DART

DART (Direct Access to Resources and Technology) provides access to resources and technology for Jackson County residents unable to visit a library branch. The DART Van is equipped with ten laptops that patrons can check out for onsite use, while the van itself is a wi-fi hotspot, with a 300-foot radius of coverage. […]

Celebrating National Library Week

[…] to access them.  Come say hello to library staff at festivals and special events around the county, such as this weekend’s Pear Blossom Parade and Festival. Our DART van will be there and pops up all over the place, bringing access to library resources and technology to places outside the library walls. In addition […]

JCLS Events, December 2022

Medford, Oregon (November 18, 2022)—Jackson County Library Services (JCLS) offers free events, including online and in-person programs and Take & Make kits. The DART tech van also offers a schedule of community stops and programming. All event times, dates, and locations are subject to change. Please consult our online calendar at jcls.org to confirm […]

JCLS Events, January 2023

Medford, Oregon (December 20, 2022) — Jackson County Library Services (JCLS) offers free events, including online and in-person programs and Take & Make kits. The DART tech van also offers a schedule of community stops and programming. All event times, dates, and locations are subject to change. Please consult our online calendar at jcls.libcal.com […]

The Library is Not the Building 

[…] help them plan and realize their vision. Outreach staff also curate selections of books to be sent to patrons who are unable to visit our branches. The DART Van brings technology and an internet connection to remote and high-need locations in Jackson County and Digital Services Specialists teach community members how to use the […]

Level Up: It’s Not Just for Gamers!

[…] Libraries also have to ‘level up’ their collections, programs, and services to meet the needs of their communities. When I started working for JCLS, we didn’t have DART, Social Services, Education Services, Video Games….or even this blog.   I am privileged to work in a field that ‘levels up’ for their community and, in turn, […]

It’s National Library Week!

[…] Truck, Toasted Cheese, Victory Dogs, La Duranguense Tacos y Más, Yummy Num Nums, Coco’s Tacos Taqueria, Mary Jane’s Bento, and Little Butte Donuts. Finally, JCLS and the DART van will be attending the 71st Pear Blossom Parade in Medford on the last day of National Library Week, April 13! We can’t wait to kick […]