Now @ MPL...

Here at the Milwaukee Public Library, we are pleased to announce that we are adding a new level of interactivity to the MPL Web site. This is the first post in our brand new blog "Now @ MPL..." We plan to bring you the newest undertakings and events at the library.

A blog allows us to let you know the latest things that are happening. It also lets you tell us what you thought of an event, or how you feel about an upcoming program. Blogs have been an effective tool for organizations to communicate with customers for a few years now, and we are excited to try it out for the first time ourselves!

So make sure you check back regularly. We will be updating the blog on a constant basis.

Did you know that you can have Now@MPL delivered automatically to your desktop? Yes, everytime there is a new posting to the blog, it will be sent to your reader. To set up a subscription, click on "subscribe to this blog's feed" at the bottom of the Recent Posts column inside the blog. Or, if you prefer a Web based RSS reader, sign on for a free account with Google Reader or Bloglines. Whenever you see the universal orange feed sign on a blog or a website, that means that you can subscribe to that site and receive automatic updates. Check out the RSS wikipedia entry for more explanation. So sit back, relax and let the Internet bring updates to you.

Looking for ideas about what to read next? Take a look at Read @ MPL! This new MPL blog features book reviews and recommendations from our staff. It is a great place for you to leave your comments about our recommendations and about other books you've been reading.

Read @ MPL is part of the newly revised MKE Reads web page highlighting resources for readers. MKE Reads has links to book awards, book club resources, booklists and online reviews, genre fiction information, downloadable books, and a special section on Urban Fiction authors and publishers.

These two new resources have something for every reader, so be sure to check them out!