Powerspeak has 5 - count 'em - 5 new languages!

Powerspeak faux pasDid you know that in some places, fluency in a second language can net you a pay increase?  In a global economy, and in a community that prides itself on diversity, being bilingual or multilingual may enable you to develop personal and professional relationships that enrich your life and your portfolio.

Use Powerspeak to get a thorough introduction to the following languages:

Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, ESL Spanish, and ESL Mandarin.

Need a map to get to Powerspeak?

www.aclib.us/research/database-list

Click on Powerspeak.

You're there, dude.  (Oh - if you are trying to access from outside the library, at some point you may need to enter all 14 digits of your library card number or your e-card number).

And if you get stuck, you can always give us a call at (352) 334-3939.

Cheers!

 

 

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System status

A new library system and online catalog will debut on May 30. Here's the current status of:

  • Checkouts: May 24-29 you must have your physical library card in hand to check out materials.
  • Due dates: All checkouts will have a due date of June 22, except DVDs and GRU watt meters, which still have 7-day limit.
  • Holds and requests: New holds and purchase requests cannot be placed until May 30, but those placed previously will continue to be processed.
  • Returns: Please "Babysit Our Books" — keep them until the new system is running smoothly (mid-June).
  • Registration: Continues as usual today, but cannot be done May 24-29, as our entire system will be down.
  • Interlibrary loan: Continues as usual throughout the transition.
  • Digital checkouts: OverDrive checkouts and holds will work normally throughout the transition.
  • My Discoveries: Will be retired with the AquaBrowser catalog on May 24. Please retrieve any saved book lists before then.
  • Website: The Library District website (www.aclib.us) will be up as normal throughout the transition.
  • My Account: Account info will be available through May 24. Your account will appear on the new system on May 30.
  • Bill payment: All payments including PayPal are working today. No payments can be accepted May 24-29
  • New catalog: Watch for its debut on May 30, with new features.

More about the transition.
More about the new online catalog.

Have any questions? Please Ask Us!

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