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eContentWhat is eContent?

The term eContent is used to describe Library material available in electronic formats. eContent is a very broad term. For example, eBooks can take the form of downloadable text or audio and each one of those formats has many different electronic fi le types. Each fi le type is designed to be used with specifi c software and may or may not be compatible with different hardware. Confused yet? It gets more complicated.

Each eContent publisher has policies governing the use of their copyrighted eContent. These polices are laid out by the End User License Agreement (EULA). The EULA describes in detail how users can and cannot use that publisher’s eContent. These agreements vary by publisher and determine whether or not eContent can be shared and how it may be shared.

The EULA policies are enforced by Digital Rights Management software (DRM). Each eBook Reader or Audio Player has its own proprietary DRM scheme. Companies use DRM to control what fi le types can and cannot be played on their hardware.

So, with eContent there are many variables that contribute to what is available and whether or not it is compatible with a device you may own. This makes providing eContent very diffi cult for libraries and often frustrating for people to use.

Please understand that despite the complexities of eContent, the Shelby Township Library does recognize that providing eContent is quickly becoming an expected service of the modern day library. To that end I am committed to bringing it to the Library despite the many challenges.

I’ll see you @ the Library.

:o)

Dave

To Preserve Yesterday, Enrich Today and Inspire TomorrowSpring/Summer 2011

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Did you know...?Project Gutenberg, Baen Free Library and ManyBooks.net are places where you can download thousands of free ebooks to read on your PC, iPhone, Nook, Sony Reader and other portable devices. www.libcoop.net/shelby. Now you know.

Advisory CommissionRon BlackJoanne AllenDan MatthewsJennifer SimkoThomas Hetes

David ConklinDirector

Diane BurgesonAssistant DirectorHead, Adult Services

Sue FerrellAdult & Outreach Services

Merry Jane BennerChildren & Teen Services

Catherine SchmidtChildren & Teen Services

Programs with the Friends of the Shelby Township logo are sponsored by the Friends.

Shelby Township Library51680 Van DykeShelby Township, MI48316586-739-7414Fax: 586-726-0535www.libcoop.net/shelby

HoursMon -Thur9:00 am - 8:00 pmFri & Sat9:00 am - 5:00 pm

ClosedApril 22 & 23 EasterMay 28 - 30 Memorial WeekendJune 3 In-ServiceJuly 2 - 4 4th of July

Writers Group for AdultsMeets every Wednesday at 6:30 pm. This group is for those who are interested in becoming a writer or published author.

Perennial Swap VIISaturday, May 218:30 am - 10:30 amHeld in the Library parking lot.RAIN or SHINE!

Plant swaps are a great way to share plants that have overgrown their spaces. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your passion for gardening, meet other gardeners from the area, have coffee and donuts, and acquire some new perennials. If you are a new gardener, don’t be afraid to come without anything to trade. We expect that there will be many plants to share.

Poetry Poetry ClubClub

Meets the second Thursday of each month at 1:00 pmShare and discuss poetry. Everyone is welcome!

Shelby Garden Club Flower Show at the Library

“Tea Time”Thursday, Friday, Saturday

May 12, 13, 14

National Library Week

April 10-16

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Friends of theFriends of theShelby Township Library

Save Big!Buy a Friends big canvas bag for $15 and fi ll it to the rim with items from the book store.

www.libcoop.net/shelby/friends.html

FRIENDS BOOK STOREOpen all year

Hardcover books $2.00Softcover books .60VHS 1.00DVDs 3.00Music CDs 3.00Books on tape 1.00Children’s books per inch 1.00

Visit our website:www.libcoop.net/shelby and click on the Friends tab. You can download the Friends brochure and fi ll out a membership form to join.

Friends Offi cersChairperson Joanne AllenVice Chairperson Dave HoldenTreasurer Madeline PayneSecretary Nancy LarcoMembership Co-Chair Carole & Jerry Chotkowski

Inquire Dream Create DiscoverThat’s what Libraries are for.That’s what Friends are for.

The Friends of the Shelby Township Library meet regularly on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Shelby Township Library. All are welcome to attend!

As a group of citizens who have a common concern for their Library's active participation in community life, our conviction is that quality library service is important for everyone.

We exist to support the Shelby Township Library whose special programs and exceptional events touch the lives of everyone from preschoolers to senior citizens.

