Walk Down Memory Lane
Everybody in Pittsburgh has a favorite memory of an old store, statue, or other local icon. Some remember getting their picture taken on the Iron Deer in West Park on … Continued
Vintage Library: Opposing Viewpoints in Context
If you ever had to do a research paper or senior project in high school, you most likely came in contact with the Opposing Viewpoints series for researching those sometimes … Continued
Not Your Grandma’s Digital Media Service
Some streaming media services either leave users with too many movies and shows to pick from or nothing available to match their mood. The price can also add up when viewers … Continued
Databases for Young Researchers
Information literacy is becoming an increasingly important topic among students immersed in the digital age. While information becomes more widely available online, it has become increasingly difficult to not only … Continued
Holiday Music from eCLP
It can be a drag trying to find music to spice up your holiday party or family gathering. So many compilations seem like they have either been overdone or don’t … Continued
Family Fun with Genealogy
Many wanting to learn more about their family history may feel overwhelmed by the seemingly daunting process. Genealogy research, however, is now easier than ever with the free and simple-to-use … Continued
Resources for Caregivers
Seasoned New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast in her graphic memoir Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? wonderfully illustrates the complications of navigating the role of caregiver for her aging … Continued
Take the Bus
In an effort to help improve accessibility for public transit and pedestrian commuters in Pittsburgh, the city has adopted a Complete Streets initiative to help make roads and sidewalks more … Continued
Perkins School Releases New Website
The Perkins School for the Blind has created a new website for users to learn more about and gain better understanding of the blind experience with the online project Blind … Continued
Simpler Times
I found it fascinating to learn while watching a documentary that discussed the trends of television programming in the 1970s that a surge of shows found success in covering themes … Continued