Lackawanna College Library at Albright

Welcome to the Lackawanna College Library at Albright!

Information Literacy and Library Services

Library Services advocates information literacy not only for Lackawanna College students but also for all individuals.  Information literacy is a set of skills that enables learners to recognize the need for information, to competently locate it from appropriate sources, and also effectively evaluate its use and potential.  Included is the knowledge of how to ethically and legally access and use information while understanding the economic, legal, and social issues that surround it.  The ability to critically evaluate and effectively use information aids student success and helps create independent lifelong learners who will thrive in the workplace and beyond.

Library Services has instituted an Information Literacy Program at the college.  The mission of the program is to support teaching students the skills and knowledge required to recognize the need for information, how to locate it effectively from appropriate sources, and the ability to evaluate its use and potential.  The program seeks to cultivate critical thinking and encourage the development of strong legal and ethical research practices to create independent lifelong learners who will thrive in their academic careers.

Library Services Staff

Dr. Gopu Kiron, Associate Dean of eLearning and Information Literacy
(570) 504-7929
kirong@lackawanna.edu

Seeley Hall Computer Lab Hours

Spring 2023 semester:

Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday: CLOSED

Resource Center Information

Lackawanna College and Scranton’s Albright Memorial Library entered into a cooperative agreement in December 2014.  Lackawanna's library resource materials are now located at the Albright.  Students, faculty, and staff interested in borrowing any of these items at the public library must first obtain a Lackawanna County Library System library card.
You can apply for a library card here.

The Albright Memorial Library is located directly across from Lackawanna College’s Angeli Hall at 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509.

If you have any library questions or need assistance finding information, please call (570) 348-3000.

You can also search the Albright Memorial Library catalog online by accessing https://lackawanna.chilipac.com/r1s/eg/opac/home.

 

Location




Albright Memorial Library Card Registration

  1. How do I register for a library card?

     You can register in person at your nearest library (see how to register for a library card for more details) or you can apply for a library card online.

  2. I live outside of Lackawanna County, but I want to borrow materials from the Lackawanna County Library System. What can I do?

    If you live in Pennsylvania, find out whether your hometown library participates in the Access Pennsylvania Statewide Library Card program. If they do, you can get a Lackawanna County Library System card at no charge providing you show a valid library card from your hometown library that displays the Access Pennsylvania symbol. If your hometown library does not participate in Access Pennsylvania or you live outside of Lackawanna County, you can receive all of the benefits of the Lackawanna County Library System card for just $10 a year. Lackawanna County library cards are available to Pennsylvania residents or property owners. No cards can be issued to out-of-state residents.

  3. I am a student at the University of Scranton, but my driver’s license says I live in New Jersey. Do I still have to pay the $10?

    No, if you have a valid student ID from the University of Scranton, Marywood University, Penn State Worthington Campus, or Lackawanna College, you can get a Lackawanna County Library System card at no cost.

  4. Once I register, when does my card expire?

    If you are a Lackawanna County resident, your card is good for 3 years. If you live outside of Lackawanna County and are not a student, your card is good for 1 year. If you are a student at the University of Scranton, Marywood University, Penn State Worthington Campus, or Lackawanna College who does not normally live in Lackawanna County, your card is valid until 1 month before the end of the school year.

  5. What do I do if my card has expired?

    Whatever you do, do not throw away your expired library card! Bring your expired library card to the nearest Lackawanna County Library System location. If you have no overdue materials, we will renew your card at no charge.

  6. What do I do if I’ve lost my card?

    You may replace a lost library card in one of two ways: (1) Apply online and put “Lost Card” in the Comments field. (2) Present ID at any LCLS library. There is a $2.00 replacement charge for lost cards.

Albright Memorial Library - Library Card Policy for Lackawanna College Students

Registration for a Lackawanna County Library System library card

  1. All LC students may receive a LCLS library card regardless of residence and at no cost.  Any LC student with proper LC student identification can register in person at the nearest LCLS location. Students can also apply for a library card online. Students doing so should use their Falcons email address when completing the application.

  2. Students will receive an email indicating that their application has been processed. The email will contain information needed to access virtual resources. Students will receive a physical library card in the mail within five to seven business days.

  3. A lost or stolen card should be reported immediately as the student is responsible for all charges and bills associated with the account.

 

Materials

  1. What kind of materials can LC students borrow?
    LC students can borrow any items in the Lackawanna County Library System (LCLS) collection that are eligible to circulate. This includes Books, Magazines, Video Games, Board Games, Blu-Rays, and AudioBooks.

  2. How can LC students determine what books and other library materials are available?
    This can be found in     the LCLS Catalog.

  3. What is Interlibrary Loan and is it available to LC students?
    The Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Service allows LC students to borrow materials that are not in the LCLS collection, but available at another library in the U.S. Most requests are filled within 2-3 weeks depending on the availability of the material and the accuracy of the request. Students may initiate an ILL request in one of two ways. Requests can be made     online or initiated in person at the Reader’s Service Desk on the first floor of the Albright Memorial Library.

Circulation Polices

  1. How long can LC students keep materials that they have checked out?
    Loan periods for the Lackawanna County Library System are as follows:
    • 2 weeks with the exception of magazines and DVDs which are 1 week.
    • Up to four 2-week automatic renewals are possible on all items except DVDs where two 1-week renewals are possible.
    • 7-day loan material and magazines are not eligible for renewal.
    • NOTE: Items that are on hold cannot be renewed.

  1. Will students be fined if items are not returned by the due date?
    • Books, CDs, Audio Books, Magazines: $.25 per day per item up to $10.00.
    • Blu-Rays, DVDs, Binge Boxes $1.00 per day per item up to $20.00.
    • Board games, Videos Games Launchpads, Rokus, Museum Passes, and various equipment $1.00 per day per item up to $20.00.

 

Locations

  1. Where can LC students use their library cards?
    Your LCLS card can be used at all LCLS locations, at the Weinberg Memorial Library (University of Scranton), and other local academic libraries. Location information can be found on the     web site. The card is also honored by many other public libraries throughout Pennsylvania.

  2. How can materials be returned?
    Lackawanna County Library system materials can be returned to any Lackawanna County Library System location.

  3. Where can LC students return materials if a library a closed?

    Book drops are available at the following locations:

      Abington Community Library - book drop is available when the library is closed

Albright Memorial Library - book drop is always available on North Washington Avenue.

Carbondale Public Library - book drop is available when the library is closed.

Dalton Community Library - book drop is always available.

Lackawanna County Children’s Library - book drop is always available on North
Washington Avenue.

North Pocono Public Library - book drop is available when the library is closed.

Taylor Community Library - book drop is available when the library is closed.

Valley Community Library - book drop is available when the library is closed.

 

 

If you have any questions, please call (570) 348-3000 x3002 or email rs@albright.org.

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