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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Kingsport Library construction info, resume help

KINGSPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY

COMPUTER CLASSES 

 

  • Word Basics 2007
  • Computer Basics
  • PowerPoint Basics 2007
  • Introduction to the Internet
  • Excel I 2007
  • Excel II 2007
  • Facebook
  • E-mail

 dates/times  

Classes are free, but space is limited.

Register at Reference or by calling 224-2539.

 

August 2010 

ANNUAL REPORT

Circulation

244,735

Visitors    

213,379

Reference Questions

21,339

Programs

365

Program attendance

9,987

Internet Use

48,668

Downloadable click-outs

5,613

Borrowed from other libraries

12,159

Loaned to other libraries

6,520

 

 

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

A contract has been signed with
PSA-Dewberry to conduct the Schematic Design phase of the library's renovation/expansion project. 

This phase will use an "integrated design" process that will result in a wonderful library to meet our future needs and also be the most energy efficient building possible. 

Estimated schematic design completion is November/December and it will be shared with the public at that time. 

DOWNLOADABLES FOR PRINT IMPAIRED

The visually impaired can now download from a collection of more than 60,000 digital books, textbooks, newspapers and magazines in the DAISY and BRF formats. 

This free service is provided by Overdrive to those who qualify. 

Click  here,  then click on "accessible eBooks for the print-impaired."  

RESUME HELP/VIRTUAL INTERVIEWING

The library has added a new online database, Optimal Resume, that will allow you , at no cost, to:

  • Create high-impact, interactive career materials
  • Present your materials online-with an easy-to-use website builder
  • Participate in virtual interviewing simulation with expert coaching
  • Assess your skills and abilities
  • Share your credentials on your own professional website and across social networking sites 

Just click here and scroll down to "Optimal Resume."  All you need is a KPL card.

ARCHIVES' NEEDS 

The archives is looking for info (yearbooks, photos, other) about:

  • Cloud's Bend School
  • Douglas School

Please call 224-2559 if you have materials to donate. 

http://www.kingsportlibrary.org/

400 Broad St/Kingsport, TN/ 37660/ 423-229-9366

 

. List of New Books

List of New DVDs

 

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400 Broad St.
Kingsoprt, TN 37660

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