What people are saying! “Every time I come into the library, I find an old friend. And sometimes it isn’t a book!” Becky Maggard, Eaton Library patron Vol. 12 Issue 4 Discover What’s New at Your Library! July / August 2011 New Service Available NOW! Download eBooks, Audio Books, & More A FREE 1 hour historical musical program for all ages! FREE with your Library Card! Join us at the Eaton Library on Monday, August 22 at 6PM as Rick Spencer, Executive Director of the Dr. Ashbel Woodward The Preble County District Library is excited to Museum in Franklin, CT presents “The Greatest Hits of the Civil War: America’s Earliest Songwriters.” announce that it has become a member of the Ohio EBook Project. This will expand our services to include eBooks, PROGRAM DESCRIPTION FROM RICK SPENCER digital Audio books, and more available 24/7 from the library’s online catalog at www.pcdl.lib.oh.us . You can also “Our nation is in the process of commemorating the download directly from the Ohio EBook Project website at 150th anniversary of our greatest conflict, the War Between the States. This is an opportunity for those http://ohdbks.lib.overdrive.com . who are interested in American history to revisit the You can browse the collection, check out items with your events of the war and its impact on the American library card, and download to PC, Mac®, and many mobile character. This entertaining music program presents songs that were among the most popular of the devices. Titles can be enjoyed immediately or transferred to era. The years just prior to the War were times of re- a variety of devices, including iPod®, Sony® Reader™, and markable cultural development in America and during many others. Titles will automatically expire at the end of that period, for the first time in our history, it was pos- the lending period. There are no late fees! sible for musicians to make a living writing popular songs. Writers like Daniel Decatur Emmett ("Dixie"), Stephen Foster With hundreds of popular fiction and non-fiction titles to ("Oh Susanna"), George F. Root ("The Battle Cry of Freedom") and choose from, the new collection is guaranteed to have some- Henry Clay Work ("Kingdom Coming") composed songs which became thing for everyone. You can download best-selling novels, the great "pop hits" of the 1860s. This program presents a selection of well-known classics, self-improvement guides, and much songs from these four marvelous composers. It gives great insight into the American character of the day and includes a discussion of more. the impact (both positive and negative) of the popular American This new service is FREE with your Preble County minstrel shows.” District Library card. Please note that an email address is Rick has toured the country presenting his popu- required when placing eBooks or digital Audio books on lar and highly entertaining historical music pro- hold. An email alert will be sent to your account when the grams. item is available for download. Recorded selections from this historical musical Kindle owners will be pleased to learn that Amazon.com has program will be on sale at the event. For more announced that they will launch library lending capabilities information about Mr. Rick Spencer, visit his Rick Spencer for Kindles and Kindle apps later this year. website: www.catfeather.com . If you experience problems downloading or have questions, Rick Spencer’s latest CD: email [email protected] . A PCDL technical staff member “The Days When We were Young” will be happy to help you. Song’s from Rick Spencer’s historic music program. ALERT! Internet Class Schedule: Improve your Internet searching skills in this informative class led by PCDL Ref. Librarian Guy Humphrey. Registration is required. Call the Eaton Branch Library at 456-4331. Class is held 10am- Noon at the Library Office, 450 S. Barron St, Eaton. Class Schedule: August 4; Sept. 8; Oct. 6; and Nov. 3. Library Admin. Office 450 S. Barron St. Eaton, OH 45320 (937) 456-4250 www.pcdl.lib.oh.us 2 Library Inklings: Director’s Column Abby Noland, Library Director The dog days of summer are here. Time to cozy up with a good book and a glass of fresh lemonade! Christina Jones Teen / Business Ref. Librarian From Dayton, Ohio. Graduated from UD Your library currently has seven branches (not including the office and and KSU. Favorite color: Purple. Has Preble County Room.) Unlike other counties around us, our patrons written a novel and is debating about want their village libraries instead of one large main library. For many self-publishing. Collects Tea Pots. I am the proud owner of a cat. Excited about working with years, we have been asked by villages that do not have a library pres- Teens in Preble County. Thrilled