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Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy Revised - 04/25/2024 Back to List This policy applies to all Lake County Public Library (LCPL) buildings and offsite events. Child: Individual who is less than 18 years of age Vulnerable Adult: Individual aged 18 or over whose ability to protect themself from violence, abuse or neglect is significantly impaired through physical or mental disability, illness, advanced age or otherwise Staff: Employees of the Library who have contact with children and vulnerable adults in connection with their work duties Volunteer: Individuals who have regular contact with children and vulnerable adults in connection with their volunteer activities at the Library LCPL seeks to provide a safe and secure environment for children and vulnerable adults who visit the Library or are involved in Library programs and activities. The Library’s goal is to protect youth from incidents of misconduct or inappropriate behavior while also protecting staff and volunteers from false accusations. LCPL encourages and welcomes children and vulnerable adults of all ages to use its facilities and services and to participate in its programs and activities. However, responsibility for the safety and behavior of children and vulnerable adults while at the Library rests solely with the parent, guardian or authorized caregiver and not with Library staff or volunteers. The following policies apply with respect to children and vulnerable adults on Library premises: Library Staff and volunteers are not responsible for monitoring or supervising the safety and behavior of children or vulnerable adults on Library premises. The parent or guardian of children or vulnerable adults on Library premises is solely responsible for ensuring the children or vulnerable adults are appropriately supervised and for the safety and behavior of the children or vulnerable adults. If a child’s or vulnerable adult's behavior becomes disruptive to the operations of the Library, to other patrons or to Library staff, appropriate action in accordance with the Library’s policies and practices will be taken. Staff and Volunteer Interaction with Children or Vulnerable Adults The following policies apply with respect to interaction with children or vulnerable adults by Library staff and volunteers: Staff and volunteers shall not accept or assume the responsibility for monitoring or supervising the safety and behavior of children or vulnerable adults on Library premises. Staff and Volunteers shall not contact or communicate with children or vulnerable adults outside of the operations, programs and activities of the Library unless they have a prior, independent relationship with the children or vulnerable adults. Staff and volunteers shall not use profanities, vulgarities; sexual innuendo, banter or jokes; or emotionally abusive language. Staff and volunteers shall not share pornography or other obscene material with children or vulnerable adults Staff and volunteers shall not give or accept gifts or money without prior authorization from the employee’s supervisor. Staff and volunteers shall not engage in conduct that involves using physical contact with a child or vulnerable adult (including without limitation touching, hugging, or kissing) Staff and volunteers shall not engage in conduct that involves using physical contact to discipline a child or vulnerable adult (including without limitation touching, striking or hitting the child or vulnerable adult) except in the case of a necessity related to the health and welfare of the child, vulnerable adult, Library patrons, or Library staff or volunteers. Staff and volunteers will not be in one-on-one no-visibility situations with children or vulnerable adults. Staff and volunteers, to the extent possible and when feasible, should keep doors to rooms where programs and activities involving children and vulnerable adults are conducted open during the program or activity unless there is a window in the door or a window to the room. Staff and volunteers should ensure that doors to rooms where programs and activities involving children and vulnerable adults are conducted should never be locked during the program or activity. Staff and volunteers shall never assist any child or vulnerable adult with restroom usage. Any child or vulnerable adult too young or otherwise unable to provide for themselves regarding restroom usage should have a parent, guardian or authorized caregiver present to assist them. Library staff shall not leave volunteers unattended with children and vulnerable adults. Staff and volunteers are not permitted to remain alone after closing time with a child or vulnerable adult. Staff and volunteers will not give a child or vulnerable adult a ride home. Staff will not transport children or vulnerable adults to or from offsite activities. Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Indiana Code (IC 31-33-5) requires that any individual who has reason to believe that a child is a victim of child abuse or neglect must immediately report such directly to the Indiana Department of Child Services (“DCS”) or to a local law enforcement agency. This mandatory reporting requirement includes reporting child abuse, including any sex offense against a child, committed by any Library Staff or Volunteers while on Library premises or while attending an offsite Library event. The following reporting procedures apply if a Library employee or volunteer has reason to believe that an act of child abuse or neglect has occurred, by any person, including any Library employee or volunteer: The Library employee or volunteer shall themselves immediately report the occurrence directly to DCS or local law enforcement. DCS operates a toll-free hotline (1-800-800-5556) for people to call and report suspected cases of child abuse or neglect. The Library employee or volunteer shall immediately report the occurrence to the Library’s Director. An incident report shall be written and emailed to director@lcplin.org. All incident reports of this nature are confidential and only accessible by the Director or their designated representative. Documented reports of suspected abuse will be disclosed to outside sources only by a subpoena. A subpoena or summons served on the Library for disclosure of a report of abuse can only be accepted by the Director. The Director shall also report the occurrence to DCS or local law enforcement. Director shall inform the Library Board of Trustee of the situation in an Executive Board session. If the alleged child abuse or neglect involves allegations against a Library employee or volunteer, the Library employee or volunteer shall be immediately suspended from employment and/or volunteer activities pending the investigation of the allegations. The Library’s Director shall immediately notify the Library’s liability insurance provider. All Library employees and volunteers shall cooperate with any investigation of the incident by state or local authorities. If the alleged child abuse or neglect involves allegations against a Library employee or volunteer, the Library’s Director will investigate the circumstances of the alleged child abuse or neglect. Any Library employee or volunteer who is not determined to be innocent of the alleged child abuse or neglect shall be subject to permanent removal from any contact with children and vulnerable adults in connection with their work duties or volunteer activities as well as additional corrective and disciplinary action up to and including termination as an employee or volunteer as appropriate. Reporting Vulnerable Adult Abuse and Neglect The same reporting procedure should be followed for any suspected acts of abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults as stated with children with the exception of notifying the Indiana Department of Child Services (“DCS”). Children and Vulnerable Adults Protection Training All Library staff and volunteers will be trained regarding youth protection issues. Such training for Staff and volunteers shall involve a review of the Library’s Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy and Indiana’s mandatory child abuse and neglect reporting requirements. Back to List Adopted by Administration and the Board of Trustees of the Lake County Public Library - 10/28/2021 Revised - 04/25/2024

Streaming Recommended Resources Get Started Flipster Sign in with your Full Access card and PIN to read magazines in your browser, or download the app to read on your device! Tutorial Get Started Freegal Love music? Download free music, from old favorites to current hits, with your library card and PIN. Once you download a song, it's yours to keep! Tutorial Get Started Hoopla Check out ebooks, digital comics, audiobooks, and more! Tutorial Get Started Kanopy Stream over 30,000 films, documentaries, and television shows on your desktop, TV, or mobile device.ﾠ Tutorial Get Started Overdrive/Libby Use your library card and PIN to check out ebooks, magazines and audiobooks and read on your tablet, computer, phone, or ereader! Tutorial

100 Books Before Graduation Welcome to LCPL's 100 Books before Graduation reading challenge! Here's how to join. The goal of this program is for students in grades 6-12 to read 100 books before graduating high school. Students who participate in the program will receive prizes as they read. Prizes will be awarded after reading 25, 50, 75, and 100 books. Most importantly, it is our hope that you will expand your critical thinking, vocabulary, and empathy, and increase test scores along the way! Looking for a Good Read? How to Participate Just like our Summer Reading Program, you will register and keep track of your books using ReadSquared. Register for 100 Books before Graduation Prefer to keep track on your phone? ReadSquared for Android ReadSquared for iPhone What Counts? Books can be from home, the library, or wherever you get your books! Fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, audiobooks, it all counts! May we suggest a lovely read from our digital collection ? It's easy to access with the digital access card you got from your school! Not sure what to read? Check out our list of librarian-recommended books! You can also send in a Surprise Bundle request and receive a stack of personalized recommendations from one of our Teen Librarians. Any questions? Ask us! Prizes! You get a prize every 25 books you log, up to 100. 25 Books : A bookmark, a sticker, and a free book coupon 50 Books : Exclusive 100 Books Club pin and a free book coupon 75 Books : A small prize (ex: a keychain or fidget toy) and a free book coupon 100 Books : The coveted 100 Books Before Graduation graduate pin, $5 3D print voucher for use in the Libratory , and - you guessed it - a free book coupon

