Guest guest Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 BART, library to launch on site book lending machine By Paul Burgarino East County Times Article Launched: 05/28/2008 04:32:43 PM PDT BART riders in East County now will be able to check out a library book before hopping on the train. Starting this morning, riders at the Pittsburg/Bay Point station will have access to " Library-a-Go-Go, " a book-lending machine available to Contra Costa County Library cardholders. BART will be the first transit system in the country to offer the service. " We're blending the old-fashioned enjoyment of reading with 2008 technology, " said Luna Salaver, a BART spokeswoman. The machines will hold approximately 400 popular and best-selling titles, both fiction and nonfiction, and will be accessible during BART hours. The machine itself is akin to an automated teller or bridal registry, allowing people to touch a screen and select a book, Salaver said. Marina Partridge, the branch librarian for the Pittsburg library, said she's been passing out library cards to BART riders this week in case they want to take advantage of the kiosk right away. " There's been a lot of interest from riders, many of them saying they just don't have time to get to the library, " she said. " This should be a good opportunity to provide another service. " The Pittsburg/Bay Point station is the first of four Library-a-Go-Go installations planned in Contra Costa County. Other locations include the transit village at the BART station in Pleasant Hill, a shopping center in Discovery Bay, and a fourth location as yet to be decided. Anyone with a Contra Costa County Library card will be able to check out and return books. The program is supported by grants from the California State Library, the Bay Area Library and Information System and Baker & Taylor, Inc. Paul Burgarino covers Pittsburg and Bay Point. Reach him at 925-779-7164 or pburgarino What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so. - Mark Twain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Interesting, but how do they return the books to a machine? or pay late return fines.......... Peter vv fraggle <EBbrewpunxvegan chat Thursday, 29 May, 2008 9:07:49 PM peter vv would like this BART, library to launch on site book lending machineBy Paul BurgarinoEast County TimesArticle Launched: 05/28/2008 04:32:43 PM PDTBART riders in East County now will be able to check out a library book before hopping on the train. Starting this morning, riders at the Pittsburg/Bay Point station will have access to "Library-a-Go- Go," a book-lending machine available to Contra Costa County Library cardholders. BART will be the first transit system in the country to offer the service."We're blending the old-fashioned enjoyment of reading with 2008 technology," said Luna Salaver, a BART spokeswoman.The machines will hold approximately 400 popular and best-selling titles, both fiction and nonfiction, and will be accessible during BART hours. The machine itself is akin to an automated teller or bridal registry, allowing people to touch a screen and select a book, Salaver said.Marina Partridge, the branch librarian for the Pittsburg library, said she's been passing out library cards to BART riders this week in case they want to take advantage of the kiosk right away."There's been a lot of interest from riders, many of them saying they just don't have time to get to the library," she said. "This should be a good opportunity to provide another service."The Pittsburg/Bay Point station is the first of four Library-a-Go- Go installations planned in Contra Costa County. Other locations include the transit village at the BART station in Pleasant Hill, a shopping center in Discovery Bay, and a fourth location as yet to be decided. Anyone with a Contra Costa County Library card will be able to check out and return books. The program is supported by grants from the California State Library, the Bay Area Library and Information System and Baker & Taylor, Inc.Paul Burgarino covers Pittsburg and Bay Point. Reach him at 925-779-7164 or pburgarino@bayarean ewsgroup. comWhat gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so.- Mark Twain Sent from Mail. A Smarter Email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 the same way..you'd drop the books off in the machine... late fees..prolly at the library itself me guesses Peter VV May 29, 2008 1:23 PM Re: peter vv would like this Interesting, but how do they return the books to a machine? or pay late return fines.......... Peter vv fraggle <EBbrewpunx (AT) earthlink (DOT) net>vegan chat Thursday, 29 May, 2008 9:07:49 PM peter vv would like this BART, library to launch on site book lending machineBy Paul BurgarinoEast County TimesArticle Launched: 05/28/2008 04:32:43 PM PDTBART riders in East County now will be able to check out a library book before hopping on the train. Starting this morning, riders at the Pittsburg/Bay