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Where is it located?The Main Library is located at 15425 Detroit Avenue at the corner of Arthur Avenue. There is a parking lot in the rear off Arthur Avenue and both metered and unmetered street parking. RTA’s Lakewood Community Circulator and 326 bus stop in front of the library.
The Madison Branch is located at 13228 Madison Avenue at Clarence Avenue, next to Madison Park. There is parking behind the library and unmetered parking on the street. RTA’s Lakewood Community Circulator and 25 B/W serve the area.
When is it open?
How is it arranged?
The Main Library is open:
9 am to 9 pm Monday through Saturday
1 pm to 9 pm SundayMadison Branch is open:
9 am to 9 pm Monday through Friday
9 am to 6 pm Saturday
1 pm to 5 pm SundayThe first floor of Main Library contains the Circulation (Check-out) Desk, copiers, free community notices and literature, and computers with the library’s catalog. Fiction books, magazines, audio-visual tapes, CDs, DVDs and the most recently acquired non-fiction books are on the first floor. Children’s and Youth Services department is located here also.
The second floor contains the non-fiction "stacks" or collection of books which may be checked out, as well as the Reference books which may only be used in the library. Reference Service and the Technology Center are located on the second floor. At the top of the steps there are additional copiers and computers with the library’s catalog. The second floor also contains newspapers and a microfilm collection of some older issues of newspapers and periodicals. There is also a large "silent study area" to the rear of the Technology Center.
Staff members are available on both floors to assist you with locating materials and information.
A full range of library services for children and adults is also available at Madison Branch.
What do I need to know about borrowing books and other materials?
The number of items which may be checked out is 100, and you may keep material for two weeks. Provided that no one else has requested them, you may renew items either in person or by calling the Circulation Desk. We ask that you be considerate of other patrons who may also need to use our resources.
If the material you want is checked out, we will put a reserve on it and notify you when it is available. If the library does not own the material you need we may be able to obtain it from another location. Please ask for assistance. Librarians will assist you in locating materials or suggesting comparable items.
The library has a drive-up window for picking up reserved materials and for returns. There is also a book drop for after-hour returns.
Homebound and Teacher Loan Courier delivery services are also available.
How do I find information?
Information is presented in many formats. Library staff can help you find the best source of information. Here are the major research tools.
Library Catalog
Use the catalog computers to find books and audio-visual material in the library. Outside the library, using the World Wide Web from any Internet-connected computer, enter the Web address: http://lkwdpl.org and select the online Library Catalog.Internet
The World Wide Web is another information source available to Lakewood Library users. Technology Center staff will assist you with your search. The library also offers short workshops on how to locate and evaluate information on the Web.Periodicals
Using Periodicals and Periodical DatabasesFirst, what are periodicals?
Periodicals are publications such as magazines, scholarly journals, or newspapers which are published at regular intervals or “periods." They are an excellent source of information on many topics which you may need or want to investigate during your academic career or leisure time. Learning to find information efficiently in periodicals is a valuable skill not only for students but for any library user.When are periodicals useful?
Since magazines and newspapers are published more frequently than books, they provide more current information and differing viewpoints. They may also include the most recent research results, financial data, or other aspects of topics you may want to investigate. Examples of periodicals are Time, Sports Illustrated, Journal of American History, The Wall Street Journal, and The Plain Dealer.How do I find information in periodicals?
Since it would be difficult and very time-consuming to look at the contents of hundreds of periodicals to find information on a specific topic, you need to use an index or periodical database to make your search efficient and effective. A periodical database is a frequently updated collection of citations to articles from magazines, newspapers, and journals. One can quickly search a very large number of articles for specific topics, titles, authors, etc. Databases generally provide information about the original article and sometimes the full text of the article. The text of the article can be printed.How do I reach the periodical databases?
