kimlockhartga , to bookstodon group
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@bookstodon Maybe everyone already knows this, but in case you don't: there is a great way to search for library e-books you might like.

If you have Libby, do a filtered search for whatever you like in general. While perusing the results, tap on any book you have already read and enjoyed. Scroll down past the description, and it will give you suggestions of other books you might like. This really helped me.

This only works in filtered search, not direct search.

FortiterGames , to random
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Oohhh… the app now has a newsstand section with free access to magazines and newspapers. This could be a game changer for me. https://libbyapp.com/

jillrhudy , to librarians group
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The cost of library e-books gets more insane every year. S&S wants $130 for the audiobook of the new Stephen King short story collection. . .for just two years, when it expires and our library has to buy another license. Nope!
@librarians

keefeglise , to bookstodon group
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Weird. I have borrowed this e-book from the library through Libby. Looks as I'd expect on my phone. But when I sync to my Kobo, it's in Danish. Any ideas? @bookstodon

researchbuzz , to random
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'This New Year you can get free instant access to Edinburgh Libraries Libby service without a library card. Thousands of best-selling titles for adults, teens and children are available to read on your phone, tablet or computer. ...

No library card? No problem. For a month from 16 January if you are over 16 years old you can sign up for an Instant digital card in seconds.'

https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2024/01/edinburgh-libraries-offer-free-online-access-without-a-library-card/

julie , to random

Remember how my previous employer denied my WFH request so that I could flee the state of Ohio to take care of my trans kid while still working for a company I loved?

I just heard they did it to someone else today.

When you insist people come in to an office a few days a week because you want a "hybrid culture" not a "remote culture" and then tell them to just fuck off when all they want to do is get their kid somewhere safe that makes you an absolutely shitty person.

I'm done hiding who it was.

The company is , based in Cleveland. They make ebook lending software for your local library called . They say they care about their LGBTQIA+ employees and families but that is clearly a lie.

Ohio lawmakers are turning my home state into absolute garbage and companies like this one are playing along.

Tell your local library to

[Edit, since this is doing numbers: The reason my request was denied a little over a year ago, despite me explaining in detail why, was because they "want a hybrid culture, not a remote culture." (a quote from a senior leader to my face)

In both 2020 and 2021 while the whole company was working remotely I won two annual employee excellence awards for my work on their Security team, while the company had record growth.

Meanwhile, one of my teammates moved out of state to be closer to family and continued to work remotely.]

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