Kindle and Nook Overdrive Class

In place of our normal Tuesday E-book sessions, we will be having a two session class next Tuesday, May 29.  You will be able to bring your e-reader and USB cables to download a book and transfer it to your e-reader.  A Kindle session will be from 3:00-4:00PM followed by a Nook session from 4:00-5:00PM.

Seating is limited so please call us at 904-996-0325 or visit the Ask Here Desk to reserve a seat.


Randy M
Reference Department

Local Artist Display at Southeast

Local artist Anthony Rooney is displaying 4 of his works at the Southeast Branch Library through the end of May.  Anthony studied art in France and recently received his Bachelors of Arts degree from the University of North Florida.  Anthony is the son of Southeast Children’s Librarian Carisia Rooney.

SE Teens Are at Their Chibiest!

SE Teen Chibi Drawing Class goes on full speed. For over a year, tweens and teens improved their drawing skills and finally they got to the point to compete with their teacher. They mostly say chibi drawing class is the only class they would never want to skip.

Every week Chibi Club hosts a mini drawing contest which became almost a tradition. We proudly present the winners of last week, Ariel (15) and Jasminn (11). Their awesome work can be visited at SE Branch Library! 

Pelin H.

Teen Reference Department

Opposing Viewpoints in Context

Gale's Opposing Viewpoints in Context is an online collection that covers a number of current topics of controversy.  Example issues include nuclear energy, censorship, privacy rights, and healthcare.  Users can find a number of sources to help with writing a research paper or preparing for a debate. Content is added regularly to keep up with the events of the day.

The Opposing Viewpoints database contains over 14,000 essays taking the different sides on issues.  It also has thousands of graphs and statistical tables and millions of articles from different periodicals.  Some topics even include podcasts or videos from programs such as PBS Frontline and NBC's Nightly News.  The variety of resources and convenient search methods make the Opposing Viewpoints collection a valuable research tool.

This database can be accessed from home by clicking the E-Research link from our main webpage http://jpl.coj.net or by clicking here.  You will need your library card number that begins with the letters 'FJP.'  Your account must have no fines and also be in goodstanding in order to have access to Opposing Viewpoints.

Randy M.

Reference Department

Jax Reads Events at Southeast Regional Library

As part of the "Jax Reads" community reading event of Tim O'Brien's "The Things They Carried," the Southeast Regional Library will be hosting Theresa Nolan Kriner, author of "Your Personal Soldier."  She will be here this coming Saturday April 14 @ 11am.

We will also be hosting a movie showing of "We Were Soldiers" on Tuesday April 17 @ 3pm.  The film is about the first major battle of the American phase in the Vietnam War.  The movie stars Mel Gibson and Madeline Stowe and is rated R.

Join us for the rest of the month of April in reading "The Things They Carried."  The title is available in print and audiobook format at all Jacksonville Public Library locations.  There are many events and WJCT broadcasts scheduled for April including a presentation by Tim O'Brien on April 26 at the Main Library at 7pm.  For a full list of events click here.

Randy M.
Reference Department

Overdrive E-book Assistance Every Tuesday

Have questions about Overdrive?  Need help figuring out how to get e-books onto your e-reader?  Every Tuesday from 3pm-4pm here at the Southeast Regional Library, we will be offering assistance with borrowing e-books from our Overdrive Catalog.  In order for our reference staff to provide the best assistance, please bring the following:

- Library Card

- E-reader and cables

- Laptop


Randy M.
Reference Department

Gale's Business & Company Resource Center

Gale's Business & Company Resource Center is a comprehensive database that meets the needs of students and casual investors.  It has thousands of entries for global companies and provides up-to-date company profiles, news, business information, S.W.O.T. analysis, and more.  You can also look up financial information on companies as well as investment reports from analysts.

You can access this database from your home through our Business database list by clicking here.  You will need your JPL library card number to use it.  Also, your Jacksonville Public Library card must be current and in good standing.

By using the "Company Search" you can look up companies by their name, ticker symbol, or even by the brands they produce.  For example, you can look up Apple Inc. by searching for "Apple," "AAPL" or by just typing in "Macbook" or "iPod."  You can also search companies by typing in their Standard Industrial Classification code (SIC code) or their North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS code).

The Business & Company Resource Center is a powerful tool in researching a company or industry  for academic or casual investing purposes.

Randy M.
Reference Department