Displays & Exhibits Revised 12/29/15 Back to List Lake County Public Library Display Policy Display Policy It is the policy of the Library to make public forums available to the community for purposes that enhance the Library’s educational, cultural, and civic mission. The term “display” is used collectively to include handouts, flyers, posters, signs and exhibit items on library property. The Library does not advocate or endorse the viewpoints of exhibits or exhibitors using public forum locations. SUBJECTS/CONTENTS Displays are for information about civic, cultural, educational and recreational programs of likely interest to the local community. The displays may include such forms as: Presentation of books, visual arts, crafts, paintings/drawings, sculpture, and a variety of media. Promotion of interest in the use of books and other library resources. Information about community affairs, organizations, services and activities. Civic groups, service clubs, non-profit organizations, and governmental units promoting free or nominal charge events are typical sponsors of these activities. No outside organization or individual shall be permitted to display materials which advocate for a political party, candidate or proposition, or which promote and publicize a single, religious point of view. Due to space limitations, all eligible items may not be approved. However, all requests to display and distribute materials will be determined in a fair and consistent manner. Library Administration has the final say over the type and number of outside organization posters, flyers and other announcements displayed in each location. REQUIREMENTS FOR POSTING/DISTRIBUTING ITEMS Handouts, flyers, and posters are displayed no more than one month prior to the event and will be placed in the appropriate public forum location by Library staff. All items must identify the group or person responsible for distribution, and provide a contact address or telephone number. Items may remain posted or be distributed for a period up to 30 days. The library does not store materials. Any items brought early must be redelivered within the display period. Active distribution, in which a person on site hands out materials, canvasses, solicits or petitions, is not allowed in the library. The library reserves the right to refuse to display materials that are awkward to display or take up a disproportionate space. Displays are only allowed in designated areas and library materials have top priority in display(s). Items to be posted/distributed must not be in violation of any federal, state or local laws. REQUIREMENTS FOR LOANED EXHIBIT ITEMS Oral or written requests must be made to the Library branch manager for approval. Requests will be processed on a first-come/first-served basis, with scheduling priority given to local branch community organizations and exhibitors who have not previously presented an exhibit. The exhibitor/lender will complete the Displays and Exhibit Policy & Agreement form. The library does not assume responsibility for materials, equipment or any other article left by the organization, group or individual in the library and will not be liable for loss, theft or damage thereto. The Library manager, or librarian-in-charge, will sign and date the Agreement, retaining a copy for the library and providing the original to the lender or exhibitor. The exhibitor is responsible for the installation and dismantling of the exhibit as scheduled. If the Library must dismantle an exhibit because it is not removed as scheduled, the Library is not responsible for any damages. Exhibitors using exhibit cases or exhibits space assume liability and shall be liable for any damage resulting from said usage, as assessed by the Library. When items are returned to their owner, on or before the agreed pickup date, the owner shall sign and date the original form, noting that all materials have been returned. If items are not picked up at the agreed time, the Library will attempt to contact the owner twice in writing within sixty (60) days before arranging for disposal. Back to List Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Lake County Public Library - 5/28/15 Adopted 7/27/67 Revised 5/25/95 5/28/15 12/29/15

Computer Use Policy & Internet Disclaimer Reviewed - 11/26/24 Back to List Download the PDF Lake County Public Library provides computer and internet access for informational, educational and recreational purposes. This policy covers the management of computer data networks that are owned and administered by the Library. Access Staff and patrons who use networks or facilities not owned by the Library will adhere to the policies and procedures established by the administrators of those networks and facilities. (Those policies and procedures can usually be obtained from the network information center of the network in question.) Use of Library computer resources must follow the guidelines of all of the networks traversed. Staff may use Library computer resources only for purposes related to their