About CPL
Press Release
December 19, 2012
Leland Elder
lbelder@chipublib.org
(312) 747-4053
Ruth Lednicer
lednicer@chipublib.org
(312) 747-4907
USER’S GUIDE TO THE CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY ORIENTATION OFFERS PATRONS A ROADMAP TO LIBRARY SERVICES
In the continuing effort to assist patrons at the Chicago Public Library and provide them with a more productive and enjoyable visit, the Library’s Information Center will present a series of User’s Guide to the Chicago Public Library orientation workshops.
The free, 30-minute workshops will be held on Monday, January 14 at 1 p.m. and Thursday, January 31 at 6 p.m. in the Video Theater, Lower Level, at the Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street. A question and answer session will follow each workshop.
Performing a website catalog search, identifying resourceful reference databases and finding hidden gems on the Library’s website will become a lot easier and less stressful after attending the User’s Guide to the Chicago Public Library orientation workshops. Patrons can get a better understanding of what the Library offers and how to search for items, as the orientation covers:
- Getting a library card
- Exploring the Harold Washington Library Center
- Navigating the Library’s website
- Finding a book, movie, CD and more
- Using the Library’s databases
The Chicago Public Library continues to encourage lifelong learning by welcoming all people and offering equal access to information, entertainment and knowledge through materials, programs and cutting-edge technology. Through its 79 locations, the Library provides free access to a rich collection of materials, both physical and digital, and presents the highest quality author discussions, exhibits and programs for children, teens and adults. For more information, visit chicagopubliclibrary.org, or call (312) 747-4050.