Tips on How to Search Our New Catalog
You may have noticed a change in our catalog. While our LINC catalog (a.k.a. ‘Classic Catalog’) is still an integral part of our service, we have moved over to AquaBrowser as our primary catalog for searching. Below are some tips to get you acclimated.
Searching
Basic Search
- Enter your terms into the text box and click ‘Search’.
- A center panel will display results ranked by relevance.
- Click on an item for full details.
Advanced Search
- Click on ‘Advanced Search’ at the top of the page.
- Fill out at least one field in the left-panel and click ‘Search’.
- Click on an item for full details.
Discover
When you search for materials, word clouds appear in a left-hand panel. They display terms related to your search. Click on any of these words to explore.
Refine
When you search for materials, a right-hand panel appears giving you options to refine your search. Click on various options to narrow and focus your search.
More Features
Summary and Reviews
Where available, summaries and reviews help you learn more about the materials you are interested in. Find these features in the detailed-view of an item.
Sorting
Search results will appear in order of relevance, but you may sort by year, title, or author.
My Discoveries
Create personal lists where you can tag, rate, and review materials that you are interested in.
Classic Catalog
If you prefer searching in our original LINC catalog, click the link for ‘Classic Catalog’ and you will be automatically redirected. The Classic Catalog will continue to serve as the main interface to:
- access your account.
- view quick lists.
- contact us.
- sign-up for email notices.
- pay fines.
If you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
What is Addiction?
“WHAT IS ADDICTION?”
Interactive Exhibit
May 12 – June 9
The Village of Itasca, Itasca Police Department, Itasca Community Library and Health World are working cooperatively to showcase the “What is Addiction?” exhibit at the Itasca Community Library May 12, 2010 through June 9, 2010. This exhibit was donated in 2009 by Health World.
“What Is Addiction?” introduces visitors to the subject of addiction through multi-sensory interactive experiences, interpretive text and graphics, and video and computer-based media. Much of the exhibition explores the way the brain works, and how it changes, in relation to addiction. Young teens and their families are the target audience.
“After having seen the displays along with their content, it became very apparent to me that the relevancy to middle school children (adolescents) is profound,” stated F.E. Peacock Middle School Principal Nickisch. Principal Nickisch went on to state, “I believe that the Health World display will serve a much needed purpose of education and enlightenment that undoubtedly will benefit all citizens of Itasca.”
Health World was originally one of only five museums across the United States to receive the What is Addiction? Exhibit which was sponsored by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and federal partner, National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA). This incredible resource shares real life information from recovering teen addicts to create a powerful experience students, and adults alike, will not soon forget.
Itasca is not immune to these issues, whether addictions are related to alcohol, drugs, eating, shopping, hording; the ramifications can be detrimental to individuals, friends and families. The library will be accepting testimonials from individuals who have struggled or watched someone struggle with addiction. The testimonials will be kept anonymous and will be displayed with the “What is Addiction?” exhibit with the purpose of illustrating that there is a common thread that connects so many of us – you are not alone. Testimonials can be dropped off in confidence at the library or submitted anonymously in the form below.
Itasca Historical Society Annual Tea
The Itasca Historical Society Annual Tea will be held on Sunday, February 21, in the Iris room at the Itasca Park District Building. Doors will open at 1:15 p.m. Refreshments will be served at 1:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 2 p.m. Leslie Goddard will present a first-person costumed portrayal of Bertha Palmer. Chicago socialite, wife of Potter Palmer and pace setting arts patron, Bertha Palmer is best remembered for her Impressionist art collection. Mrs. Palmer’s story is fascinating. After the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, Mrs. Palmer helped recoup her husband’s fortune and also served as hostess to the world at the World’s Columbian Expoistion of 1893. Intelligent and witty, the intriguing Mrs. Palmer still compels attention.
Tickets are available at the park district and library for $14. For more information, please call Mrs. Dolan at (630) 773-1671, or Mrs. Smith at (630) 773-9646.
Tax Season Is Around the Corner
Don’t let April 15 sneak up on you.
Check out our tax information page to get started.
While the library has many federal and state forms, please call ahead to make sure the form you’re looking for is in stock.
Check Out a Museum Pass
Museum Adventure Pass Presented by Macy’s
September 1, 2009 – August 31, 2010
Start your adventure by visiting www.museumadventure.org. The website provides details about each museum, with important information for planning a successful visit. Here’s how it works:
- Check out a Museum Adventure Pass using your library card.
- One Museum Adventure Pass may be checked out per person, per loan period.
- Passes are limited to general admission.
Please make note that we have a limited number of passes and that they are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Passes cannot be reserved, nor checked out online or by phone.
