Changes to Patron Notification Frequency

Changes to Patron Notification Frequency

October 1, 2018

Patrons have five different notification opportunities for checked out items:

  1. Autorenewal Courtesy Notice (for items checked out at participating libraries)
  2. Courtesy Notice
  3. 1st Overdue Notice
  4. 2nd Overdue Notice
  5. Billing Notice

1st and 2nd Over...

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Fight Back Against Fake News!

Fight Back Against Fake News!

September 26, 2018

CQ Researcher provides award winning in-depth coverage of the most important issues of the day. The reports are written by experienced journalists, footnoted and professionally fact-checked. Full-length articles include an overview, historical bac...

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NoveList

NoveList

September 22, 2018

Are you looking for a list of your favorite series in series order?

Have you read all the book by your favorite author and you need to discover something similar?

What do you like about those? Setting? Genre?

Do you run your own book discussion...

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FTC Promotes Resources to Prevent Cyberbullying

FTC Promotes Resources to Prevent Cyberbullying

August 28, 2018

U.S. Department of Homeland Security US-CERT

National Cyber Awareness System:

 

08/28/2018 07:27 PM EDT
 
Original release date: August 28, 2018

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released an announcement on the importance of addre...

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Back-to-School Cyber Safety

Back-to-School Cyber Safety

August 10, 2018

U.S. Department of Homeland Security US-CERT

National Cyber Awareness System:

 

08/10/2018 08:25 AM EDT
 
Original release date: August 10, 2018

As summer break ends, many students will return to school with mobile devices, such as smart phones, tablets, ...

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FTC Issues Alert on Tech Support Scams

FTC Issues Alert on Tech Support Scams

July 16, 2018

National Cyber Awareness System:

 

07/16/2018 04:24 PM EDT
 
Original release date: July 16, 2018

The Federal Trade Commission has released an alert on tech support scams. Scammers use pop-up messages...

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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

June 1, 2018

[Preschool]

Reading is incredibly important for developing language and vocabulary in young children.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a campaign to encourage children and parents to share 1,000 books before kids enter kindergarten.

Come to t...

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Illinois Reads

Illinois Reads

May 1, 2018

Under the auspices of the Illinois Reading Council, ILLINOIS READS will be a yearly statewide project to promote reading for all Illinois citizens.  Beginning with read aloud books for babies, 6 books will be selected for each additional age band ...

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Career Online High School (COHS)

Career Online High School (COHS)

April 8, 2018

The Lansing Public library is offering qualified community members the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and credentialed career certificate through Career Online High School, a program brought to public libraries by Gale, a Ce...

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Cyber Security: How to Protect Yourself Online

Cyber Security: How to Protect Yourself Online

March 29, 2018

Learn what you can do to PDF iconstay safe while browsing the internet.


Topics include:
  • Tips for a strong password
  • Updating and protecting your system
  • Learning how to identify dangerous emails
  • Making safer decisions when posting information online

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