Library Receives 2 Grants to Help with Technology

The Frankfort Library recently received 2 grants to aid in the addition of new equipment at the library. 

The first grant is through the USDA-Rural Development Office under the Community Facilities Grant Program, with funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and was for a total of $19,640.00.  The funding from the USDA will provide a portion of the cost of various  Library needs, such as PCs, laptops, printers, task chairs, lighting, and an electrical service panel upgrade for the Carnegie Building.

The Library also received an LSTA (Library Services & Technology Act) grant through the IMLS (Institute for Museum & Library Services) administered by the Indiana State Library.  The grant goes towards the purchase of 5 laptop computers for teen use in the library.  Teens will be able to check out the laptops with their library cards for use within the library.  The laptops will also be utilized to work with Digi-Dock™, our mobile digital media lab.

Keep looking for new and exciting changes in the library!

Facebook Page

Have you checked out our Facebook page recently?  We’ve added new information you can access right from Facebook.  A Locations tab gives our library locations with links to maps, the Catalog tab allows you to perform a search right from the Facebook page, and a Book Club tab that allows you to access our Online Book Clubs.

So check us out to get all the latest information!
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Show Your Creativity with Digi-Dock(TM)!!

The Frankfort Library received an LSTA Innovation grant to purchase equipment and software to start our Mobile Digital Media Lab, better known as Digi-Dock(TM). 

Digi-Dock(TM) is a so-called “dock,” which is really a large case (trunk) on wheels that we can roll around the library, where we keep all of our digital media equipment. 

The equipment and software can be used for various purposes in the library and includes: 2 studio-ready laptops with Adobe Creative Suite Design Premium, FL Studio Producer edition, and Audacity; a Digi-Design mbox 2; an Ashly MX-406 mixer and input/output patch panel; 3 hand-held dynamic microphones; 1 hand-held wireless microphone; 2 speakers; 2 speaker stands; 1 pair of professional headphones; a digital videocamera; a digital sound recorder; and 1 camera/sound recorder tripod.

Contact pseabolt@accs.net for more information about Digi-Dock(TM) or to see about using it for yourself!

Digi-Dock(TM) is funded through an LSTA Innovation grant funded by the Institute for Museum & Library Services (IMLS) administered by the Indiana State Library.

Download Stations Arrive!

The Frankfort Community Public Library now has a Download Station available for e-audio books found through our Indiana Digital Media site.  When using the Download Station all you need is your library card to enter your account and your compatible device to plug in and you can download and start enjoying your e-audio book!

The Download Station is located on the Lower Level of the Frankfort Library across from the Reference Desk (the first computer you see as you walk down the stairs!).

The Michigan Road, Mulberry and Rossville Community Libraries also have a Download Station available at each library.  Check with your branch for details!

Teen Tech Week 2010

Teen Tech Week 2010 is next week, March 8-13.  The 2010 theme – Learn Create Share @ your library – fosters teen creativity and positions the library as a physical and virtual place for safe exploration of the many types of technology available at libraries, including DVDs, music, gaming, video production, online homework help, social networking, tech workshops, audiobooks and more.

During Teen Tech Week, we’re excited to debut programs and workshops featuring Digi-Dock®.

Digi-Dock® is a so-called “dock where we keep equipment that includes a mobile sound recording lab with microphones, amps, mixer, speakers, etc., which will be used for recording events that take place in Skanta Theatre, Harry’s Coffee Bar, or anywhere else in the library.  Digi-Dock® also includes 2 studio-ready laptop computers with Adobe Creative Suite and FL Studio.  With the laptops and the software we will be able to hold workshops to create animations, publications, movies, sound creations and more!

Also during Teen Tech Week look for the unveiling of the new Frankfort Library Gaming Collection.

To wrap up Teen Tech Week, the Frankfort Library will have a Game Night Lock-In on Friday, March 12 from 6-9 pm.  A Wii game console will be available, but we encourage others to bring their gaming consoles and favorite games (rated E only, please) for more fun.  Board games and other activities will also be available. 

So get locked in the library and  “Get Connected” during Teen Tech Week!

Funding provided by an LSTA Innovation grant funded by the Institute of Museums and Libraries Services and administered by the Indiana State Library.

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Upgrading our Tech

You might notice some changes around the libraries these days.  For example, don’t worry, the paging system really has gotten louder at the Frankfort Library!  We have recently installed a new telephone system that includes an exapanded paging system that allows patrons to hear us in previously unreached areas, such as the lower level computer lab, main floor magazine area and Hubbard Gallery.

Other changes include a computer and print management system (CASSIE) at the branch libraries as well as Frankfort.  CASSIE allows patrons to manage their own computer sign in and allows management of printing. 

Also, if you haven’t looked recently, check out our main page to see new features from the library’s BookLetters (eNewsletters) that allow us to insert widgets to help promote reader’s advisory.  Our current widget features selections by library staff.

To infinity and beyond!  In the future (by summer), we look to have Download Stations at each of our libraries to allow patrons to download Ebooks and Eaudio directly from their Ditigal Media accounts to their e-devices. 

We also look forward to continuing with DearReader services.  DearReader is an online book club that allows you to receive portions of books in your email each.  You can comment and interact through DearReader’s website and link directly to our online catalog to check if the book is available if you like what you’re reading.  While in our online catalog, feel free to write a review of any item you find by using ChiliFresh.  Simply click on Write Review by the item you wish to review and you’re on your way to writing your review!

We look forward to another year of great changes and hope that everyone in the community and beyond will be a part of our positive changes.

BookLetters, DearReader, ChiliFresh and Spanish PAC are funded in part through an LSTA (Library Services & Technology Act) grant through the Institute for Museums and Libraries Services administered by the Indiana State Library.

Library Receives LSTA Innovation Grant

The Frankfort Community Public Library has received an LSTA Innovation grant administered by the Indiana State Library funded by the Institute for Museum & Library Services (IMLS). 

The Innovation grant is funding “Shaping the Future with Digital Media: From Consumer to Creator,” which will be used to purchase digital media tools and equipment for a Mobile Digital Media Lab for the Frankfort Community Public Library.  Included in the grant is audio and video recording equipment and software.  We plan to have programs for teens and to use the equipment with Clinton County Youth Theatre productions and workshops.  Workshops will also be held for teachers from the local middle and high schools to gain a better understanding of digital media available and how to promote their use to their students.  We will also hold workshops for local small businesses so they can learn how to use these tools in their businesses.  The equipment will be made available to the public upon request. 

Keep on the lookout for programming coming in the next few months to learn more about digital media equipment and what you can do with it!

Have you used our Online Digital Media?

Have you been on to our Online Digital Media site to download e-books or e-audioboooks lately?  All you need is a valid Frankfort/Clinton County Contractual Public Library card.  Click on the image above to go to the Indiana Digital Media site to search for the downloadable media you want. 

Click on the Tutorial link in order to see what software you need to download and to begin searching for the materials you want.  To sign in simply click on the Sign In link along the top, select the Frankfort Community Public Library as your library and enter your library card number. 

Enjoy a good audiobook or e-book now!

http://idm.lib.overdrive.com

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Take a look at Frankfort Community Public Library’s 3 Fan Pages on Facebook. Keep up with what’s happening at the Frankfort Library, with the Frankfort Teens, and with Clinton County Youth Theatre.

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