about being a part of PCDL! ence to consider serving them in some manner. We have been looking into what would be financially possible for us to meet those Pam Kessler requests. We've come to the conclusion that book van visits would be Eldorado / W. Manchester Branch Library Asst. I was born and raised in Iowa, the youngest of financially feasible. That is why we will be conducting a survey later this five children. I joined the U.S. Navy in 1974 year to ask what you think of your library reaching out to these and really did see the world. I currently live in un-served areas. We ARE NOT planning on closing any of our branches. an 100-year-old farmhouse that needs constant renovation. I love to quilt and am currently teaching a beginning quilting class in The book van service would provide services at these locations agreed Arcanum. I also am a beginning gardener. I upon by that village once/week or more if possible. The book van am the proud mother of five dogs: Munch- would provide: 1) wifi internet with laptops; 2) children's programming; kin, Riley, Scooter, Sophie, and Bailey; and of three cats, Muf- 3) information/reference services; 4) new books, CDs, and DVDS for fin, Pippin, and Shadow. checkout. We imagine the book van would stay in a location for at least three hours/visit. Areas that have shown a strong interest in hav- PCDL also introduces... ing a book van visit them are: Morning Sun, Lakengren, and Fairhaven. Bridget Graham, who will work as a Library Assistant at the New Paris Library, and Kaylene Keesler, who will join the Please look for a survey asking for your feedback later this year. Camden Library as a Library Page. REFERENCE DATABASES Turn to PCDL’s SEARCHABLE DATABASES! SPOTLIGHT Answers to Your Computer Questions Every Friday from 3-5 PM Individual Attention with a This database is a collection of standard print reference titles that PCDL Computer Tech have been converted into an online format. They cover a wide range of topics dealing with business, such as accounting; MS Windows-based PC Troubleshooting finance and banking; marketing; management; and information Topics include: Browsers, Email, Security, MS Office, & systems. One specific title contains a collection of sample busi- Open Office. ness plans and advice on how to create them. Another work pro- vides entrepreneurs with how-to information that they can apply Library Administration Office to their business. 450 S. Barron ST., Eaton TO FIND IT: Limited to 8 - Reservations recommended. Go to: www.pcdl.lib.oh.us Click on: Reference Desk Call Library Office at 456-4250 (M-F 8-5 PM) Click on Alphabetical Listing of all OPLIN and Gale Databases. Library policy prohibits repairs/work on Select: Business Source Premier from the list non-library computers. 3 July Business Cents TOPIC For more small business help and information, please visit Creating a Successful the library’s business website: Business Plan http://www.pcdl.lib.oh.us/reference/business/index.html The Preble County Chamber of Commerce and the Preble PRESENTER County District Library have David Siefert, Here you will find a multitude of resources to help you partnered to offer one- hour Sinclair Community in your small business endeavors! classes to help local business College Faculty owners improve their busi- Missed a Brown Bag Business Cents presentation? DATE & LOCATION ness know-how. Each class July 21 easily fits into your lunch hour No worries! Links to handouts used by each presenter is Noon - 1PM available from the library’s online business section. and will be taught by knowl- edgeable instructors. Library Administration Office 450 S Barron St., Eaton OH Take advantage of the oppor- tunity to get expert advice to INFORMATION 937-456-4250 improve your business! Each M-F 8am - 5pm class is designed to offer relevant, up-to-date informa- tion. The cost is FREE to PC Chamber Members, or a fee Shirley Klamm from Racine, Wisconsin found the story about Old Abe, the Eagle Civil War Veteran so interesting that she sent the of $5 for non-members . Preble County Room a framed picture of the famous eagle. Business Brown Bag Series Schedule, 2011 Abe was only an eaglet when he was captured by Chief Sky of the Chippiwas in 1861. Abe was traded several times before finding his August 18: Ray Potter, SCORE Consultant. home with the 8th Regiment of Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry in April, Topic: Effective Communication - Management’s & 1861 where he became a mascot. During battles with the Confeder- Everyday Life’s Big Problem ates, Abe would fly overhead screaming his war cry. It was said that he would fly from his perch and grab Old Glory in his beak. Abe took part in 36 battles and 50 skirmishes.