Modern
Library
Tech-Tools
A Guide to Fully
Using West Vegas Libraries
with Wowbrary, E-Books & Zinio
Using West Vegas Libraries
with Wowbrary, E-Books & Zinio
There are 25 libraries
in the Las Vegas Library District. Eight
of those branch libraries
are located in West Vegas:
* West Charleston,
* West Las Vegas,
* Centennial Hills,
* Spring Valley,
* Sahara West,
* Summerlin,
* Rainbow,
* Windmill.
* West Charleston,
* West Las Vegas,
* Centennial Hills,
* Spring Valley,
* Sahara West,
* Summerlin,
* Rainbow,
* Windmill.
The Clark County Las Vegas Library District holds the distinction of receiving 'The National Medal of Museum & Library Services'
award for 2014 -
being recognized for providing Significant Community Learning-Resources, 7 days a week.
The Library District's key mission is 'to create an Achievement-Zone for families, students, workers, professionals
and people (in different life-stages) who enjoy a variety of life styles & life dreams'.
The Las Vegas Library District provides:
* Books,
* Music,
* Movies,
* Courses,
* Computer Use & Training,
* Books,
* Music,
* Movies,
* Courses,
* Computer Use & Training,
* Art Gallery Exhibits,
* Discussion Groups,
* Book-Clubs,
* Workshops,
* Lectures,
* Classes,
* Tutoring,
* Shows,
* Films,
* Story-Times,
* Featured Programs,
* Visiting Speakers,
* Kids' Stuff,
* Teen Programs,
*Facility Rentals,
* Teachers in the Library,
* Tech-Art Studios,
* Discussion Groups,
* Book-Clubs,
* Workshops,
* Lectures,
* Classes,
* Tutoring,
* Shows,
* Films,
* Story-Times,
* Featured Programs,
* Visiting Speakers,
* Kids' Stuff,
* Teen Programs,
*Facility Rentals,
* Teachers in the Library,
* Tech-Art Studios,
and even
* Movie Matinees
(at their Clark, Windmill
& Summerlin branches).
* Movie Matinees
(at their Clark, Windmill
& Summerlin branches).
Along with these local resources and their highly efficient Library Catalog Database
and Online Account Management
system - the Library District uses three
modern & distinct supplements
for patrons in the Digital Age.
Those extra resources being the
Those extra resources being the
Wowbrary Book Browser, the Zinio Magazine Reader
& New E-Books with Overdrive Reader.
We'll explain how all these resources work, individually and together, to keep you up-to-date on your subjects of interest.
What is Wowbrary ??
Wowbrary helps you find Books, CDs & DVDs easier and faster.
It's the world's best book browser!
From Wowbrary:
"Wowbrary is a nonprofit service that provides you a free weekly email about your
"Wowbrary is a nonprofit service that provides you a free weekly email about your
local library's most recent acquisitions.
We've found that users of Wowbrary's website
are both awed and excited when they discover their local public library's abundance of new books, DVDs, and CDs.
Our service reaches both avid library patrons and those who haven't used libraries in years.
Wowbrary serves as an attractive online version of the new-book shelf,
but one that spans all
library branches, includes items that are checked out for
those who don't visit the library website or facilities regularly.
By showcasing the latest
arrivals
and allowing patrons to click through directly to the library website, Wowbrary makes it easy to quickly scan what's new
and encourages greater library use."
Wowbrary lets you quickly scan all the recent
book & DVD acquisitions using vivid, color covers & a handy
click-to-reserve feature.
click-to-reserve feature.
A website for browsing newly ordered-media & making early reservations to get books transferred to your local branch.
Every week - national libraries that use the Wowbrary affiliation - announce their most recent media orders at 8 pm Friday night.
These orders include new books, movies, music & learning courses.
These orders include new books, movies, music & learning courses.
All titles are neatly categorized to save you time, with pictures, descriptions,
reviews, and a click-through to the library for reservation.
Wowbrary is a national library organization website
that shows all the new books, music CDs & video DVDs
the Las Vegas library system ordered this week.
You can reserve upcoming books & be first to receive them
when they arrive (usually
in 6-8 weeks).
The website is updated every Friday Night, about 8 pm - so check it & reserve some new books or browse for others (by clicking 'Previous Weeks').
The website is updated every Friday Night, about 8 pm - so check it & reserve some new books or browse for others (by clicking 'Previous Weeks').
You can also use the Inter-Library Book Transfer & request any item be delivered
to your own neighborhood branch.
Click-thru to see all that's available and coming soon. Wowbrary is the modern & easy way to browse the library.
Click-thru to see all that's available and coming soon. Wowbrary is the modern & easy way to browse the library.
When you go to the Wowbrary Website
the first page shows you Top Choices. At this point you can choose one of the categories at upper-left.
Wowbrary's Book Categories
TOP CHOICES
DVDs
NON-FICTION
Arts & Photography
Biographies
Business & Investing
Computers & Internet
History
Reference
Science
Society
RECREATION
Audiobooks & Courses
CDs: Music & Shows
Cooking, Food & Wine
Entertainment
Home & Garden
Outdoors & Nature
Sports
Travel
PERSONAL GROWTH
Health, Mind & Body
Parenting & Family
Professional & Technical
Religion & Spirituality
FICTION
Literature & Fiction
Mysteries & Thrillers
Romance
Science Fiction & Fantasy
YOUNG PEOPLE
Children's Books
Comics & Graphic Novels
Teen
E-BOOKS & E-AUDIOS
For Example: On this DVD Movie Page you can scroll until you find what you want and then click the Borrow Button to see more info.
Clicking the Borrow Button takes you from the Wowbrary Website to the Las Vegas Library Website .
On the Library Website, simply click
the Request It
Button (at top) to place
your reserve
on a book or movie.
When the book arrives it will automatically be transferred to your local branch
When the book arrives it will automatically be transferred to your local branch
& you'll receive an e-mail alert to pick it up.
FYI: You can check-out 50 Books, CDs & DVDs at a time.
eMedia
Electronic Books
for Your Devices
The Las Vegas Library Website also posts what new eBooks are available.
Click image, above, to visit the Overdrive Website & to download their App - which enables you to read E-Books.
New E-Books
Zinio
Online
Magazines
Read Free Magazines Any Device Smartphone, Tablet or Laptop
The Clark County Library District,
in affiliation with Zinio, provides several hundred Free Magazine you can view once or add to your Subscription Collection.
in affiliation with Zinio, provides several hundred Free Magazine you can view once or add to your Subscription Collection.
This Week's New Magazines.
8 of over 130 Digital Magazines to Subscribe To
8 of over 130 Digital Magazines to Subscribe To
Las Vegas Library District's Website
NEW ZINIO MAGAZINES
NEW ZINIO MAGAZINES
Zinio has over 400 modern & relevant General & Specialized, Free-Magazines available for reading on your device on:
Men
Women
News
Sports
Travel
Outdoor
Lifestyle
Automotive
Entertainment
Science & Tech
Sports
Travel
Outdoor
Lifestyle
Automotive
Entertainment
Science & Tech
Arts & Photography
You can subscribe to as many magazines as you want. I'm subscribed to 88.
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