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One of the greatest things we offer Ask Us Anything with Vince Giordano
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Tons and tons of free books available to you, in print and digitally, is likely the best thing we offer and have offered for years. But for the past few years, we have loaned out mobile hotspots and they are a huge hit. One of our patrons called it the greatest thing we ever offered, so I need to explain what they are.
1) What is a mobile hotspot? It is a wireless router that makes mobile Wi-Fi (wireless internet). This can give wireless internet to your devices, including laptops, tablets, phones, or devices running on Android, Windows or iOS.
2) How does it work? Simply turn on the device (instruction included) and go to the wireless screen on your device. You will get a charging cable to keep the device powered. An instructional brochure with screenshots will also be included as well as secure passwords for when you use the device. These devices are extremely easy to use. If you are not computer savvy, we can help you with using one.
3) How do I reserve a hotspot? Hotspots can be reserved online using your library card, over the phone, or in person.
4) Will this work where I live? This device relies on cell service. According to the map for Juniata County, there is coverage throughout the area until you go west of Walnut. Visit http://coverage.sprint.com/ to plug in a zip code and see if coverage is available. Please be sure to check if your address has coverage. If it does not, it will not work.
5) Is there a data limit? No! There is unlimited data available from this device and it can be used by up to 10 devices at once. It will give off 3G, 4G, and 4G LTE data depending on the area and signal strength.
6) Can I renew the hotspot I currently have checked out? As long as there is not a waiting list you may renew the device. However, the mobile hotspots are in high demand and there often is a waitlist. Renewals will incur additional fees depending on the borrowing time requested.
7) Can I reserve the hotspot for a future date? Due to their high demand, we cannot guarantee your reservation will be fulfilled on a given future date. We have loaned out mobile hotspots since April 2017 and they are always checked out. We have purchased more of them each year to keep up with demand and we now allow you to borrow a Chromebook with it.
Borrowing a hotspot is $10 for 2 weeks and $20 for a month.
You can now listen to these videos! Find us in your favorite podcast app! Check out previous episodes of AMA: https://www.juniatalibrary.org/about-the-library/ask-us-anything
PS: We now offer you access to RBdigital, an eAudio book service that is free and has NO WAIT LISTS! Yes, you really read that correctly! Start by finding the RBdigital app in your app store or visit the website: http://juniata.rbdigital.com/
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The Juniata County Library wants to hear your questions and answer them. Submit new questions here: http://bit.ly/2Wqrdki
Tons and tons of free books available to you, in print and digitally, is likely the best thing we offer and have offered for years. But for the past few years, we have loaned out mobile hotspots and they are a huge hit. One of our patrons called it the greatest thing we ever offered, so I need to explain what they are.
1) What is a mobile hotspot? It is a wireless router that makes mobile Wi-Fi (wireless internet). This can give wireless internet to your devices, including laptops, tablets, phones, or devices running on Android, Windows or iOS.
2) How does it work? Simply turn on the device (instruction included) and go to the wireless screen on your device. You will get a charging cable to keep the device powered. An instructional brochure with screenshots will also be included as well as secure passwords for when you use the device. These devices are extremely easy to use. If you are not computer savvy, we can help you with using one.
3) How do I reserve a hotspot? Hotspots can be reserved online using your library card, over the phone, or in person.
4) Will this work where I live? This device relies on cell service. According to the map for Juniata County, there is coverage throughout the area until you go west of Walnut. Visit http://coverage.sprint.com/ to plug in a zip code and see if coverage is available. Please be sure to check if your address has coverage. If it does not, it will not work.
5) Is there a data limit? No! There is unlimited data available from this device and it can be used by up to 10 devices at once. It will give off 3G, 4G, and 4G LTE data depending on the area and signal strength.
6) Can I renew the hotspot I currently have checked out? As long as there is not a waiting list you may renew the device. However, the mobile hotspots are in high demand and there often is a waitlist. Renewals will incur additional fees depending on the borrowing time requested.
7) Can I reserve the hotspot for a future date? Due to their high demand, we cannot guarantee your reservation will be fulfilled on a given future date. We have loaned out mobile hotspots since April 2017 and they are always checked out. We have purchased more of them each year to keep up with demand and we now allow you to borrow a Chromebook with it.
Borrowing a hotspot is $10 for 2 weeks and $20 for a month.
You can now listen to these videos! Find us in your favorite podcast app! Check out previous episodes of AMA: https://www.juniatalibrary.org/about-the-library/ask-us-anything
PS: We now offer you access to RBdigital, an eAudio book service that is free and has NO WAIT LISTS! Yes, you really read that correctly! Start by finding the RBdigital app in your app store or visit the website: http://juniata.rbdigital.com/
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The Juniata County Library wants to hear your questions and answer them. Submit new questions here: http://bit.ly/2Wqrdki
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