We have had a few requests that we post the answers to the Question of the Week contest. Below you can find the questions and answers in the order in which they were posted.
Thank you to everyone who participated! The winner will be announced on Friday, November 7th.
Bossier Parish Library has
many databases that cover several different subjects and services – from
resumes to literary articles. Name any three of the databases available at
Bossier Parish Library.
Answer: Auto Repair Reference Center, Cypress Resume, GALE, LearningExpress, LegalForms, Literature Criticism Online
Answer: Auto Repair Reference Center, Cypress Resume, GALE, LearningExpress, LegalForms, Literature Criticism Online
Bossier Parish Library has
been a big part of the community for several decades, but how many exactly?
What year was the Bossier Parish Library first proposed?
Answer: 1940
Answer: 1940
Meeting rooms are available
for public use at all but two of our library branches. Which two branches do
not currently have meeting rooms available?
Answer: Koran and Haughton
The online catalog at BPL
gives much more detailed information than card catalogs of the past. You’ll
need those details to answer this week’s question. What is the total running
time of The Lego Movie (2014)?
Answer: 101 minutes
Answer: 101 minutes
BPL Reference librarians are
available by text. What is the keyword that
you should include in your text?
Answer: bossparlib
Answer: bossparlib
What is the name of the
service that allows Bossier Parish Library Patrons to download free music?
Answer: Freegal
BPL’s DVD collection includes
several TV series – both new and classic. How many discs are included in the
Castle Season 1 DVD?
Answer: 3
Answer: 3
BPL patrons have access to
several genealogy websites and databases. Name two of these.
Answer: Ancestry.com, Collections Database,
Footnote/Fold3, HeritageQuest, Names & Place Index
Bossier Parish Library has
several free online services available for our patrons! What is the name of the
service that can help you learn a foreign language?
Answer: Mango
Answer: Mango
The Historical Center houses
artifacts and records relating to the history of Bossier Parish. It is an
important part of our library and our community. What year was the Historical
Center added on to Bossier Central branch? (We’ll give you a hint. This week’s
answer can be found under the ABOUT tab on the library homepage.)
Answer: 1999
According to the BPL
catalog, what is the page count the
large print edition of David Baldacci’s King and Maxwell (2013)?
Answer: 422
Answer: 422
Bossier Parish Library now
has a brand new way to learn a new language online! What is the
name of that service?
Answer: Pronunciator
BPL patrons have access to
eBooks and audio books online using their computer, eReader, tablet or
Smartphone. What is the name of the service that provides access to these
books?
Answer: Overdrive. Will also accept GreenGold
Bossier Parish Library offers
library cards to people of all ages. How old do you have to be to get an adult
library card?
Answer: 18
Bossier Parish Library offers
many exciting and helpful books, DVDs, programs, and resources at no cost to
our patrons. Where does the library get its funding?
Answer: a millage tax