All meetings are held at 10:00 am in the Library Conference Room.April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18

Come and meet some of the nicest people in Shelby Township!

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Apr 6 The Redbreast, by Jo Nesbo.May 14 Down River, by John Hart.Jun 11 Thief of Time, by Tony Hillerman.Jul 9 Glass Rainbow, by James Lee Burke.Aug 13 Dating Dead Men, by Harley Kozak.Sept 10 TBAOct 8 TBANov 12 TBADec 10 TBA

Apr 21 Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, by Jamie Ford. May 19 House Rules, by Jodi Picoult. Jun 16 Cry the Beloved Country, by Alan Paton. Jul 21 Room, by Emma Donoghue.Aug 18 Ice Trap, by Kitty Sewell.Sept 15 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, by Stieg Larsson.Oct 20 Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand: A Novel, by Helene Simonson.Nov 17 The Alchemist, by Paul Coelho.Dec 15 Remarkable Creatures, by Tracy Chevalier.

orner of Bitter and Sweet, by Jamie Ford.

BOOK CLUB NEWSBOOK CLUB NEWS

Afternoon Book Club 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm

Evening Book Club 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pmApr 12 Sarah’s Key, by Tatiana De Rosnay.May 10 The Help, by Kathryn Stockett.Jun 14 TBAJul 12 TBAAug 9 TBASept 13 TBAOct 11 TBANov 8 TBADec 13 TBA

Mystery Book Club 2nd Saturday of the month at 10:30 am

Basking In Books VIIIThe Adult Summer Reading ClubDates: June 8 -August 3Novel DestinationsHere is the perfect book club for busy adult readers, ages 16and up: no meetings or obligations. Just enjoy good books this summer!It is free and easy to join. Read or listen to books to get tickets for the Wednesday drawings starting June 22. Each winner will receive a gift card from one of the following local businesses: Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Home Depot, Target, VG’s Grocery, Walmart or Star Bucks.Readers can win more than once, so enter the drawing as often as you like. Any reader could be a winner!

If you would like to join a book club, just show up!

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ALLDATA A comprehensive resource for automotive diagnostic and repair information ANCESTRY LIBRARY EDITION This database offers full-text information on genealogy resources. ARCHIVEGRID Thousands of libraries, museums, and archives have contributed nearly a million collection descriptions to ArchiveGrid. Researchers can learn about the many items in each of these collections, contact archives to arrange a visit to examine materials, and order copies. ARTICLEFIRST Index of articles and other items listed on the table of contents pages of journals. BIOGRAPHY & GENEALOGY MASTER INDEX Indexes current and the most important retrospective works/reference sources that cover individuals, both living and deceased, from every fi eld of activity and from all areas of the worldBOOKS & AUTHORS Readers' advisory that allows users to broaden and narrow searches according to author, title, series, awards and other criteria BOOKS IN PRINT An online resource showing books that are currently in print BUSINESS & COMPANY ASAP Information on companies, markets and industries. BUSINESS & COMPANY RESOURCE CENTER Search this database to fi nd detailed company and industry news and information CAMIO-CATALOG OF ART MUSEUM IMAGES ONLINE Premiere resource of works of art from around the world contributed and described by leading museums. CHILTONLIBRARY.COM Most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners.CINAHL BASIC Indexing for 2,931 journals with 1,000,000 records dating back to 1981, covering nursing, biomedicine, health sciences librarianship, complementary medicine, consumer health and 17 allied health disciplinesCOLLEGE SOURCE Complete college catalogs from institutions throughout the United States COMPUTER DATABASE Over 2,687,481 articles from journals, trade magazines and popular computing magazines DETROIT NEWS Full text of this local newspaper goes back to 1999 EDUCATOR’S REFERENCE COMPLETE Includes content focuses on educational principles, child development and psychology, and best practices in educationELECTRONIC COLLECTIONS ONLINE (ECO) Scholarly journals in the sciences and social scienceseLIBRARY ELEMENTARY Video, audio, books, pictures, magazines, maps, newspapers, & transcripts of TV and radio shows ERIC Annotated references to non-journal material issued in the monthly Resources in Education (RIE) and to journal articles issued in the monthly Current Index to Journals in Education (CIJE) EXPANDED ACADEMIC ASAP Magazine, newspaper and journal articles appropriate to college and university-level research GALE VIRTUAL REFERENCE LIBRARY--Part 1 and Part 2 Database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research GENERAL BUSINESSFILE ASAP • Analyze company performance and activity, industry events and trends as well as the latest in management, economics and politicsGENERAL ONEFILE News and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social sciences, sports, technology, and many general interest topics GENERAL REFERENCE CENTER GOLDGeneral interest magazines, business periodicals, reference books, maps, historical images, and newspaper articles

Go to www.libcoop.net/shelby/database.html for the complete list of databases!

