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Wednesday, November 07, 2012

Technology Survey for College Students

Would you like to win an iPad? Do you want to help your library? How about adding your voice to a global survey about technology? If you have 15 minutes, you have enough time to participate in a global study about undergraduate college students, information literacy, and e-resources.

Participants will be automatically entered to win a brand new iPad, and anyone who takes part in the survey will be contributing to the research on libraries and technology today. Please find the survey link below. Questions or comments may be submitted to shiva.darbandi@credoreference.com

The survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/official_e-resources_il_survey

Library’s Digital Shelves Missing Nearly 90% of Bestsellers

IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Nov, 7, 2012
For more information, contact:
Candace LeDuc, 785-291-3230

The State Library of Kansas Launches Facebook Page Advocating for Library Users.

Topeka, KS, — Six major publishers are making it difficult, if not impossible, for libraries to purchase ebooks. Those same six publishers are responsible for publishing nearly all the bestsellers.

The State Library of Kansas has been at the front of the ebook conflicts, since State Librarian Jo Budler rejected a contract renewal from the ebook monopoly OverDrive, that would have increased costs nearly 700%. Since then, Kansas has settled in nicely with alternative platforms that include 3M, OneClickDigital, and the newly acquired Freading and Baker & Taylor. Now the dilemma seems to lie with six publishers, Hachette, Macmillan, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster and the newly merged Random House and Penguin Group.

In reaction to the unfair restrictions and prices these publishers are placing on ebooks in libraries, The State Library launched a community Facebook page, www.facebook.com/thebig6ebooks, bringing attention to the titles publishers are refusing to sell to libraries, price gouging or limiting checkouts per copy purchased. Budler is hopeful that this page will bring librarians and library users together and show that they are aware of the gaps on their digital shelves and are mindful of the publishers responsible. “Writing to publishers and complaining to each other about the publisher/library ebook conflict wasn’t enough,” said Budler. “We needed a platform of our own to come together with the public and really take a look at the content NOT available. It’s really a missed opportunity for these publishers. Data indicates that libraries increase ebook buying business. Why are these publishers seeing this as a threat and not an opportunity? This is a gain-gain for all parties -- the libraries, the publishers, and the readers.”

To help bring attention to titles affected by publisher’s unwillingness to work with libraries, please visit and like www.facebook.com/thebig6ebooks. For more information on ebook lending in Kansas, visit your local library or www.kslib.info/digitalbooks.html.
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Monday, November 05, 2012

Please Vote

Kansas Elections
The Kansas Government Information blog has recently been updated with a short article concerning the upcoming election. It is nonpartisan and discusses some nuts and bolts of the Kansas election process from a voter's perspective. It also contains a few links to official Kansas government sites that may prove helpful.

ksdocs.blogspot.com

Friday, October 12, 2012

Rachel’s Challenge

Students, Faculty and Staff-

In the past 24 months, 500 teen suicides and 7 school shootings averted nationally because of Rachel’s Challenge.

Rachel’s Challenge is one of the largest school based character development programs in the nation with over 2,200 schools experiencing Rachel’s Challenge last year alone. Based on the life and writing of Rachel Joy Scott who was the first victim of the Columbine school shooting tragedy in 1999, Rachel’s Challenge was created to equip and inspire students to replace acts of violence, bullying, and negativity with acts of respect, kindness, and compassion.

Video Link (5 min): The Story That Changes Everything

Rachel’s Challenge is working to make a positive impact in the lives of everyone in the community and we would like your support bringing kindness and compassion to every student in the Wichita Community. A FREE presentation of Rachel’s Challenge will be held on the Wichita State University campus on Tuesday, November 6 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm.

RSVP TODAY!!
or contact Scott Mayeux via email at scottm@rachelschallenge.org
or call 877-895-7060 X712.

Rachel’s Challenge Community Event
Date: Tuesday, November 6, 2012 (Free Presentation)
Time: 2:00PM-3:30PM; Registration begins at 1:30PM
Location: Wichita State University at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex
Address: 5015 E 29th Street N., Wichita, KS 67260

Students needing transportation to this event, please contact Andrea Weiss at aweiss2@butlercc.edu or Sherri Conard at sconard@butlercc.edu.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Films on Demand Help Center

Films On Demand is pleased to present a new Help Center, containing more than 200 completely updated articles, video tutorials, and FAQs to assist you in getting the most out of this dynamic streaming video platform. The clean interface allows for quick navigation, plus the searchable content features new Search Assist technology, ensuring you can find the answers you need.

Content includes:

Quick Start Guides
How-To Tips
Tech/Admin Tips
FAQs
What's New?
Contact Us

A dynamic list of the most popular Top Articles appears on the left-hand side of every Help Center page. Page tools allow each article to be printed or emailed for easy sharing. At the bottom of most entries is a "Related Articles" list that directs users to additional Help Center articles on similar topics. And if you can't find what you are looking for, you can use the new Contact Us page to submit a question to our Product Support team.

Butler offers Films on Demand through its library catalog (individual titles) and its website (Videos). Butler Pipeline log-on required.