Point station will have access to "Library-a-Go- Go," a book-lending machine available to Contra Costa County Library cardholders. BART will be the first transit system in the country to offer the service."We're blending the old-fashioned enjoyment of reading with 2008 technology," said Luna Salaver, a BART spokeswoman.The machines will hold approximately 400 popular and best-selling titles, both fiction and nonfiction, and will be accessible during BART hours. The machine itself is akin to an automated teller or bridal registry, allowing people to touch a screen and select a book, Salaver said.Marina Partridge, the branch librarian for the Pittsburg library, said she's been passing out library cards to BART riders this week in case they want to take advantage of the kiosk right away."There's been a lot of interest from riders, many of them saying they just don't have time to get to the library," she said. "This should be a good opportunity to provide another service."The Pittsburg/Bay Point station is the first of four Library-a-Go- Go installations planned in Contra Costa County. Other locations include the transit village at the BART station in Pleasant Hill, a shopping center in Discovery Bay, and a fourth location as yet to be decided. Anyone with a Contra Costa County Library card will be able to check out and return books. The program is supported by grants from the California State Library, the Bay Area Library and Information System and Baker & Taylor, Inc.Paul Burgarino covers Pittsburg and Bay Point. Reach him at 925-779-7164 or pburgarino@bayarean ewsgroup. comWhat gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so.- Mark Twain Sent from Mail. A Smarter Email. What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so. - Mark Twain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008  I love your sheep :-) Jo - Peter VV Thursday, May 29, 2008 10:23 PM Re: peter vv would like this Interesting, but how do they return the books to a machine? or pay late return fines.......... Peter vv fraggle <EBbrewpunx (AT) earthlink (DOT) net>vegan chat Thursday, 29 May, 2008 9:07:49 PM peter vv would like this BART, library to launch on site book lending machineBy Paul BurgarinoEast County TimesArticle Launched: 05/28/2008 04:32:43 PM PDTBART riders in East County now will be able to check out a library book before hopping on the train. Starting this morning, riders at the Pittsburg/Bay Point station will have access to "Library-a-Go- Go," a book-lending machine available to Contra Costa County Library cardholders. BART will be the first transit system in the country to offer the service."We're blending the old-fashioned enjoyment of reading with 2008 technology," said Luna Salaver, a BART spokeswoman.The machines will hold approximately 400 popular and best-selling titles, both fiction and nonfiction, and will be accessible during BART hours. The machine itself is akin to an automated teller or bridal registry, allowing people to touch a screen and select a book, Salaver said.Marina Partridge, the branch librarian for the Pittsburg library, said she's been passing out library cards to BART riders this week in case they want to take advantage of the kiosk right away."There's been a lot of interest from riders, many of them saying they just don't have time to get to the library," she said. "This should be a good opportunity to provide another service."The Pittsburg/Bay Point station is the first of four Library-a-Go- Go installations planned in Contra Costa County. Other locations include the transit village at the BART station in Pleasant Hill, a shopping center in Discovery Bay, and a fourth location as yet to be decided. Anyone with a Contra Costa County Library card will be able to check out and return books. The program is supported by grants from the California State Library, the Bay Area Library and Information System and Baker & Taylor, Inc.Paul Burgarino covers Pittsburg and Bay Point. Reach him at 925-779-7164 or pburgarino@bayarean ewsgroup. comWhat gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so.- Mark Twain Sent from Mail. A Smarter Email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 here's where i'm supposed to comment something to the effect of "so does he" drum roll jo May 29, 2008 2:18 PM Re: peter vv would like this  I love your sheep :-) Jo - Peter VV Thursday, May 29, 2008 10:23 PM Re: peter vv would like this Interesting, but how do they return the books to a machine? or pay late return fines.......... Peter vv fraggle <EBbrewpunx (AT) earthlink (DOT) net>vegan chat Thursday, 29 May, 2008 9:07:49 PM peter vv would like this BART, library to launch on site book lending machineBy Paul BurgarinoEast County TimesArticle Launched: 05/28/2008 04:32:43 PM PDTBART riders in East County now will be able to check out a library book before hopping on the train. Starting this morning, riders at the Pittsburg/Bay Point station will have access to "Library-a-Go- Go," a book-lending machine available to Contra Costa County Library cardholders. BART will be the first transit system in the country to offer the service."We're blending the old-fashioned enjoyment of reading with 2008 technology," said Luna Salaver, a BART spokeswoman.The machines will hold approximately 400 popular and best-selling titles, both fiction and nonfiction, and will be accessible during BART hours. The machine itself is akin to an automated teller or bridal registry, allowing people to touch a screen and select a book, Salaver said.Marina Partridge, the branch librarian for the Pittsburg library, said she's been passing out library cards to BART riders this week in case they want to take advantage of the kiosk right away."There's been a lot of interest from riders, many of them saying they just don't have time to get to the library," she said. "This should be a good opportunity to provide another service."The Pittsburg/Bay Point station is the first of four Library-a-Go- Go installations planned in Contra Costa County. Other locations include the transit village at the BART station in Pleasant Hill, a shopping center in Discovery Bay, and a fourth location as yet to be decided. Anyone with a Contra Costa County Library card will be able to check out and return books. The program is supported by grants from the California State Library, the Bay Area Library and Information System and Baker & Taylor, Inc.Paul Burgarino covers Pittsburg and Bay Point. Reach him at 925-779-7164 or pburgarino@bayarean ewsgroup. comWhat gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so.- Mark Twain Sent from Mail. A Smarter Email. What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so. - Mark Twain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 and..I`m supposed to chip in with ................ ......................very predictable of ewe............. Peter vv fraggle <EBbrewpunx Sent: Friday, 30 May, 2008 12:01:30 AMRe: peter vv would like this here's where i'm supposed to comment something to the effect of "so does he" drum roll jo May 29, 2008 2:18 PM @gro ups.com Re: peter vv would like this  I love your sheep :-) Jo - Peter VV @gro ups.com Thursday, May 29, 2008 10:23 PM Re: peter vv would like this Interesting, but how do they return the books to a machine? or pay late return fines....... ... Peter vv fraggle <EBbrewpunx@earthlin k.net>vegan chat <@gro ups.com>Thursday, 29 May, 2008 9:07:49 PM peter vv would like this BART, library to launch on site book lending machineBy Paul BurgarinoEast County TimesArticle Launched: 05/28/2008 04:32:43 PM PDTBART riders in East County now will be able to check out a library book before hopping on the train. Starting this morning, riders at the Pittsburg/Bay Point station will have access to "Library-a-Go- Go," a book-lending machine available to Contra Costa County Library cardholders. BART will be the first transit system in the country to offer the service."We're blending the old-fashioned enjoyment of reading with 2008 technology," said Luna Salaver, a BART spokeswoman.The machines will hold approximately 400 popular and best-selling titles, both fiction and nonfiction, and will be accessible during BART hours. The machine itself is akin to an automated teller or bridal registry, allowing people to touch a screen and select a book, Salaver said.Marina Partridge, the branch librarian for the Pittsburg library, said she's been passing out library cards to BART riders this week in case they want to take advantage of the kiosk right away."There's been a lot of interest from riders, many of them saying they just don't have time to get to the library," she said. "This should be a good opportunity to provide another service."The Pittsburg/Bay Point station is the first of four Library-a-Go- Go installations planned in Contra Costa County. Other locations include the transit village at the BART station in Pleasant Hill, a shopping center in Discovery Bay, and a fourth location as yet to be decided. Anyone with a Contra Costa County Library card will be able to check out and return books. The program is supported by grants from the California State Library, the Bay Area Library and Information System and Baker & Taylor, Inc.Paul Burgarino covers Pittsburg and Bay Point. Reach him at 925-779-7164 or pburgarino@bayarean ewsgroup. comWhat gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so.