News & Updates

Beware of bootlegs

Watch out!   OK, I exaggerate.  Adding a bootleg copy of a DVD to your collection won’t burn down the house (or the library).  But sharing illegally made copies does infringe on copyright; in other words, sharing illegal copies is, well, illegal.  Because our shared catalog is public and easy to search, and because large production companies like Disney and Netflix do care about their intellectual property, adding bootleg copies could lead to a cease and desist letter.  The production company would have grounds to sue if you didn’t cease … read more Beware of bootlegs

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Records for large print books

The thing about large print is that if you want it, you want it, and regular print size won’t do.  Imagine this scenario:  Your patron has been waiting for the new book by their favorite author that they placed on hold weeks ago.  They needed the large print, and only one or two libraries in the system own that format.  They get the call, the books is in!  They get someone to drive them to the library. (They failed the eye exam last time they tried to renew their drivers … read more Records for large print books

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UPRLC Board of Directors Regular Meeting Scheduled

The next regular meeting of the UPRLC Board of Directors will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024 at 11 AM Central/12 Noon Eastern. The meeting will be held via Zoom conferencing service. Contact Pam Malmsten (pmalmsten@superiorlandlibrary.org) for more information.

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