LibraryBox
Published on Nov 19, 2015
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I've been following
the journey...
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From Piratebox to LibraryBox
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Watched what other librarians were doing
Used one in the wild at LibraryCamp 14
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SEE BIG POTENTIAL FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES
- Share content
- Raise awareness of DRM issues
- Use as an internet 'taster'.
- Outreach
Like to provide digital content tailored to different audiences and events.
Sharing DRM free content can offer an opportunity to talk about DRM issues.
Many people are scared to use the internet because of privacy or security issues. LibraryBox can offer a safe, limited introduction to the web.
Improves our outreach offer adding digital resources and experiences.
Sharing DRM free content can offer an opportunity to talk about DRM issues.
Many people are scared to use the internet because of privacy or security issues. LibraryBox can offer a safe, limited introduction to the web.
Improves our outreach offer adding digital resources and experiences.
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GOING MOBILE WITH LIBRARYBOXEN
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Manchester Markets
We have a good relationship & have run library stalls in Harpurhey, Longsight, Chorlton Independent Traders Market.
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Manchester Literature Market.
We have a stall every year.
Perfect venue for partnering with local authors and poets to share samples and donations of their work.
Plus contact details for all the stall holders and small businesses and performers taking part in the event.
Plus contact details for all the stall holders and small businesses and performers taking part in the event.
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We've done pop up libraries in supermarket car parks
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Festivals!
ArchivePlus attend the Mega Mela, Chinese New Year, Platt Fields Picnics and various musical and cultural festivals.
Situated in Manchester Central Library, the ArchivePlus centre brings together a partnership of regional and national collections of documents, photographs and films, and will help to satisfy a growing demand for accessible community history and personal heritage.
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Much content has already been digitised through ArchivePlus, meaning we can take it via LibraryBox.
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And in hospitals
Sue's been in hospital recently and was astounded to learn there was no wifi.
Films, ebooks, audiobooks can all benefit patients
Films, ebooks, audiobooks can all benefit patients
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Libraries are working with Parks looking at useful digital content for park users.
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So what digital goodies can we add to LibraryBox?
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DRM FREE CONTENT
- Google Books
- Open Culture
- Internet Archive
- eBooks @ Adelaide (Uni)
- Gutenberg
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eBooks
- Prepackaged bundles
- Locally published
- Historical Manchester
- DRM free sources
- Library commissions
The creator of LibraryBox, Jason Griffey, has kindly supplied prepackaged DRM free ebook bundles.
Through partnerships with local writers and publishers.
Historical tracts, pamphlets, travel guides to Manchester available via Google Books.
DRM free content libraries - Gutenberg, Internet Archive
Ebooks commissioned by the library
Through partnerships with local writers and publishers.
Historical tracts, pamphlets, travel guides to Manchester available via Google Books.
DRM free content libraries - Gutenberg, Internet Archive
Ebooks commissioned by the library
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PARTNERSHIPS
- Magnatune
- Smashwords
- Librivox
- Unglue.it
- Local partnerships and community content
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