Please select your library to go to the download library powered by the bibliotheca3m cloudlibrary. It was founded in 1891 at the maine state library in augusta, maine, with the stated goal of promotion of library interests in the state of maine. Maine state library works to improve library service for the citizens of maine through library development and library resource sharing. He often attends new gloucester public library events and loves playing with the kids. The purpose of this research was to determine the perceived trustworthiness of. Some libraries may provide direct access to a variety of the resources via their website. Maine state library is a member of vimeo, the home for high. Library of congress control number 2012593216 language english online format image description relief shown by hachures. Linda lord describes the maine state library and its unique role in the state. The maine library association mla is a professional organization for maine s librarians and library workers. How to download audio and ebooks from the maine infonet download library and. Check the statewide ce calendar for scheduled regional meetings.
This blog, presented by the maine state library, is intended for the staff and volunteers of maine libraries. The digital maine library may be accessed from any public, school or academic library in maine. Maine state library downloadable audio books user submitted. Libraries in the southern library district smld sort az or za for library name or town by clicking on the header. The webs largest and most authoritative acronyms and abbreviations resource. Maine state library study finds that librarian is one of the. The state library holds numerous photographs of libraries, librarians and library events. Printing is not supported at the primary gallery thumbnail page. Our policy towards the use of cookies all clarivate analytics websites use cookies to improve your online experience.
Libraries located in augusta maine libraries located in penobscot county maine view map of libraries in penobscot county. Maine state library online registration liberty library. Northeastern maine library district nmld and southern maine library district smld are supported by other maine regional library system arrcs. Check out the guide for the mobile mslursus catalog and website pdf, 92 kb word version, 640 kb and see an example of a full mslursus record with information about the some of the features.
Effective march 17, the maine state library will be closed to the public in an effort to protect the health of our patrons and staff. As maine s service hub for the digital public library of america dpla, the digitalmaine repository is working to make digital collections from all maine cultural institutions freely accessible to the world. Library and information technology association lita blog. The organization began with twentyfive members in 1891, largely organized by the state librarian leonard carver and george little, who. Maine infonet is a collaborative of academic, public, school, and special libraries that provides leadership in resource sharing, promotes cost effective solutions for quality library information services, and supports the cultural, educational, and economic development of maine. Maine state library, along with other maine libraries, maintain a collection of over 10,000 ebooks and eaudiobooks, known as the maine infonet download library. The maine state library will be closed to the public until april 15, 2020 to deter the spread of covid19. Stained, darkened, halved and mounted on cloth backing, and with small tears and missing pieces along edges. This collection is offered through an appbased service called cloudlibrary.
Access from out of state is available with a valid maine library card. A list of library development services offered by maine state library and other responsibilities like administration of federal library related programs and state and federal data collection, compilation, and dissemination. The purpose of this research was to determine the perceived trustworthiness of librarians compared to other professions and to assess perceptions of librarians across demographic groups. This directory is a component of library technology guides. Baxter the library cat is the maine state library mascot.
Maine regional library system regions, liaisons and. They were placed on your computer when you launched this website. The maine state library facilitates access to and delivery of library services and collection. This service is offered in partnership with other maine libraries, with exclusive content available to portland public library cardholders. Patrons from member libraries are able to checkout ebooks and downloadable digital audiobooks for free, 247, from a shared collection. Were looking to provide technological awareness, vision and advice thats pertinent to all libraries, no matter the size or budget. Maine is a member of the national collaborative summer library program cslp. A recent survey by the maine state library shows that librarians are the second most trusted professionals out of the 22 professions studied.
Carver memorial library carver memorial library home page. The waterville public library empowers people and strengthens. Topsham public library has a rich array of online resources which are available to all our patrons. The maine state library, along with many local libraries, has partnered.
You will need to download overdrive, which is a free and quick little. The library will be closed to the public until further notice to deter the spread of covid19. Many of them you can access in your own home or wherever there is an internet connectionall you need is your library card. The maine state library msl has been recognized for its valuable. State librarys downloadable library moved from overdrive to cloudlibrary on. The state library and maine humanities council partner together to administer our statewide cslp program. Along with the state archives and the state museum, the state library resides in the cultural. These items were photographed in 2006 while the samantha smith collection was located at the maine state library in augusta, maine. Maine libraries state library images maine state library. The mission of the maine state library is to provide, broaden, and improve access to information and library services to all maine residents.
