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Madeleine is the Literacy and Lifelong Learning Librarian at Kitchener Public Library. She's committed to holding space in the community that nurtures curiosity, knowledge acquisition, and community enrichment through lifelong learning. Outside of the library, she enjoys spending time with her husky, Argos—ironically named after the faithful dog of Odysseus, though his recall skills might suggest otherwise!
In her presentation, Madeleine took us through the exciting world of online library services, covering everything from e-books and audiobooks to movies, TV shows, and music. These are the apps we explored:
OverDrive - the web based platform for borrowing ebooks
Libby - the app for borrowing ebooks
Hoopla - multimedia platform - tv shows, movies
Kanopy - high quality films - 'thoughtful entertainment'; ad free
Freegal - music
Press Reader - news
She showed us how easy it is to borrow and access content across different devices. We also dove into e-readers, with a focus on Kobo devices and other e-reader apps, and she demonstrated how they work seamlessly on tablets, Chromebooks, and laptops.
For audiobook enthusiasts, Madeleine introduced Playaway devices—an all-in-one, easy-to-use solution. Along the way, we discussed how to make the most of these services by managing checkouts, syncing across devices, and addressing common tech challenges like compatibility and connectivity issues.
We enjoyed a Q&A session afterward to address any questions, and she wrapped up with helpful resources to continue our exploration.
Madeleine's goal is to empower us to feel confident in using these tools to elevate our remote library experience! We hope she will be back to further support us at a Share and Learn in February! Stay Tuned!
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