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LIBRARY NEWS LIBRARY COMPUTERS Now SMARTER ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA ONLINE Have you come to the Library to access the Internet, FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES type or print a document,or find a book or video, only to find all the computers in use?Our system of `first he Library recently added an online encyclopedia to come, first served'has worked well for years but as our com_ its collection of databases for your use.The online munity has grown,many more people find edition has even more articles than the 32-volume print set our computer access a great service.As part 4: and includes over 200,000 Web links from its articles,plus of the Library's technology plan,the City has . online access to journals and magazines. contracted with Comprise Technologies Inc. Britannica Online is a collection of reference books,in- �' cluding three encyclopedias: to implement their Smart Access Management - / (SAM) system. me Britannica Elementary Enyclo- SAM uses state-of-the-art technology and flexible software pedia,designed for grades 3-6 ED to manage public access to computers and printing in the Li- Compton's by Britannica,geared brary. SAM is designed to empower patrons with self-service to grades 5 and higher ILD options,reduce the level of staff involvement with patron Encyclopaedia Britannica,for technology,and enable library staff to better-assist customers high school students and up with their information needs. You also have access to Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Diction- What does this mean for you as a customer?Congestion ary Thesaurus and a world atlas. and wait-times in the computer areas will be reduced and you To use this resource from home,log on to the Library will now be able to reserve a time—in advance—to use a homepage at www.ci.louisville.co.us/library and click on computer.SAM will authenticate you individually,track your `Search Library Databases'.You will need to enter your name time,and display online how much computer time you have and your library card number. left. Customers will also create a personal account for print- n GETTING REAL" ing. SAM will display how many pages will print and how DURING much it will cost*before*they print out.You will also have TEEN READ WEEK the option to"lock"a terminal while you step away for a few minutes. This year's Teen Read Week Ott To use SAM,customers will login with their name,Library theme, "Get Real @ Your card number,and a personal numeric PIN.Based on your Library,"encouraged teens to explore birth date,the system will provide the appropriate level of the world of nonfiction books, such as Internet access.This means that all customers must have an biographies,forensic science, strange active account with the Library,carry or know their library idif but-true stories,and more.Louisville's me, f card number,and keep fines below the allowable maximum. teen participants received a free book if rik. So,if you don't currently have a Library card,be sure to they had a Library card or registered for get one today!They are free and take only a few minutes to a card,and those who visited the Library set up.All you need is a photo ID and something official twice during the week also received a (driver's license,current utility bill,vehicle registration,etc.) prize.Daniel Walters won a movie pass when he guessed the with your current address. tentative opening date of the Teen Room in the new Library. A hands-on crime scene investigation program was the highlight of the week. Participants were taken on a tour of Loulsvll.I.F PUBLIC LIBRARY the new Louisville Police Department building by detectives 950 SPRUCE STREET Cristi Gordanier and Michael Abromowich.The detectives 303.335.4849 staged a mock car break-in in the PD parking lot,and the MONDAY- THURSDAY, 10.00 AM- 8.00 PM teens helped detectives process the scene using a variety of FRIDAY& SATURAY, 10:00 AM- 6.00 PM techniques. Our thanks to detectives Gordanier and Abromo- SUNDAY, 1.00 PM - 5:00 PM wich and the Louisville Police Department for providing this interesting and interactive program for the teens. December 2005 - January 2006