Leavenworth Public Library Resources

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The Many Types of Resources Next Back Books Periodicals Reference Archives Internet Access Audios Videos Databases

Books
Nonfiction
Categorized by Dewey Decimal System
Departmentalized by age group interest
Biographies are housed separately
Fiction
Arranged alphabetically
With letter location code
[F, YA, JF, LP (Large Print), etc.]
And the first 3 letters of author’s last name
Special collections may be on display
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Periodicals
Magazines
Dozens of titles arranged in our Reading Room on racks
Online access to over 600+ scholarly journals with EBSCO
Consumer Journals in Reference
And
Newspapers
Many local and national newspapers
Leavenworth Times articles are archived back to the paper’s origin in 1859! Use Leavenworth Times Index to assist in locating needed information [Reference Staff will assist you]
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Reference
Let us help you find answers to your questions!
Reference books arranged by DDS on almost any topic
Encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs
Atlases, maps, travel guides
Directories, telephone and others
Tax forms and booklets
Investment publications
Internet and database access
Research services
Voter Registration
Online Reference Links
Career Resources, etc. ( Click the square)
Contact us in person, by phone, or email
(913) 682-5666 Ext. 206 or refdesk@leavenworth.lib.ks.us
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Reference Area Vertical Files Vertical Files Contain : Historical Information Consumer Information Local Area Information Health Information Travel Information Kansas Government Documents Next Back

Archives
Categorized by the Dewey Decimal System
Ask Reference Staff for assistance as needed
And
Circulation Office
Magazines are archived in back
Videos, Disks, etc. are also housed here
Kansas Room Next Back

Word Processing Computers
Many Software Programs Available
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Front Page
Microsoft Power Point
Resume Program
Drives: Floppy; CD Rom
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Gates Computers
The Bill Gates Foundation has provided LVPL with four modern computers which have many useful programs installed. Two are located in the Children’s Room and two on the main floor.
Microsoft Word Magic School Bus Programs:
Microsoft Excel MSB Animals
Microsoft Publisher MSB Bugs
Microsoft Access Drives: MSB Concert
Microsoft Front Page DVD MSB Flight
Microsoft Power Point Zip MSB Mars
Streets & Trips Program Floppy MSB Volcano
Resume Program MSB Whales
Encarta Reference Library & Researcher
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Internet Access
Public Access Computers for Internet Use
Twelve in Reference:
Adults may sign up for one hour of use per day. Two are Guest/Express computers and are limited to 15 minute use.
Sixteen for Youth
Six in Children’s Room for children to age 11
Ten in the Young Adult Room for youth 11-17
Remember to know and observe policy!
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Audios Cassettes and Compact Disks
Nonfiction
Categorized by AC & the Dewey Decimal System
Biographies are separated
Click to access Online Catalog!
Fiction
Arranged alphabetically
With letter location code [AC] and the first 3 letters of author’s last name
*** Playaways, CDs and Software are also available***
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Videos
Informational
Categorized by the Dewey Decimal System
Includes:
Documentaries
Self Help
Educational
Entertainment
Categorized by genre
Click to learn how to search for videos only.
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Databases
Leavenworth Public Library provides online
FREE access to:
Scholarly Journal Articles
( Kslib.info – inc Consumer Reports !)
Literary Criticism Novelist
* Online Custom Newspaper Articles
*Ancestry Plus, Heritage Quest - Genealogy
* Issues & Controversies
* Facts on File Pro Quest Nursing ,
* Chilton’s Auto Repair
* World Book & Encarta Encyclopedias
Access some of the above databases at: //KSLIB.info if you live in Kansas. A special Kansas pin number will provide free access to additional databases and resources at home and when traveling out-of-state at KSLC.org [See Reference Staff for details]
* Recent Acquisitions
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The Library has Special Places Quilt & New Book Displays Kansas Legal & Historical Resources Learning Center for Children KS & MO College Catalogs/ LV City Ref Materials Next Back

Remember to Use Your Library!
Enjoyment
Research
Answers to questions
Computer Classes
Online Access
Word Processing
Quiet place to read
Programs for all ages
This presentation has been created by Cynthia Hesser, one of five Reference Librarians at the Leavenworth Public Library.
All rights reserved, thank you!
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How To Search Online LVPL Catalog for Videos Only
First open the catalog or access it online at: brary http://skyways.lib.ks.us/library/Leavenworth/
Click the Advanced Search box below the Quick Search box
Type in a genre (ie. Western, Comedy, Horror, etc.) on the Subject line or
Type in a specific title on the Title line, then -
Scroll down to select a Format, Select: Audio Visual
Scroll down to select a Location, Select: Ask at Circ Desk
Click on the Search button to view holdings
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Leavenworth Public Library Resources

by Cindy Hesser on Apr 05, 2010

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