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These changes can be seen through the availabili-
ty of computers, electronic devices, access to digital
media, databases, software programs and a virtual
library system.

Nabi children’s tablets.” Hicks continued, explaining
that the iPads and Nabi children’s tablets could be
checked-out with a library card and valid driver’s
license.
Rick Vetsch, manager of the O’Kelley Memorial
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puter service aided residents seeking employment.
“Since there is no Department of Labor close we
have many people using our computers to search
for employment.” Vetsch has been the manager of
the O’Kelley Memorial Library for the past 14
years and came with a computer background in
technology and support management. During his
tenure, the library has increased its number of
computers from six to 20.
The Job and Career Accelerator is one of the

Learning Online. Developed through the Uni-
versity of Georgia, GALILEO is the gateway to
databases, legal and tax forms, language learning
software, tutorial software, Ebooks, and Music
downloads. A few of the databases include: geneal-
ogy like Ancestory.com, Encyclopedias, Periodicals
and Journals. MANGO, the language software,

and music downloads are available through Fread-
ing and Freegal.
GALILEO is only one component of the virtual
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mation Network for Electronic Services (PINES).
PINES is comprised of 284 participating libraries
within the state of Georgia. This borderless library
provides the freedom to check-out books from

libraries are virtually connected, one could search
for a book that may not be available at their local
library, request the book and have it shipped for
free to their local library. Checked material can be
returned at any participating library. A PINES li-
brary card is the passport to access GALILEO and
take advantages of the millions of books available
through the PINES system.
To obtain a PINES library card, one must visit
their local library and have a Photo ID showing a
current local address. Alternate documentation can “Libraries have changed
be used in the event one does not have a Photo ID
with a local address. The list for alternate proof
of residency is listed through each libraries web-
site and can be located by clicking on the PINES
Library card icon. Library cards must be renewed have tried to keep up with the
every two years for Georgia residents and are free.
There are no age restrictions, but a parent or legal
guardian must show proper ID when obtaining a ever-evolving technology.”
card for a minor child. There is a fee for replacing
lost cards.

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