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April 26, 2009

'Wowbrary' at Cranford library

by Suburban News
Friday April 24, 2009, 10:00 AM
CRANFORD--The Cranford Public Library is among the first in the country to offer its users free "Wowbrary" email alerts that showcase the library's newest items each week. The alerts feature the latest bestsellers, movies, music CDs, audio books, children's titles, cookbooks, mysteries, travel guides, health books, science fiction and more purchased by the library.

"This is a great new way to enjoy and use your public library more," said John Malar, Director of the Cranford Public Library. "People are truly amazed when they see in one place just how many great new titles we purchase each week, which they can reserve and borrow at no cost. And we cover all age groups and many diverse interests."

Malar said that the new Wowbrary alerts are convenient and quickly show what's new, whether checked out or not, all from the convenience of one's home, work, or school computer. The alerts help those interested in just specific topics, as Cranford Public Library Children's Librarian Judy Klimowicz pointed out.

"It only takes a mouse click to see the newest arrivals appropriate for your child or teen. There's a separate section on parenting. Teachers can quickly spot new resources for their classes."

Wowbrary alerts are free and do not require a library card. To sign up or learn more, go to Cranford.com/library and click on the Wowbrary logo, or go directly to Wowbrary at www.wowbrary.org. For help getting started with Wowbrary, call the library at 908-709-7272 and ask for the reference desk, or email the library at library@cranfordnj.org.

Posted by tumulty at April 26, 2009 10:54 AM

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