Category Archives: Technology

What can you do about fake news? Think before you share

Posted on October 18, 2017 by

It is perhaps no surprise that “fake news” (defined as “news that is factually false, incomplete, or strongly biased,” not “news with which you disagree”) is still a problem; the 24-hour news cycle and the ability to share easily with … Continue reading →

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Library of Things!

Posted on May 4, 2017 by

With apologies to Ariel, “We’ve got gadgets and gizmos a-plenty We’ve got whozits and whatzits galore You want a Library of Things? We’ve got twenty-five!” We are delighted to sing from the rooftops that our Library of Things collection has … Continue reading →

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Choose Privacy Week 2017

Posted on May 2, 2017 by

The first week in May (i.e. this week) is Choose Privacy Week! This year’s display encourages people to think about why library privacy is important. Journalist Glenn Greenwald gave a TED Talk in 2014 called “Why Privacy Matters” (read the … Continue reading →

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How much is your library worth to you?

Posted on April 11, 2017 by

You may say, “The library is priceless, of course!” And thank you for that – we happen to agree. But for those who like to know the dollar value of the resources they’re using, here is the Library Value Calculator. … Continue reading →

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Overdrive Big Library Read

Posted on March 16, 2017 by

Every so often, Overdrive has a “Big Library Read,” offering one e-book that everyone can read at once (no wait list!). The next book is a cookbook by Kate McDermott called Art of the Pie: a practical guide to homemade … Continue reading →

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Computer Basics: Social Media

Posted on March 15, 2017 by

This month, our computer basics class focuses on social media. Some of the most popular social media platforms are Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. Are you curious about social media, but nervous about joining a network, or not sure which … Continue reading →

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Computer Basics class: Searching the Internet

Posted on February 24, 2017 by

Finding the information you want online can be difficult – not because it isn’t there (it usually is), but because there is so much to sift through! Come to our Internet Searching class for some tips on how to find … Continue reading →

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Computer Basics class

Posted on January 9, 2017 by

By popular demand, the library is offering a Computer Basics class! Whether you’re a complete beginner, just a little rusty, or want to brush up on the basics, all are welcome. There’s always something new to learn! When: 3-4pm, Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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Read like a fact-checker

Posted on December 31, 2016 by

Freedom of speech and freedom of the press are a cornerstone of our democracy; they are enshrined in the First Amendment to the Constitution. Historically, humanity has struggled for access to information, or access to enough, good quality information; now, … Continue reading →

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What is fake news?

Posted on December 30, 2016 by

The issue of “fake news” has been, well, in the news a lot lately. To kick off 2017, one of our January displays at the library is about how to tell real from fake – a skill called information literacy … Continue reading →

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