Programs and Services for New Mexico Libraries
Through its bureaus and departments, the State Library makes information, consulting and resource-based services and programs available to libraries that include:
Brainfuse – Brainfuse is an online homework help and career assistance portal with live tutors available 2 – 11 p.m. daily and other resources available 24/7. HelpNow consists of expert tutoring including one-to-one online homework help, state-aligned skills building, writing assistance, an adult learning center, foreign language center, and 24/7 question center. JobNow is Brainfuse’s premium job coaching services with one-to-one interview coaching, resume assistance, and career assessments to help patrons strategically target jobs best suited to interests and qualifications. Brainfuse resources are available as part of the El Portal suite.
Discounts on Book Purchases – Ingram has a contract with the State Library and is able to offer discounts to New Mexico public libraries. The distributor offers good discounts, does not charge for taxes or shipping, and has a liberal return policy. For more information call 800-340-3890.
Electronic Discussion Groups – The State Library currently hosts several listservs for New Mexico librarians, and provide a means for discussion of: public library issues, youth services topics, resource sharing, topics of interest to all types of libraries, SALSA consortium issues, and State Documents. To see postings to this list, and to participate in discussions, all users must subscribe to the list by visiting the links below. Available lists are:
- NMPUBLIB – The State Library’s electronic discussion group for public libraries is now reactivated. http://lists.zianet.com/mailman/listinfo/nmpublib
- NMYTHSERV – This listserv supports librarians and library staff working with children and teens and all in between. http://lists.zianet.com/mailman/listinfo/nmythserv
- NMSL-GOVINFO-L – Focused discussion list for New Mexico libraries interested in Federal and State government documents.Individuals can subscribe to the list by sending a message to: listserv@list.unm.edu. Leave the Subject field blank, and tn the body of message type (with no other text): subscribe NMSL-GOVINFO-L, Firstname Lastname.