Sparks That Enlighten:How the Library Ignites

the Non-Technochratic User

Information

Innovation

Inspiration

Indulgence

Imagination

Sources of Fuel:

Providing Information1. FREE Access to Databases

The library offers free access to a vast wealth of online resources to help find information.  Many of these research tools contain searchable collections of full text articles from reference books, newspapers, journals, and magazines.  Some research tools deliver more unique content, like company profiles, census records, and downloadable audio books.

FULL text and REAL forms !

2. Advocating the Invisible Web – Beyond Google

3. Offering Online Access

Genealogy - Consumerism - Health - Finance - Test Prep - Careers

& More !

4. Directing to Recommended Sites

Wow!The Library Makes it so easy!

5. Accessing the Online Catalog

Including remote use for:

* Reserving materials * Paying Fines * Checking account * Finding Articles

6. Targeting Special Audiences

Readers’ Corner

INNOVATION

Productivity Software with Instruction

I’ll just create my own spreadsheet !

INSPIRATION

1. Supporting Connections throughE-mail; including instruction

Dear Ethel,

Dear Lucy,

2. Networking via online newsletter

3. Learn about new titles via RSS or Email

4. Teen Tech Week

5. Children & Youth Video Contest

6. Instant Messaging

Get FAST responses to reference questions with LFPL’s Instant Message (IM) Reference Service.

AskLFPL

AOL Yahoo Hotmail

7. Smart Phone & PDA

mobile.lfpl.orgmobile.lfpl.org is a reduced content version of our

website designed to be viewed on a data capable cell phone, pda, or smart phone. You won't find the full

content of the website, but you will find some of the most useful information on our site: hours, phone

numbers, etc. This site is still in development, and we'll be adding more features in the future like book

renewal and library catalog searching. Try mobile.lfpl.org today. Just point your cell phone or

pda browser to http://mobile.lfpl.org.

8. LFPL Innovation Lab

The Library is constantly exploring ways of using technology to help meet the needs of the community

and support the library’s mission. Be a part of the creative process by providing feedback.

Be a Beta Tester Submit a Suggestion

Test new technologies, new user interfaces, and potential research tools before they are implemented at

the library.

Tell us what you would like to see at the library. 

INDULGENCE

MUSIC CDSDVD MOVIESBOOKS ON CDDOWNLOADABLE BOOKS

Can be Reserved or downloaded from

http://www.lfpl.org

IMAGININGthe Future

The Newburg branch is one of Louisville’s most environmentally friendly buildings.

1. Much of the furniture and flooring are made of recycled materials.2. It operates on an advanced sensor control lighting system to save energy.3. The roof catches rain and uses it for watering the rain garden instead of sending it to sewer systems.4. Numerous temperature and water control systems all operate to save energy.

The Newburg Library contains 18 touch screen computers for adults, 6 for teens and 5 for children.

This type of advanced computer access is only available at the Newburg branch.

Handheld PCs with wireless access allow

Newburg staff to assist patrons from the floor,

eliminating the need for frequent trips back to

the reference desk.

RFID enabled self checkout machines provide the public

with an easy way to get their materials fast. They also

provide staff with more time to assist patrons with

computer aid and reference assistance.

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