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Berkeley County Library System’s new partnership with Hoopla Digital offers open access to today’s mobile and connected generation of information users.

Moncks Corner, SC – Today’s connected society demands 24/7 library service. This is why Berkeley County Library System’s (BCLS) recent revision of their strategic plan shifted their focus to removing customer barriers and providing open access to its resources – anytime and anywhere.

BCLS is pleased to announce that over 500,000 movies, television shows, music albums, eBooks, audiobooks and comics are all available for mobile and online access through a new partnership with hoopla digital (hoopladigital.com). Now customers can enjoy the library’s collection from anywhere on all their devices.hoopla_all-devices

Berkeley County Library System card-holders across Berkeley County can now download the free hoopla digital mobile app on their Android or IOS device or visit hoopladigital.com to begin enjoying thousands of titles – from major Hollywood studios, record companies and publishers – available to borrow 24/7, for instant streaming or temporary downloading to their smartphones, tablets and computers. The best part? Every item on Hoopla is available instantly. There is no waiting list or late fees – dissolving barriers many library customers encounter.

BCLS is the eleventh library system in the state of South Carolina to partner with hoopla digital, improving around-the-clock information access for customers across six branches and the bookmobile. Current library partners in the state include Beaufort County Library, Spartanburg County Public Libraries, Horry County Memorial Library, Greenville County Library, and others.

“With hoopla digital, it is our mission to empower the evolution of public libraries while helping them to meet the needs of the mobile generation,” said Jeff Jankowski, the founder and owner of hoopla digital. “We’ve worked for years to create a best-in-breed service that is fun, fast and reliable.  And we continue to secure content deals to expand our offering of popular and niche movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, audiobooks and comics.”

BCLS’s partnership with Hoopla shows its relevancy in a constantly changing technological landscape. The library is breaking free from the building and literally putting itself in the hands of its customers. This is the library of the future – open access to information anytime from anywhere.
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About hoopla digital

Hoopla digital is a category-creating service that partners with public libraries across North America to provide online and mobile access to thousands of Movies, TV Shows, Music, eBooks, Audiobooks and Comics. With hoopla digital, customers can borrow, instantly stream and download free dynamic content with a valid library card. All content is accessible via hoopla digital’s mobile app and online at www.hoopladigital.com. Hoopla digital is a service of Midwest Tape – a trusted partner to public libraries for over 25 years.

 

Meet The New St. Stephen Branch Manager Tina Chenoweth

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Tina Chenoweth grew up in Yokohama, Japan, and moved to Goose Creek in 1987. She is a graduate of Goose Creek High School. She then attended Trident Technical College, and graduated from

St. Stephen Library Branch Manager, Tina Chenoweth

St. Stephen Library Branch Manager, Tina Chenoweth

the College of Charleston with degrees in Business Administration and English. Tina obtained her Masters in Library and Information Science from the University of South Carolina last year. Tina was previously the Children’s and Youth Services Librarian at Dorchester County Library in Summerville, and was there for 7 years. She is excited to join Team BCLS at the St. Stephen branch.

Tina is a fan of all things geeky – gaming (electronic and board), anime, sci-fi, and graphic novels are her favorite. She also enjoys cooking and watching terrible reality TV shows that have little to no social value.

 

The newly renovated and expanded St. Stephen Library will celebrate it’s one year anniversary in its new location next month. With more spacious areas for teens, children, and adult books and resources as well as community room, the St. Stephen Library continues to grow in circulation and program attendance. Tina is excited to continue this growth with amazing programs such as free family movies on Saturdays this fall, Kraft Kamp on Thursdays, and educational programs like a show with the Lowcountry Raptors this November. Tina has also been working with the community to bring new resources to the area such as the free Movie Under the Stars Event on Sept. 9th. In just a few weeks, Tina has already become a tremendous asset to the Berkeley County Library System as well as the St. Stephen Community.

Welcome aboard Tina!