How-to – Pember Library

Valentine card class

Join us at the Pember Thursday, February 11, at 6PM when Jo-Ann shows us how to make these cards. The first one is a cute little heart pop-up. The second one slides to reveal a secret message. A third card will also be available. Bring your supplies if you have them but there should be plenty if you don’t.

Ancestry Library Edition

This is now available in the library. It works similarly to ancestry.com although there are a few differences. Come in and give it a try!

HeritageQuest

Where does your American past begin? HeritageQuest Online provides libraries with a unique and growing collection of research materials for genealogists and historians. Use the link in the left column and put in your 13-digit library card number. You can access HeritageQuest from your home computer. A special use of Central Library Book Aid funds has made Heritage Quest available to all SALS libraries. Beginning and professional genealogists can use this powerful online resource to trace family histories and American …

Navigating the “Card Catalog”

“Where is the card catalog?” is a frequent question here at the library. Many people are surprised that our answer is “it’s on the computer.” It can be a challenge to figure out the catalog until you get used to it. Here are some helpful hints: http://pac.sals.edu/polaris/Help/1033/FAQSearch.htm . Our library does not handle course reserves, so that part does not apply here. Use this information if you need help to place a request: http://pac.sals.edu/polaris/Help/1033/FAQHolds.htm To see what you have out …

The Perils of Facebooking on Public WiFi

I read this interesting article and think it is worth sharing. Remember, you are responsible for your own security at any wireless connection. http://www.privatewifi.com/the-perils-of-facebooking-on-public-wifi/

HeritageQuest tutorial

Have you been watching “Who do you think you are?” and wondering about your own family history? Search census records and family histories right from your home. From our homepage click on HeritageQuest in the left column and use your 13-digit Pember Library barcode to access unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids that truly help people fill the gaps in their personal histories. Other records in HeritageQuest are: PERSI, a comprehensive subject index covering genealogy and …

Viewing and Renewing Items Out

Each page of your Patron Account shows the total number of items you have currently checked out from the library. In addition, you can view a list of the materials you currently have checked out, and renew items if your library provides this option. Occasionally, you may not be able to renew items because there is a problem with your account. For example, your account may be blocked to verify information, you may owe the library money, you may have …

Did you know?

We have “Consumer Reports” magazine available at the Pember for you to check out. But did you know that you can access it online at home when you need some buying guide info? I need to buy a new vacuum cleaner and I am able to look at the ratings online at home! Follow the steps here to get to the information you need to make an informed choice when you need to buy something. Go to the Pember homepage …

Chocolate Lovers’ Contest: Our Judges

This was definitely a tough job but our wonderful judges did a great job!

Tax forms

I have included a link on the left side of our home page to Federal and NYS tax forms. We also have NYS tax forms available at the library. There are IT-201 (long form) and IT-150 (short form) as well as IT-203 (nonresident and part year resident) with instruction booklets for each. There is also a book of other NYS forms from which you can make copies at $.15 per page or you can download and print from the internet …

Download free eBooks and audios

Follow this link to see if your eBook reader is compatible with our Overdrive digital download service. The Southern Adirondack Library On Demand (SALON) currently has 184 eBook titles available. You can also download audio books in several formats . You can check out and download the following types of digital materials at this website… Adobe® EPUB eBooks Adobe® PDF eBooks OverDrive WMA Audiobooks OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks To access these digital materials you need… A valid library card Internet access …