Georgia PINES
Georgia PINES
Grades: All | Subject(s): Art | Overall rating: 10
Georgia Library PINES (Public Information Network for Electronic Services) is a program of the Georgia Public Library Service that connects the collections of 275 libraries in over 130 counties in the state of Georgia. Not only do all Georgians with a PINES library card have access to check out the resources from libraries across the state, our high school library works with the West Georgia Regional Library to provide this same access for our students. Books can be ordered through PINES from all across the state and the bookmobile brings them to our library every Tuesday and Friday. This incredible resource allows us to provide access to extended resources for our patrons. We have found it especially valuable for our students with special needs (finding large print resources or audio books) and for providing enough copies of a book for our book club members to read each month. I strongly encourage all librarians to contact their local library affiliated with the Georgia Pines network and establish a relationship. We have been thrilled with the results at CHS.
For the purposes of this assignment, I looked up If I Stay as a title search. Users can also search by keyword, title, author, subject, or series or by format (audio books, books, computer files, DVDs/videos, kits, maps, music, or other) or by library. The search feature sometimes takes a little longer to return hits than I would like; however, the source is still very valuable. My search returned 429 hits, and the first two items were the print book and the audio book for If I Stay. Options to filter or sort the results were available. Users could also put a hold on the book or add a book to his/her list. The search results also list how many copies of each item can be found within the PINES network. For example, there are nine total copies of the book in PINES; however, only three copies are currently available. When I click on the book title, I can view the location, call number, barcode number, shelving location, and status for each of the nine copies. I can also view basic bibliographic data for the book as well as the number of holds currently on the book. A summary, awards, reviews, and suggested books to read are also given. The Lexile Reading Level is listed and options to view recommended lists and articles from NoveList are listed. My favorite features of the Georgia PINES catalog are that users can read an excerpt from the title to preview the book and the shelf browser to view other books shelved near the book in the search.
The Georgia PINES network also provides a section for children, a way to find a local library, and a link to access Galileo. Users can also apply for a PINES library card on the website. I’ve assigned a value of 10 for this resource. Our school library functions hand-in-hand with it every day. We are so thankful for this incredible resource.
Book Source:
Forman, G. (2009). If I stay: A novel. New York: Dutton Books.
Grades: All | Subject(s): Art | Overall rating: 10
Georgia Library PINES (Public Information Network for Electronic Services) is a program of the Georgia Public Library Service that connects the collections of 275 libraries in over 130 counties in the state of Georgia. Not only do all Georgians with a PINES library card have access to check out the resources from libraries across the state, our high school library works with the West Georgia Regional Library to provide this same access for our students. Books can be ordered through PINES from all across the state and the bookmobile brings them to our library every Tuesday and Friday. This incredible resource allows us to provide access to extended resources for our patrons. We have found it especially valuable for our students with special needs (finding large print resources or audio books) and for providing enough copies of a book for our book club members to read each month. I strongly encourage all librarians to contact their local library affiliated with the Georgia Pines network and establish a relationship. We have been thrilled with the results at CHS.
For the purposes of this assignment, I looked up If I Stay as a title search. Users can also search by keyword, title, author, subject, or series or by format (audio books, books, computer files, DVDs/videos, kits, maps, music, or other) or by library. The search feature sometimes takes a little longer to return hits than I would like; however, the source is still very valuable. My search returned 429 hits, and the first two items were the print book and the audio book for If I Stay. Options to filter or sort the results were available. Users could also put a hold on the book or add a book to his/her list. The search results also list how many copies of each item can be found within the PINES network. For example, there are nine total copies of the book in PINES; however, only three copies are currently available. When I click on the book title, I can view the location, call number, barcode number, shelving location, and status for each of the nine copies. I can also view basic bibliographic data for the book as well as the number of holds currently on the book. A summary, awards, reviews, and suggested books to read are also given. The Lexile Reading Level is listed and options to view recommended lists and articles from NoveList are listed. My favorite features of the Georgia PINES catalog are that users can read an excerpt from the title to preview the book and the shelf browser to view other books shelved near the book in the search.
The Georgia PINES network also provides a section for children, a way to find a local library, and a link to access Galileo. Users can also apply for a PINES library card on the website. I’ve assigned a value of 10 for this resource. Our school library functions hand-in-hand with it every day. We are so thankful for this incredible resource.
Book Source:
Forman, G. (2009). If I stay: A novel. New York: Dutton Books.