Quick Link to eKids

Are you sending people to the eLibrary page, either as a link from your website or in marketing materials? Keep in mind that it can be a LOT to sort through (especially for kids) and not all of it is appropriate or useful for all ages! Send your younger patrons instead straight to the eKids page with the below link, or let them know to click “Kids” or “Teens” at the top right of the eLibrary page for the best resources for their age group. And in case you need it, here’s an awesome graphic to use in your marketing (shoutout to Richelle of our Downloadables Committee for that one!).

Kids – eResources for Allegheny County Public Libraries (einetwork.net)

Heather Auman
Western Allegheny Community Library

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eTips for Library Patrons

Do you often have patrons ask you what the best library app is or what they should use to access library materials from home?

Well the Digital Resource Committee (the librarians you see post here) are here to help and we even have an updated eTips handout for you to use! You can access this handy tip sheet via this website. Just click on Marketing Materials at the top of this page and then scroll down to the eTips handout where you can print off these handy sheets to give to patrons whenever the are struggling to pick the app that best suits their needs.

You can also click the link above to be taken directly to the eTips Handout!

-Adrianne, Northland Public Library

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Ancestry Library

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Whether you are just starting your family history or you are looking for a new perspective on your research, Ancestry is a great library resource.

Normally, Ancestry is only available to our patrons from within a library location, but due to COVID-19 library closures Ancestry agreed to allow remote access temporarily for library patrons. The initial end date for remote access was June 30, 2021, but we just heard from Ancestry that they are extending remote access through December 31, 2021.

Please let your patrons know that they will be able to access Ancestry from outside of a library through the end of the year.

~ Hilary Lewis, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

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Book Reviews for Patrons – BookPage

If you are looking for an online resource to keep your patrons up-to-date on the latest releases then be sure to let them know about BookPage. This website provides author interviews, along with reviews of all of the latest adult, teen, and children’s books.

Your patrons can search by genre or just check out the featured reviews on the main page. They can also sign up to receive book recommendations in their favorite genre.

Another great feature of BookPage is the monthly printed subscription available to libraries for those who still prefer to flip through a magazine!

Tracy – Monroeville Public Library

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