
http://lhh.tutor.com/?ProgramGUID=b5a53214-bc8b-45e7-9afb-adc01b6e856c

JCPL offers free in-person tutoring for teens on Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. All students in grades 6-12 are welcome and helped on a first come, first served basis.

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Research your family tree

Research your family history with our books, databases, and microfilm collection.

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Get book recommendations

Not sure what to read next? The database NoveList Plus can help. Better yet, ask a reference librarian!

Stay on top of new books by subscribing to one of our email newsletters: http://www.libraryaware.com/34/Subscribers/Subscribe

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