The library has access to periodical databases via the Internet that are provided by the Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN). In the library’s Technology Center simply choose a database from the computer workstation menu.Outside the library you can access these databases from any remote Internet-connected computer using your library card. Enter the Web address http://lkwdpl.org and select Virtual Library Services for instructions to access the OPLIN databases. In other words, you may access the databases from your home or office computer if that computer is connected to the Internet. From a remote computer you will be asked to select your library (Lakewood) and library card number. Once you provide that information you will be connected to a list of the databases.
Some of the periodical and other subscription databases available are:
· Encyclopaedia Britannica Online.
· Electric Library, newspaper and magazine articles, television and radio transcripts, and reference works.
· EBSCOhost, full-text articles from over 1800 magazines, plus summaries and indexing for over 2780 additional journals and magazines.
· SIRS Knowledge Source, issues-related articles of great value in preparing school reports.
· NoveList guide to reading material for adults and young people.What’s in the Technology Center?
Internet Access
You can make a reservation to use a computer for Web browsing and periodical database research for one hour each day. Provided that no one else is waiting, equipment may be used for longer than the scheduled time. Printers are provided. Patrons are requested to limit printing to twenty pages per day. Phone 216.226.8275, ext. 127. Wireless Internet access is provided free of charge by the Lakewood Public Library for patrons who have the required hardware and software needed for this service.
E-mail accounts are not provided by the library. A number of free, commercial Web-based e-mail providers are available. If you have an e-mail account that can be accessed via the Web or telnet, you can check your e-mail at the library. Ask for a copy of the library’s guide, Frequently Asked Questions About Free E-mail and Web Accounts.
Word Processing Workstations
Microsoft Office components Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access an Publisher are available. Reservations up to two hours per day are available on four word processing workstations. Printing of documents is limited to 20 pages per day.
Patrons use this software to type school reports, prepare resumes and cover letters, compose club and organization newsletters, and make flyers. A scanner is also available to digitize photos and documents.
Tutorials and Test Preparation
CD-ROM practice tests can be used in the Technology Center Learning Lab. Offerings include: GED, state student assessment tests, and MS Word and Excel tutorials. LearningExpressLibrary provides online, interactive practice tests, career-building tools, writing aides, and more to help adults and younger students succeed on academic and licensing tests. You create your own user account to save your work and measure your progress. Available in the Technology Center or from home.
Dennis G. Fedor Computer Center at Madison Branch
Word Processing, Internet access and a menu of computer games for children are available at the Branch.Word processing appointments are limited to two hours a day. All other appointments are limited to one hour a day. Phone 216.228.7428 for more information.
Learning more about electronic resources
There are many online tutorials that can give you help using electronic resources. In addition, the Technology Center offers programs for adults: Introduction to the Internet; Career Building in Cyberspace; Introduction to E-mail. Our schedule of workshops adjusts to accommodate demand. Current listings are in the library’s program mailer and in the Technology Center. Please phone 216.226.8275 x127 to register.
What else does the library offer?
Besides free loans of books, musical recordings and CDs, fast Internet access, expert assistance with your research questions, the library offers many other services and programs. Musical performances and lectures, meeting room space for clubs and organizations, voter registration, and story hours and educational computer games for kids are some of the free and convenient activities you can find at Lakewood Library. See us on TV! Our show, "What's Going On at the Lakewood Public Library" is at 11 am, 4 pm, and 8 pm on Cox Cable Channel 45.
LOCATIONSHOURS OF SERVICE
Lakewood Main Library
15425 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Phone: (216) 226-8275
Fax: (216) 521-4327Madison Branch Library
13228 Madison Avenue
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Phone: (216) 228-7428
Fax: (216) 221-5636
Monday through Friday 9 AM to 9 PM
Saturday (Main) 9 AM to 9 PM
Saturday (Madison) 9 AM to 6 PM
Sunday (Main) 1 PM to 9 PM
Sunday (Madison) 1 PM to 5 PMONLINE CATALOG
Lakewood Public Library iBistroWEB PAGE
Lakewood Public Library Online (URL - http://lkwdpl.org/)
