What if you spotlighted a day inside Tennessee Libraries?
This is that day October 7, 2010
All over the state of Tennessee libraries recorded in pictures and numbers the people who used the library on that day.
That day wasn’t any special day, it was just a day in a Tennessee public library.
Tennessee libraries are more than just books.
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Find all the data online here.
Data provided by U.S. Census Bureau.
Population Density: Includes Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia in population density rankings, 1 to 52.
Apportionment: Apportionment is the process of dividing the 435 seats in the House of Representatives among the 50 states. Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia are not included.
Alaska and Hawaii gained statehood in 1959. Arizona and New Mexico gained statehood in 1912. Data before those periods are not reflected on the map.
Congress did not reapportion in 1920. Therefore, the apportionment data shown for this decade replicates the data for 1910. There is no data reflected for the apportionment population in the 1920 “people per representative” chart.
We are happy to announce the following databases are now including in our Tennessee Electronic Library.
Agriculture Collection
Business Economics and Theory Collection
Communications and Mass Media Collection
Criminal Justice Collection
Culinary Arts Collection
Diversity Studies Collection
Educators Collection
Environmental Studies and Policy Collection
Fine Arts and Music Collection
Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture Collection
General Science Collection
GLBT Life and Issues Collection
Home Improvement Collection
Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Collection
Information Science & Technology Collection
Insurance & Liability Collection
Military and Intelligence Database
Nursing and Allied Health Collection
Pop Culture Collection
Popular Magazines
Psychology Collection
Religion & Philosophy Collection
Small Business Collection
US History Collection
Vocation & Careers Collection
War & Terrorism Collection
World History Collection
You can connect to TEL using this link
OverDrive eBooks Now on the iPhone and Android
OverDrive recently released an update to the OverDrive apps for iPhone and Android, which adds support for eBooks from your library. Now your customers will be able to download both EPUB eBooks and MP3 audiobooks directly to their iPhone, iPod touch, or Android phone/tablet. New users can search for “OverDrive Media Console” in the Apple App Store and Android Market, while current users will be alerted to update the existing OverDrive app on their devices.
OverDrive Media Console v2.0 for iPhone and Android provides two major enhancements that improve the end user experience. First, the apps now enable users to download and enjoy EPUB eBooks on their devices (in addition to the existing ability to download MP3 audiobooks). The eBook reading experience includes user-inspired features for bookmarking and adjusting brightness and font size. Additional features will be added as the apps develop, including highlighting, annotation, in-app text-to-speech, and more.
Second, both apps offer a built-in ‘Get Books’ feature. If a library customer has already downloaded audiobooks from your library with a previous version of the app, your library will be displayed when he or she selects ‘Get Books’. With a single click, the user can reach your site once again. If a customer is new to library downloads, he or she can quickly find your ‘Virtual Branch’ website and save it for single-click access going forward. Once users find your library using ‘Get Books’ feature, they can browse the ‘Virtual Branch’ website on their device, check out a title with their library card, and wirelessly download an EPUB eBook to the app.
Even with the release of OverDrive’s apps for iPhone and Android, we know that there are additional requests to support other devices, including iPad. Currently the iPhone app will work on iPad with iOS 4 and enables the full browse, check out, download experience. However, an optimized version for iPad-with improved resolution and additional features is coming soon, along with apps for BlackBerry and other mobile devices.
For more information on OverDrive’s apps, visit the software page on OverDrive.com.
As of July 1, 2010 we will no longer renew materials by telephone. Patrons may either have materials renewed by staff at the circulation desk, renew online from home or at the library’s OPAC computers.
Nearly one-third of Americans age 14 or older – roughly 77 million people – used a public library computer or wireless network to access the Internet in the past year, according to a national report released today. In 2009, as the nation struggled through a recession, people relied on library technology to find work, apply for college, secure government benefits, learn about critical medical treatments, and connect with their communities.
The use of library technology had significant impact in four critical areas: employment, education, health, and making community connections. In the last 12 months:
40 percent of library computer users (an estimated 30 million people) received help with career needs. Among these users, 75 percent reported they searched for a job online. Half of these users filled out an online application or submitted a resume.
37 percent focused on health issues. The vast majority of these users (82 percent) logged on to learn about a disease, illness, or medical condition. One-third of these users sought out doctors or health care providers. Of these, about half followed up by making appointments for care.
42 percent received help with educational needs. Among these users, 37 percent (an estimated 12 million students) used their local library computer to do homework for a class.
Library computers linked patrons to their government, communities, and civic organizations. Sixty-percent of users – 43.3 million people – used a library’s computer resources to connect with others.
“There is no ambiguity in these numbers. Millions of people see libraries as an essential tool to connect them to information, knowledge, and opportunities,” said Marsha Semmel, acting director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. “Policy makers must fully recognize and support the role libraries are playing in workforce development, education, health and wellness, and the delivery of government services.”
OverDrive has expanded on-the-go access for library patrons with the beta release of an audiobook app (mobile version of OverDrive Media Console) for BlackBerry. Popular devices like the BlackBerry Storm and BlackBerry Curve can now be used to download MP3 audiobooks from your library’s digital collection anytime, anywhere.
The audiobook app for BlackBerry joins the mobile suite of apps that are already available for Windows Mobile and Android devices. To download an audiobook app, users can visit http://www.overdrive.com/software/omc
What do I do if my Playaway locks up?
Like any good storyteller, sometimes the Playaway just needs a moment to catch its breath. First, turn it on and off. If that doesn’t solve the problem, remove and reinsert the battery.
My Playaway will not turn on. What should I do?
We recommend inserting a fresh battery.
If you have additional questions or would like troubleshooting tips, please call Customer Service at (877) 893-0808 x120.
Tips + Tricks
The following are a few shortcuts that you can use for better Playaway usability:
Erase all bookmarks: While Playaway is in an unpaused state, press EQ+SP+FWD+REV.
Complete Reset: (back to the start of the Playaway, erase all bookmarks, erase last volume setting): While Playaway is in a paused state, press SP+REV.
Most public school students in Tennessee have no Tennessee history or civics textbook, even though students in about half of the grades are required to learn parts of the subject every school year. Because of this, it is more important than ever that students have a place to go for information on Tennessee history.
Nashville author Bill Carey founded the 501c3 organization Tennessee History for Kids in November 2004 for the purpose of improving this situation. Step one was to research, write, and produce this web site.