duties as employees, their official business with the Library, and other Library-sanctioned activities. Free wireless access is available for all Library visitors with their own personal laptops and mobile devices. Use is governed by the Library’s Internet & Computer Use policy. Use of the Library’s wireless network is entirely at the risk of the user. Confidentiality In keeping with the Library’s general policies, information stored on computers is treated as confidential. The Library does not disclose information about an individual’s use of computer resources unless compelled to do so by local, state, or federal law, or approved by the Director or their designee. Viewing information in the course of normal system maintenance does not constitute disclosure. Information stored by a user on the Library’s public computers will be removed by operating system procedures and software tools at the conclusion of each user session. However, no guarantees can be made in this regard and patrons should exercise caution when exposing any private information. Responsibilities of Users Computer accounts, passwords and other types of authorization that are assigned to individual users should never be shared with others. Passwords should be changed frequently and users should take steps to avoid being a victim or unwitting distributor. Ultimate responsibility for resolution of problems related to the invasion of the user's privacy or loss of data rests with the user. The Library assumes no liability for loss or damage to the user's data or devices or for any damage or injury arising from invasion of the user's privacy. Legal Use Computer resources are for legal purposes only. Examples of illegal use include, but are not limited to, the following: Harassment, libeling or slandering other users; violating copyright restrictions; conducting illicit transactions; using Library computer resources to break into other computer systems; attempting to alter or damage computer equipment, software configurations, or files belonging to the Library, other users, or external networks; disruption or unauthorized monitoring of electronic communications; unauthorized purchasing in the name of the library. Suspicion of illegal activities will result in the suspension of a user’s privileges. Proof of wrongdoing will result in the termination of a user’s privileges. In addition, abuse of the Library’s computer resources – including using another’s password or account, breaking into restricted areas of the system, accessing other users’ private files or using the Library’s computer resources to distribute malevolent software like computer viruses – is grounds for immediate suspension or termination of a user’s access privileges. Ethical Use Computer resources should be used in accordance with ethical standards of the Library. Examples of unacceptable use (some of which may also have legal consequences) include, but are not limited to, the following: violation of computer system security; unauthorized use of computer accounts, access codes, or network identification numbers assigned to others; use of computers in ways that unnecessarily impede the computer activities of others (such as randomly initiating interactive electronic communications or email exchanges, overuse of interactive network utilities, etc.); violation of software license agreements; violation of network usage policies and regulations; violation of another user's privacy. Cooperative Responsibilities Computer users can facilitate computing at the Library in many ways. The Library endorses the practice of cooperative computing. It includes: regular deletion of unneeded files from one's accounts on shared computers; refraining from overuse of connect time, information storage space, printing facilities or processing capacity; refraining from overuse of interactive network utilities; refraining from use of sounds and visuals which might be disruptive to others; refraining from use of any computer resources in an irresponsible manner. The library reserves the right to place reasonable limits on the use of its computer resources by the public. Sanctions Violators of the Internet and Computer Use Policy may lose library privileges. Staff will be subject to normal disciplinary procedures as well. Violations of the policies described above for legal and ethical use of computer resources will be dealt with in a serious and appropriate manner. For staff, this may include termination of employment. Illegal acts involving Library computer resources may also be subject to prosecution by local, state or federal authorities. Display and Dissemination of Sexually Explicit Materials Use of library computer resources to display or disseminate sexually explicit or sexually suggestive material (as defined per I.C. 35-49-2-1) in any Library building is prohibited. Limitations of Liability All patrons who wish to use the Library's computer equipment are required to sign and date the library’s Computer Use Form which includes a limitation of liability statement. Computer Use by Children The Library does not serve in loco parentis (in place of a parent). Parents of minor children assume responsibility for their children's use of the internet through the Library's connection. Parents and children are