Monday, November 15, 2010
RB Shorts: Short Stories for Quick Listening
Friday, November 12, 2010
MP3 CDs Now Available!
WHAT IS AN MP3 CD?
An MP3 CD is a disc that contains compressed audio files. Because the files are compressed, more audio can fit on an MP3 CD than on a standard compact disc. The average audiobook is usually recorded on about eight compact discs. This same audiobook may be contained within one MP3 CD. Generally, an audiobook of 10 compact discs can be stored on one MP3 CD.
WHERE CAN I PLAY AN MP3 CD?
MP3 CDs are played in the same way as standard CDs. In computers the CD/DVD drive is already set to accept MP3 CDs. Newer home and automobile CD/DVD players also have the hardware needed to read MP3 CDs. Since most new cars since 2006 are equipped with players that are MP3 compatible, that’s about 20–25% of the cars currently on the road.
WHY WOULD I WANT MP3 CDS?
You will love having only one disc to handle, rather than 8, 9, or 10! There’s no need to switch discs while driving. You will have a more enjoyable listening experience and a much safer trip.
To view a complete list of current titles, click here. New titles are added monthly.
An MP3 CD is a disc that contains compressed audio files. Because the files are compressed, more audio can fit on an MP3 CD than on a standard compact disc. The average audiobook is usually recorded on about eight compact discs. This same audiobook may be contained within one MP3 CD. Generally, an audiobook of 10 compact discs can be stored on one MP3 CD.
WHERE CAN I PLAY AN MP3 CD?
MP3 CDs are played in the same way as standard CDs. In computers the CD/DVD drive is already set to accept MP3 CDs. Newer home and automobile CD/DVD players also have the hardware needed to read MP3 CDs. Since most new cars since 2006 are equipped with players that are MP3 compatible, that’s about 20–25% of the cars currently on the road.
WHY WOULD I WANT MP3 CDS?
You will love having only one disc to handle, rather than 8, 9, or 10! There’s no need to switch discs while driving. You will have a more enjoyable listening experience and a much safer trip.
To view a complete list of current titles, click here. New titles are added monthly.
Congratulations Leaf Peeper Festival library racers!
Six libraries were out in full force to raise money for their libraries during the Annual Leaf Peepers Festival held in September. Congratulations to the following teams/libraries for their outstanding efforts.
Belington Public Library Team for Belington Public Library-$12,813.28.
Mountaintop Readers for Mountaintop Library-$4,971.00.
Harman Community Alliance for Harman School Band and Pioneer Memorial Public Library-$4,877.00.
Five Rivers Friends for Five Rivers Library-$2,235.00
Dewey Dashers for Tygart Valley Community Library-$310.00
Philippi Public for Library Operational Support-$282.00
Belington Public Library Team for Belington Public Library-$12,813.28.
Mountaintop Readers for Mountaintop Library-$4,971.00.
Harman Community Alliance for Harman School Band and Pioneer Memorial Public Library-$4,877.00.
Five Rivers Friends for Five Rivers Library-$2,235.00
Dewey Dashers for Tygart Valley Community Library-$310.00
Philippi Public for Library Operational Support-$282.00
Cooking Up Holiday Spirit
Over the next few weeks as we gear up for visits with family and friends our minds turn, naturally, to food. Twice a week we will feature recipes from cookbooks we have available at the West Virginia Library Commission Reference Library. Enjoy!
This week's cookbook: The Leftover Gourmet by Jessica L. Weiss and Patricia Rosier
Broccoli Souffle
3 Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons flour
1 cup milk, scalded
3 eggs, separated
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
6 oz. cooked broccoli, chopped
a few grinds of nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease a 4 cup souffle dish with butter or margarine. Coat the bottom and sides of the dish with part of the parmesan cheese and refrigerate. In a saucepan, melt the butter. Add the flour and stir until a smooth roux is formed. Cook the roux over a very low heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Do not allow it to brown. Add the scalded milk to the roux in a steady stream, whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth and thickened. Cook the sauce for a few minutes over a low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon.
