Hawaii State Public Library System - Unveils Two New E-Resources - Ed2Go & OneClickdigital - Kaimuki

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Hawaii State Public Library System
Paul H. Mark
Information Specialist
(808) 831-6877 / fax (808) 831-6882

HSPLS will Unveil Two New E-Resources on February 1

The Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) will offer two new e-Resources through our website on Friday, February 1:

Ed2Go, an exciting new Gale/Cengage Learning program, will provide Hawaii residents statewide with access to free instructor-led, online courses.

"Ed2Go will provide our patrons with additional opportunities to increase their personal and career development, help them lead more engaged, fulfilled lives, and support their lifelong learning needs," said State Librarian Richard Burns. "Our library patrons will be able to enroll in hundreds of courses in a variety of subjects, including 19 that can lead to continuing education credits, ranging from personal finance to digital photography to health and wellness."

Ed2Go courses are developed by expert instructors, many currently working at universities around the country, and have continuous enrollment dates. Each individual course is offered online for six weeks and features 12 lessons with online discussions, homework, quizzes and a final exam.

Hawaii residents can enroll and participate in courses from library computers or remotely from their home computer or mobile device. To access Ed2Go, visit the HSPLS Home Page (www.librarieshawaii.org) and click on the "E-Learning @ Your Library" logo on the right column. Patrons will need a valid HSPLS library card to apply for a passcode to use when registering for a class, instead of making a payment. Funding for Ed2Go is provided by the federal Library Services and Technology Act, which is administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

OneClickdigital, a new audiobook download service, offers nearly 4,000 fiction titles to choose from and is compatible with Apple, Microsoft, and Android devices. The titles are suitable for all age levels and there is a 10-item limit.

OneClickdigital is provided by Recorded Books, the world's largest independent publisher and distributor of unabridged audiobooks on cassettes, CDs, and downloadable.

The many advantages of borrowing these audiobooks include: no waiting lists for titles, up to a 21-day loan period, and no overdue fees since the title will "disappear" from your computer or device screen on the due date.

You will need a valid HSPLS library card to access OneClickdigital. For more information, and to get started, please visit http://hawaiihi.oneclickdigital.com/.

graphic artwork, courtesy of HSPLS, that may be used with this news release.

About Kaimuki Public Library

The mission of the Hawaii State Public Library System is to provide Hawaii's residents, in all walks of life, and at each stage of their lives, with access to education, information, programs and services, and to teach and nurture the love of reading and the habit of life-long learning.

HOURS

Sun - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Mon - 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Tues - 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Wed. - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Thurs.- 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Fri , Sat & State Holidays - Closed

Library Cards
You may apply for a library card at any Hawaii public library. The initial card is FREE for Hawaii residents. Cards are also free for military personnel and their dependents with a copy of orders. The resident card replacement fee is $5.00. Resident library cards must be renewed every five years. There is no charge for the renewal.

STAFF

Branch Manager -- Maile Davis
Reference Librarian -- Jeffery Eldredge
Reference Librarian -- Cora Kelly
Children's Librarian -- Melissa LePage

MAIN POLICIES

Library Cards
first one free, replacement $5.00
Loan Period
3 weeks for books and CDs
1 week for DVDs/ videos
View more information on Borrowing, Returning & Renewing Materials
Overdue fines
25 cents per day for all ages for books, CDs, DVDs/videos
Rental fees
$1.00 per week for DVDs and videos

SERVICES

CONNECT FROM HOME:

Children's Storytimes
every Sunday at 10:30 a.m., no sign up enjoy stories and a simple craft

Internet Computers -- one hour sessions with valid library card
5 new faster computers installed in May 2011, one with ADA accommodations printing available, donations requested
Click here for commonly asked questions regarding PC Reservations
Reserve a PC here

Telephone renewals:
in person with library material or call 733-8422, then press "0" -- have your library material with you when calling

Book Drops -- for after business hours -- one by the front door or drive-up book drop in the upper parking lot

Friends of the Kaimuki Library -- support group for the library
-- Members and officers needed
-- Ongoing book sale bookshelf - $1.00 per book

2 Photocopiers
** 20 cents per page

2 Microfilm Reader/Printers
** 15 cents per page

Ongoing Book Sale
** Friends of Kaimuki Library

ENHANCED SERVICES
The Hawaii State Public Library System provides the following enhanced services for library users. Click on the service in which you are interested for more information.

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