encouraged to read Netsmartz Safety Tips and to explore the additional resources at Netsmartz, a resource for parents and children of all ages, created by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Disclaimer The Internet is a global electronic network. There is no state/county control of its users or content. The Internet and its available resources may contain material of a controversial nature. The Library cannot protect users from offensive information. Library staff cannot control the availability of information links which often change rapidly and unpredictably. Not all sources on the Internet provide accurate, complete or current information. Users need to be good information consumers, questioning the validity of the information. The Lake County Public Library assumes no responsibility for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from use of its connections to Internet services. In accordance with Indiana Code (IC 36-12-1-12), the Library performs a public review of this Internet and Computer Use Policy annually. Back to List Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Lake County Public Library - 7/24/97 Revised - 6/27/02 Revised - 12/28/23 Reviewed - 11/26/24

Background Check Policy Adopted By the Board of Trustees – 9/24/2020 Back to List Lake County Public Library may order a background check on new employees, promotion consideration and volunteer applications. The Library may order additional background reports for employment purposes, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. The employee, candidate or volunteer will fill out a background check authorization form and return itto the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Manager will order the background check (through a screening service) upon receipt of the signed release form and will be the company’s representative to review the results. All background information will be maintained in the Human Resources Department. In instances where negative or incomplete information is obtained, the Human Resources Manager and the Director will assess based on a case by case scenario. If a decision is adversely made based on the results of a background check, there may be certain additional Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requirements that will be handled by Human Resources in conjunction with the employment screening service (if applicable). The Director’s background check (during the search for a Director) will be discussed with the Human Resources Manager and the Board of Trustees Personnel Committee. The Lake County Public Library reserves the right to modify this policy at any time without notice. Back to List Adopted By the Board of Trustees – 9/24/2020

Comics Check out Comics Online! You have two options when checking out digital comics from LCPL: Hoopla and Libby (aka Overdrive). Each has advantages! Both require a Full Access or Digital Access card and PIN. Note: If you used Overdrive previously, your reading history will be incomplete with the new switch to Libby. You can export your reading history from the old Overdrive site . (Click Actions, then Email history). Get Started Hoopla Check out ebooks, digital comics, audiobooks, and more! Get Started Overdrive/Libby Use your library card and PIN to check out ebooks, magazines and audiobooks and read on your tablet, computer, phone, or ereader! Feature Overdrive/Libby Hoopla Supported Devices Many versions of iOS, Android, Kindle, Windows Mobile, Nook, and other eReaders. Check and see if your device is supported. Many versions of iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire. Check and see if your device is supported. Number of Checkouts 10 at a time (all Overdrive items count toward this total). These replenish when an item is returned. 16 per month (all Hoopla items (audiobooks, albums, movies, etc) count toward this total). These replenish each month, not when you return an item. Offline Use? Yes! You may download your books to any device. Yes, through the mobile app only. Holds 10 at a time. Not needed! You can check out a title even if someone else has it checked out. Check Out Period 14 days. Returns automatically. 21 days. Returns automatically.

How to Get New York Times Access through LCPL 1. Use this link to begin . You can also find this link on our full list of databases and on our full list of available online newspapers . 2: You will be taken to a page with a special code for free access for the next 24 hours. Click REDEEM. After 24 hours, you can return to our website and repeat these steps to get another code. Still Have Questions? If you're having trouble gaining access, please contact the library and we'll do our best to help! 3. After you click 'redeem', you will be prompted to enter your email address or to log in to the New York Times using a Google, Facebook, or Apple account. If you log in using your email address and you dio not already have a New York Times account, you will be prompted to create a password. 4. Once you have logged in, you will receive confirmation that your code is valid. Click Continue to begin reading the New York Times. If your account is new, you will be taken through a few set-up steps. You may choose whatever options you like, or skip set-up entirely to begin reading.

