Centennial College Libraries and Learning Centre – Laptop Lending: an essential service 24/7

K. Jane Burpee, Director, Libraries and Learning Centre with Gosha Trzaski, Senior Library Technician, Special Projects Centennial College, one of Ontario’s largest colleges with 5 campuses located across the Greater Toronto Area, is firmly committed to providing essential library resources 24/7 to their growing student population. The makeup of this vibrant group reflects the makeup of…

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Integrated library solutions and digitization services in Canada

Comprehensive Library Solutions in Canada | Ristech

Ristech is more than just great scanners. Ristech offers a comprehensive range of library solutions that streamlines services and protects and provides access to your collections for your patrons. Through integrated technology, we can work together to create a better experience for your staff and their community. Automated Kiosks/Lockers for Laptops and Books Issuing laptops…

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Book2Net Cobra: Digitize Fragile Collections

Book2Net Cobra: Consistency Breeds Excellence in Book Digitization The processes for creating material for any legitimate digital collection must follow specific industry-accepted standards. The application of these standards must be consistent, not only from page to page or from book to book, but from digitized collection to digitized collection. These consistencies improve image quality and…

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The National Library Poland

Book2net Lizard and The Polish National Library

The Biblioteka Narodowa (The Polish National Library) located in Waszawie, Poland was founded after Poland’s independence in 1918 and opened in 1930. The library and its contents suffered considerable losses during the German occupation in 1944. “The library collects books, journals, electronic and audiovisual publications published in the territory of Poland, as well as Polonica…

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How can Libraries make the content in their print collections more accessible in a post-COVID-19 world?

The greatest asset of any academic library’s collection is its special collections and archives. Unfortunately, these distinctive materials are often hidden in vaults and are only available for in-person access.  As the coronavirus crisis developed, libraries eliminated or limited access to print collections due to concerns of virus spread. Unlike print materials, libraries have seen…

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