Today’s libraries are so much more than shelves of books. They are dynamic community hubs that offer a wide range of services beyond traditional reading materials. From public-use computers, high-speed internet, and free Wi-Fi to Interlibrary Loan programs, meeting rooms, and collaborative spaces, libraries provide resources that bring people together.
With the addition of convenience-focused services designed to further help members save time, money, and effort, libraries continue to be an essential part of modern life.
Here at the Dauphin County Library System, or The Library, we offer a number of convenience-focused services that you may not have tried yet– services like Bookadvisor (ourpersonalized book recommendation program), Teacher Material Request (a service that supports educators by gathering materials for use in classrooms), or Curbside Pickup (available at 6 of our locations).
Have you ever wanted to print something that someone sent to you on your phone, but you didn’t have a way to do so at home? The Dauphin County Library System’s “Print From Anywhere” wireless printing service may provide you a solution. Here at The Library you can print directly from your laptops, tablets, and smartphones. To learn how, click here.
Or have you ever had a question or research need at a time when you were unable to visit a library? Try Ask a Librarian, The Library’s remote reference service designed to respond to questions via email. Just complete our Ask-a-Librarian form (or email your question to askalibrarian@dcls.org), and an Information Services professional will assist you (usually within 24 hours). No in-person visit required. You can find a link to our Ask-a-Librarian form on our Services webpage.
To learn more about these or any of The Library’s other services, please visit https://www.dcls.org/services/.
Whether or not you are a member or visitor of the Dauphin County Library System, if it’s been a while since you’ve checked out what services your library (or library’s website) has to offer, now is the perfect time to explore. You may be amazed at the variety of untapped resources and opportunities waiting for you!