Peggy okane, maine state librarys public services coordinator, talks about the maine state library special collections, including their 1st edition copy of the book of mormon. Libraries in the southern library district smld sort az or za for library name or town by clicking on the header. Maine historical society participates in minerva a statewide integrated library system created by the maine info net project, in association with the maine state library. These items were photographed in 2006 while the samantha smith collection was located at the maine state library in augusta, maine. Effective march 17, the maine state library will be closed to the public in an effort to protect the health of our patrons and staff. Maine state library online registration liberty library. He travels to libraries all over the state helping to get the word out that reading is great. Maine state library study finds that librarian is one of. Maine regional library system regions, liaisons and. Stained, darkened, halved and mounted on cloth backing, and with small tears and missing pieces along edges. I will use the library card only to access online databases. Once you click the library anywhere app on your smartphone, choose maine state library. The maine state library helps people, makes maine libraries stronger and transforms information into knowledge.
The maine infonet download library provides online access to downloadable audio books through the bibliotheca cloudlibrary. By subscribing to the maine infonet download library, carver memorial library provides its patrons access to downloadable e. The friends of the maine state library support the program goals and objectives of the maine state library. Maine state library with other maine libraries purchased over 1400 popular ebooks, known as the maine infonet download library. Please select your library to go to the download library powered by the bibliotheca3m cloudlibrary. The library will be closed to the public until further notice to deter the spread of covid19.
The msls service model requires it to provide services to other libraries in the state. Maine libraries state library images maine state library. Mobile device users can now print directly to library printers by sending their files by email, using a web portal or downloading an app to their phone or tablet. Nearly 2,500 ebooks spanning bestselling fiction, nonfiction, ya and childrens content. Libraries located in augusta maine libraries located in penobscot county maine view map of libraries in penobscot county. It was founded in 1891 at the maine state library in augusta, maine, with the stated goal of promotion of library interests in the state of maine. Whether on the web, a tablet, your mobile device, or your librarys discovery terminal you can browse digital shelves curated by your library or filtering by genres that interest you. The friends of the maine state library was created by maine state statute to be a private support organization for the maine state library m.
Fogler library at the university of maine is the largest research library in maine, with a 150year history supporting the faculty, students, and staff of the university as well as residents of the state of maine the current collection includes approximately 3. This collection is offered through an appbased service called cloudlibrary. In an effort to protect the health of our patrons and staff, the maine state library is closed to the public until further notice. The maine association of school libraries masl provides connections for creating and advancing effective school library programs through professional development. Access from out of state is available with a valid maine library card. We will turn this functionality back on when the library delivery system resumes. The maine library association mla is a professional organization for maines librarians and library workers. It also provides students, business people, public library patrons, and higher education students and educators the ability to use online learning tools.
Download popular ebooks and eaudiobooks for free to your phone or tablet from cloudlibrary. Linda lord describes the maine state library and its unique role in the state. The maine state library, along with many local libraries, has partnered. A recent survey by the maine state library shows that librarians are the second most trusted professionals out of the 22 professions studied. Our catalog is constantly growing, so check in frequently to see whats new. Looking for the abbreviation of maine state library. The mission of the maine state library is to provide, broaden, and improve access to information and library services to all maine residents.
The digitalmaine repository is a partnership of the maine state library, maine state archives and community institutions around the state. How to download audio and ebooks from the maine infonet download library. This service is offered in partnership with other maine libraries, with exclusive content available to portland public library cardholders. The library will be closed until further notice to deter the spread of covid19. Carver memorial library carver memorial library home page. The digital maine library may be accessed from any public, school or academic library in maine. Many of them you can access in your own home or wherever there is an internet connectionall you need is your library card. The staff of the maine state library are dedicated to helping people, making libraries stronger, and transforming information into knowledge. Maine state library resources carver memorial library. Printing is not supported at the primary gallery thumbnail page. Maine state library works to improve library service for the citizens of maine through library development and library resource sharing. Northeastern maine library district nmld and southern maine library district smld are supported by other maine regional library system arrcs.
The state library and maine humanities council partner together to administer our statewide cslp program. Under maine law title 27, chapter 4, article 1122, the maine library commission mlc, as the governing body of the maine state library msl, has the authority to establish policies and minimum standards for the states library program. The maine state library msl has been recognized for its valuable. List of maine authors who have written books for kids and teens. This blog, presented by the maine state library, is intended for the staff and volunteers of maine libraries. In an effort to protect the health of our patrons and staff, the maine state library will be closed to the public. The maine state library facilitates access to and delivery of library services and collection. They were placed on your computer when you launched this website. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Finding library services for people with disabilities. Library and information technology association lita blog. The purpose of this research was to determine the perceived trustworthiness of librarians compared to other professions and to assess perceptions of librarians across demographic groups. In an effort to protect the health of our patrons and staff, the maine state library is closed to. The organization began with twentyfive members in 1891, largely organized by the state librarian leonard carver and george little, who.