Dyer-Schererville 219-322-4731 1001 W Lincoln Hwy Schererville, IN 46375 Map Mon–Thurs: 10:00 AM–8:30 PM Fri–Sat: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Sunday: CLOSED The Dyer-Schererville Branch is located in Schererville on the south side of US 30 (Lincoln Highway), just west of US 41 (Indianapolis Boulevard) at Fountain Park Drive. The branch features a warm and inviting atmosphere with wood furnishings, subtle colors, brick accents, and friendly staff. Along with a large collection of books, audio, and DVDs for all ages, eighteen internet stations and free WiFi are provided. Educational and entertaining events occur monthly. Visit Check Out to apply for a library card and stop by Information for help with locating materials, using a computer, or finding a good book to read.

Fines & Fees - Board Policy Revised 10/27/94 Revised 12/30/97 Revised 04/22/99 Revised 05/25/00 Revised 06/24/08 Revised 05/24/12 Revised 1/1/16 Revised 6/13/17 Revised 11/1/17 Revised 4/29/21 Revised 11/22/2022 Revised 02/22/2024 Revised 08/28/2025 Back to List Lost Item Fee - A lost item is any item that has been overdue for more than 14 days or is reported lost by the borrower. The fee is calculated as the price listed in our catalog record. Lost items may not be replaced by the patron in lieu of paying the fee. However, if the item is later found, we are happy to reimburse the lost item fee minus any overdue charges. Fee Card - Annual Charge A Non-Resident Single User Fee card may be issued to an individual who resides outside the LCPL district upon payment of the annual fee. $55 Overdue Fees Item Type Daily Fine Replacement Fee Regular Item Fine Free Original retail price as listed on catalog Priority Item (Bestseller Express, Book Club to Go Kits, Interlibrary Loan, Video games and Tech devices) $1, max $10 Original retail price as listed on catalog Fees Fax/Scanner Self-Service Scan $0.05 per side Fax/Scanner Self-Service Fax $1.00 per page Interlibrary Loans The library will assume the postage and insurance expenses related to obtaining materials through ILL. The patron is responsible for all related handling fees such as microfilm rental and copy fees. Meeting Room Rentals Refer to Public Meeting Room Use Policy Meeting Rooms Cleanup of Meeting Room(s) and/or Kitchen (when applicable) Minimum $50.00, additional charges may apply NSF Check Bank fee Vendor's Charge Photocopier (11 x 17) Self-service photocopy - Black & White $0.25 per page Photocopier (8.5 x 11) Self-service photocopy – Black & White $0.10 per side Self-service photocopy - Color $0.25 per side Photocopies (Mailed) Mailed copies Copy cost plus postage Printing $0.05 per page 3D Printing Standard Filament $0.10 per gram Specialty Filament $0.25 per gram Damages to Library Materials and Equipment Fee Damage to Equipment Cost to repair/replace Barcode, defaced or missing $1.00 DVD/CD/Video Game Case (missing or damaged, plus barcode, if necessary) $2.00 Label(s), damaged or defaced $1.00 each Magazine envelope $1.00 RFID Tag $1.00 Lost Library Card Replacement $1.00 Back to List Revised 10/27/94 Revised 12/30/97 Revised 04/22/99 Revised 05/25/00 Revised 06/24/08 Revised 05/24/12 Revised 1/1/16 Revised 6/13/17 Revised 11/1/17 Revised 4/29/21 Revised 11/22/2022 Revised 02/22/2024 Revised 08/28/2025

Group Visits Back to List Lake County Public Library Group Visits Lake County Public Library welcomes group visits to all library locations. When you are planning an outing to Lake County Public Library, please call the library branch manager ahead of time. This will help us to schedule appropriate staff to make your visit more enjoyable. Large groups that arrive unannounced may overwhelm our scheduled staff, especially if programs coincide. We would be more than happy to discuss tour and program options. We do not charge fees for large groups. Planning ahead enables us to provide high quality customer service and allows your group an enjoyable and educational library experience. Back to List

