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Newspapers galore!
OK, now this is cool (and I don’t think you even have to be a librarian to agree with me). The library subscribes to a service called PressDisplay, where you can access newspapers from around the...
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Estoy aprendiendo español (I am learning Spanish)
This week I began a short course in Spanish for library workers. I jumped at the chance to participate, because I love learning new languages and all the fun mind-expanding things that means. The...
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We're trying new subscription websites for the library – you can help!
question mark?, by Leo Reynolds, on Flickr Each year in the library, we review the specialized online resources that we subscribe to on behalf of our patrons (you!), and consider new additions. These...
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Announcing our new subscription e-resources!
We are excited to introduce to you the new subscription resources (i.e. we pay, you benefit) that the library is now providing access to starting today, July 1st. We think these are great products, and...
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Tune an International station…no static at all!
Tube Radio by gyst on flickr There are many news websites available online. We have posted previously what the library has to offer in the way of a great news resource. But what if you want to listen...
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No one understands me
For any of us who are learning or have learned another language – we all know that not being understood because of bad pronunciation can be really frustrating. I’m happy to tell you that our online...
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Two more online language courses added
As you may already know, you can learn a language online using the library’s subscription to Mango Languages. It’s web-based, so you can do it anywhere you have internet access – you just need your...
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Learn a language on the go!
Mango Languages has made learning a language even simpler and more accessible: via your mobile device! They now have an app, so folks who own an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad now have access to learning a...
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Get your kids started early with learning a language
Studies show that babies, toddlers and preschoolers are uniquely equipped to learn languages easily. In addition, children who learn languages early exhibit superior skills in reading, writing,...
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