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Services
Eastern Shore Regional Library, Inc (ESRL) empowers libraries by connecting them to resources, services, and expertise, building vital communities.
ESRL serves as a regional resource center for the eight public library systems on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. We provide enterprise level services, resources, and purchasing power that an individual library cannot provide adequately by itself. We serve as a source of consultation for our member libraries regarding technology, grants, staff development, and major projects.
Information Services
ESRL administers and maintains a centralized ILS for its member libraries and provides related services such as cataloging and authority control. The centralized ILS enables member libraries to share materials and collections, providing patrons with a much larger borrowing ability.
ESRL maintains a collection of materials for staff at member libraries, including kits and diecuts as well as items for any library card holder to borrow. These items include book club kits and professional development titles. Other free resources provided by the regional library include:
- Downloadable ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and comics
- Movies and TV shows to stream
- Research databases
- On-demand classes and instructor-led courses
Staff Development
ESRL provides staff development resourcees and training to our member libraries.
- NicheAcademy
- Percipio
- In person training
- Webinars
Delivery
ESRL offers delivery service Monday-Friday, transporting materials between public libraries from 8 counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, as well as several colleges and Universities. ESRL also functions as an access point for the delivery of materials from the State Library Resource Center in Baltimore.
Technology
ESRL provides technology support and consultation
- Help Desk
- Maintain PC's and other devices ensuring they are current on system and security updates.
- Install, manage, and maintain network infrastructure for member libraries.
- Provide and administer Microsoft 365 access to member libraries' staff and patrons
- Provide email services inlcuding spam and malware prevention to our member libraries' staff
- Provide an interntal communication platform that fosters collaboration
- Provide patron pc reservation, management, and printing tools to our member libraries.
- Provide web filtering technology to comply with CIPA regulations.
