CCLS will run a limited delivery service to all locations that are open or staffed. Drivers have arranged the schedule and discussed it with CCLS libraries.

There will be no delivery on the Dauphin County route.

Now, in addition to downloadable audiobooks to listen to, customers can also download ebooks to read on computers, netbooks, tablets, ipads or some of the popular ebook readers like Nooks and Sony Reader. (Sorry, not for Kindles at this time.)

Here are some quick highlights:
-Customers are encouraged to checkout and download and use audiobooks and ebooks on their home computers.
-To use the system, customers also have to download something (OverDrive Media Console, Adobe Digital Editions for books, or a device specific application) that helps with the digital licensing and transferring to portable devices.
-Customers are limited to 3 items checked out per library barcode at a time.
-Customers can pick their loan period for the items from 7 days or 14 days.
-If customers have questions or problems, listen to their concerns, but let them know that we may not have exact answers. First direct them to the help documents on the left hand side of the digital media site. If they don’t find help there, use the “Suggestion Box” link to send a support request directly to someone who might be able to help or feel free to have them email or call the district consultant directly.

In the time period of 12/17/2010 to right now at this moment of posting on 12/22/2010, 85 items in epub format have been checked out from our collection.

Ask if you have questions!

There will be delivery to DCLS locations.
There will be NO delivery to CCLS Locations.

Northampton Community College, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, offers an LTA degree after completion of 15 credit hours of library studies. This program is only offered online, so it does not matter where you live or work! You may need to visit a local library (public or academic) to use their resources in order to complete assignments.

Courses cover the history of libraries, their function in society, computers and technology, technical services, reference resources, children’s and young adult literature, and management. All of the courses are taught by librarians who currently work or have worked in the field.

Visit our program page for more information: Library-Technical-Assistant.htm
For application information, visit this page: Apply-Online.htm

Contact NCC Library Director Sandra Sander at ssander@northampton.edu for more information. It’s not too late to register for our spring semester, which begins on January 18, 2011.

Here’s a link to another article: Article at Lancasteronline.com

Using Parachutes and Sign Language in Storytimes
Wednesday, December 15th, 2010
1pm to 5pm

Sign It! Using Sign Language in Your Storytime
1pm-3pm
Heather LeVeck
BLAST
Early Learning
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Did you know that babies can communicate with you before they are able to talk? Sign language gives babies the tools to express their wants and needs before they are able to speak. During this session, library staff and child care providers will discover the rationale for incorporating sign language into their story time with infants, toddlers and/or preschool children. They will also learn basic vocabulary in American Sign Language, and learn how to apply it to their specific group of children.

Flying High In Story Time
3pm-5pm

Sara Figueroa
Children’s/YA Librarian
Indian Valley Public Library

Combining fine and gross motor skills, songs, and early literacy skills, children enjoy a new twist on storytime. In a 30-minute program, we employ the use of the parachute to encourage more active children to participate in storytime. Children who are kinesthetic learners or need to practice transitioning from one activity to another do not always feel comfortable in storytime.

This storytime allows them to thrive. The big movements of the parachute, the songs, dancing, and traditional stories help prepare children for following directions, improving motor skills, transitioning, and helps them get ready to start school. We will learn how to incorporate movement and music into our current programming in a more effective and intentional way.

RSVP by no later than December 10th to jswope@dcls.org.