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ADULT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES QUICK LINKS
 The Humboldt Public Library, in partnership with Transparent Language (Nashua, NH) and Recorded Books (Prince Frederick, MD), is pleased to announce the introduction of Byki® Online Library Edition, a powerful new online language-learning system designed specifically for use by the patrons of public libraries. Byki, short for “Before You Know It,” is a rapid learning system employing spaced interval repetition. The Byki learning method takes users through a series of simple steps to memorize words and phrases in a new language, including their meanings and proper pronunciation, in the shortest possible time. Available for learning over 70 languages, library patrons are able to access the Byki Online system from inside or outside of the library, via the web browser on Windows and Mac computers. Users will have a variety of high quality learning options that build listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. In addition, Byki includes Advanced Pronunciation Analysis to help users perfect their pronunciation skills. Individual progress tracking and assessment tests help identify areas for improvement and move users in the right direction. In addition to Byki Online’s advanced learning tools, users will have access to an array of online language and cultural resources including one click access to Facebook and Twitter language communities as well as Byki language Blogs featuring a collection of articles covering the language and the culture that surrounds it. Byki Online is designed to be very low maintenance and easy to use. The following link will provide you with useful information about Byki: http://www.recordedbooks.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=rb.bykionline_lib_all You will need to contact the libary to create your account and get your own personal User Name and Password. Once that's done, click on the icon below to begin your program: 
GET YOUR LIBRARY CARD TODAY! NEW FEATURE AT THE HPL!
VISIT ITALY ON AUGUST 19TH AT 7 P.M.
FUTURE DESTINATIONS  NEW FEATURE AT THE HUMBOLDT PUBLIC LIBRARY! Do you like to read books in series? Then check out our new feature:  Just click on the icon above for the link to the database. You will need your library card number, so get yours today! HAVE YOU VISITED YOUR "NEIBORS" LATELY?
PLAYAWAY DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE AT YOUR HPL!  These are the small little audio devices and each one holds the audio version of just one book. There are about three buttons to push and very simple directions to follow. You can attach your own earbud, put the little gismo in your pocket and listen to the story unfold while you wash dishes, mow the lawn or ride on a stationary bike. Give one a try the next time you face an unpleasant household chore. If you don’t have your own earbuds, we’ll sell you a set for $1.00.
Wii Want You to Try Wii Bowling!
Consumer Reports is Now Available on the HPL’s EBSCO Host! I have some interesting news ---Consumer Reports magazine is now available on our library database, EBSCO Host. This will take some explaining, so if I confuse you, stop by the library or give me a call and I will do my best to help sort it out. EBSCO Host is a product we purchase, with help from the State Library of Iowa. It is available on the library webpage. EBSCO is a method, a vehicle for accessing newspapers, magazines and journals. It’s not like using YAHOO or Google. There will be no advertising, no SPAM will follow, you won’t find some kook’s opinion. All you will find is newspaper and magazine articles concerning whatever it is you wish to know. First step is to access our website: www.humboldtpubliclibrary.com. On the lefthand side of the page, click on EBSCO. Next will be a box asking you to either register with the library for a password, or to sign in if you know the login information. You can go through the registration process, if you like. It will send me an automatic email. I will then send you the information. However, I’ll save you that step: the user Id is Humboldtr (notice the “r” on the end) and the password is remote. When EBSCO opens up, scan through the list of separate databases and choose Masterfile Premier. When the search box appears, type in what you would like to research. I tried LCD televisions. In the box for name of publication, type in Consumer Reports. If you leave that box empty then it will research information from a long list of publications. Hit the search button. What will appear is a list of the most recent articles concerning your subject. Select the “full text” button and the article will magically appear, illustrations and all. I found out that I should have done some research before I bought my tv set. No wonder the screen is peculiar. Play around with the other databases in addition to Masterfile Premier. There are separate ones for newspapers, some specifically for educators, some for consumer health information. Lots of information is there at your fingertips. Take advantage of it. It’s free for your use. If you run into one of our state legislators, thank her or him for providing the funds that allow the State Library to subsidize the cost of EBSCO Host. We couldn’t do it without them. Nikki Ehlers, Humboldt Public Library Director, 332-1925 or E-mail: director@humboldtpubliclibrary.com |
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