Not eNOUGH!

Did you know that many publishers refuse to sell eBooks to libraries?

That libraries have to pay as much as five times more than consumers for eBooks to circulate in the library system?

That, because of the complications of eBooks, the relationship between libraries and publishers has drastically changed for the worse?

The New Jersey Library Association states, "When it comes to eBooks, there's NOT eNOUGH!" They have started a campaign of awareness for their patrons, letting them know why so many books aren't available on eBook through their local libraries.

Check out their campaign here: http://savemynjlibrary.org/notenoughebooks/

Though our library is in Pennsylvania, we have the same concerns. Our desire is to make eBook content available to you, but complications prevent us from doing this very easily.

The New Jersey Library Association website for this campaign, provided above, gives more specific information on publishers that limit libraries' use of their eBooks. They also give addresses for a letter-writing campaign.

You can make a difference!

Why Support Your Local Library?

If you're reading this blog, you're already supporting your library! And hopefully we see you around our building as well. We so appreciate our friends who care understand the importance of libraries and realize their value.

Statestats created an awesome graphic that shows just how important your local library is. Why should you support it? Why should your friends support it? Well, check it out!

Find the original site here, and share wherever you can to get the word out!

FIND A LIBRARY NEAR YOU

FIND YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY
INFORMATION INTEGRATED
WITH GOOGLE MAPS

DATA SOURCE: IMLS

Sources:

• ALA Library Fact Sheet
• Bureau of Labor Statistics - Data
• Bureau of Economic Analysis
• Northwestern University Libraries information
• MIT Library Data
• Institute of Museum and Library Services
• Census.gov - Public Libraries in the U.S. 2009
• ALA - Funding Technology Access Study
• Volunteer Match - Engaging Volunteers
• Pew Internet - Libraries, patrons & ebooks

• ALA Quotable Facts - American Libraries
• Harrison County Library - Facts and Figures
• Stanford University - Library Facts
• Library of Congress - Fascinating Facts
• Libraries for Real Life
• Houston Library - Facts
• Library Journal - Annual Library Budgets Survey
• ALA - State of American Libraries Report - 2012
• NationalService.gov - Benefits of Volunteering
• ALA - Library Operating Expenditures

Thank you to StateStats.org
for providing this infographic and other free web guides and tools.

Laura
On behalf of the ACL

School Days

Sure, the kids are going back to school before long. But how about the adults?

If you're interested in taking some classes and learning something new, why not check out the Abington Area Community Classroom? Local classes taught by local experienced teachers. What could be better?

Learn a new language, cooking style, or dance! Go solo or take some friends.

Here are a few examples of classes:

Digital Scrapbooking
Tae Kwon Do
Ballroom Dancing
Fall Comfort Foods
How to Get Published
Silk Scarf Art

Depending on which class you choose, you will have to pay a fee (different amounts). Classes have varying registration deadlines and meeting times. Look for the brochures on top of our magazine shelves for more information, or check out their website at www.aacclass.org.

The Community Classroom is an excellent opportunity to take advantage of what our community has to offer. You might be surprised at what you find!



Laura
Oh behalf of the ACL

The French Chef

Do you like to cook? Do you like to work in the kitchen, diligently sweating over pots on the stove before triumphantly laying out a delicious meal for the ones you love? I do; I do!

Tomorrow is what would have been Julia Child's 100th birthday. Happy Birthday, Julia Child!

She inspired millions of people to cook, to enjoy creating food. She showed viewers of her show that, with a little work, they too could enjoy French cuisine. She told people that if she could do it, so could they!

I love to work in the kitchen. Everything from buying ingredients to cutting vegetables to reading recipes to making up a few things along the way. Nothing beats the satisfaction gained from making a good meal. Forget the microwave, boxed mixes, and convenience meals. Follow Julia's example and have a little confidence in yourself.

Also...check out what the library has to offer!

Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child by Bob Spitz

Julia's Kitchen Wisdom: Essential Techniques and Recipes from a Lifetime of Cooking by Julia Child

Julie and Julia: My Year of Cooking Dangerously by Julie Powell

Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child

My Life in France by Julia Child



"Bon appétit!"

On behalf of the ACL
Laura

You're Just Write for Us!

Kids, teens, and adults of all ages: You are invited to be guest writers here on Overheard in the Stacks, Abington Community Library's official blog!

That's right; we want to hear from you. Are you a creative writer? Do you want to review your favorite movie? Have you heard any good music lately? Do you want to share a story or a recipe from a library cookbook?

Write a review, be creative, and even submit pictures! Send us what you would like to share online with your library community.

Send your submission in the body of an email (no attachments, please) to ryonroom@gmail.com. Or, submit it in written form at the circulation desk. Let us know if you would like us to use your entire name, first name only, or leave you anonymous. The maximum length is 400 words.

All submissions may be subject to editing as needed. The library reserves the right to choose which posts will be published; there is no guarantee your submission will be chosen. Written work will not be returned.

Can't wait to hear from you!

Laura
On behalf of the ACL