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Historic Midland Newspapers Available Online
Historic Midland newspapers that were preserved on microfilm are now available in digital form through the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library. Midland newspapers have been preserved on microfilm for years. ProQuest, a private company based in Ann Arbor and the owner of the master microfilm copies, was hired to digitize the microfilms for Midland newspapers from their inception in 1870 through 1922 and make them available online. The Friends of the Library funded the project. The online images may be searched by words or viewed by date. You may print or e-mail the page images. Many of these newspapers were old when first microfilmed; hence, the end product reflects the condition of the newspaper when it was originally filmed. You may access this new resource from computers in the library or from any
computer that’s connected to the Internet. You will need a library card to
remotely access the resource. For assistance or more information about this new service, call the library reference desk at 989-837-3449 or click on “Help” on the newspaper search page. February 14 2008 Playaways – Audio Books Made Easy A Playaway is a self-playing digital audio book that comes pre-loaded on a small player about half the size of a deck of cards. With such a simple and portable format it’s easy to enjoy audio books anytime, anywhere. Best of all Playaways do not require a computer or CD player or any technical expertise, so can be used by virtually anyone. Use your own earbuds or headphones and AAA batteries, or purchase them at the Check Out Desk. The library has a wide selection of Playaway books for both children and adults which circulate for 28 days. View our growing list of titles in the online catalog by doing a ‘general keyword’ search using the term ‘playaways’ and then start enjoying audio books in a whole new way.
September 13 2007
Download Free Videos From Home August 2 2007 Email Notice of Due Date If you have an e-mail account, the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library will send you a reminder that your library item is due. Through this convenient new service, library patrons will receive a reminder e-mail three (3) days prior to the due date for any library item they’ve checked out. This service is available only to those patrons who have e-mail accounts. For more information about this new service, call 989-837-3457.Click here to sign up for email notification. June 21 2007
On their way… May 3 2007 Newsbank America’s Genealogy Bank, Michigan Newspapers, and America’s News magazines.
America’s Genealogy Bank and America’s Obituaries. The
Genealogy Bank includes thousands of historical newspapers, books, pamphlets and genealogies. Plus, the complete American State Papers, U.S. Serial Set, and Social Security Death Index.
America’s Obituaries includes more than 23 million obituaries, 1977- present.
These two valuable resources are searchable as one.
New Science ResourceFacts-on-File's Science Online has been added to the library's subscription databases. Included are scientist biographies, essays on current science & technology topics, Definitions, Diagrams, and Experiments. Experiments are rated for grades 6-8 and 9-12, although many would be suitable for younger students with supervision. They include step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Please contact the library reference desk if you have questions. Email askthelibrarian@midland-mi.org or call 837-3442.
Business Plans Online & In PrintThe Gale Research Business Plans Handbook has been added to the library's subscription databases. The Handbook is a compilation of actual business plans developed by small businesses throughout North America. The online version is keyword searchable, articles can be printed or downloaded to your computer. The Business Plans Handbook is part of Gale's Virtual Reference Library of e-books. The Handbook is also available in a print edition in the library reference section. August 15 2006 Adaptive Technology ComputerCheck out our new PC and the features it offers to assist people with disabilities. You can have web pages magnified and read to you and books scanned, magnified and read to you using JAWS, MAGic and OpenBook software. Call 837-3449 or stop by the reference desk for an appointment to use the computer or learn more about the features it offers. Funding for this service was provided through the Community Development Block Grant. August 4 2006
eBook collectionOur eBook collection has grown. We now have over 14,000 titles. New titles in the fields of health, business, computer science, and more have been added. Check them out via the eBooks link on our library web page. eBooks are full-text electronic versions of books that you can search, read and checkout over the Internet. Please stop by the library and register for your free NetLibrary account and find out more about this expanded collection.
August 2 2006 Lists of Recommended Youth BooksOur Youth librarians have created lists of recommended book titles available at the library. The lists were developed for children, parents, and teachers to get ideas for books to read on many topics or by reading levels. July 5 2006 Wireless Access is now available at the Library!Hot Spots are located in the Cup and Chaucer Coffee Bar, adult fiction area,
adult non-fiction area, and the Teen Spot. There is no charge for this service. Bring your own laptop with wireless capability. Internet access is filtered. The Library's "Internet Acceptable Use Policy" Applies. For more information stop at the Reference Desk or call (989) 837-3449 May 16 2006 MeLCat: Michigan-wide Catalog & Borrowing Service.MelCat is Michigan’s statewide library catalog. As libraries join this resource sharing system, users will have access to over 48 million items! MeLCat allows you to place online requests for items not in our collection. These materials will be delivered to the library and we will notify you as soon as they are! To use MeLCat, visit http://elibrary.mel.org/search or simply click the MeLCat icon on the GADML website. If you have questions about using MeLCat, please stop by or call the Reference Desk at 837-3449.Downloadable AudiobooksWe now have over 1000 additional audiobook titles to choose from! Check out our new downloadable audiobooks collection from NetLibrary. You can download the books to your PC and then to supported portable listening devices.Come into the library to create a free account, then use from home. Library Home Page |
