With Facebook as probably the biggest social networking site today, it is hard not to become a part of this community. However, many people do not want to share everything with everyone; and Facebook’s privacy settings can be hard to figure out. eWeek.com recently posted a simple guide to navigate privacy settings on Facebook, Facebook Privacy: A How-To Guide For Taking Back Control. This guide is a nice step-by-step tutorial with screenshots that show how to set up your Facebook account with the level of privacy restrictions to best suit your individual needs. This is something to share family, friends, and your library patrons!
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iPad and iPod as Assistive Technologies
A recent Pacesetter article discussed the value of the iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone as assistive technologies for children with disabilities. The touch screens, built-in accessibility features and variety of apps make them great educational and communication tools. Some of the assistive technology that comes standard on the iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone include screen magnification and VoiceOver. Pacer has created a resource for families looking into using an iPad, iPod Touch or iPhone as an assistive technology device called “There’s an App for That: iPod/iPad 101”. This document gives in-depth information to help determine which device will be most helpful and links directly to sites listing special needs apps, as well as accessories that can be purchased to make the devices more compatible with the user.
E-Books: A Nuts and Bolts Introduction
Thursday, June 9, 2011 9:15 am – 12:00 pm
William K. Sanford Town Library
629 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville, NY
Confused about e-book options? Looking to understand e-book basics? Join us for a morning of e-books! We will introduce you to a variety of popular e-book products. Local librarians will describe and demonstrate several e-book platforms, including NetLibrary, OverDrive, and Myilibrary. We will conclude the morning with a hands-on opportunity to experience various e-book devices.
Registration deadline is June 6th.