- Mark Twain Sent from Mail. A Smarter Email. What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so. - Mark Twain Sent from Mail. A Smarter Email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 must be quite a big machine? Peter vv fraggle <EBbrewpunx Sent: Thursday, 29 May, 2008 11:02:32 PMRe: peter vv would like this the same way..you'd drop the books off in the machine... late fees..prolly at the library itself me guesses Peter VV May 29, 2008 1:23 PM @gro ups.com Re: peter vv would like this Interesting, but how do they return the books to a machine? or pay late return fines....... ... Peter vv fraggle <EBbrewpunx@earthlin k.net>vegan chat <@gro ups.com>Thursday, 29 May, 2008 9:07:49 PM peter vv would like this BART, library to launch on site book lending machineBy Paul BurgarinoEast County TimesArticle Launched: 05/28/2008 04:32:43 PM PDTBART riders in East County now will be able to check out a library book before hopping on the train. Starting this morning, riders at the Pittsburg/Bay Point station will have access to "Library-a-Go- Go," a book-lending machine available to Contra Costa County Library cardholders. BART will be the first transit system in the country to offer the service."We're blending the old-fashioned enjoyment of reading with 2008 technology," said Luna Salaver, a BART spokeswoman.The machines will hold approximately 400 popular and best-selling titles, both fiction and nonfiction, and will be accessible during BART hours. The machine itself is akin to an automated teller or bridal registry, allowing people to touch a screen and select a book, Salaver said.Marina Partridge, the branch librarian for the Pittsburg library, said she's been passing out library cards to BART riders this week in case they want to take advantage of the kiosk right away."There's been a lot of interest from riders, many of them saying they just don't have time to get to the library," she said. "This should be a good opportunity to provide another service."The Pittsburg/Bay Point station is the first of four Library-a-Go- Go installations planned in Contra Costa County. Other locations include the transit village at the BART station in Pleasant Hill, a shopping center in Discovery Bay, and a fourth location as yet to be decided. Anyone with a Contra Costa County Library card will be able to check out and return books. The program is supported by grants from the California State Library, the Bay Area Library and Information System and Baker & Taylor, Inc.Paul Burgarino covers Pittsburg and Bay Point. Reach him at 925-779-7164 or pburgarino@bayarean ewsgroup. comWhat gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so.- Mark Twain Sent from Mail. A Smarter Email. What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so. - Mark Twain Sent from Mail. A Smarter Email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Every book in my local libraries has a bar code. Whether it's checked in by a person or a machine, the bar code is scanned. Late fees go on the card and are paid when you get a round tuit. At least one of the libraries says you can pay online. So basically, all you need is a slot with a barcode reader and a collection bin. But since it's like a vending machine, I guess each book goes to an assigned slot (like a hotel for books) so the machine can retrieve them. At 6:07 AM +0000 5/30/08, Peter VV wrote: must be quite a big machine? Peter vv fraggle <EBbrewpunx Thursday, 29 May, 2008 11:02:32 PM Re: peter vv would like this the same way..you'd drop the books off in the machine... late fees..prolly at the library itself me guesses Peter VV May 29, 2008 1:23 PM @gro ups.com Re: peter vv would like this Interesting, but how do they return the books to a machine? or pay late return fines....... ... Peter vv fraggle <EBbrewpunx@earthlin k.net> vegan chat <@gro ups.com> Thursday, 29 May, 2008 9:07:49 PM peter vv would like this BART, library to launch on site book lending machine By Paul Burgarino East County Times Article Launched: 05/28/2008 04:32:43 PM PDT BART riders in East County now will be able to check out a library book before hopping on the train. Starting this morning, riders at the Pittsburg/Bay Point station will have access to " Library-a-Go- Go, " a book-lending machine available to Contra Costa County Library cardholders. BART will be the first transit system in the country to offer the service. " We're blending the old-fashioned enjoyment of reading with 2008 technology, " said Luna Salaver, a BART spokeswoman. The machines will hold approximately 400 popular and best-selling titles, both fiction and nonfiction, and will be accessible during BART hours. The machine itself is akin to an automated teller or bridal registry, allowing people to touch a screen and select a book, Salaver said. Marina Partridge, the branch librarian for the Pittsburg library, said she's been passing out library cards to BART riders this week in case they want to take advantage of the kiosk right away. " There's been a lot of interest from riders, many of them saying they just don't have time to get to the library, " she said. " This should be a good opportunity to provide another service. " The Pittsburg/Bay Point station is the first of four Library-a-Go- Go installations planned in Contra Costa County. Other locations include the transit village at the BART station in Pleasant Hill, a shopping center in Discovery Bay, and a fourth location as yet to be decided. Anyone with a Contra Costa