In exploring about on the library's website, as I have not had the chance to do with the busyness of Summer, I decided to check out the "Databases" link. I knew that we had some really cool databases, but WOW! I was not aware of some of them! I am very excited, can you tell?
I regularly "push" the ones I am most familiar with: World Book (awesome!), Tumblebooks (so fun!), and of course our online card catalog iBistro. I was also aware of several of the others. Byke language learning (yes you CAN learn a new language FREE!), Inspire, Reference USA......what's this? Global Road Warrior?!?! Cool! Oh yeah, it is a very "Me" thing! Want to know more about Chechnya or Djibouti? Global Road Warrior can help. There are even printable maps. Got a school project, or just curious about the world in which you live? Yeah, go there.
How did I not know we had this? I don't know. Next up for exploring is A to Z Maps Online, also on our database list. What can I say, I like maps. These are not the only available databases, obviously, a full listing can be found on the Database list.
One more thing I like: our Digital Library. Download e-books and audio books. So 21st Century, don't you think? I will always love a "real" book, but also appreciate options. Thanks OCPL!
-Jennifer Frye
Youth Services
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