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Addenda #14: E-Commerce

Question:

What e-commerce provider are you using currently, if any?

Answer:

Currently, we do not have online payment available through our public catalog.  However, for other payments that we take through our website for library events, donations, etc., we use PayPal.

Addenda #13: Kits

Question:

In the Outreach section, you ask about cataloging and circulating kits.  Will you describe the typical components of your “kits” used by Outreach in more detail? 

Answer:

Our "kits" are plastic storage bins that typically contain books, DVDs, puppets, and games on a particular theme.  We need to be able to keep track of the container as well as the materials inside and gather circulation statistics on both.

Spanish Story Times

The Madison Public Library begins a once-a-month Spanish story time on Monday, January 14, at 10:30 a.m. Read more »

The Art of Networking

Join writer, consultant, and speaker Jamila Randall for "The Art of Networking," a talk on relationship building, on Monday, May 6, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Main Library. Read more »

Learn to manage your aches

"Oh, my aching back!" If this sounds like you, join us for a talk by Dr. Craig Lincoln of the Orthopaedic Center on Tuesday, January 22, at 11 a.m. at the Main Library. Read more »

Health Forum: Heart Attack

Think you’re too young? Too healthy? Find out for sure on Tuesday, February 26, at 11 a.m. at the Main Library. You may be surprised. Read more »

Fill your new e-reader or tablet at the library

Whether you received a tablet, e-reader, or smartphone for the holidays, the library has free content for all the hot new devices -- plus classes in January to help you download that content. Read more »

Addenda #12: NCIP

Question:

What does the HMCPL currently use the NCIP connection for? 

Answer:

Currently, HMCPL does not use NCIP but instead uses Z39.50.  However, we wanted to include this protocol in the RFP to ensure future product compatibility.  While we’re not using it right now, there is the possibility that our state library service will use it in the future and we are a part of their interlibrary loan cooperative.

Help us serve you better!

The library needs your feedback. Please help us improve our services by responding to this short survey. Read more »

Sprouting Scientists

Learn all about what makes up the books we love -- paper -- on Tuesday, January 15, at 11 a.m. at the Madison Public Library. Read more »

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