County Library card will be able to check out and return books. The program is supported by grants from the California State Library, the Bay Area Library and Information System and Baker & Taylor, Inc. Paul Burgarino covers Pittsburg and Bay Point. Reach him at 925-779-7164 or pburgarino@bayarean ewsgroup. com What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so. - Mark Twain Sent from Mail. A Smarter Email. What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so. - Mark Twain Sent from Mail. A Smarter Email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Ooooooh ........... :-) Jo Re: peter vv would like this here's where i'm supposed to comment something to the effect of " so does he " drum roll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008  Oh Peter - with puns like that I hope you're feeling rather sheepish.... BB Peter - Peter VV Friday, May 30, 2008 7:06 AM Re: peter vv would like this and..I`m supposed to chip in with ................ ......................very predictable of ewe............. Peter vv fraggle <EBbrewpunx Sent: Friday, 30 May, 2008 12:01:30 AMRe: peter vv would like this here's where i'm supposed to comment something to the effect of "so does he" drum roll jo May 29, 2008 2:18 PM @gro ups.com Re: peter vv would like this  I love your sheep :-) Jo - Peter VV @gro ups.com Thursday, May 29, 2008 10:23 PM Re: peter vv would like this Interesting, but how do they return the books to a machine? or pay late return fines....... ... Peter vv fraggle <EBbrewpunx@earthlin k.net>vegan chat <@gro ups.com>Thursday, 29 May, 2008 9:07:49 PM peter vv would like this BART, library to launch on site book lending machineBy Paul BurgarinoEast County TimesArticle Launched: 05/28/2008 04:32:43 PM PDTBART riders in East County now will be able to check out a library book before hopping on the train. Starting this morning, riders at the Pittsburg/Bay Point station will have access to "Library-a-Go- Go," a book-lending machine available to Contra Costa County Library cardholders. BART will be the first transit system in the country to offer the service."We're blending the old-fashioned enjoyment of reading with 2008 technology," said Luna Salaver, a BART spokeswoman.The machines will hold approximately 400 popular and best-selling titles, both fiction and nonfiction, and will be accessible during BART hours. The machine itself is akin to an automated teller or bridal registry, allowing people to touch a screen and select a book, Salaver said.Marina Partridge, the branch librarian for the Pittsburg library, said she's been passing out library cards to BART riders this week in case they want to take advantage of the kiosk right away."There's been a lot of interest from riders, many of them saying they just don't have time to get to the library," she said. "This should be a good opportunity to provide another service."The Pittsburg/Bay Point station is the first of four Library-a-Go- Go installations planned in Contra Costa County. Other locations include the transit village at the BART station in Pleasant Hill, a shopping center in Discovery Bay, and a fourth location as yet to be decided. Anyone with a Contra Costa County Library card will be able to check out and return books. The program is supported by grants from the California State Library, the Bay Area Library and Information System and Baker & Taylor, Inc.Paul Burgarino covers Pittsburg and Bay Point. Reach him at 925-779-7164 or pburgarino@bayarean ewsgroup. comWhat gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so.- Mark Twain Sent from Mail. A Smarter Email. What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so. - Mark Twain Sent from Mail. A Smarter Email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008  Oooooh ! :-) BBJo - Peter Friday, May 30, 2008 8:41 AM Re: peter vv would like this  Oh Peter - with puns like that I hope you're feeling rather sheepish.... BB Peter - Peter VV Friday, May 30, 2008 7:06 AM Re: peter vv would like this and..I`m supposed to chip in with ................ ......................very predictable of ewe............. Peter vv fraggle <EBbrewpunx (AT) earthlink (DOT) net> Sent: Friday, 30 May, 2008 12:01:30 AMRe: peter vv would like this here's where i'm supposed to comment something to the effect of "so does he" drum roll jo May 29, 2008 2:18 PM @gro ups.com Re: peter vv would like this  I love your sheep :-) Jo - Peter VV @gro ups.com Thursday, May 29, 2008 10:23 PM Re: peter vv would like this Interesting, but how do they return the books to a machine? or pay late return fines....... ... Peter vv fraggle <EBbrewpunx@earthlin k.net>vegan chat <@gro ups.com>Thursday, 29 May, 2008 9:07:49 PM peter vv would like this BART, library to launch on site book lending machineBy Paul BurgarinoEast County TimesArticle Launched: 05/28/2008 04:32:43 PM PDTBART riders in East County now will be able to check out a library book before hopping on the train. Starting