Arizona State Library to host Digital Bookmobile Download experience promotes free audiobooks, eBook, music and video downloads The Digital Bookmobile will be open to state employees and the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 16 on the west side of the state Capitol, 1700 W. Washington St. The event is free-of-charge, and presented courtesy of the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, and Overdrive Inc. This isn't the bookmobile of old. Instead, the Digital Bookmobile is an immersive download experience - a 74-foot, high-tech tractor-trailer equipped with broadband, Internet-connected computers, HD monitors, premium sound system and a variety of portable media players. Interactive learning stations will give visitors an opportunity to search the State Library's collection of digital media, including eBooks, audiobooks, music and video. "We are thrilled to have this highly visible and useful outreach event," said State Librarian GladysAnn Wells. "We hope state employees will learn more about our services." State Library card holders can check out and download digital titles anytime, anywhere by visiting http://overdrive.phoenixpubliclibrary.org or connecting through the Greater Phoenix Digital Library link - www.azlibrary.gov/azlibrary - available on AZlibrary. >From there, visitors can browse the growing collection of best-selling new releases and classic titles, and check out a digital title with a valid State Library or other library card. State Library cards are available to state employees who register online at www.lib.az.us/azlibrary/app.aspx . Once downloaded, digital titles can be enjoyed on a computer or transferred to supported mobile devices. Many audio titles can also be burned to audio CD. At the end of the 2-week lending period, titles automatically expire and are returned to the digital collection. There are no late fees or penalties for damaged items. About the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State's Office, serves the information needs of Arizona citizens. Through its divisions, the agency provides access to unique historical and contemporary resources. Its services include: * Archives of historical records in Arizona. * Library development assistance to libraries of all types. * A library for the visually and physically disabled. * A museum on state government history and people of the state. * Public records management program. * A research and law library, including a Federal Regional Depository. In-depth research and reference services are provided in the subject areas of law, government, genealogy and Arizona history and culture. Consultant services are offered to public libraries to strengthen county and local library services, and to government agencies of the cities, counties and state to assist them in the management of official records. State and federal grants for public libraries and other authorized services are administered and monitored. Special library and information services are offered for those who are visually or physically impaired. Linda (SIRLS alumna) Linda Reib Electronic Records Archivist History and Archives Division Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records 1901 W. Madison St. Phoenix, AZ 85009 602.926.3724 Leslie Kent Kunkel, MLS, MBA Assistant Director School of Information Resources and Library Science University of Arizona 1515 East First Street Tucson, Arizona 85719 Voice: (520) 615-0377 FAX: (520) 621-3279 Email: Leslie@mail.sbs.arizona.edu