The Digitech Committee was formed via a merger of the Digital Services and Technology Committees in Q1 2019. It serves as a sounding board for library staffs to compare notes and discuss best practices in the realms of both digital/electronic services and technology. It also acts in an advisory capacity for making MAIN‐wide digital purchases, changes to the monthly hardware group purchase offerings, and developing the MAIN Handbook of Services. Finally, the committee helps to develop the skills of staff members through training and vendor presentation opportunities. They meet the first Friday of every month.
Meeting Notes
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MAIN’s Current Digital Resources:
| cloudLibrary |
A collection of downloadable e-books and audio e-books. MAIN purchases NYT bestsellers and works to maintain a reasonable copy-to-hold ratio. Member libraries are encouraged to purchase additional content as needed for their patrons. Links: Support site & how-to • Marketing Kit • Create Custom Shelves • Video Tutorial for Patrons • Video Tutorial for Staff • PPU FAQ • PPU Price Tiers • Common Issues • Accessing Digital Holds |
| Consumer Reports |
Get unbiased ratings and reviews for 9000+ products and services from Consumer Reports, plus trusted advice and in-depth reporting on what matters most. Links: Bookmarks • Buttons |
| EBSCO | The NJ State Library subscribes to many EBSCO products, which are listed on the public website. Use the link to the left to view them all. Links: Promotional Materials |
| Gale Business: Plan Builder (ended as of 12/31/20) |
Step-by-step online planning tool for starting, managing and optimizing a business or nonprofit. Links: Support • Training • Tutorial • Webinar • Icons • Resource Guide • Quick Tips |
| HeritageQuest |
HeritageQuest is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources, rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, convenient research guides, interactive census maps, and more. Links: Tools and Resources |
| Mometrix | A database of study guides, flashcards, and practice question materials for over 1800 different exams. Links: Bookmarks • Facebook Post • Instagram Post • Twitter Post • Print Flyer • More Print Flyers • Social Media Suggested Text • QR Code Flyers • Training Video |
| PressReader | Digital newsstand featuring 7000+ of the world’s most popular newspapers & magazines. Links: Promotional Graphics • Marketing Resources • Staff Training Videos |
| RBDigital | A collection of over 100 full text, simultaneous access magazines. Links: Support • Marketing and instructional resources • Comics & Graphic Novel Marketing • How to Generate Monthly Statistics |
| ReferenceUSA | Directory of millions of American businesses, healthcare providers and residents. Links: Marketing and Training Materials |
| Tumblebooks | A collection of over 1,000 talking books for children, along with videos, music, puzzles & games. Links: Support • Marketing materials |
