Cambridgeshire Libraries 

January 2016  
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In This Issue
New online reference resources
Concessionary borrower charges
Easy search facility for eAudiobooks
Free tablet training course
All forthcoming events
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Since 2012, the Library Service has saved £2.5m and now needs to save a further £0.5m. Previously, savings have been made from back office support, management costs, a more self-service approach, some service reductions and other efficiencies across the service.
  
Now, we have to make some tough decisions and we are asking people for their opinions about the options facing us.
  
Proposals include a combination of reducing opening hours at larger libraries, reducing management and professional staff and spending less on new library stock.
  
Other options are still being discussed by the Council (in particular, budget proposals for the Mobile Library Service).
  
National Libraries Day - coming soon...
It's National Libraries Day on Saturday 6 February 2016!
 
National Libraries Day celebrates why libraries matter. This year will see the fifth National Libraries Day, a day of events and activities promoting the difference that modern libraries make to people, families and communities across the UK. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to find out what's happening at your local library.
Changes to concessionary borrower charges
From this week, standard borrower charges will apply to concessionary readers when borrowing DVDs. Overdue charges on these items will also apply at the standard rate. No other concessionary charges will be affected. The borrowing of CDs, Adult Spoken Word Books, Junior Spoken Word Books and cassettes will remain free, with no overdue charges, to those unable to visit the library or have difficulties with printed books.
Two new online reference resources
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From today, you can access two new online reference resources. Oxford Short Introductions offers concise introductions to a diverse range of subject areas. All the titles provide serious introductions to their topic written by experts in the field. Oxford Bibliographies offer research guides to subject-specific scholarship, combining the features of an annotated bibliography and a high-level encyclopaedia.  
Easy search facility for eAudiobooks
You can now search more easily for eAudiobooks through the library catalogue. All eAudiobooks from our three collections - OneClickDigital, BorrowBox and Bolinda - are available through the full catalogue and a special eAudiobook section.

Find your next eAudiobook now.
Adult Care and Support Guidance
Most people want to stay in their own home and maintain their independence for as long as possible. The Equipment and Devices advice leaflet gives the practical steps people can take to help you remain in control and the different equipment and daily living aids available. The Adult Care and Support Guide 2016 is also a good starting point to help people think about their care and support options and provides information on where to go next, what people can do themselves and who to contact. Find copies at your local library.
Cambridge Volunteer Centre - drop in events
The Cambridge Volunteer Centre run drop in sessions in the foyer of Cambridge Central Library the first Saturday of each month, 11am to 1pm and they will next be there on 9 January.  They promote over 500 volunteering opportunities and help people find volunteering that interests them. In addition to the drop-in they offer one to one sessions during weekdays and telephone or online assistance. For further information visit www.volunteercambridge.org or call 01223 356549.
Chesterton Workhouse talk
Helen Harwood will give a talk about the Chesterton Workhouse at the next Engage in the Afternoon event at Great Shelford Library. The event will take place on 27 January, 2pm-3.30pm.

Tickets are free and available from the library or by calling 0345 045 5225.
Cambridgeshire Children's Centres Parent Satisfaction Survey 2015 
The Cambridgeshire Children's Centres Parent Satisfaction Survey 2015 has now been launched.  This survey aims to find out how satisfied parents/carers are with services provided by Cambridgeshire Children's Centres. 

Complete the survey now.
Free tablet training course
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Do you have a tablet and are not sure what to do with it? Are you thinking about getting a tablet, but want to know a bit more first? We'll be holding an eight-week course starting later this month at March Library (on Wednesday afternoons) and also at Wisbech Library (Thursday afternoons). The course will cover how to get on to the Internet, an introduction to Apps, how to stay safe online, keeping in touch via email and Skype and much more. We also have devices available to borrow for training.

Please contact us (call 0345 045 5225) or visit March Library or Wisbech Library to book your place.

Recommended Read, January

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Looking for inspiration when choosing your next book? Our Hot new books and eAudio books, Author profile of the month and Top 100 popular authors provide a great place to find your next book. 

 

Why not visit our Reading page to find out how you can join a local reading group?

 

 Forthcoming events and activities

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Click on your local library to discover what events and activities are coming up in the next few months.

 

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Littleport Library
Bar Hill LibraryMarch Library
Barnwell Road Library, CambridgeMilton Road Library, Cambridge
Buckden LibraryPapworth Library
Burwell LibraryRamsey Library
Cambourne LibraryRock Road Library
Central Library, CambridgeSawston Library
Chatteris LibrarySawtry Library
Cherry Hinton Library, CambridgeSoham Library
Comberton LibrarySt Ives Library
Cottenham LibrarySt Neots Library
Ely LibraryWarboys Library
Great Shelford LibraryWhittlesey Library Learning Centre
Histon LibraryWillingham Library
Huntingdon Library and ArchivesWisbech Library
Linton LibraryYaxley Library


Bassingbourn Library Access Point
 Bottisham Library Access Point Melbourn Library Access Point
 Fulbourn Library Access Point Somersham Library Access Point
Gamlingay Library Access PointSwavesey Library Access Point
 Haddenham Library Access Point Waterbeach Library Access Point
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