Audiobooks and ebooks Available Through Overdrive Libby App for Mobile Devices

By Amber Covington  Rowan Public Library

Rowan Public Library has many e-Resources available for library cardholders that like to read on the go. If you like reading digital books or listening to books instead of physical books, consider downloading materials using Overdrive Libby App. Libby is the latest, redesigned app, to help make it easier for users to search and download digital content with ease.

As a member of the North Carolina Digital Consortium, RPL offers audiobooks, ebooks, magazines, and videos that are compatible with Android, iOS, Windows 10, some Chromebooks, and web browsers. Libby is a free app downloadable from your mobile devices Apple App Store, Google Play, Windows Store, or web browser. Once you’ve downloaded the app, start the app to login with your library card information.

Our resources available through Libby have endless options available- fiction, nonfiction, and magazines. Users have the ability to place themselves on hold for an item or filter content to show only the available items. Trending magazines includes a variety of topics including technology magazines such as Macworld and PC World; automotive magazines including Car and Drive, Motor Trend, and Popular Mechanics; and business and finance magazines such as Newsweek, Entrepreneurs Startups, and Inc.

Need help getting started with using the Libby app, visit or call your library branch. Want to try at home, visit help.libbyapp.com.

Quick Printing Service Available at the Library using PrinterOn

Quick Printing Service Available at the Library using PrinterOn

By: Amber Covington

Need access to a printer? Not sure where to get a document printed at short notice in Rowan County? Rowan Public Library offers wireless printing at all three branch locations in China Grove, Rockwell, and Salisbury. All you need is an email address or internet access to send your print job to one of our printers.

Do you have to be in the library to send your documents to the printer? No, all that is needed is an email address you have access to on a mobile device or visit our website and upload your documents there. Once your print job is accepted by our printer, a confirmation email is sent to you to confirm your print job is ready to pick up at the printer. I know you’re thinking that will lead to our printer printing all night? Not quite, your documents will only print once they are paid for and released from the print station in our library.

To retrieve your documents please visit during our hours of operation and remember to use the email address used to send the print job. However, you can send your documents anytime of day and pick them up when we are open. If this sounds a little confusing, feel free to stop by any library branch and staff will be available to help you with wireless printing or visit our website at www.rowancountync.gov/1440/Wireless-Printing. If you like using mobile apps, consider downloading PrinterOn and searching for Rowan Public Library to send your documents directly to the printer.

This service can be a lifesaver for anyone in need of printing a document and their printer has run out of ink. Before panicking, next time consider visiting your nearest library branch to print your documents. Currently, we charge $.15 per page for black and white copies and $.75 per page for colored copies. Don’t hesitate to call or visit your library for help on using our wireless printing service.

Community Resources Available for Job Seekers

By: Amber Covington Rowan Public Library

Job searching requires computer access, computer skills, time, and money for job seeking candidates. Rowan Public Library is dedicated to ensuring our community has access to information including; materials for their personal reading interests, educational resources from birth to college, and connecting job seekers to online classes, technology resources, and information to attain employment. The recent announcement for upcoming job opportunities secured by Rowan County Commissioners shows our local economy is growing. Job expansion in the last year in the county has included Chewy and New York Airbrake. The library is a place that will assist individuals seeking to further their work experience by registering for online Gale courses at no cost or visiting the library to increase their technology skills with free computer access, online job searching, resume and cover letter writing assistance.

Job seekers in our area have several local organizations committed to helping them with their jobs searches; NC Works Career Center, Goodwill Rowan County Career Center, Bonney Staffing, Onin Staffing, Mancan, and R3 Career Services. Each of these organizations have partnered with Rowan Public Library and participated in our 2018 Job Fair and previous programming. NC Works Career Center helps individuals create online job profiles and assist them with locating jobs specific to their skills and interests. Various online resources are available to the public at no cost and our local office located on South Main Street, often has employers onsite conducting interviews for job openings. Goodwill Rowan County Career Center staff members are available to assist job seekers with career planning, mock interviews, online and paper application assistance, job searching, Adult Basic Education program, Project Re-entry program for former offenders seeking employment, and Veterans Services to assist veterans and military families obtain stable employment. R3 Career Services provides services to help adults gain skills for a career with dedicated staff to assist with resumes, computer classes, and workplace certifications.

Rowan Public Library collaborates with many local organizations to ensure Rowan County citizens have access to resources for locating jobs or advancing one's career. Everyday, our library offers computer labs at three branches- Headquarters in Salisbury, East Branch in Rockwell, and South Rowan Regional Library in China Grove. Our staff assists people daily with accessing and navigating online websites for job postings, creating and editing resumes, printing work related documents, and free online Gale Courses to enhance work related skills. Rowan Public Library encourages everyone to sign up for a library card and use the free resources available to all wanting to advance their career, beginning a job search, or seeking online coursework to help increase their skills. In the near future, Rowan Public Library looks to partner with local businesses and organizations to offer job fairs and employment seekers programming.