Meet Recommends: Your New Book Discovery Service

Have you ever finished a book and wondered, "What should I read next?” Or maybe you've spent more time browsing the catalog than actually choosing a book. (Been there!) That's why we’ve added a new service called Recommends. It’s a simple way to discover books you might enjoy. Getting started is easy. Just visit our Recommends page, choose the genres you're interested in, and on the 15th of every month, you'll receive an email filled with reading recommendations selected just for those...

Digitizing History : Unique Collections Online

I’ve been thinking a lot about the consequences of decisions made during my career as head of the Beaufort District Collection. One of my greatest professional satisfactions comes from the successful partnership built with the South Carolina Digital Library (SCDL) and its regional hub, the Lowcountry Digital Library (LCDL), over the years. When Kate Boyd (SCDL) called to ask me way back in the early 2000s if the Beaufort County Library had any materials for a pilot project aimed to include...

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Consumer Reports

Have you ever been looking to upgrade your fridge or find a new car, but you weren’t sure where to begin or which review to trust? Look no further than the library! BCL provides access, through Flipster, to both the Consumer Reports monthly magazine and the yearly Buying Guide. What exactly is Consumer Reports? Consumer Reports is a nonprofit organization that focuses on creating a fair marketplace for all. They are widely known for their thorough research and testing of products and...

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