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Benefits of a Library Card
This is just one of the images in a series used in popular social media by the Pinal County Library System to celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month in September. There are 30 images total planned to be released daily … Continue reading
The More You Know
Here’s a nice video promoting a library by showing its resources in a humorous way. I liked how the video showed people checking out a book or video, having a period of time pass, and then show up at the … Continue reading
Home Improvement Database
My library offers an online database all about home improvement, and I wasn’t even familiar with it until recently! This database contains information about how to accomplish all those items on your honey-do list. It also has articles about some … Continue reading
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Tagged database, feng shui, home improvement, library, pet door, subscription, welding, woodworking
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Refresher on Dewey Decimal System
Because of the scheduled computer down time last week, I had some time to reflect on how dependent I am upon computers, even for something as simple as figuring out where a book is in the nonfiction section. Sure, I … Continue reading
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Tagged book, books, Dewey Decimal, how to, libraries, library, tips
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Preparing to Take a Vacation
Don’t feel guilty. No matter what the modern work ethos is, everyone deserves a vacation now and again. Even you. Continue reading
Removing Odors from Stinky Books
Whether the stinky books are donations or returning to your collection from being checked out, you will need to make a decision. Is the odor so bad and offensive that it would be better to get rid of the book? Continue reading
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Tagged library, odor, smell, stinky book, stinky book box, tips
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Tax Time at the Library
If you haven’t already been asked about tax forms, prepare yourselves. It’s that time of year again. Confused people will enter the library looking for instruction books and tax forms. Please approach them and offer your help!
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Tagged 1040, Homestead, how to, IRS, library, revenue, tax
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Weekly Haiku
Answering questions About tech and e-readers; Future libraries. Invasive species Threaten the ecology; Lake education. Sick and shivery, Knee pain, tiredness and more. Summer sickness sucks! Read the instructions Buy the food and make the meals. It’s a Cinch! Lose … Continue reading
Haiku with Sneezes
I’m happy that it’s the weekend soon. I’ve been struggling with a cold. I’m looking forward to relaxing on Sunday and Memorial Day. Otherwise, it’s been a good week. I was able to hang out with friends on Monday for … Continue reading
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