this morning, riders at the Pittsburg/Bay Point station will have access to "Library-a-Go- Go," a book-lending machine available to Contra Costa County Library cardholders. BART will be the first transit system in the country to offer the service."We're blending the old-fashioned enjoyment of reading with 2008 technology," said Luna Salaver, a BART spokeswoman.The machines will hold approximately 400 popular and best-selling titles, both fiction and nonfiction, and will be accessible during BART hours. The machine itself is akin to an automated teller or bridal registry, allowing people to touch a screen and select a book, Salaver said.Marina Partridge, the branch librarian for the Pittsburg library, said she's been passing out library cards to BART riders this week in case they want to take advantage of the kiosk right away."There's been a lot of interest from riders, many of them saying they just don't have time to get to the library," she said. "This should be a good opportunity to provide another service."The Pittsburg/Bay Point station is the first of four Library-a-Go- Go installations planned in Contra Costa County. Other locations include the transit village at the BART station in Pleasant Hill, a shopping center in Discovery Bay, and a fourth location as yet to be decided. Anyone with a Contra Costa County Library card will be able to check out and return books. The program is supported by grants from the California State Library, the Bay Area Library and Information System and Baker & Taylor, Inc.Paul Burgarino covers Pittsburg and Bay Point. Reach him at 925-779-7164 or pburgarino@bayarean ewsgroup. comWhat gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so.- Mark Twain Sent from Mail. A Smarter Email. What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so. - Mark Twain Sent from Mail. A Smarter Email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Cant pull th ewool over your eyes eh? Peter vv Peter <metalscarab Sent: Friday, 30 May, 2008 8:41:23 AMRe: peter vv would like this  Oh Peter - with puns like that I hope you're feeling rather sheepish.... BB Peter - Peter VV @gro ups.com Friday, May 30, 2008 7:06 AM Re: peter vv would like this and..I`m supposed to chip in with ............ .... ............. ......... very predictable of ewe......... .... Peter vv fraggle <EBbrewpunx@earthlin k.net>@gro ups.comFriday, 30 May, 2008 12:01:30 AMRe: peter vv would like this here's where i'm supposed to comment something to the effect of "so does he" drum roll jo May 29, 2008 2:18 PM @gro ups.com Re: peter vv would like this  I love your sheep :-) Jo - Peter VV @gro ups.com Thursday, May 29, 2008 10:23 PM Re: peter vv would like this Interesting, but how do they return the books to a machine? or pay late return fines....... ... Peter vv fraggle <EBbrewpunx@earthlin k.net>vegan chat <@gro ups.com>Thursday, 29 May, 2008 9:07:49 PM peter vv would like this BART, library to launch on site book lending machineBy Paul BurgarinoEast County TimesArticle Launched: 05/28/2008 04:32:43 PM PDTBART riders in East County now will be able to check out a library book before hopping on the train. Starting this morning, riders at the Pittsburg/Bay Point station will have access to "Library-a-Go- Go," a book-lending machine available to Contra Costa County Library cardholders. BART will be the first transit system in the country to offer the service."We're blending the old-fashioned enjoyment of reading with 2008 technology," said Luna Salaver, a BART spokeswoman.The machines will hold approximately 400 popular and best-selling titles, both fiction and nonfiction, and will be accessible during BART hours. The machine itself is akin to an automated teller or bridal registry, allowing people to touch a screen and select a book, Salaver said.Marina Partridge, the branch librarian for the Pittsburg library, said she's been passing out library cards to BART riders this week in case they want to take advantage of the kiosk right away."There's been a lot of interest from riders, many of them saying they just don't have time to get to the library," she said. "This should be a good opportunity to provide another service."The Pittsburg/Bay Point station is the first of four Library-a-Go- Go installations planned in Contra Costa County. Other locations include the transit village at the BART station in Pleasant Hill, a shopping center in Discovery Bay, and a fourth location as yet to be decided. Anyone with a Contra Costa County Library card will be able to check out and return books. The program is supported by grants from the California State Library, the Bay Area Library and Information System and Baker & Taylor, Inc.Paul Burgarino covers Pittsburg and Bay Point. Reach him at 925-779-7164 or pburgarino@bayarean ewsgroup. comWhat gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so.