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resources. The building,which opened in 2010,is fully the Mashpee Police Department. The Library closed
<br /> handicapped accessible including the parking lot and for an afternoon to encourage staff preparation and to
<br /> building interior.Sidewalk cutaways in the parking lot, devise a plan to more proactively handle unexpected
<br /> automatic door openers, designated handicapped emergency situations. The ability to work with the
<br /> parking spaces, wheelchair accessible service desks Mashpee Police Department and observe their level of
<br /> and restrooms, elevator service to both floors, and sit skill,professionalism,and commitment to public safety
<br /> down catalog terminals and computer stations that was invaluable to the staff, and only deepened our
<br /> accommodate wheelchairs represent our progress in appreciation for the services they provide to the
<br /> enabling physical access to the building. community on a daily basis.
<br /> In 2018, the Library replaced all public access Communication and Outreach
<br /> computers with upgraded models to meet the demand The Library was excited to unveil a new
<br /> of all residents who rely on the Library as their first,or interactive website this year,which was made possible
<br /> only source of Internet access. More and more by the financial support of the Friends of the Library.
<br /> employers require that job applications be filed online, This dedicated site provides a platform to showcase our
<br /> as well as government agencies who are increasingly collections,share information and serves as a gateway
<br /> directing individuals to go online for necessary to our growing array of online and electronic resources,
<br /> services. In order to meet those needs, fast, reliable such as ebooks, audiobooks, online magazines and
<br /> Internet access is imperative. The new computers also newspapers, streaming video, genealogy databases,
<br /> include large print screen capabilities for patrons with legal forms online, resources for job seekers,
<br /> visual impairment and headphone capabilities for users Universal Class,and Great Courses,which patrons can
<br /> seeking audio playback. Again,we view these services access from home at any time.
<br /> as only our initial achievements in the area of
<br /> accessibility, and plan to evaluate all of our systems In 2018,it became easier than ever to keep track
<br /> and implement enhancements whenever possible. of Library events and programs by signing up for our
<br /> Our collections include Large Print books in electronic newsletter, viewing our bulletin boards or
<br /> electronic signage in-house, or checking out our
<br /> fiction and non-fiction formats,as well as audiobooks popular column in the Mashpee Enterprise. Realizing
<br /> on CD, and downloadable audiobooks and e-books. that not all patrons are proficient with technology and
<br /> Our OverDrive service for Android, iOS devices, we began offering personalized tutorial
<br /> (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch),and Windows is compatible sessions to broaden the scope of our communications
<br /> with most accessibility programs and apps. Home and make them more accessible.
<br /> delivery is available through the volunteer efforts of the
<br /> Mashpee Council on Aging to residents who have Patrons interested in some one-on-one technology
<br /> difficulty coming to the library because of age,illness, can take advantage of a new monthly service provided
<br /> or temporary or permanent disability. by the Library's Techsperts. The Techsperts are a
<br /> group of tech-savvy teens who volunteer their time on
<br /> Our collaboration with the Mashpee Council on Saturday mornings, and share their expertise with
<br /> Aging continues to evolve as we support them and will smartphones,tablets,and laptops with patrons seeking
<br /> develop initiatives related to the Barnstable County help with using tech devices.
<br /> Healthy Aging Cape Cod project. Data from this
<br /> project will guide us as we adopt new service models to Upgrading and creating programs and services to
<br /> ensure that our patrons have resources that support tweens and teens was also an important component of
<br /> aging in place. During the past year the Library offered our work in 2018.A Teen Advisory Group was formed
<br /> free community trainings including CPR and First Aid, to share ideas and input with library staff for services to
<br /> Emergency Preparedness Training,and Coffee with the middle and high school age library users.The group is
<br /> Command Staff to promote awareness of safety issues open to all youth ages 12 and up, and meets monthly
<br /> and emergency response resources. for activities, to plan programs and events, and offer
<br /> Library staff completed the ALICE (Alert, suggestions for selecting library materials for the
<br /> Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) emergency Young Adult Room.
<br /> preparedness training protocol under the direction of
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