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Digital Service
1. eResources
1.1. Ancestry
Ancestry is normally available at library public workstations.
Search your family history with a large variety of data bases including U.S. Census records, court, land and probate documents, military records, church rolls, city directories and steamship passenger lists.
Until December 31, 2021, Ancestry is accessible via the My Account feature of the website/catalog.
Learning Center: https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/LearningCenter/
1.2. Foundation Directory Online
Foundation Directory Online is normally available at library public workstations.
Temporarily, Foundation Directory Online is accessible via the My Account feature of the website/catalog.
The most current, accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive information available on U.S. foundations and other grant providers.
Training: https://learning.candid.org/
1.3. HeritageQuest Online
HeritageQuest Online is available either at the library or on their personal device.
HeritageQuest® is a comprehensive genealogy resource which contains unique primary sources, local and family histories, convenient research guides, interactive census maps, and more.
Training: https://www.ancestryheritagequest.com/HQA/ResearchAids
1.4. JobNow
JobNow is available either at the library or on their personal device.
JobNow™ provides live online assistance, powerful tools, and other resources for job-seekers including Live Interview Coaching, Resume Lab, Career resources, and an Adult Learning Center. Live Interview Coaching is available daily from 2 pm to 11 pm.
Training:
BrainFuse:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zelOPb_W57g
JobNow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeaNoUqnc0I
1.5. Kanopy
Kanopy is available either at the library or on their personal device.
Kanopy is a video-streaming platform that delivers a diverse collection of 30,000+ enriching films, available to stream anytime and anywhere — from desktop to TV to tablet.
Training: https://help.kanopy.com/hc/en-us
1.6. LearningExpress Library
LearningExpress Library is an online prep test and skill development tool that individuals can use in the library or on a personal device.
1.7. Legal Information Reference Center
Legal Information Reference Center is available either at the library or on their personal device.
Forms, definitions, legal and publications to help a lay person understand the law covering business and family matters, real estate, personal finance and taxes, estate planning and more.
1.8. Libby
Libby is available either at the library or on their personal device.
Browse and search the Lackawanna County Library System’s collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks from the comfort of home and download selections to your device. Fiction, non-fiction, classics, and children’s books are available.
Training: https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/
1.9. Morningstar Investment Research Center
Morningstar Investment Research Center is available either at the library or on their personal device.
Up-to-date information for investors about stocks, mutual funds, and other investment options, with help and education for the private investor.
Training: https://ar.morningstar.com/mirc/help/help.aspx
1.10. Overdrive
Overdrive is available either at the library or on their personal device.
Browse and search the Lackawanna County Library System’s collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks from the comfort of home and download selections to your device. Fiction, non-fiction, classics, and children’s books are available.
Our collection is growing as we join the Northeast Pennsylvania Digital Library.
Training: https://help.overdrive.com/en-us/home.htm
1.11. POWER Library
POWER Library is available either at the library or on their personal device.
Find trustworthy answers to questions about healthcare, consumer purchases, personal finances, and much more. Access to newspapers, magazines, journals, historical documents and photos, online databases, and eBooks.
Training: https://powerlibrary.org/librarians/get-training/
2. Microsoft 365
2.1. Teams
Video Training videos on how to use Microsoft Teams
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/microsoft-teams-video-training-4f108e54-240b-4351-8084-b1089f0d21d7
3. Mobile Printing
3.1. Mobile Printing- All LCLS Libraries
Mobile Printing Service
With our Mobile Printing, supported by Princh, you can use your personal computer or mobile device to print to the library’s printers from anywhere. Simply submit documents for printing and come to the library to release and pick up your document using your library card.
How to print from a laptop or desktop computer at home or work:
- Begin by visiting http://www.lclshome.org/printing
- Select the library you'd like to visit to pick up your printed document.
- Click on the option that says "Click here to select and upload a file" and browse your computer's files to find the document you need to print.
- Click on the document file to upload it to Princh.
- The screen will show you the total number of pages to be printed and the total price. At this step, you can choose if you want your document printed in black and white or color along with the number of copies you need of your document.
- Check the box to Accept the Terms and Conditions.
- Click the Green button that says "Continue."
- Enter your email address which will be used to identify your print job at the library. Click "Okay."
- Click the green button if you are done uploading documents to print. You can upload more documents to print at this step by clicking on the blue button that says "Print Another Document."
- At the library, go to the front desk or self-print kiosk machine to have your documents printed. If you are using the self-print kiosk machine - available at the Albright Memorial Library only - you will be asked to enter your email address, select your print job, and then pay for your print outs.
How to print from tablet or smartphone app:
- Visit your device’s ‘store’ for apps, install and launch the Princh App.
- Open the document you wish to print on your device and select "Princh" as the printer.
- If you see a print spooling window pop up on your device, this is normal.
- You will then see a blue window that opens up asking for you to either scan the QR code or enter the printer ID
Your print job will be printed!
Staff Instructions— the jobs will list in the Print Release Station.