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Tri-Village Lions donate iPad Mini

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The Tri-Village Noon Lions Club has donated an Apple iPad Mini to the Grandview Library to help the visually-impaired have access to e-books!

The Lions (whose traditional philanthropy is providing funding to vision causes) has also arranged training for Library staff on the visual-accessibility features unique to this Apple mini tablet computer. Plus, training materials in print and in Braille will be available for staff to give to visually-impaired patrons who require them.

Other e-readers (such as Barnes & Noble Nooks, Amazon Kindles and Sony eReaders) do not have navigation features that allow visually-impaired patrons to hear commands; the user must be able to see to navigate those e-devices.

Blind or otherwise visually-impaired Grandview Library patrons will have improved literacy opportunities by having access to an iPad Mini, thanks to this generous gift from the Tri-Village Noon Lions Club.

Thanks to the Lions for this gift and many previous gifts made to the Grandview Library, with special thanks to Lions Club member Jane Jarrow and help with training from The Ohio State University’s Director of Assistive Technology Nolan Crabb.

Learn more about giving to the Library.

Library seeks Director

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The Grandview Heights Public Library is seeking a Director.

After more than 30 years at the Library (including the past five years as Director), Mary Ludlum will retire at the end of August 2013.

The search for the next Director has begun; deadline for applications is March 15, 2013.

150+ full magazines free online

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Download or view full digital copies of more than 150 popular magazines for free with Zinio, the newest service in our Digital Library.

Get the exact same material you get in print. Some issues even include video, audio, and links! Magazine issues are not checked out, so they’re always available any time.

All you need is your Grandview Library card and an email address (to create an account on Zinio).

  • Get step-by-step instructions (PDF), follow this a user guide with screenshots, or view an instructional video.
  • View the magazine list (PDF).
  • Get free mobile apps for Android, iPhone/iPad, Blackberry Playbook. (View only; you must check out magazine through a browser before viewing on an app.) Kindle Fire special instructions.
  • TIP: If you want to select additional magazines after you have made a selection, click on the tab that says “Return to Library Collection”. This will take you to the Library’s collection of magazines.
  • ZINIO IS ALWAYS FREE THROUGH THE GRANDVIEW LIBRARY. If you see a cost associated with a title you have selected, you have landed on the Zinio company’s main page, instead of going through the Grandview Library’s link to the Zinio magazine site, which is: www.rbdigital.com/clcoh/zinio. You do not need to buy!
  • Zinio online magazine titles do not necessarily reflect magazine titles offered in Reference on the second floor of the Library.
  • Questions? Call Reference at 614-481-3776.

Thanks to our Checkout Champions

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December 2012 was the final month for Checkout Champion, where patrons won free Donatos pizza checking out the most Grandview Library items.

Congratulations to each month’s winners, and thank you all for making Checkout Champion a huge success.

Special thanks goes to Donatos for the terrific prizes!

Here are the December winners:

  • In the Kids category, Nicole Clayton wins a large, single-item Donatos pizza and a $10 Donatos gift card. Nicole checked out 174 items in December.
  • In the Adult category, Karin Pierson wins a medium signature Donatos pizza and a $5 Donatos gift card. Karin checked out 199 items in December.

Picture books shelved by themes

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New picture book themes mean easier browsing for everyone!

Youth Services has just completed a massive overhaul of the picture book section.

Half of the picture books are now shelved according to popular themes, such as:

  • Dinosaurs
  • Things That Go
  • Diversity
  • Royal Reads
  • Seasons

With 35 themes all together, kids, caregivers, and teachers can be sure to find everything they need and more.

The staff members in Youth Services are eager to show you around the new areas, so stop in and take a stack home today!

Listen to our Youth Services manager talk about these cool new changes in this mini-podcast!”

Sign language video dictionary

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Learn American Sign Language with Signing Savvy!

Signing Savvy is a sign language dictionary containing several thousand high resolution videos of American Sign Language (ASL) signs, fingerspelled words, and other common signs used within the United States and Canada.

Plus, you can build custom wordlists and share them with others, create virtual flash cards & quizzes, print signs, build sign phrases, and much more!

It’s the ideal resource to use while learning sign language. Just create a free account and get started!

Get free Signing Savvy mobile apps: Apple/iOS, Android.

Find more great resources from our Research Databases and Digital Library.

New, improved Digital Downloads

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December 6, 2012

Downloading books, movies, and music from the Grandview Library is getting a whole lot easier!

Digital Downloads, a popular download lending service offered through our Digital Library, will feature a new look and better usability beginning this month.

Enjoy:

  • Faster navigation
  • One-step checkout
  • Great, new layout
  • Redesigned & improved searching
  • Better search navigation, including sorting by device
  • Streamlined “My Accounts” area (holds, bookshelf, lists, settings)
  • New, improved mobile site (coming soon)
Get started downloading to your computer or compatible mobile device, including Amazon Kindle.


NOTE: There may be minor issues with some parts of the Digital Downloads website during this transition. Thank you for your patience!
Questions? Call Reference at 614-481-3776.

Architectural Awards winners on view

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Visit Reference for a special kiosk celebrating the Grandview Area Chamber’s 2012 Architectural Awards, which includes the Grandview Library!

You’ll see a slide show of photographs & information recognizing five award-winning structures.

Handmade cardinal ornaments

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Honor someone special with a Remembrance Tree ornament.

Purchase an ornament in honor or in memory of someone special, and help decorate the Grandview Library’s Remembrance Tree, located in our Atrium during the holidays.
This year’s felt cardinal ornaments were designed & handmade by Grandview resident Nancy Kukla!
The minimum donation is $15. Use this form (PDF) or pick one up in the Atrium.
Please consider a donation to the annual Remembrance Tree campaign to honor or remember someone special during the holiday season.

We truly appreciate the great support the Grandview Library receives from you!

Questions? Call Connie Frecker at 614-486-2954.

Buying on Amazon? Use this link!

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Use www.ghpl.org/amazon when you buy anything on Amazon.com, and help the Library—at no cost to you!

The Library receives a percentage of the sales from your purchases whenever you use the link.

Bookmark it! It’s a free & easy way to earn extra money for the Library—especially during the holiday season!


NOTE: Outside of the special web address, the Amazon page will not indicate that you are on a special page that helps the Library.