Maine state library, along with other maine libraries, maintain a collection of over 10,000 ebooks and eaudiobooks, known as the maine infonet download library. The purpose of this research was to determine the perceived trustworthiness of. Programs are offered free of charge to maine libraries thanks to funding from the belvedere fund of the maine community. Library resources, free books and learning, activities, resources, and covid19 information. Library of congress control number 2012593216 language english online format image description relief shown by hachures. This directory is a component of library technology guides. The maine library association mla is a professional organization for maine s librarians and library workers. Maine state library collection these items were photographed in 2006 while the samantha smith collection was located at the maine state library in augusta, maine. Msl catalog ursus digitalmaine library, online resources databases.
Maine state library study finds that librarian is one of the. The state library holds numerous photographs of libraries, librarians and library events. School safety policies have been downloaded thousands of times all. Information about maine state library services covid19 information for maine libraries. You will need to download overdrive, which is a free and quick little. He often attends new gloucester public library events and loves playing with the kids. Topsham public library has a rich array of online resources which are available to all our patrons. If you have similar photographs you wish to share please let us know. Due to the temporary suspension of the library delivery service, requesting within the library catalog has been turned off. The waterville public library empowers people and strengthens. Exhibited in maine, the sesquicentennial of statehood, dec. How to download audio and ebooks from the maine infonet download library and. As maine s service hub for the digital public library of america dpla, the digitalmaine repository is working to make digital collections from all maine cultural institutions freely accessible to the world. The webs largest and most authoritative acronyms and abbreviations resource.
Some libraries may provide direct access to a variety of the resources via their website. Maine is a member of the national collaborative summer library program cslp. Maine state library is a member of vimeo, the home for high. A list of library development services offered by maine state library and other responsibilities like administration of federal library related programs and state and federal data collection, compilation, and dissemination. Find out what is the most common shorthand of maine state library on. Baxter the library cat is the maine state library mascot. Warren, carro frances 1867 and maine state library, carro frances warren c. Our policy towards the use of cookies all clarivate analytics websites use cookies to improve your online experience. Maine regional library system regions, liaisons and specialists. Maine state library study finds that librarian is one of the most trusted professions. A download and printready directory of locations is available here. To display information about a library location, just click on its name in the side panel above or hover or click on a map marker to display a popup window containing more information. Participants may use this form to make changes to their library information. State librarys downloadable library moved from overdrive to cloudlibrary on.
Were looking to provide technological awareness, vision and advice thats pertinent to all libraries, no matter the size or budget. Many services support this mission such as ask a librarian, reference and research, books by mail, computer classes, genealogy resources, large print and talking print, library services for people with disabilities, lending services, marvel. Check the statewide ce calendar for scheduled regional meetings. Please use the billing online form for questions related to billing please fill in the required fields but if a field did not change and is not related to what you are editing, you may leave it. These and many more other items of interest are now preserved at the maine state museum. Patrons from member libraries are able to checkout ebooks and downloadable digital audiobooks for free, 247, from a shared collection. Access is also available from your home or business in maine. The maine state library will be closed to the public until april 15, 2020 to deter the spread of covid19.
The maine state library msl, as an area reference and resource center for the central maine library district cmld, will interlibrary loan items not owned at msl for cmld libraries. The digital maine library provides every resident of maine with access to online resources that include a collection of full text articles and abstracts from magazines, newspapers, journals and reference. Along with the state archives and the state museum, the state library resides in the cultural. Check out the guide for the mobile mslursus catalog and website pdf, 92 kb word version, 640 kb and see an example of a full mslursus record with information about the some of the features. Maine state library downloadable audio books user submitted. This database contains cataloging records for printed and manuscript materials including books, pamphlets, and maps. Need to print from your laptop, tablet or smartphone. Maine state library is a member of vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Anyone with a library card from a participating library can access this collection free of charge. Maine infonet is a collaborative of academic, public, school, and special libraries that provides leadership in resource sharing, promotes cost effective solutions for quality library information services, and supports the cultural, educational, and economic development of maine. Dec 01, 2016 a recent survey by the maine state library shows that librarians are the second most trusted professionals out of the 22 professions studied. The maine state librarys downloadable library moved from overdrive to.
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