Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Lincoln Public Library has gone WI-FI!!!!
We are happy to announce that the Lincoln Public Library is now a Wi-Fi hot spot! For all you people out there who aren't as technically savvy, this basically means that you can access the internet from your computer without any wires by using a wireless card. So, bring your laptop, bring your wireless card, and come surf the web while you hang out at the library!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Just Getting Started
Well, this is our first post on our first attempt at taking our local organization and library global! Our organization has always been known for being a trend-setter for the libraries in our county-wide library system. We're at it again!
This idea started as a way for the Friends of the Lincoln Library, more affectionately known as FOLL, to save on our operating expenses by offering an email version of our newsletters. Now, not only did we establish that, but we also have a presence on the web; albeit we are still short of our own web site. As we continue to grow, and as the world continues to shift toward the internet, that may be the next step.
We envision this to be a tool to accomplish a number of things. First, we can now reach people that would otherwise be way outside of our circle of friends. Second, we have an easy, and accessible method of reaching our members with important information concerning the group. We also have discussed the option of opening up this forum to some of our other members for member submissions. This will also allow for discussion between friends and the rest of the world on any number of topics.
Some features we have already added to the page are: Basic information, new releases at the library, a link to our page in the county wide library site, membership information. But like the title says, We are JUST GETTING STARTED!! This is the beginning, not the end. so check back often, leave us some comments, start a discussion, and get involved.
This idea started as a way for the Friends of the Lincoln Library, more affectionately known as FOLL, to save on our operating expenses by offering an email version of our newsletters. Now, not only did we establish that, but we also have a presence on the web; albeit we are still short of our own web site. As we continue to grow, and as the world continues to shift toward the internet, that may be the next step.
We envision this to be a tool to accomplish a number of things. First, we can now reach people that would otherwise be way outside of our circle of friends. Second, we have an easy, and accessible method of reaching our members with important information concerning the group. We also have discussed the option of opening up this forum to some of our other members for member submissions. This will also allow for discussion between friends and the rest of the world on any number of topics.
Some features we have already added to the page are: Basic information, new releases at the library, a link to our page in the county wide library site, membership information. But like the title says, We are JUST GETTING STARTED!! This is the beginning, not the end. so check back often, leave us some comments, start a discussion, and get involved.
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