Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library: MARVEL

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

NoveList in the MARVEL! Databases

Have you heard of or ever used NoveList? You'll find it in MARVEL!

What is MARVEL?

MARVEL! provides every resident of Maine with access to a collection of full text and abstracts from magazines, newspapers and reference books that are credible, reputable resources.

What is NoveList?

NoveList is a fiction database in MARVEL! where you can find book reviews, fiction lists, discussion guides, author read-alikes, list of award winning books, and much more.
NoveList is a great place to search when you wondering what to read next.

Best of all, you can access NoveList and any of the databases in MARVEL! from home.
Visit the library website and click on the databases link and you'll find instructions to sign in from home. You can also use it in the library. We have computers for use or bring your laptop and use our wireless.

Questions?

Send an email to Gail in Reference
gailroy@presqueisle.lib.me.us

Library History

As early as 1874, a group of interested persons formed the Presque Isle Library Association. The members referred to themselves as the Half and Half Club, a group dedicated to social exchanges, mutual improvement, and the establishment of a public library. The club’s name reflected the fact that its officers would consist “half of ladies and half of gentleman, when it can be arranged.”

The early collection of books, formed from donations rotated among many Presque Isle businesses, with the librarian usually drawn from the business that housed the books.

The books were first placed in George Rowell’s drugstore and then moved to the Post Office where Mrs. Luce, the postmaster’s wife, served as librarian. Later Laila Smith’s millinery store held the collection. In 1905 the collection was moved to Holmes Jewelry Store and Mr. Holmes was the librarian.

Presque Isle citizens voted to build a library in 1907, using a $10,000 grant from the Carnegie Fund. Thomas H. Phair purchased a lot from the Dudley heirs for $1,000 on the southeast corner of Second and State Streets, and citizens raised an additional $937.50 for a small adjoining lot. The Presque Isle Library opened on July 1, 1908 with a collection of 2,000 books.

As the city’s population grew, the community needed a larger building and used state funding and a matching donation of $60,000 from Mark Turner, a local businessman. In April of 1967, the newly expanded Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library opened its doors.

Today the library offers a diverse collection of books, magazines, videos/DVDs and programs and events. The library also provides computer and Internet access. To learn more about the library and the services offered just stop in, call, or visit the Website to see a list of events.

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NoveList in the MARVEL! Databases

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