Some exciting changes are taking place at your local library! The Garnet A. Wilson Public Library of Pike County is converting our current TLC circulation system to the SEO (Serving Every Ohioan) system, which will enable us to better serve our patrons in a more efficient and effective manner.
The SEO Library Center, located in Caldwell, supports a consortium of 77 library systems at 176 physical locations throughout 39 counties across Ohio, using the OPLIN network.
The power of this cosortium resides in resource sharing among cosortia members, allowing small and rural library systems to have access to millions of items for their patrons, free of charge.
SEO Library Center houses, maintains, and supports a centralized share catalog database that includes over 6.7 million items with a patron database of 700,000+ borrowers.
"It is very possible with this new system that a patron can request a book one day and receive it the very next day," said Nick Slone, Adult Services Librarian. "We will have access to every item that circulates within the consortium, which puts literally millions of items at the patrons' fingertips. Patrons can browse the catalog at the library or in the convenience of their homes and have access to all the different library collections that SEO supports."
In undergoing the conversion, all branches of the library will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, August 3rd and August 4th, so that staff may participate in training. All branches will re-open at their regularly scheduled times on Friday, August 5th.
During the conversion and learning stages, bumps in the road are bound to pop up. The library staff would appreciate your patience as they familiarize themselves with the new system and ultimately make it possible to get items faster!
Friday, July 22, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Ancestry Library Edition - New Online Resource
Ancestry Library Edition delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more. It brings the world's most popular consumer online genealogy resource to our library! It's an unprecendented online collection!
Acestry Library Edition will be available as a one year trial, so give it a try and let us know what you think!
Mango Languages - New Online Resource
Mango Languages is a new online resource available to users of all public libraries in Ohio. It includes a variety of resources to help people learn practical conversation skills for languages spoken all around the world! There are more than 50 languages available!
Mango Languages will be a available as a one year trial, so give it a try and let us know what you think!
Saturday, July 2, 2011
"Read for the Gold" Quilt Raffle
This is a beautiful quilt, made from old race T-Shirts! Tickets are 1$ each or 10 for $5. The winner will be announced at this year's race on August 20th. It was handmade and donated by Alma Connors, Trudy Curren, and Eleanor Fujita.
If you'd like to see the quilt in person, it's currently on display in the front area of the Waverly Library, where tickets are available for purchase. Tickets will be available at all branch libraries by the end of next week.
Have a great holiday weekend!
If you'd like to see the quilt in person, it's currently on display in the front area of the Waverly Library, where tickets are available for purchase. Tickets will be available at all branch libraries by the end of next week.
Have a great holiday weekend!
Monday, June 20, 2011
Read for the Gold 2011
The library is holding its annual 5k race fundraiser on Saturday, August 20th at 8:30 am. Details and registration form available here.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Library "Food for Fines" Week a Success!
The library held a "Food for Fines" week May 30th - June 4th to help stock the Pike County Outreach Council Food Pantry. Hundreds of items were collected during the week!
The Outreach Council Food Pantry helps to feed hundreds of families in the area throughout the year. The summer months are a particularly necessary time for donations.
(Pictured are Library Adult Services Assistant Marla Rexroad and Ray Osborne of the Pike County Outreach Council)
The Outreach Council Food Pantry helps to feed hundreds of families in the area throughout the year. The summer months are a particularly necessary time for donations.
(Pictured are Library Adult Services Assistant Marla Rexroad and Ray Osborne of the Pike County Outreach Council)
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Chilton Library Online
We have some exciting news! If you have a valid library card with the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library, you now have access to the Chilton Library Online.
If you learn by doing, are unafraid of challenges, and feel proud when completing a job well done, Chilton has been helping people like you maintain cars and trucks for more than 80 years.
Now these resources are available to you from anywhere with an internet connection! A link can be found on the library's homepage at http://pikecountylibrary.org/
Simply type in your library card number to login!
Chilton Library Online provides exclusive photographs, diagnostics designed by instructors, step-by-step repair procedures, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for automobiles and light trucks in one easy-to-use web site. Since our library subscribes to Chilton Library Online, you are now equipped with decades of data to maintain your vehicle, including models all the way back to 1940!
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines!
If you learn by doing, are unafraid of challenges, and feel proud when completing a job well done, Chilton has been helping people like you maintain cars and trucks for more than 80 years.
