DiscoTech SPPL 2014: July 2014

Monday, July 28, 2014

Looked at the Classics recommendations reads. Novelist comes back with results much faster than it used to, which is great. The format is clean and easy to read.
I think I'll use Novelist when someone is looking for different books to read when they've exhausted a certain author or series.

This went much easier than I thought it would...and remember hearing a couple years ago this database did not operate so smoothly. So far I like it.

Seems like Freegal has improved its database since I last used the service. Much easier to search and get the results I'm looking for rather than irrelevant links. The album covers are a nice search result option, too. There seems to be more classical music now, however the children's music offerings are still limited. Can't wait to compare sound quality on my mobile device.
My mobile device seems stuck on the Terms of Agreement page with "Please wait..." message. I'll try finishing the app at home.
Patrons that I've helped who are really into music downloading have been happy learning about this service.

This is the first time using Zinio for me although I've helped a couple patrons get started at Sun Ray in the past. Creating an account was pretty easy and searching as well. I like having a magazine on my mobile device.Keyword searching the magazine is a great advantage.

At the time of my using the 3M app, the categories did not load -- maybe the wi-fi connection was slow. I think I prefer Overdrive over 3M.

My experiences have been pretty successful so far with Overdrive both as a user and helping patrons figure the system out. Patrons love the free service!
Checking out a book on my iPhone was easy! Reading the small screen format takes a little getting used to however...

Am looking forward to learning more about the library's technology by finishing the DiscoTech 2014. I hope I can follow through!