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Breathing Space for Aging Materials

John — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:00:01 +0000

Digitization is a new word in a new century. Significant amounts of information is stored on microfilm and microfiche cards. In this format the information can not be shared with multiple groups. In time microfilm rolls and microfiche cards become damaged, torn, split, etc. Microfilm and microfiche readers and printers become obsolete and are difficult to repair. Use of these materials could some day become virtually impossible. Life expectancy of microfilm and microfiche is 45 to 50 years. So how do we preserve this information? An early report done in October, 1997, done by the Commission on Preservation and Accessa, concluded that the digitization of materials had:

Limitless possibilities
Obvious advantages
Preservation uses

Today October, 2011, the chief benefits of digitization are all too evident:

Reduce time consuming image retrieval for microfilm/microfiche
Eliminate microfilm and microfiche reader machines
Store 15,000 images on a CD or DVD
Images can be printed, faxed or e-mailed
Many patrons can access images at the same time

Of course the biggest challenge or question is money. How do libraries keep pace to purchase digitization supplies and equipment? Then how do we find the staff time to complete the project “in-house”. Another option is to out source the major conversion which again which takes money and time to prep the materials to be shipped out. Many libraries are facing these decisions and seeking grants to begin digitization projects to preserve and provide greater access to information. Preserving information and your access to that information is what libraries are all about.

Book Discussion: Ethan Frome

Yvonne — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:00:47 +0000

The Thursday evening book group will reading Edith Wharton’s Ethan Frome. This is a 1911 classic tale of love, tragedy and betrayal set in rural New England.
The book discussion will be on Thursday evening on October 13, 2011, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the Hunt Room at the main branch. For more information, please contact Sarah Basbas at 624-6560.
See you at the library!

Columbus Day!

Yvonne — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:00:40 +0000

The Library will be closed on Monday, October 10th for the observance of Columbus Day. We will reopen at our normal time of 8:30 AM on Tuesday.

Local Author series: Rosamond van der Linde

admin — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:00:50 +0000

Author of A Piano in Every Room, extraordinary piano teacher Rosamond van der Linde writes vividly about founding the famous Sonatina School of Piano in her home in Vermont, together with her pianist husband–while they raised their five children with love and music. Ms. van der Linde will also play for us on the library’s Steinway piano. Join us on Thursday October 6, 2011 from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM in the Main Branch auditorium.
For more information, contact Steve Viggiano at 603-624-6550 x 323 or sviggiano@manchesternh.gov.

New Book Discussion Group!

Denise — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:44:50 +0000

The Manchester City Library, our Foundation and the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce are proud to be partnering to start up a Business Book Discussion Group. If you are a business person and are looking to discuss current business books you should join us in reading Onward : How Starbucks Fought for its Life Without Losing its Soul by Howard Schultz. The library currently has 20 hard copy books available at our circulation desk to be loaned out until November 4th. Stop in, sign up for or renew your library card, take the book home and then attend the Chamber program at noon on November 1st at 54 Hanover Street to share your thoughts!

How to Survive in Tough Times — Find out at the West Manchester Library

Sarah — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:23:30 +0000

Do you need help getting through these tough times? Sharon Cowen, Family Consumer Resources Educator for the Cooperative Extension Service is coming to the West Manchester Library to help. She’s an expert on how to stretch your money, including how to make your food budget go further and still eat healthy. This program will take place Wednesday, Sept. 21, 6:30-8:00 PM at the West Manchester Library, 76 N. Main St.

Microsoft Word 2010 Class Coming October 4th

Amy H — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:00:36 +0000

Introduction to MS Word 2010
Tuesday October 4, 2011
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Winchell Room
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word, the essential skill you need in today’s job market. We will create and save a file, learn basic functions such as copy/paste, tabbing and setting margins and have fun with enhancements (bold, italic, font size, and font color). Come join us for this relaxed, hands-on class.
Class size is limited to 8 people. Sign up now by calling the Library at 624-6550 ext. 319.
Amy H.

City Launches Emergency Webpage

Yvonne — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:28:39 +0000

In preparation for the impending weekend storm the City of Manchester has launched an emergency webpage on the official city website (www.manchesternh.gov); the new webpage is www.manchesternh.gov/emergency. The emergency page can also be accessed through the “emergency information center” button located in the banner of the homepage of the city website.

The page is a comprehensive listing of what to do before, during and after an emergency. It also includes guidelines for general storm preparedness and other emergency contact information and resources.

The public is also reminded, and encouraged, to sign-up for the City of Manchester’s Nixle Alert service (www.nixle.com) and/or Twitter Service to receive text messages or e-mail emergency alert notifications. Both services are free to the public and sign-up can be accessed through the emergency webpage or on the homepage of the city website.

Hurricane Irene is on her way, whether we like it or not. Be prepared!

New Hours at the West Manchester Library

Sarah — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:28:19 +0000

The library is pleased and very thankful that our city budget allocation has allowed us to preserve three days of operation at our West Manchester Library. Our new hours effective immediately are:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 12:30 pm-8:30 pm
Thursday: 9:30 am-5:30 pm
Friday: 9:30 am -5:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Please use the book drop next to the entrance for any west library material returns when the building is closed or you can return them to the Main Library as well. The Branch will continue to provide family programming on the days we remain open- please check our website www.manchesterlibrary.org for more information in the coming weeks.

Fourth of July!

Yvonne — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:00:42 +0000

The libraries will be closed on Monday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. The main branch will resume normal operational hours and open at 8:30 AM on Tuesday. Below is some information regarding the holiday festivities.

Manchester’s Independence Day Celebration will be held on July 3rd at 6pm in Arms Park, Downtown Manchester. The 39th Army Band will begin playing around 7:30pm and continue till the beginning of the firework display which will be approximately at dusk (9:30pm). Food and beverage vendors will be available on site beginning at 6:00PM or bring your own. No alcoholic beverages will be allowed. No pets please. Admission is free. The east bound span of the Notre Dame (Bridge Street) Bridge will be closed to all traffic at 8:00 AM. The west bound span will close at 10:00 AM. A rain date for fireworks has been set for Tuesday, July 5, 2011.

Here is a list of fireworks shows that will be held throughout the state.

We hope that you and yours have a safe and happy Fourth of July.