Providing the Library as a Place

Bridging the Digital Divide

Offering Assistance in a variety of ways

Providing Real-time Access through the use of

Mobile Devices

Community and Cultural Events,

Finding information on Health and Wellness

issues

Getting Professional, Medical Information

Leisure Activities - relaxation and enjoyment

of a good book, game, movie or story...

Self-empowerment - where Information

Literacy, Life Skills and Life-Long Learning

take place, and

Staying Fit by providing exercise classes for

your body and training workshops for your

mind.

FML provides:

Free broadband and Wireless access to the Internet and

electronic resources

Free training in the use of technology (computers and

laptops) and software applications.

Literacy Stations

FML provides:

Mobile Devices/eReaders (iPad and iPod Touch / Kindle, Nook, Sony) for comparison and aiding patrons in making informed decisions prior to purchasing, as well as in training to show how to download eBooks, etc.

DVD players for leisure viewing of movies

Assistance with lifelong learning activities related to computing /eResources

Distance Learning opportunities for students—accessing and taking exams, collaborating with colleagues and teachers regarding assignments, etc.

FML’s Robert H. Finkelstein Technology Center provides

assistance in:

The use of the computer systems, software

applications, and electronic resources

Self-empowering Workshops

Printing documents/maps/directions

Creating reports and resumes

Doing research

FML’s Robert H. Finkelstein Technology Center provides

assistance in:

Creating /accessing e-mail accounts

Uploading/downloading files and pictures

Scanning/saving files to flash drives, DVDs, CDs

Accessing online videos on YouTube, etc.

Locating job websites, filling out job

applications, developing resumes, as well

as, cutting and pasting resumes to job sites

Filling-out and printing Green Card / Visa information / government forms

Accessing social networks

Geolocation (a picture/description of a specific location)

Assisting patrons in sending health results to a doctor via a laptop, and

Creating, editing , and uploading pictures to social network sites / grandparents / friends

At the end of 2010, approximately 119,525 patrons

used the Computers within the Library to access the

Internet for jobs, electronic resources, health

information, research, schoolwork, social networking,

games, email access and community activities —

70% (2/3+) were assisted by staff within the

RHF’s Tech Center.

According to Lee Rainie (Pew Project Report for 2010*) :

2/3 of library connection users sought assistance from library staff

60% of library connectors use them for social purposes

42% for educational purposes

40% for jobs/career purposes

37% health and wellness purposes

33% for community engagement

Online social networks, plus ubiquitous mobility, allows for instant creation of networks by people. Why? It makes them feel that they have access to more friends in their networks when/if needed.

Mobile devices ( i.e. Smartphones, Netbooks, iPads, iPod

Touch, eReaders…) have added to the various ways

patrons communicate and add value to their local and

wide-area communities using social networks, and their

ability to instantly access resources and download them

to their devices.

To assist patrons in their endeavors the Technology

Center has created a variety of brochures pertaining to

the use of mobile devices, downloading audio-

books, eBooks, etc., and provides assistance in how to

use them within the Technology Center and at

home, telephonically.

The Library’s new ILS system makes it possible for real-time access by mobile devices.

Coming soon…

“AirPAC.” A catalog for mobile library-users, allowing access whether the users are riding a bus, waiting for a class to start, or browsing a bookstore or library stacks.

Coming soon…

Other resources / apps are currently being added: QRCodes (Quick Response Codes- allows you to instantly learn more about a

location/business/information

GeoLocation (find places recommended by people),

Tagging (Keywords)

to assist patrons in quickly finding the information they need while using mobile devices.

Providing literacy training in the following areas: screen (graphics & symbols), navigation, connection & context, skeptism & ethical behavior, and content creation /tagging.

Creating visibility on specific social sites with search boxes, etc that will allow quick access to the Library’s information.

FML is continuously looking for ways to

extend its Library’s services to its patrons

and the community-at-large

Your support is paramount in helping us to

continue to serve you better