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Library-Anywhere

Posted by Nelson Public Libraries on 1 December 2011

Instructions Download instructions for your device     Basic functions Our library catalogue and other online resources are now available for your cell phone and other mobile devices - in a new and improved version! Search, check your account online, place reserve requests, see the latest Libraries' news and events, Ask a Librarian, find out about opening hours   - and interact with our libraries - anywhere you are. How to install this free application Android 1. Visit Android Marketplace on your phone.…

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Libraries trial Virtual Shelf Browser

Posted by Nelson Public Libraries on 5 March 2010

Introducing Virtual Shelf Browser Browse your library’s shelves electronically! Shelf Browser lets you to see where a book sits on your actual shelves, and what’s near it. It gives another smart look and feel to our catalogue. Shelf Browser runs together with other LibraryThing for Libraries enhancements, like reviews, recommendations and tags.…

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Self-check your items and save time!

Posted by Nelson Public Libraries on 25 August 2009

If you're in a hurry or tired of queuing to issue items, why not try our new self service issue machines at Elma Turner Library? There's a machine in the fiction section, non-fiction section and in the Children's Library. They'll issue everything except DVDs, including books, magazines, CDs, cassettes and multi-items. To use the machines simply: Scan your library card barcode under the red scan line.…

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