Beat the yolks until light and lemon colored. Add the yolks to the sauce and stir until the mixture is well combined. Add cheese, broccoli, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to the sauce, stirring well. Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry. Whisk about 1/4 of the egg whites into the broccoli mixture. Fold the rest of the egg whites in very gently, but thoroughly. Pour the mixture into the prepared souffle dish. Wipe the edges of the dish clean. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.
This week's cookbook: The Leftover Gourmet by Jessica L. Weiss and Patricia Rosier
Broccoli Souffle
3 Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons flour
1 cup milk, scalded
3 eggs, separated
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
6 oz. cooked broccoli, chopped
a few grinds of nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease a 4 cup souffle dish with butter or margarine. Coat the bottom and sides of the dish with part of the parmesan cheese and refrigerate. In a saucepan, melt the butter. Add the flour and stir until a smooth roux is formed. Cook the roux over a very low heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Do not allow it to brown. Add the scalded milk to the roux in a steady stream, whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth and thickened. Cook the sauce for a few minutes over a low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon.
Beat the yolks until light and lemon colored. Add the yolks to the sauce and stir until the mixture is well combined. Add cheese, broccoli, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to the sauce, stirring well. Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry. Whisk about 1/4 of the egg whites into the broccoli mixture. Fold the rest of the egg whites in very gently, but thoroughly. Pour the mixture into the prepared souffle dish. Wipe the edges of the dish clean. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Thank you!
A sincere thank you to all those public libraries who took the time to complete the 2010-2011 Public Library Funding and Technology Access (PLFTAS) survey. The response from West Virginia public libraries exceeded the national average. If you have not yet submitted the survey form, there is still time. The deadline has been extended to Nov. 14th.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
College of Dupage Webinar- Library Futures: Staying Ahead of the Curve
Redesigning Today's Public Services: Focus on Reference
Date: Friday, November 12, 2010
Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Presenter: Marie Radford
The second program in Library Futures: Staying Ahead of the Curve teleconference series is pre-approved for 1.5 hours of WVLC CE credit—with submission of the evaluation form as proof of attendance.
Satellite Coordinates and webcast info
Evaluation forms
Date: Friday, November 12, 2010
Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Presenter: Marie Radford
The second program in Library Futures: Staying Ahead of the Curve teleconference series is pre-approved for 1.5 hours of WVLC CE credit—with submission of the evaluation form as proof of attendance.
Satellite Coordinates and webcast info
Evaluation forms
West Virginia Children's Book Week materials in the mail
Celebrate West Virginia Children’s Book Week November 14 to 20 by inviting your local military members to be volunteer readers for Read to Me Day, Thursday, November 18th.
This year’s poster features CPL Joshua H. Allen of the U.S. Army as he celebrates our freedom to read by engaging children of West Virginia military personnel in story time. During his deployment to Iraq, CPL Allen served as a line medic. As a result of his service, Allen was awarded the Combat Action Badge, Army commendation medal for meritorious service and professionalism and the Good Conduct Medal.
Enclosed in the mailing are:
1) WV Children’s Book Week Poster
2) Read to Me Day Reader’s Tips
3) Reproducible Read to Me sticker sheets
4) Read To Me Day evaluation
5) List of books and other resources on coping with military deployment
6) Contact information
This year’s poster features CPL Joshua H. Allen of the U.S. Army as he celebrates our freedom to read by engaging children of West Virginia military personnel in story time. During his deployment to Iraq, CPL Allen served as a line medic. As a result of his service, Allen was awarded the Combat Action Badge, Army commendation medal for meritorious service and professionalism and the Good Conduct Medal.
Enclosed in the mailing are:
1) WV Children’s Book Week Poster
2) Read to Me Day Reader’s Tips
3) Reproducible Read to Me sticker sheets
4) Read To Me Day evaluation
5) List of books and other resources on coping with military deployment
6) Contact information
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