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Podcast wakes up from hibernation!

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This episode has answers to your frequently asked questions that have popped up during the stay at home order. We also hear from our MakersSpace facilitators as they help take on COVID-19 by doing what they do best--making. We give you tips and suggestions about the gems you'll find in our eLibrary. A number of our Librarians called in with their eResource suggestions and offer up their favorite author quotes. We're back in a big way! Did you hear? The podcast is back!

This episode has answers to your frequently asked questions that have popped up during the stay at home order. We also hear from our MakersSpace facilitators as they help take on COVID-19 by doing what they do best--making. We give you tips and suggestions about the gems you'll find in our eLibrary. A number of our Librarians called in with their eResource suggestions and offer up their favorite author quotes. We're back in a big way! Did you hear? The podcast is back!
Wall Street Journal

The World at Your Fingertips

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The Wall Street Journal is a must-read publication for anyone who wants a better understanding of the economy, business and the forces that influence their money and investments. Did you know you can browse the Journal's award-winning reporting and coverage -– online with your Library card? 

Read full articles back to 1984 including editorials, editorial cartoons and letters to the editor from well-known Journal readers. Updated daily. Discover the latest buzz with the world's leading financial newspaper »
 

The Wall Street Journal is a must-read publication for anyone who wants a better understanding of the economy, business and the forces that influence their money and investments. Did you know you can browse the Journal's award-winning reporting and coverage -– online with your Library card? 

Read full articles back to 1984 including editorials, editorial cartoons and letters to the editor from well-known Journal readers. Updated daily. Discover the latest buzz with the world's leading financial newspaper »
 
Portrait of a dog

TBT: Dog Days

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As you very well know, it’s National Canine Fitness Month!

This Boston Terrier is wicked smaht! He is reminding you to keep your dog wicked healthy.

Remember, jocohistory.org is the place to time travel through local history. Be sure to follow our hashtag on Twitter!

Happy Throwback Thursday! Some call it the best day of the week.

As you very well know, it’s National Canine Fitness Month!

This Boston Terrier is wicked smaht! He is reminding you to keep your dog wicked healthy.

Remember, jocohistory.org is the place to time travel through local history. Be sure to follow our hashtag on Twitter!... Continue »
S&P Global NetAdvantage

S&P Global NetAdvantage

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With S&P Global NetAdvantage, read handy stock reports, company reports, industry surveys, and fund reports. Also included are:

  • Company filings and annual reports
  • Research reports
  • Screening and analytics
  • Market data
  • Industry surveys​
  • S&P 500 key stats, professionals and more

With S&P Global NetAdvantage, read handy stock reports, company reports, industry surveys, and fund reports. Also included are:

  • Company filings and annual reports
  • Research reports
  • Screening and analytics
  • Market data
  • Industry surveys​
  • S&P 500 key stats, professionals and more
  • Our Pets!
    Our Pets! Our Pets!
  • Addison
    Addison Addison
  • Aki and Styx
    Aki and Styx Aki and Styx
  • Angel
    Angel Angel
  • Austin
    Austin Austin
  • Batgirl
    Batgirl Batgirl
  • Beau
    Beau Beau
  • Belle
    Belle Belle
  • Caesar
    Caesar Caesar
  • Coops
    Coops Coops
  • Gus
    Gus Gus
  • Honey
    Honey Honey
  • Jaspurrrr
    Jaspurrrr Jaspurrrr
  • Johnny and GoGo
    Johnny and GoGo Johnny and GoGo
  • Keyboard Catty
    Keyboard Catty Keyboard Catty
  • Marge
    Marge Marge
  • Matt
    Matt Matt
  • Nichole
    Nichole Nichole
  • Olive
    Olive Olive
  • Orange
    Orange Orange
  • Pedro
    Pedro Pedro
  • Percy Rumi and Ella
    Percy Rumi and Ella Percy Rumi and Ella
  • Rain
    Rain Rain
  • Ross
    Ross Ross
  • Truman
    Truman Truman
  • Tucker
    Tucker Tucker
  • Tucker in your face
    Tucker in your face Tucker in your face
 Our Pets!

April Fools? Nah. April Friends

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As you may know, today is our FAVORITE holiday of the year. We've really enjoyed pranking you on past April Fool's Days! But with the current pandemic situation, we wanted to share something a bit sweeter. You know you love Staff Picks. Well, without further ado, here are Staff Pets. Oh! And share your pet pics with us on facebook! (We need a smile too.)