BOOK CLUB NEWS Specialized Databases are available with a Shelby Township Library Card! The Library offers specialized databases on antiques, automotive repair, business, college information, genealogy, health and more!

What is a database?A database is a collection of articles from books, newspapers, magazines, journals and other sources available via computer. A database eliminates the need to retain paper copies of these items.

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Magic Show with Baffling Bill

Bill and his magic rabbit will intrigue and amuse with a blend of magic and entertainment.

Beverly Meyer The Music Lady

One World, Many Songs! Let’s share a song, a smile & a story together.

Mad Science

Get ready to be amazed by experiments that represent cultures and countries from around the world. This program will run from 1:30-2:30 pm.

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The YO-YO MANThe Yo-Master will perform a program that includes yo-yo history, popular tricks that include giant Chinese yo-yos and spinning tops.

Margaret Schmidt

The farm lady of Maplewoods Homestead will bring her animal friends that include a duck and a chicken. Enjoy the stories, songs and nature information.

Mr. Inflations & His Balloon Creations.

It is a high energy show containing magic, balloons, story telling, light mentalism and comedy gags.

The Global Safari Show

Ventriloquist Vikki Gasko and her cast of zany characters from around the world will take young readers on a laugh-packed global adventure during this interactive show.

JOIN THE SUMMER READING CLUB AT THE LIBRARY STARTING SATURDAY, JUNE 18 - OR ANY DAY AFTER.

READ OR LISTEN TO BOOKS.

RECORD THE TITLES THAT YOU’VE READ ON YOUR READING RECORD.

COLLECT A PRIZE EACH WEEK.

ATTEND A FREE WEDNESDAY PROGRAM.

SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE SHELBY TOWNSHIP LIBRARY.

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Masks and Puppets from

Around the WorldArt and Scraps of DetroitCreate your own mask using recycled materials. Limited to 35 participants. Register for this program at the Children’s Information Desk.

Every Land is Candy Land

Sample chocolates and other confections from around the world. Test your knowledge with sweet trivia.

War and Peace

Compete in some global games. Fold origami cranes. Make a Japanese Wind Bell with a Haiku tag.

Joel Tacey GAMEFEST

This program has 4 complete video-game stations with monitors and all accessories featuring the most recent editions of Guitar Hero, RockBand, DanceDanceRevolution, and SuperSmash Brothers. Program runs 1:30 -3:00 pm.

Have Duct Tape Will Travel

Make unique accessories with duct tape. Celebrate the end of SRC with pizza and friends.

Magic Show with Baffling Bill

Bill and his magic rabbit will intrigue and amuse with a blend of magic and entertainment.

Edible Architecture

Celebrate world architecture by creating your own replicas with common kitchen ingredients.

JOIN THE SUMMER READING CLUB AT THE LIBRARY STARTING SATURDAY, JUNE 18

OR ANY DAY AFTER.

READ OR LISTEN TO BOOKS. RECORD POINTS ON YOUR READING RECORD.

EARN RAFFLE TICKETS FOR A CHANCE TO WIN PRIZES.

SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE SHELBY TOWNSHIP LIBRARY

YOUTH TUESDAYS 3:30 - 5:00 pmApr 12 VolunTEENS Call the Library to reserve a spot. For Jr. High & High School.April 19 Crafternoon Create garden art. For kindergarten through 4th grade.

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Free Wednesday Programs 1:30 - 2:15 pm For tweens and teens grades 5 and up.

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Volunteer!Teens and young adults, ages 14 through 19 years, are needed for the Summer Reading Club.

Earn volunteer hours for your school, church or honor society.

Collect book reports• Create craft kits• Award prizes•

Volunteer at least two hours per week, June 18 through August 3.

Call Ms. Benner or Ms. Schmidt, 586-739-7414.