Read an E-Book Week Runs From March 3rd to March 9th

Tomorrow the annual Read an E-Book Week kicks off where publishers and authors offer thousands of free and discounted ebooks to help promote digital reading around the globe. Read an E-Book Week is supported by a number of publishers and authors that want to expand the reach and visibility of ebooks, making this time of [...]

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Pyrus Mini eBook Reader Review

Here’s the link to my Pyrus Mini review, which includes the usual written review and video review for an in-depth look, along with some pictures that compare it to the Kobo Mini and basic Kindle for size comparisons. Since most companies release new gadgets either in the summer or in the fall for the busy [...]

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March 1, 1966: Probe Makes First Contact With Another Planet

1966: The Soviet probe Venera 3 successfully lands on the surface of Venus. It’s the first time anything man-made makes contact with an extraterrestrial surface beyond the Moon. The Soviet Union originally designed the vehicle to explore Mars, but repurposed three of them as Venera probes to visit Venus. In February 1966, Venera 2 managed [...]

URL: http://www.wired.com/thisdayintech/2013/03/march-1-1966-probe-makes-first-contact-with-another-planet/

March Marketing! Community Outreach Training with Just a Little Alliteration

Another month has come and gone. As February departs, so too do the hearts, Valentine's Day candy and (hopefully) the worst of the snowstorms that the Northern Hemisphere has been experiencing. It's time to bring out the Shamrock Shakes, corned beef and Irish jigs to prepare for spring.   With a new month comes the latest opportunity to learn new marketing ideas by signing up for our live Community Outreach training on Thursday, March 7th at 12:00 (ET). Be sure to join us for this monthly opportunity to hear about creative and cost-effective ways to connect with your patrons.   Whether you're looking for ways to connect with your users in the library, the community or online, we'll be able to offer some outside of the box solutions that are sure to reach your audience. Be sure to sign up today before the session fills up. I look forward to seeing you Thursday!   Adam Sockel is a Marketing Specialist at OverDrive.

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Make March Your Month with Dummies

Throughout the month of March, we’re turning “I can’t” into “I can” by offering 30-percent off over 2,000 eBooks in the popular “For Dummies’”series from John Wiley. Since 1991, this widely recognized reference brand has helped people throughout the world conquer their goals whether it be learning how to give a stellar presentation to improving your golf swing.   Within this expansive collection, you can find titles to help you learn a new instrument, prepare for a college entrance exam, plan your own wedding, practice a foreign language, or teach your old dog a new trick. For the extra ambitious type, try the “In a Day” series which offers focused, on-the-go instruction.   Check out a Dummies book and tell us what you plan to accomplish in the month of March!   For a full list of “Dummies” titles on sale, login to Content Reserve.   Annie Suhy is a Merchandising Specialist at OverDrive.

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The Nook Isn’t Dead Yet, But It’s Not Selling Well So It’s On Sale Again

Barnes and Noble released their third quarter financial results today and the numbers, as expected, were not good. Overall revenues decreased by 8.8% from last year, and even worse, Nook revenues from both digital content and Nook hardware fell by a gut-numbing 26%. Digital content sales actually rose by 6.8%, so that really shows just [...]

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Resources for Learning Microsoft OneNote

Want to learn more about using Microsoft OneNote? Check out our resource guide to get started!

URL: http://blog.gcflearnfree.org/2013/02/28/resources-for-learning-microsoft-onenote/

The eBook Reader with the Darkest, Boldest Fonts is…

The latest $69 basic Kindle. Surprising, eh? The cheapest ebook reader on the market is the one with the darkest and boldest fonts. It’s not even a close contest, either. It wins hands-down. You’d think that the Kindle Paperwhite with its higher resolution screen would be better. But it’s not. Fonts are thinner and sharper [...]

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5 Resume Trends You Should Know About

If you are having trouble getting noticed by employers, you might want to try one of these non-traditional resumes.

URL: http://blog.gcflearnfree.org/2013/02/21/5-resume-trends-you-should-know-about/

Create a Facebook Page

Run a business? Part of a local organization? You may want to create a Facebook Page!

URL: http://blog.gcflearnfree.org/2013/02/14/create-facebook-page/

Meet the Staff: Bronwen

Meet Bronwen, one of our Instructional Designers, and learn more about working at pottery studios, Mass Effect 3, and other nerdery.

URL: http://blog.gcflearnfree.org/2013/02/12/meet-the-staff-bronwen/

Answers to Your Questions about MSN Messenger and Skype

Have MSN Messenger or Skype? They're about to merge. Here's some answers to questions you might have!

URL: http://blog.gcflearnfree.org/2013/02/07/answers-to-your-questions-about-msn-messenger-and-skype/

Office 2013 is Here!

Check out the new features of Office 2013 in our latest video.

URL: http://blog.gcflearnfree.org/2013/02/05/office-2013-is-here/