Big LIBRARY Read

Biglibraryread  (225x89)Join millions of eBook readers around the world reading one book!  This pilot program allows millions of patrons from more than 7,500 participating libraries to simultaneously read Michael Malone‘s critically-acclaimed ‘Four Corners of the Sky’ in OverDrive Read, Kindle and EPUB formats. From now until June 1st, you will be able to log in to  the CLAMS Digital Downloads website and check out this tale about love, secrets and the mysterious bonds only families can form.
OverDrive (our ebook vendor) will post discussion questions on Facebook and Twitter. Join the worldwide conversation on Twitter (@OverDriveLibs) using the hashtag #BigLibraryRead

The Digital Public Library of America launches

On April 18 The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) launched a beta of its discovery portal and open platform.  Read the press release.

A search today for “cape cod”  returns 433 results – images, text, moving images.  It will grow.   Explore, have fun!  http://dp.la/

From The Digital Public Library of America website:
“The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) brings together the riches of America’s libraries, archives, and museums, and makes them freely available to the world. It strives to contain the full breadth of human expression, from the written word, to works of art and culture, to records of America’s heritage, to the efforts and data of science. The DPLA aims to expand this crucial realm of openly available materials, and make those riches more easily discovered and more widely usable and used.

Library cards

Did you know you may now apply for a CLAMS library card online?
More information

Elizabeth Graver: Meet the Author!

Boston author Elizabeth Graver will visit the Falmouth Public Library, 300 Main Street on Tuesday, June 25 to talk about her latest novel: THE END OF THE POINT. The story covers nearly sixty years in a summer community on Buzzards Bay, from 1942 to 1999. Her novel is evocative, a story of both family and place, how they are intertwined and shaped by each other. This program is offered to the public free of charge. Eight Cousins Bookstore will provide copies of The End of the Point for sale and signing. For more information call 508-457-2555, ext.6 or Email: info@falmouthpubliclibrary.org

The Preserving Memory Collections

Did you know that many CLAMS Libraries have digitized their local historical collections?  We will feature a different historical collection periodically. The Preserving Memory digital archival database is a searchable database of some of Sturgis Library’s most important archival materials, including images of documents, photos and postcards.
The Preserving Memory Collections Include:
Sturgis Library Collections
Stanley W. Smith Collection of Early Land Deeds
Benjamin Harrison Photograph Collection
Sturgis Library Postcard Collection

eBook and download Audio book users

For privacy reasons, starting on May 1st, 2013 if you log in to your digital account using your library card number, you will also need a PIN (personal identification number). If you do not already have a PIN or, if you have forgotten your PIN, please set up a PIN here. You may use the same PIN that you use for regular CLAMS catalog transactions. Questions? Contact your local public library.

Aquinnah Public Library – Welcome to CLAMS!

We are excited to announce that the Aquinnah Public Library went live on the CLAMS system on April 2, 2013.   Congratulations to the staff and patrons.  We are very happy to have you aboard! For more information about the library visit the Aquinnah Public Library

New Download site

NextGenVidToutIf you are an Ebook or download audio user come check out our new look Digital Download site!  We are still refining a few areas so you may see some small changes over the next week or so.
The site has a fresh new look and some new features:  for many Ebooks you may simply read them in a browser and many more audiobooks are now compatible with MAC.  CLAMS has added lots of new titles to celebrate spring and the new site!
Remember to sign in to your account first before adding to wish lists or borrowing.

Chilmark Library – Welcome to CLAMS!

We are excited to announce that the Chilmark Library went live on the CLAMS system in late February.   Congratulations to all of the staff and patrons.  We are very happy to have you aboard!
For more information about the library visit the Chilmark Free Public Library website. 

Public libraries & the community

From Library Services in the Digital Age, a report released on January 22, 2013  by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project:
“The internet has already had a major impact on how people find and access information, and now the rising popularity of e-books is helping transform Americans’ reading habits. In this changing landscape, public libraries are trying to adjust their services to these new realities while still serving the needs of
patrons who rely on more traditional resources. In a new survey of Americans’ attitudes and expectations for public libraries, the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project finds that many library patrons are eager to see libraries’ digital services expand, yet also feel that print books
remain important in the digital age.”
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