Maine regional library system regions, liaisons and specialists. The staff of the maine state library are dedicated to helping people, making libraries stronger, and transforming information into knowledge. Exhibited in maine, the sesquicentennial of statehood, dec. In an effort to protect the health of our patrons and staff, the maine state library is closed to the public until further notice. Under maine law title 27, chapter 4, article 1122, the maine library commission mlc, as the governing body of the maine state library msl, has the authority to establish policies and minimum standards for the states library program. The digitalmaine repository is a partnership of the maine state library, maine state archives and community institutions around the state. Many services support this mission such as ask a librarian, reference and research, books by mail, computer classes, genealogy resources, large print and talking print, library services for people with disabilities, lending services, marvel. The maine association of school libraries masl provides connections for creating and advancing effective school library programs through professional development.
Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. The friends of the maine state library was created by maine state statute to be a private support organization for the maine state library m. Warren, carro frances 1867 and maine state library, carro frances warren c. The friends of the maine state library support the program goals and objectives of the maine state library. School safety policies have been downloaded thousands of times all.
Our catalog is constantly growing, so check in frequently to see whats new. It also provides students, business people, public library patrons, and higher education students and educators the ability to use online learning tools. A download and printready directory of locations is available here. Please use the billing online form for questions related to billing please fill in the required fields but if a field did not change and is not related to what you are editing, you may leave it. This database contains cataloging records for printed and manuscript materials including books, pamphlets, and maps. Fogler library at the university of maine is the largest research library in maine, with a 150year history supporting the faculty, students, and staff of the university as well as residents of the state of maine the current collection includes approximately 3. Participants may use this form to make changes to their library information.
He travels to libraries all over the state helping to get the word out that reading is great. Maine state library study finds that librarian is one of. Once you click the library anywhere app on your smartphone, choose maine state library. If you have similar photographs you wish to share please let us know. The digital maine library provides every resident of maine with access to online resources that include a collection of full text articles and abstracts from magazines, newspapers, journals and reference. The maine state library msl, as an area reference and resource center for the central maine library district cmld, will interlibrary loan items not owned at msl for cmld libraries. How to download audio and ebooks from the maine infonet download library. The maine state library helps people, makes maine libraries stronger and transforms information into knowledge. In an effort to protect the health of our patrons and staff, the maine state library will be closed to the public.
Msl catalog ursus digitalmaine library, online resources databases. Library resources, free books and learning, activities, resources, and covid19 information. To display information about a library location, just click on its name in the side panel above or hover or click on a map marker to display a popup window containing more information. Maine historical society participates in minerva a statewide integrated library system created by the maine info net project, in association with the maine state library. Maine state library is a member of vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. The maine infonet download library provides online access to downloadable audio books through the bibliotheca cloudlibrary. Programs are offered free of charge to maine libraries thanks to funding from the belvedere fund of the maine community. Nearly 2,500 ebooks spanning bestselling fiction, nonfiction, ya and childrens content. Maine state library collection these items were photographed in 2006 while the samantha smith collection was located at the maine state library in augusta, maine. I will use the library card only to access online databases. Need to print from your laptop, tablet or smartphone. The maine state librarys downloadable library moved from overdrive to. Due to the temporary suspension of the library delivery service, requesting within the library catalog has been turned off.
We will turn this functionality back on when the library delivery system resumes. Whether on the web, a tablet, your mobile device, or your librarys discovery terminal you can browse digital shelves curated by your library or filtering by genres that interest you. The library will be closed until further notice to deter the spread of covid19. Access is also available from your home or business in maine.
Maine state library study finds that librarian is one of the most trusted professions. Maine state library with other maine libraries purchased over 1400 popular ebooks, known as the maine infonet download library. Finding library services for people with disabilities. The maine library association mla is a professional organization for maines librarians and library workers. Anyone with a library card from a participating library can access this collection free of charge. Peggy okane, maine state librarys public services coordinator, talks about the maine state library special collections, including their 1st edition copy of the book of mormon. The msls service model requires it to provide services to other libraries in the state. These and many more other items of interest are now preserved at the maine state museum. Mobile device users can now print directly to library printers by sending their files by email, using a web portal or downloading an app to their phone or tablet. Maine state library resources carver memorial library. Dec 01, 2016 a recent survey by the maine state library shows that librarians are the second most trusted professionals out of the 22 professions studied. In an effort to protect the health of our patrons and staff, the maine state library is closed to. Find out what is the most common shorthand of maine state library on.