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Seasonal purchases. We all have to make them some time. A new string trimmer in the spring, a new air conditioner in anticipation of a ...

This week is more of a life improvement tip than a professional pick-me-up. As (most of us, I assume) are residents of the wonderful Allegheny ...

Legal resources are often expensive and complex. Luckily, we have access to Gale Legal Forms. This database makes it simple to find legal forms ...

One of the most often requested updates to Overdrive's app Libby is now available - to request titles not yet owned by your home library, ...

No matter how long you have worked in a library there are always new things to learn. Many of us are able to go to ...

March is Women’s History Month and if you’re looking for an educational, passive activity to share with your patrons, then Gale has got you covered ...

Tax time is upon us and if you're lucky, you'll be getting a refund. If you are looking for some guidance in spending that money, ...

On March 21st Libby will be getting a shiny new update for libraries and their patrons to enjoy! This news means that Libby is introducing two new features called ...

As library staff, we are often asked to find a book someone read a few years ago or as a child. During the interview process, ...

The DRC would like to create videos that teach consortium staff how to use the various digital resources offered to the county. These instructional materials ...

Over the past 20 years, digital news-seekers have seen barrier after barrier put up to deter free browsing of high-quality journalism, essays, scientific research, and ...

There are many benefits to learning a new language!

• You can have a deeper connection with friends
• Traveling will be less stressful
• It’s a ...
  
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FYI -- OverDrive recently released an update regarding required digital lending model changes for The Economist in the OverDrive Magazines Collection. According to the update, ...

The classic OverDrive app's sunset date has been pushed back to the end of April 2023. In the weeks before, current in-app messaging will be ...

In September, the Digital Resources Committee announced that Allegheny County Libraries’ subscription to the eMagazine service Flipster would not be renewed and that on December ...

Tech users rejoice! A new collection of e-Books was recently made available to all Pennsylvania residents with a library card via the POWER Library. Patrons can now ...

Ready to hear a scary story involving two fantastic digital resources that are perfect for instigating Halloween fun? It was a dark and stormy-uh...morning...when the ...

Do you ever find yourself wondering if a company is reputable or if a deal is really a scam? Maybe you want to give an ...

Due to decreasing usage and limited titles, ACLA will be dropping our Flipster subscription as of December 31, 2022. However, there is good news for ...