tech tip: the "find" function

The "Find" Function: Behold the power of Ctrl + F

Did you know that holding down the Control (Ctrl) and F keys at the same time will bring up a box where you can search a page or document?  Let's say you're searching for the answer to the question of whether or not beans are known to provide a good source of protein in your diet in the Spark 16 newsletter.  You could (and at some point should) read the newsletter cover to cover, or you could hit Ctrl + F and search for the word "beans" or "protein" to go straight to the answer. 

Try it the next time you're looking for a specific topic in a 300 page PDF user manual, or needing to find and replace a misspelled word in a document.  It'll save you so much time you'll wonder where Ctrl + F has been all of your life!

tech tip: Address Bar vs. Search Bar

Each website has a unique address (called a URL).  For the library, our URL is www.rowanpubliclibrary.org.  If you know the specific URL you would like to visit, you can type it directly into the Address bar ( 1  above).  If you know you did not know the library's URL, you could type Rowan Public Library into the Search Bar ( 2  above) and choose from a list of results.  If your Internet browser does not have a search bar, you can also type www.google.com (or any other search engine) into the Address Bar and use Google's search bar ( 3  above) to search for the library's website.

tech tip: what is cloud storage?

If you've ever watched TV or played around on the Internet, you've probably heard the term Cloud Storage being used.  According to Wikipedia, cloud storage is defined as the model of networked enterprise storage where data is stored in virtualized pools of storage which are generally hosted by third parties. Which is a nerdy wordy way to say those pictures and videos you take on your phone; all the names and numbers in your contact list; spreadsheets and documents; music playlists; and more can be stored in one central place yet accessed anywhere you go where you have an Internet connection.

Cloud storage hosts can include popular cloud storage services like Google Drive, Dropbox, and iCloud.  Patrons working on projects or papers may find cloud storage to be a great solution--it's quick, easy to sign up, and free (for most accounts).

Want to learn more?  DigitalLearn.org has a free class with four mini-lessons (less than 25 minutes total).  You'll be introduced to Cloud Storage, Dropbox, Sharing in the Cloud, and Googledrive and Skydrive.  This can be completed on work time, so ask your supervisor and take a peek!

save the date 05-05-14

annual book sale

We're gearing up for another great RPL Book Sale!
Thanks to all the volunteers and staff who are putting
in time to help make this sale the best one yet!

rowan reading rendezvous 2014

We had a great line-up of authors for RRR 2014!
A big thank you to the Friends for sponsoring and staffing
this fundraiser to help support our library.

Jason Mott, who was originally scheduled to appear at RRR 2014,
made a special appearance on April 28th to discuss The Returned.
Thanks to RPL Staff and Friends for putting on this event!

outdoor exploration

Another great workshop in the Learn.Act.Grow. series led by
Bob Pendergrass, Nature Center Supervisor at Dan Nicholas.
We had campfire-inspired snacks for the young and young
at heart.  If you've never been, Bob recommends visiting
Eagle Point Nature Preserve and Dunn's Mountain Park.