Archive for December, 2009

Should congress limit access to the internet in public libraries?

Can and should the congress do that? what are some pros and cons. Are there any soulitions?
I understand why some people think it’s not congress Business but the goverment funds most of the public libraries.
No, for a number of reasons.
First of all, libraries are local entities. If anyone is going to decide to limit [...]

I want to work at my local library. But I have no references?

I’m a student in high school and I want to work at the library. But I have no references that aren’t my relatives, what do I do?
References? What? You’re a high school student – you’re going to be shelving books not guiding children through research reports.
Where I work you can’t even write references for [...]

Are you allowed to bring library books in your carry-on luggage?

My sister says it will be confiscated. Is this true? I’m flying from Singapore to Dubai and it’s essential that I have my books with me so I don’t pass out of boredom but if there’s a risk, I’d rather not.
Dubai is a Moslem country so the type of books is critical to answer your [...]

Is there a software for creating your own subscription based online streaming library?

I’m looking to create a subscription based service that will allow subscribers to pay $XX a month to have access to certain audio and video files via streaming. Is there an "out of the box" software that will do this? Any ideas? Thanks.
I’m not just looking for a subscription service only… I was thinking it [...]

what is your main source for reading material-library,bookshop?

charity shop?
and what type of books do you read most of??
do you read mags,papers?
You can find some great books in charity shops,cheap too!
I work in a library so use it mostly for reading material.
Most libraries have book sales on now & again which are quite cheap, i do love a rummage in second hand shops [...]

How do I transfer songs from one Itunes library to another?

- Ok, so I just bought a Macbook and I want my songs that are in my library that is currently on my PC onto my laptop. I would end up using the laptop library only if I can just get all of my old songs onto the laptop. PLEASE HELP!
If you can find your [...]

What is the biggest online library?

the local library doesn’t carry the book I want.
www.scribd.com doesn’t have it either
is there another online library?
Project Gutenberg hold a large library of classic literature.
Google Books offers several books, even some modern pieces online for free, or parts of the books.
There are free ebooks on manybooks.net that can be downloaded onto iPods and iPhones [...]

What are the best places to study besides the dorm common room and university library?

*I’ve tried studying in my room, failed attempt; reason: bad roommate.
*”””Dorm common room; is full of smokers and loud rock music
*”””’University library; lack of attentive librarians which leads to noise and chaos overall and I only end up studying for 2 hours
Any ideas??
P.S. the public library in my region is currently being reconstructed to [...]

How do online libraries detect whether you are copying?

A lot of online libraries do not allow you to copy a book – you can only read it online. How do they detect whether you are copying or not? They say they only allow a limited amount of a book to be copied but how do they know? Is there a way to fool [...]

can you borrow movies from a public library if you owe nyc public library money?

was wondering. if i owe NYC public library about 11 dollars, can i still borrow movies?
I’m not entirely sure what NYC’s policy is on fees, but at the public library where I work patrons can check out material as long as their fines are below $10. I imagine NYC has a similar policy, likely at [...]