Now these resources are available to you from anywhere with an internet connection! A link can be found on the library's homepage at http://pikecountylibrary.org/
Simply type in your library card number to login!
Chilton Library Online provides exclusive photographs, diagnostics designed by instructors, step-by-step repair procedures, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for automobiles and light trucks in one easy-to-use web site. Since our library subscribes to Chilton Library Online, you are now equipped with decades of data to maintain your vehicle, including models all the way back to 1940!
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines!
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Food for Fines!
Between May 30th and June 4th, each canned item you bring in takes $5 off your library fee!
All items will be donated to the Pike County Food Pantry.
(The library reserves the right to reject donated items that are damaged, dented, expired, etc.)
All items will be donated to the Pike County Food Pantry.
(The library reserves the right to reject donated items that are damaged, dented, expired, etc.)
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Friends of the Library Meeting Tues. May 17th, 6 pm
The Friends of the Library will be meeting on Tuesday, May 17th, at 6:00 pm at the Waverly Library.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Free Computer and Job Skills Training Online
Job seekers in Pike County are now able to use the latest version of a popular online resource to assist with job searching and learning computer software skills.
Learning Express Library's Job & Career Accelerator, the popular online resource provided by the State Library of Ohio and available through Garnet A. Wilson Public Library, was recently upgraded to version 2.0. The Job & Career Accelerator is a comprehensive job search system to help job seekers find employment. It is an all-in-one application and available free to all Ohio residents. Patrons of Garnet A. Wilson Public Library can access the Job & Career Accelerator at the library or from any internet-enabled computer by visiting http://pikecountylibrary.org and clicking the link for "Learning Express."
The newest version of this innovative online resource provides job seekers everything they need to help find their next job. Users can easily explore detailed information on over 1,000 different occupations; search over five million up-to-the-minute local and national job postings; and create professional resumes using its integrated tools to assist job seekers in writing effective resumes. They can create letters, master interviewing and networking techniques, and even upgrade current skills or learn how to use popular work-related software applications--through the fully integrated interactive computer skills training.
The interactive self-paced multimedia computer skills tutorials include a wide array of today's most popular applications such as Microsoft Office Access (2003, 2007), Excel (2003, 2007, 2008-for Macs, 2010), PowerPoint (2003, 2007, 2008-for Macs), Outlook (2003, 2007, 2010), and Word (2003, 2007, 2008-for Macs, 2010). Design tools such as Adobe Design Suite (CS3), Microsoft Sharepoint (2007), Visio (2003, 2007), and Project (2007) are also accessible. In addition, instruction in Operating Systems Window 7, XP, Vista, and Mac OSX are available. No matter the individual learner's current level of knowledge, the tutorials offer self-paced instruction at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels.
The State Library of Ohio awarded a federal Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS) LSTA grant to Libraries Connect Ohio to purchase a core set of information databases for all Ohions that includes the LearningExpress Library with Job & Career Accelerator. Library services like the Job & Career Accelerator provide personalized, guided asssistance for job seekers at all experience and education levels while providing expert advice and tips throughout the process. The result is as if each individual Garnet A. Wilson Public Library patron receives customized job search, as well as computer training, assistance.
The latest version has an improved job application tracking system to help job seekers to plan, tailor, and track multiple job searches, and offers integration with Google Docs, Google Calendar, and Gmail. The staff at Garnet A. Wilson Public Library is confident that with Job & Career Accelerator job seekers in Pike County will ever resource necessary to find their next employment opportunity.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Legislator for a Day Essay Contest
Entries should be limited to students who reside in the district that are in grades 5th-8th. The winners and their families will be invited to the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus on a to-be-determined date for a VIP tour of the Ohio Statehouse and lunch with Representative Rosenberger.
If you have any other questions, you can contact Joel Heilman, legislative aide to Rosenberger, at 614-466-3506.
Click Here for the Flyer!
If you have any other questions, you can contact Joel Heilman, legislative aide to Rosenberger, at 614-466-3506.
Click Here for the Flyer!
Monday, April 18, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Egg Safety - Thursday, April 14th, 1:00 pm
What cand you do with all those Easter eggs you color? Come enjoy this free program and take home some easy ideas and tasty recipes! Free samples!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
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