1. Library Lovers Day 2011 New Library Services www.crl.nsw.gov.au

2. ADSL2+ Upgrade The Regional Library‘s internet connection has been upgraded to the faster ADSL2+. This means our public internet computers will be faster downloading each web page, and our Catalogue will also be faster in retrieving data.

3. LibraryThing???????? LibraryThing is a new enhancement for our Catalogue to make it more user friendly for people wanting recommendations of what to read next.

4. LibraryThing offers…… Reviews – enjoy access to hundreds of thousands of reviews from LibraryThing.com

5. This is what the LibraryThing website link looks like when you select the reviews from our catalogue. LibraryThing

6. This is a sample review from LibraryThing. LibraryThing

7. Recommendations - Offer reader's advise on the spot by providing high-quality "recommended" or "similar" books that can be found at our library. LibraryThing

8. Tag Cloud - Library customers can browse a library’s collection via tags, or conduct a search for any term in the Tag Browser Window. LibraryThing

9. What are tag clouds? A 'tag' is a descriptive keyword or phrase often used to categorize a piece of content. A tag cloud is a stylized way of visually representing occurrences of words used to describe tags. The most popular topics are normally highlighted in a larger, bolder font. Visitors to a site using a tag cloud, are able to easily see the most popular tags within the page - making it easy to discern the topics covered in one quick look.

10. Dynamic Learning Online Computer Training  Australian-developed website  Step by step  Interactive  Flexible  Provides up-to-date eLearning covering:  Office 2007  Windows 7,  Social Networking  (Office 2010 Training available shortly.)

11.  The full screen interactive training and testing  allows users to view the training and testing as though they were working with the actual product.  Allows users to move back and forward and study each step for as long as needed  Superior to video training  which cannot easily be moved backwards and forwards and paused to view a range of steps.  Accessible from:  Clarence Regional Library Branches  Home - if you are a Library Member  Training can be done on computers that do not have Office 2007/2010, Windows 7 or Vista currently installed. Dynamic Learning Online Computer Training

12. Current list of Training Courses available : A. Online Office 2007 and Windows Training C. Twitter Training with the following lessons 1.Word 2007 2.Excel 2007 3.PowerPoint 2007 4.Outlook 2007 5.Windows 7 6.Windows B. Introductory Computer Training 7.Introduction to Computers 8.Using a Computer 9.Introduction to Word Processing 10.Formatting a Word Processing Document 11.Introduction to the Internet 12.Searching the Internet 13.Introduction to Email 14.The Gmail Screen 15.Sending and Receiving Email 16.Email Etiquette 17.Using Twitter 18.Getting Started with Twitter D. Facebook Training with the following lessons 19.Getting Started with Facebook 20.Finding and Communicating with Friends on Facebook (available shortly) E. Blogging Training with the following lesson 21.Creating a Blog F. Introductory Office 2010 Training (available shortly) 22.Word 2010 23.Excel 2010 24.PowerPoint 2010 25.Outlook 2010 Dynamic Learning Online Computer Training

13. eAudio  Clarence Regional Library is excited to announce a new service that allows registered library members to download electronic audio books for free.  All you need is a PC with broadband internet access  You can download the selected eAudiobook  Play it on your PC  Transfer it to your:  MP3 player  iPod  Mobile phone.  You may download and 'check out' up to 10 eAudiobooks at a time for a 'loan' period of 3 weeks.  eAudiobooks may be renewed once.

14. eAudio  Each book is available simultaneously to all borrowers  every library user can download all the latest bestsellers at the same time, making waiting lists a thing of the past.  Access more than 600 bestselling eAudio titles and download them at home!  They’re fantastic for local commuters and those who prefer to listen to stories rather than read.”  To download an eAudiobook simply visit the library website: www.crl.nsw.gov.au www.crl.nsw.gov.au

16. FACT  There are 46% of Australians who don’t have the literacy skills to meet the most basic demands of everyday life and work. ►Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey 2006

17. What will turn us into a nation of readers?  Belief in the positive power of reading  Access to books and inspiration for struggling and reluctant readers  Good government policy and practice  A joined up approach involving individuals and organisations who are passionate about reading

18. What is It?  A whole heap of of amazing, fun activities will take place around Australia and online, so people of all ages, from different backgrounds, can discover and rediscover the joy of reading.  It’s a partnership between libraries, educators, writers, publishers, retailers, trade associations, professional bodies, politicians and all the organisations that do such a great job promoting reading, writing and literacy.

19. Join us for an adventure into reading with the National Year of Reading 2012. All are welcome.