New eBooks Available Only to DPL Cardholders

The Library's Overdrive Advantage Downloadable Book collection is growing. We are ordering additional copies of popular titles that will be available only to Dover Public Library cardholders. Just make sure to log in to NH Downloadable Books before you begin searching the site. If you don't log in, you won't be able to find the DPL Overdrive Advantage titles. Any titles that are exclusively owned by the Dover Public Library will have an adjacent symbol that indicates Overdrive Advantage. 

These are the Advantage titles we have available so far: 

Inferno by Dan Brown

Quiet:  The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain

Empress Dowager Cixi by Jung Chang

Wallflower in Bloom by Claire Cooke audiobook

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins audiobook

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins  audiobook

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins  audiobook

Maze Runner by James Dashner

Empty Mansions: The Mysterious Life of Huguette Clark and the Spending of a Great American Fortune by Bill Dedman

The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

The Monuments Men by Robert Edsel

The Heist by Janet Evanovich

Takedown 20 by Janet Evanovich

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn 

The Cuckoos Calling by John Galbraith/JK Rowling

Duty: Memoirs of a Secretary at War by Robert M. Gates

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith

The Racketeer by John Grisham

Sycamore Grove by John Grisham

Winter’s Tale by Mark Helprin

Bad Monkey by Carl Hiaasen

Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

Fifty Shades Darker by E.L. James

Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James

Marketplace of the Marvelous by Erika Janik

Orange is the New Black by Piper Kerman

Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella

Defending Jacob by William Landay 

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin

A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin

A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin

A feast of Crows by George R.R. Martin

Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin

Villains, Scoundrels and Rogues by Paul Martin

Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis V

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

Dear Life by Alice Munro

Portsmouth Women by Laura Pope

Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by Anna Quindlen 

Elsewhere by Richard Russo

Stella Bain by Anita Shreve  audiobook

Criminal by Karin Slaughter

Longest Ride Nicholas Sparks

Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks

Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed

The Engagements by J. Courtney Sullivan

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt audiobook

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt eBook

The Book Thief by Mark Zusak

 

Community Share

Seed Share @ DPL!--Starting May 1! 

 Yes, it will eventually be sunny, warm, and spring-like, and your thoughts will turn to gardening. Read on for the Library's new Seed Share!

Many seed packets have way too many seeds for one garden. So the Dover Public Library is introducing a Seed Share program. Bring the seeds that you won't be using this year, and or cuttings or seedlings that need a good home, and take a few seeds you would like to plant. The seed share will begin on May 1st. For more information, stop in or call 516-6082.

Job Opening at DPL: Adult Services Librarian

LIBRARIAN II – Adult Services

(40 hrs/week; $20.68--$29.28 per hour)

The Dover Public Library is accepting applications for an “Adult Services Librarian”. We are seeking an innovative, enthusiastic, customer-oriented professional to provide vision, leadership and expertise related to collections and services for adults.  This person possesses an exemplary knowledge of literature, popular media and culture, will oversee all aspects of the library's main circulation department, will supervise a part-time staff of seven, and will lead developments to enhance the library’s programming and outreach services.  Position requires a multi-faceted self-starter, capable of handling multiple competing priorities while working in an often fast-paced, public service desk environment.

Responsibilities

·         Supervises all circulation desk functions within an automated library system (ILS).

·         Leads customer-focused management of patron concerns, requests, suggestions, complaints, and instruction.

·         Shows proficiency with automated library systems, social media and content creation tools, Microsoft Office.

·         Provides Readers’ Advisory assistance.

·         Orders all non-juvenile DVDs and music CDs and participates  in print acquisitions for other adult collections.

·         Hires, trains, schedules, supervises, coaches, and evaluates assigned library assistants, pages and volunteers.

·         Provides library technology instruction (e.g. catalog, databases, eServices, downloadable books, Internet and PCs.)

·         Creates monthly newsletter, develops library displays, signage, patron information packets, bookmarks, etc.

·         Schedules monthly art exhibits and periodic adult programming events.

·         Recommends  policy and procedure changes. Creates circulation reports.

·         Evaluates materials for weeding, replacement, repair, or withdrawal.

·         Supervises public shelving areas and storage of basement materials.

·         Analyzes space needs; maintains diverse, fresh, and attractive collections in all adult areas through creative marketing.

·         Troubleshoots and resolves minor computer and printer issues.

·         Manages Meeting Rooms' bookings and schedules, and museum pass bookings, schedules and renewals.

·         Conducts bi-monthly circulation meetings.

·         Maintains current knowledge of relevant new technologies and library trends.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

• Committed experience working with the public in a library setting.
• Experience working with an automated library system. Open Source and/or SQL experience helpful.
• Knowledge of print, database, and online information sources.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Photoshop Elements applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically, analyze problems, and develop and implement creative solutions.
• Experience working with, and instructing, customers with all ranges of technical expertise.
• Evidence of a high degree of initiative and versatility, a committed customer-service focus, and a desire to master new technologies.
• Working knowledge of social media and community engagement tools including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and other content creation systems.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with department heads, employees, and the public and to deal with service problems courteously and tactfully.

Education Requirements

Master's Degree in Library or Information Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university; at least 1 year of professional library experience with a concentration in public services is preferred, but graduate students in an accredited MLS program in their final semester are also eligible to apply. Experience with an automated integrated library system (ILS) is essential.

If you are committed to collaboration and wish to join a library that believes in continual improvement and exemplary customer service, your next job may be at the Dover Public Library. To see the complete job description and download the job application, go to:  http://www.dover.nh.gov/government/city-operations/executive/human-resources/employment/

Responses must be received by May 16, 2014.

2014 Peeps Show Contest entries.

2014 Peeps Show Contest Winners Announced

The winners of the 2014 Peeps Show contest are:

Kids Division:  If You Give a Cat a Cupcake by Aubrey Armstrong

 

Youth Division:James and the Giant Peach by Kyla Hill

Teen Division: Don’t Let the Peep Drive the Bus by Tobey DiMambro    

         

Adult Division: Museum of Extraordinary Peeps by Michele Albion 

Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who participated.

Special thanks to the Friends of the Dover Public Library who generously donated the prizes.