Electronic Serials

As I'm ordering this Spring I'm looking to take advantage of subscriptions that include an online version. Many publishers are attempting to steer clientel to the electronic realm as it is more cost effective for them. For the end user (my patrons) the benefit is 24/7 access. A couple titles I'm working going online with are: Wall Street Journal and Inside Photoshop.

Another benefit to online journals / periodicals are the back issues. Patrons are able to view any of the titles back issues. It remains to be seen at this point what search capability among back issues exist or will exist. The fact that availability is flexible is a step in the right direction.

Equipment

I'm in the beginning stages of getting some new technical equipment. Over the next couple of weeks, especially Spring Break, I'm going to be getting an LCD projector mounted in my ceiling. With the install comes speakers for presentations and two large screens for meetings or presentations. My hope is to be able to do research lessons in the library where kids can physically see the stuff on the shelf I'm referring to.

One screen will be set up for the permanent mounted projector. The second screen will be for portable setup so a larger group can use the library if need be.

Also this spring I'm looking forward to getting my room repainted. I'm unsure when this will take place. I'm anxious to change the look and feel of the room.