As you may know, today is our FAVORITE holiday of the year. We've really enjoyed pranking you on past April Fool's Days! But with the current pandemic situation, we wanted to share something a bit sweeter. You know you love Staff Picks. Well, without further ado, here are Staff Pets. Oh! And share your pet pics with us on facebook! (We need a smile too.)
Mergent Intellect

Mergent Intellect

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Research public and private, active and inactive, U.S and international directory information, business data, industry news, facts and figures, executives, industry profiles and more, plus access a residential directory, consumer data and demographics statistics with Mergent Intellect »

Powered by Hoover's, Mergent Intellect combines:

  • Mergent company data and research tools
  • Dun & Bradstreet database for global public and private companies
  • Employer search with Indeed job listings
  • Neilsen demographics reports
  • Whitepages Pro consumer contact information for 250+ million residents
  • and more!

This also features access to D&B First Research industry reports, Key Business Ratios and Mergent Online.

Research public and private, active and inactive, U.S and international directory information, business data, industry news, facts and figures, executives, industry profiles and more, plus access a residential directory, consumer data and demographics statistics with Mergent Intellect »

Powered by Hoover's, Mergent Intellect combines:

  • Mergent company data and research tools
  • Dun & Bradstreet database for global public and private companies
  • Employer search with Indeed job listings
  • Neilsen demographics reports
  • Whitepages Pro consumer contact information for 250+ million residents
  • and more
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Learn

LearningExpress Library

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Take practice tests and tutorials designed for students elementary through graduate levels and adult learners. Academic or licensing tests are available, with immediate scoring complete answer explanations and individualized results analysis. LearningExpress Library includes the following subjects:

  • Business Writing Success Skills
  • Citizenship
  • College Entrance Exams
  • Cosmetology
  • Elementary School Skills Improvement
  • EMS
  • Firefighter
  • GED
  • Graduate School Entralce Exams
  • High School Skills Improvement
  • Law Enforcement
  • and more!

This resource is made available through the State Library of Kansas.

Take practice tests and tutorials designed for students elementary through graduate levels and adult learners. Academic or licensing tests are available, with immediate scoring complete answer explanations and individualized results analysis. LearningExpress Library includes the following subjects:

  • Business Writing Success Skills
  • Citizenship
  • College Entrance Exams
  • Cosmetology
  • Elementary School Skills Improvement
  • EMS
  • Firefighter
  • GED
  • Graduate School Entralce Exams
  • High School Skills Improvement
  • Law Enforcement
  • and more!
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Mask Making

Healthcare Masks Wanted

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Calling all crafters! Johnson County is now seeking donated face masks for our community’s healthcare workers, first responders, and other front-line staff working to combat the spread of COVID-19.

While the Library’s buildings have been closed, Makers Angelica and Nick from the Black and Veatch Makerspace in the Central Resource Library have been hard at work sewing masks, and several of our Library staff have since joined in their efforts. If you like to sew and would like to join us from home in assembling masks, our Makers recommend these resources for making masks.

In addition, the County gave this guidance about homemade masks:

  • Pleated masks are better, made with at least two layers of fabric and elastic rather than tied. However, they will take whatever you can make. Elastic may be in short supply.
  • Masks do not need to be pre-washed before being donated.

Completed masks should be dropped off at the Johnson County MED-ACT station, located at 205 E. Flaming Rd. in Olathe, during business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

 

 

 

Calling all crafters! Johnson County is now seeking donated face masks for our community’s healthcare workers, first responders, and other front-line staff working to combat the spread of COVID-19.

While the Library’s buildings have been closed, Makers Angelica and Nick from the Black and Veatch Makerspace in the Central Resource Library have been hard at work sewing masks, and several of our Library staff have since joined in their efforts. If you like to sew and would like to join us from home in assembling masks, our Makers recommend... Continue »
The Wires

Featured Artist Friday: The WiresThe Wires

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The Wires are an original alternative classical music duo comprised of Sascha Groschang on cello and Laurel Parks on violin. Together they surpass expectations of what a string duo can be by incorporating innovative sounds and techniques into their pop song-length compositions and teaching other string players how to do the same. Their first album, The Wires, was released in 2013 and they are currently finishing a follow-up in addition to performing, teaching and other music-related projects. We honored to share an interview with the duo about their unique collaboration. Enjoy!

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Please introduce yourselves. Where do you live and work?

Sascha Groschang (SG): I live in Hyde Park, in midtown KC.  I teach at Missouri Western State University, and am principal cellist of the Saint Joseph Symphony.  I teach privately, and have a quartet that plays a variety of events with Laurel.  We also both do tons of recording sessions, improv work and freelance jobs all around the area.

Laurel Parks (LP): I live in midtown.  I am a freelance violinist and I also have a home studio. 

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