BATH
Patten Free Library in Bath is offering two new services to its patrons: Zinio for Libraries and two AWE computer stations.
Awarded Best New Database of 2012 by Library Journal, Zinio is the world’s largest newsstand, offering multi-user access to popular publications. Through the library’s website, patrons of Patten Free Library have unlimited access to complete digital magazines, which can easily be viewed on most Internet enabled devices inside or outside of the library.
Zinio’ digitally recreates a magazine page for page, including full color pictures, intuitive navigation, key word article search and interactive elements such as audio and video. Smithsonian Magazine, PCWorld, Vanity Fair, and Vegetarian Times are just a few of the 50 titles available. Highlights for Children and Cricket are also included.
“It’s so easy to use and the magazine choices are great,” said Library Director Lesley Dolinger in a press release. “There are titles for all ages, and I can use the Zinio app to read magazines on my iPad,” Dolinger says. The library will continue to maintain its print collection of approximately 90 magazines.”
In addition, Patten Free Library has purchased two AWE Early Literacy computer workstations, thanks to generous support from the Alfred M. Senter Fund. These workstations are designed for children ages 2-8 and feature more than 4,000 learning activities.
“ They’re designed to delight kids, ages 2-8, with their learning,” said Children’s Librarian Carol McFadden. “The all-in-one touch screens need no Internet connection, so it is safe and secure and features more than 50 educational software programs with subjects such as science, math, music, art, social studies, phonics, problem-solving and computer skills. We’re open to learning and your child will be, too.”
See a librarian at the information services desk in the Reference Room at Patten Free Library for more information on how to access Zinio, or go to www.patten.lib.me.us. To learn more about using the AWE workstations, see a staff member in the Children’s Room.
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