http://next.dbrl.org Explore what’s NEXT at your library, in your town, in your life. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:14:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://next.dbrl.org/2012/02/15/why-doesnt-the-library-have-the-ebook-i-want/comment-page-1/#comment-1942 Lauren Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:14:10 +0000 http://next.dbrl.org/?p=5383#comment-1942 Great question. Yes, eBook publishers established the "one patron per copy" loan rule as part of their agreements to make eBooks available for lending to libraries. For more in-demand titles we buy multiple "copies" or licenses, so that more than one patron may have the eBook at one time. So, one patron can access an eBook at a time unless the library buys multiple copies, just like print books. Great question. Yes, eBook publishers established the “one patron per copy” loan rule as part of their agreements to make eBooks available for lending to libraries. For more in-demand titles we buy multiple “copies” or licenses, so that more than one patron may have the eBook at one time. So, one patron can access an eBook at a time unless the library buys multiple copies, just like print books.

]]> http://next.dbrl.org/2012/02/15/why-doesnt-the-library-have-the-ebook-i-want/comment-page-1/#comment-1941 Joy Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:06:42 +0000 http://next.dbrl.org/?p=5383#comment-1941 Some of us were also discussing how an e-book could be unavailable. We surmised that the library's licenses must only allow a certain number of individuals to access the e-book at one time. Is that correct? Some of us were also discussing how an e-book could be unavailable. We surmised that the library’s licenses must only allow a certain number of individuals to access the e-book at one time. Is that correct?

]]> http://next.dbrl.org/2012/02/07/happy-birthday-charles-dickens/comment-page-1/#comment-1900 Lauren Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:43:46 +0000 http://next.dbrl.org/?p=5007#comment-1900 The Special Collections and Rare Books blog of MU Libraries also posted birthday wishes for Mr. Dickens! Check it out at http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/blogs/specialcollections/?p=1032 , and note their invitation to stop by Special Collections to see some beautifully bound early editions of his works! The Special Collections and Rare Books blog of MU Libraries also posted birthday wishes for Mr. Dickens! Check it out at http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/blogs/specialcollections/?p=1032 , and note their invitation to stop by Special Collections to see some beautifully bound early editions of his works!

]]> http://next.dbrl.org/2012/01/18/and-in-the-end-a-confession/comment-page-1/#comment-1842 Emily Kickinson Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:26:12 +0000 http://next.dbrl.org/?p=4837#comment-1842 I love your confession about using the library to foster your mystery writing. Libraries are great sources of both information and inspiration! I love your confession about using the library to foster your mystery writing. Libraries are great sources of both information and inspiration!

]]> http://next.dbrl.org/2011/12/05/best-of-2011-book-lists/comment-page-1/#comment-1829 What to Read While You Wait for “The Art of Fielding” | DBRL Next Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:36:00 +0000 http://next.dbrl.org/?p=4424#comment-1829 [...] Art of Fielding” by Chad Harbach is no exception. Included on a number of year-end “best of” lists, this literary and funny book tells the coming-of-age tale of  Henry Skrimshander. The young ball [...] [...] Art of Fielding” by Chad Harbach is no exception. Included on a number of year-end “best of” lists, this literary and funny book tells the coming-of-age tale of  Henry Skrimshander. The young ball [...]

]]> http://next.dbrl.org/2012/01/09/new-years-resolution-read-about-chocolate/comment-page-1/#comment-1789 Emily Kickinson Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:13:14 +0000 http://next.dbrl.org/?p=4694#comment-1789 I love this post! It makes me hungrier for knowledge than food. :) I love this post! It makes me hungrier for knowledge than food.

]]> http://next.dbrl.org/2012/01/02/a-better-new-years-resolution-choose-a-book-challenge/comment-page-1/#comment-1746 Justin Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:55:29 +0000 http://next.dbrl.org/?p=4454#comment-1746 This is such a great idea. I've been thinking of setting concrete reading goals for myself each month, but never considered doing a book challenge. However, I do have a specific interest for this month: reading books that will teach me about other cultures. I absolutely loved The Kite Runner, and it taught me a lot about life in Afghanistan. I've been looking for similar books that delve deeper than politics or news into day-to-day life of a country's inhabitants. I just started 'Israela' by Batya Casper (http://www.israelathebook.com) and it's definitely a good start to my goal. It's a novel set in Israel about a family of sisters. It goes into the religious and racial tensions of Israel, but from an individual's perspective rather than a journalist from the outside. I really love it so far, and if I can find a book challenge that caters to a similar theme I'll certainly join it! Thanks for the idea! This is such a great idea. I’ve been thinking of setting concrete reading goals for myself each month, but never considered doing a book challenge. However, I do have a specific interest for this month: reading books that will teach me about other cultures. I absolutely loved The Kite Runner, and it taught me a lot about life in Afghanistan. I’ve been looking for similar books that delve deeper than politics or news into day-to-day life of a country’s inhabitants. I just started ‘Israela’ by Batya Casper (http://www.israelathebook.com) and it’s definitely a good start to my goal. It’s a novel set in Israel about a family of sisters. It goes into the religious and racial tensions of Israel, but from an individual’s perspective rather than a journalist from the outside. I really love it so far, and if I can find a book challenge that caters to a similar theme I’ll certainly join it! Thanks for the idea!

]]> http://next.dbrl.org/2011/12/28/you-must-do-the-thing-you-think-you-cannot-do/comment-page-1/#comment-1708 Damari Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:47:33 +0000 http://next.dbrl.org/?p=4572#comment-1708 Nice. I like seeing humor included under the spiritual heading. I firmly believe it's part of a balanced life. Nice. I like seeing humor included under the spiritual heading. I firmly believe it’s part of a balanced life.

]]> http://next.dbrl.org/2011/12/02/ready-or-not-here-comes-winter/comment-page-1/#comment-1637 Melodie Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:58:02 +0000 http://next.dbrl.org/?p=4019#comment-1637 I really enjoy these postings by Emily Kickinson. She combines information, education, and humor within her posts that make them most enjoyable to read. Thank you. I really enjoy these postings by Emily Kickinson. She combines information, education, and humor within her posts that make them most enjoyable to read. Thank you.

]]> http://next.dbrl.org/2011/12/12/giving-the-gift-of-time-holiday-volunteering/comment-page-1/#comment-1591 Lauren Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:27:16 +0000 http://next.dbrl.org/?p=4233#comment-1591 With so many siblings and step-siblings and their wives and kids in my family, buying something for everyone became impossible. We still buy for the little kids, but my siblings and I simply choose charitable organizations to which to donate in honor of the family in lieu of gifts. for each other. Volunteering as a family is another fabulous idea! With so many siblings and step-siblings and their wives and kids in my family, buying something for everyone became impossible. We still buy for the little kids, but my siblings and I simply choose charitable organizations to which to donate in honor of the family in lieu of gifts. for each other. Volunteering as a family is another fabulous idea!

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