- Mark Twain Sent from Mail. A Smarter Email. What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so. - Mark Twain Sent from Mail. A Smarter Email. Sent from Mail. A Smarter Email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 looked pretty big from wot i saw on the news, like an over large vending machine.... tho, for some reason, i just picture a bunch of "oprah" book club titles.... Peter VV May 29, 2008 10:07 PM Re: peter vv would like this must be quite a big machine? Peter vv fraggle <EBbrewpunx (AT) earthlink (DOT) net> Sent: Thursday, 29 May, 2008 11:02:32 PMRe: peter vv would like this the same way..you'd drop the books off in the machine... late fees..prolly at the library itself me guesses Peter VV May 29, 2008 1:23 PM @gro ups.com Re: peter vv would like this Interesting, but how do they return the books to a machine? or pay late return fines....... ... Peter vv fraggle <EBbrewpunx@earthlin k.net>vegan chat <@gro ups.com>Thursday, 29 May, 2008 9:07:49 PM peter vv would like this BART, library to launch on site book lending machineBy Paul BurgarinoEast County TimesArticle Launched: 05/28/2008 04:32:43 PM PDTBART riders in East County now will be able to check out a library book before hopping on the train. Starting this morning, riders at the Pittsburg/Bay Point station will have access to "Library-a-Go- Go," a book-lending machine available to Contra Costa County Library cardholders. BART will be the first transit system in the country to offer the service."We're blending the old-fashioned enjoyment of reading with 2008 technology," said Luna Salaver, a BART spokeswoman.The machines will hold approximately 400 popular and best-selling titles, both fiction and nonfiction, and will be accessible during BART hours. The machine itself is akin to an automated teller or bridal registry, allowing people to touch a screen and select a book, Salaver said.Marina Partridge, the branch librarian for the Pittsburg library, said she's been passing out library cards to BART riders this week in case they want to take advantage of the kiosk right away."There's been a lot of interest from riders, many of them saying they just don't have time to get to the library," she said. "This should be a good opportunity to provide another service."The Pittsburg/Bay Point station is the first of four Library-a-Go- Go installations planned in Contra Costa County. Other locations include the transit village at the BART station in Pleasant Hill, a shopping center in Discovery Bay, and a fourth location as yet to be decided. Anyone with a Contra Costa County Library card will be able to check out and return books. The program is supported by grants from the California State Library, the Bay Area Library and Information System and Baker & Taylor, Inc.Paul Burgarino covers Pittsburg and Bay Point. Reach him at 925-779-7164 or pburgarino@bayarean ewsgroup. comWhat gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so.- Mark Twain Sent from Mail. A Smarter Email. What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so. - Mark Twain Sent from Mail. A Smarter Email. What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so. - Mark Twain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 i knew we'd knit together a bunch of baaaaaaaaaa'd puns Peter VV May 30, 2008 9:43 AM Re: peter vv would like this Cant pull th ewool over your eyes eh? Peter vv Peter <metalscarab > Sent: Friday, 30 May, 2008 8:41:23 AMRe: peter vv would like this  Oh Peter - with puns like that I hope you're feeling rather sheepish.... BB Peter - Peter VV @gro ups.com Friday, May 30, 2008 7:06 AM Re: peter vv would like this and..I`m supposed to chip in with ............ .... ............. ......... very predictable of ewe......... .... Peter vv fraggle <EBbrewpunx@earthlin k.net>@gro ups.comFriday, 30 May, 2008 12:01:30 AMRe: peter vv would like this here's where i'm supposed to comment something to the effect of "so does he" drum roll jo May 29, 2008 2:18 PM @gro ups.com Re: peter vv would like this  I love your sheep :-) Jo - Peter VV @gro ups.com Thursday, May 29, 2008 10:23 PM Re: peter vv would like this Interesting, but how do they return the books to a machine? or pay late return fines....... ... Peter vv fraggle <EBbrewpunx@earthlin k.net>vegan chat <@gro ups.com>Thursday, 29 May, 2008 9:07:49 PM peter vv would like this BART, library to launch on site book lending machineBy Paul BurgarinoEast County TimesArticle Launched: 05/28/2008 04:32:43 PM PDTBART riders in East County now will be able to check out a library book before hopping on the train. Starting this morning, riders at the Pittsburg/Bay Point station will have access to "Library-a-Go- Go," a book-lending machine available to Contra Costa County Library cardholders. BART will be the first transit system in the country to offer the service."We're blending the old-fashioned enjoyment of reading with 2008 technology," said Luna Salaver, a BART spokeswoman.The machines will hold approximately 400 popular and best-selling titles, both fiction and