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I Love Reading: EPUB and PDF

by Lauren Lampasone, Reference and Research Services
February 8, 2012

For the first part of this series, I want to talk about a few of the formats commonly used for reading digital text as well as the tools — software and devices — we can use to read them.

Library ebooks are available in EPUB, PDF, and Kindle format. The Library also subscribes to hundreds of databases, some of which will allow you to download articles or page images for personal use in PDF format.

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Islam in Europe: A Resource Guide at NYPL

by Raymond Pun, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, General Research Division
December 15, 2011

According to the BBC News, "Islam is widely considered Europe's fastest growing religion, with immigration and above average birth rates leading to a rapid increase in the Muslim population." There are currently over 15 million Muslims (Sunni and Shiite) living in Europe and Islam 

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Best of Patron Requests: Music (January 2012 Edition)

by Andy Wagstaff, Central Collection Development
February 1, 2012

This list is a monthly compilation of my own personal favorite patron requests for music. I hope you will check out some of the great music that  Library users have suggested we acquire!

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Find New York Times Bestsellers at NYPL — February 5, 2012

by Adriana Blancarte-Hayward, Library Manager, New Dorp Library
February 6, 2012

For the week of February 5, 2012 we have hardcover fiction, hardcover non-fiction, and children's chapter books.

If any of you has a new iPhone, iPad or Android phone, there is a free app! Use it with your Library card/username and pin.

 

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