Genealogy Track your family history and find your roots with the help of these tools dedicated to genealogy! You can also discover interesting information about the history of a specific region. Looking for local history? Try: Local newspapers available in our collection (list coming soon) Historic Lake County documents digitized from our Indiana Room collection Recommended Resources Get Started Access World News Explore and stay informed on local, national and international topics, people and events. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world to around the corner, including The Times, Gary Post Tribune, and the Merrillville Post Tribune. Get Started Ancestry Library Edition An easy-to-use genealogy tool that will help you trace your ancestors. Also includes downloadable charts to help you track your family! View tutorial *Accessible only from Lake County Public Library's public computers, located at each of our branches. Tutorial Get Started Black Life in America Comprehensive coverage of the African American experience from the early 18th century to the present day. Sourced from more than 19,000 American and global news sources, including over 400 current and historical Black publications. Tutorial Get Started Chicago Sun-Times (1986-Current) Current news plus a 39 year archive of the Chicago Sun Times. Full text coverage from 1986 through today, including full color pages for current issues. Get Started FamilySearch.org FamilySearch.org is a standard, free genealogy website that anyone may use from any location. Create a free account to view records. More records may be available when connecting from LCPL locations. Tutorial Get Started Fold3 Convenient access to U.S. military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. Tutorial Get Started Heritage Hub Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1824 to today. Get Started Heritage Quest Online Provides several searchable sources, including the U.S. Census, Freedman's Bank, and land grants from the Revolutionary War. Get Started High School Yearbooks (Lake County) LCPL is in the process of digitizing our local high school yearbook collection. The collection includes yearbooks from all high schools in our library district. Get Started Hoosier State Chronicles Digitized versions of Indiana's historic newspapers, operated by the Indiana State Library. Get Started INSPIRE Free to Indiana residents: a searchable database of databases. Find hundreds of further resources for your research! Get Started Indiana Genealogy Online Internet project for researching and documenting genealogical data throughout the state. Includes requirements for participation, areas in need of work, archives and related links. Get Started Indiana Historical Society Learn about the society's collections, exhibits and publications. Check out the site's Today in Indiana History feature, read online copies of Hoosier Genealogist or surf the Hoosier Heritage links. Get Started Indiana State Library Genealogy Division Contains searchable databases indexing Indiana cemeteries and Indiana marriages through 1850. Get Started National Genealogical Society Outlines services and publications of the NGS, offers tips for beginners, soundex history and methods, and links to other genealogy sites. Get Started NewspaperARCHIVE Library Edition Browse through global and local newspaper articles dating back to 1607. Search by first and last name, dates, or regions. Get Started Northwest Indiana Genealogy Society Genealogical information on Lake and Porter counties. Get Started Online Post Tribune or Gary Post Tribune Obituary Index (1921-current) Now you can quickly and easily search local obituaries when tracing your family history! Our brand new obituary search engine lets you search by name, partial name, maiden name, date, city, and age. Once you've found the obituary, we'll be happy to pull a copy for your records. (Please note: Indexing for 1987 - 1989 is incomplete. If you need an obituary from those years, please use ourﾠAsk a Librarian form). Get Started Post Tribune (1986-current) Search more than 30 years of Indiana history with the Post-Tribune Collection. Full text coverage from November 1986 through today, including full color pages for current issues. Get Started ProQuest Historical Chicago Tribune Every article of the Chicago Tribune's archive is available in this database Get Started The Times (1990-current) Catch up on current news or check out more than 30 years of local history in our archive of The Times. Full text coverage from 1990 through today, including full color pages for current issues.