Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Discontinuation of Blog

 Blog Discontinuation 


The Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled’s blog, Beyond the Stacks, will be discontinued as of Wednesday, March 1, 2023. 


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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Collection Highlight: Marylandia Update

Collection Highlight: Marylandia Update

Contributed by Jordan Wohlfort, Collection Development Librarian


January 2023


Humor


DBC 12434  – I Love You, Beth Cooper, by Larry Doyle, narrated by Cary Black


Denis Cooverman wanted to say something really important in his high school graduation speech. So, in front of his 512 classmates and their 3,000 relatives, he announced: "I love you, Beth Cooper." It would have been such a sweet, romantic moment. Except that Beth, the head cheerleader, has only the vaguest idea who Denis is. And Denis, the captain of the debate team, is so far out of her league he is barely even the same species. And then there's Kevin, Beth's remarkably large boyfriend, who's in town on furlough from the United States Army. Complications ensue.


Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Collection Highlight: January 2023

 

Collection Highlight: January 2023

Contributed by Jordan Wohlfort, Collection Development Librarian

Collection Development Boiler plate. DTBM with headphones


January 2023


Whether or not there’s snow on the ground, these thrillers will bring a chill to the room. Check out some of the mysteries below, all featuring a snow-covered backdrop.


One by One, by Ruth Ware

DB 100607

A French Alps trip for the team of a trendy London-based tech company starts out as a typical corporate retreat. But as soon as one shareholder upends the agenda by pushing a buyout offer, tensions simmer. When an avalanche leaves them stranded, the group dwindles one by one.


The Hunting Party, by Lucy Foley

DB 94270

A group of thirtysomething Oxford friends gather for their annual New Year vacation. They arrive at this year's idyllic and isolated estate in the Scottish Highlands just before a historic blizzard seals them off from the outside world. Two days later, one of them is dead.


The Sanatorium, by Sarah Pearse

DB 102076

On leave from her job as a detective, Elin Warner has no reason to turn down the invitation from her estranged brother Isaac and his fiancée Laure to celebrate their engagement at a remote hotel. The hotel holds secrets and when Laure disappears, Elin must find her.


The Snowman, by Jo Nesbø

BR 20142 ; DB 73460

Oslo detective Harry Hole is tracking a serial killer who leaves snowmen at murder scenes. Hole's new young colleague believes there is a link between the crimes and a long-missing cop from her town.


Ice Cold, by Tess Gerritsen

DB 72482

At a Wyoming conference, Dr. Maura Isles uncharacteristically accepts a colleague's invitation to join an overnight ski trip. When their vehicle rolls off a remote road, the travelers find shelter in an eerily abandoned village. Meanwhile, Maura's Boston friends frantically try to locate her.


The Shining, by Stephen King

BR 13271 ; DB 51373

Jack and Wendy Torrance come face-to-face with terror when they become caretakers of a haunted old hotel in the snowy mountains of Colorado. Their five-year-old son Danny, who appears to have psychic powers, is the first to sense the evil in the building.


An Unwanted Guest, by Shari Lapeña

DB 91937

Mitchell's Inn, nestled deep in the woods, is the perfect setting for a relaxing Catskills weekend. But when a blizzard cuts off the electricity and all outside contact, the guests must settle in for the long haul. Soon, though, one of them turns up dead. And then another one. 


1222, by Anne Holt

DB 100491

A train traveling to northern Norway derails during a massive blizzard, 1,222 meters above sea level. The passengers think they are safe after finding shelter from the storm at an old hotel--until one of them turns up dead. Now paralyzed, retired police inspector Hanne Wilhelmsen is asked to investigate.


The Hunger, by Alma Katsu

DB 93829

Members of the Donner Party wagon train dream of new lives in the West, but the bad luck following them drives some nearly to madness. As members of the party begin to disappear, the survivors believe something hungry is stalking them through the mountains.


Moon of the Crusted Snow, by Waubgeshig Rice

DB 95719

A small Anishinaabe First Nation community loses contact with society at large. As they struggle to maintain order while supplies diminish, a refugee who's escaped from a crumbling society appears. When more people arrive, the community must turn to tradition in hopes of survival.


Monday, January 9, 2023

Technology User Group Meeting: Maryland Accessible Telecommunications

 

Technology User Group Meeting: 

Maryland Accessible Telecommunications



Contributed by Jerry Price, Assistive Technology Training Coordinator 



On Saturday, February 11th, the Technology User Group (TUG) welcomes the Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT) Program to our gathering.  The Maryland Accessible Telecommunications Program provides Maryland residents with an opportunity to apply for free telecommunications equipment to independently make or receive calls.

 

The program also offers a wide variety of solutions and tools – from amplified phones to captioned telephones to tablets – to support day-to-day communications.  Qualifying is easy, so come and learn about the process and other services that may be provided.


The presentation will be virtual and may be joined by calling 319-527-4994.  You do not have to RSVP for this event.  The presentation will begin at 10 AM and last about 60 minutes.


Important Message for T-Mobile and Metro PCS users:

It has come to our attention that these carriers may charge for connecting to a conference call.  If you are getting a message saying that you will incur charges for connecting to our meeting platform, please hang up and text the words “call me” to the phone number 319-527-4994.  The Free Conference Call system will call you back, and you will be able to join the meeting without a charge.  Please be advised, however, that if you attempt to join late and the meeting is already muted, you will be unable to connect to the meeting platform.


We look forward to meeting with you virtually on Saturday, February 11th, and hope that you will join us for other exciting events we have planned for 2023 and beyond.


If you would like to listen to previous TUG recordings, please click here:

https://www.marylandlibraries.org/Pages/Technology%20User%20Group.aspx.  You may also listen on the Maryland State Library Agency podcast channel at https://anchor.fm/mdstatelibrary or wherever you get your podcasts.


Upcoming TUG Programs:


March 11:  the GarageBand app – How to use the app and create music


April 8:  How to Upgrade to Windows 11


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For more information about the Technology User Group, please contact Jerry Price at (410) 230-2446 or via email at assistive.technology@maryland.gov.