nonfiction, and will be accessible during BART hours. The machine itself is akin to an automated teller or bridal registry, allowing people to touch a screen and select a book, Salaver said.Marina Partridge, the branch librarian for the Pittsburg library, said she's been passing out library cards to BART riders this week in case they want to take advantage of the kiosk right away."There's been a lot of interest from riders, many of them saying they just don't have time to get to the library," she said. "This should be a good opportunity to provide another service."The Pittsburg/Bay Point station is the first of four Library-a-Go- Go installations planned in Contra Costa County. Other locations include the transit village at the BART station in Pleasant Hill, a shopping center in Discovery Bay, and a fourth location as yet to be decided. Anyone with a Contra Costa County Library card will be able to check out and return books. The program is supported by grants from the California State Library, the Bay Area Library and Information System and Baker & Taylor, Inc.Paul Burgarino covers Pittsburg and Bay Point. Reach him at 925-779-7164 or pburgarino@bayarean ewsgroup. comWhat gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so.- Mark Twain Sent from Mail. A Smarter Email. What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so. - Mark Twain Sent from Mail. A Smarter Email. Sent from Mail. A Smarter Email. What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so. - Mark Twain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Hmmmm, synical old me would think along the lines of either top 20 sellers or books they want to push...........would be nice if you could order one on line then pick it up next day on the way to work from the machine! Peter vv fraggle <EBbrewpunx Sent: Friday, 30 May, 2008 6:48:23 PMRe: peter vv would like this looked pretty big from wot i saw on the news, like an over large vending machine.... tho, for some reason, i just picture a bunch of "oprah" book club titles.... Peter VV May 29, 2008 10:07 PM @gro ups.com Re: peter vv would like this must be quite a big machine? Peter vv fraggle <EBbrewpunx@earthlin k.net>@gro ups.comThursday, 29 May, 2008 11:02:32 PMRe: peter vv would like this the same way..you'd drop the books off in the machine... late fees..prolly at the library itself me guesses Peter VV May 29, 2008 1:23 PM @gro ups.com Re: peter vv would like this Interesting, but how do they return the books to a machine? or pay late return fines....... ... Peter vv fraggle <EBbrewpunx@earthlin k.net>vegan chat <@gro ups.com>Thursday, 29 May, 2008 9:07:49 PM peter vv would like this BART, library to launch on site book lending machineBy Paul BurgarinoEast County TimesArticle Launched: 05/28/2008 04:32:43 PM PDTBART riders in East County now will be able to check out a library book before hopping on the train. Starting this morning, riders at the Pittsburg/Bay Point station will have access to "Library-a-Go- Go," a book-lending machine available to Contra Costa County Library cardholders. BART will be the first transit system in the country to offer the service."We're blending the old-fashioned enjoyment of reading with 2008 technology," said Luna Salaver, a BART spokeswoman.The machines will hold approximately 400 popular and best-selling titles, both fiction and nonfiction, and will be accessible during BART hours. The machine itself is akin to an automated teller or bridal registry, allowing people to touch a screen and select a book, Salaver said.Marina Partridge, the branch librarian for the Pittsburg library, said she's been passing out library cards to BART riders this week in case they want to take advantage of the kiosk right away."There's been a lot of interest from riders, many of them saying they just don't have time to get to the library," she said. "This should be a good opportunity to provide another service."The Pittsburg/Bay Point station is the first of four Library-a-Go- Go installations planned in Contra Costa County. Other locations include the transit village at the BART station in Pleasant Hill, a shopping center in Discovery Bay, and a fourth location as yet to be decided. Anyone with a Contra Costa County Library card will be able to check out and return books. The program is supported by grants from the California State Library, the Bay Area Library and Information System and Baker & Taylor, Inc.Paul Burgarino covers Pittsburg and Bay Point. Reach him at 925-779-7164 or pburgarino@bayarean ewsgroup. comWhat gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so.- Mark Twain Sent from Mail. A Smarter Email. What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so. - Mark Twain Sent from Mail. A Smarter Email. What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so. - Mark Twain Sent from Mail. A Smarter Email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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